The choice of an acrylic bath is still something special and complicated for many, given that this material has not yet been widely disseminated. This fact is explained primarily by the fact that the cost of such plumbing is relatively high, and therefore a bath of acrylic is not affordable for everyone. Nevertheless, the popularity of such bathtubs is growing every day, the prices are no longer shocking, which means that more and more people are asking themselves which material to prefer and how to choose a good acrylic bath if it is decided to purchase it.
How to choose the right acrylic bath?
To begin with, it is worthwhile to voice the undoubted advantages of such bathtubs in front of conventional cast iron or steel. The most important plus of acrylic is the saving of water heat. For half an hour the water in such a bath will cool down only by one degree, while its metal "sisters" will lose the same degree on average in 5-7 minutes. The second undeniable advantage of acrylic is its great resistance to aggressive cleaning agents, besides the bath is easy to clean. Feature of the material - resistance to damage or chips, in addition, the material itself prevents the multiplication of various bacteria. Well, this list is completed with a light weight design and, accordingly, ease of installation, as well as high-quality gloss coating, not dimming over time and, of course, the variety of shapes and sizes of bathtubs.
When choosing a bath, pay attention to the fact that the sanitary ware market was flooded with fakes made of low quality plastic, which is often given out for acrylic to unenlightened buyers. The very first step in selecting a bath should be familiarization with all necessary quality certificates that are delivered to the store together with the goods. Next, you should try to enlighten the side of the bath, quality acrylic will not be visible. Try to press the side of the bath in the middle, if it is poor-quality, then you yourself will feel how the surface "walks" under your palm. Acrylic baths for stiffening reinforce, so they can not be pressed.
Be sure to pay attention to the thickness of the selected bath. For the manufacture of such plumbing, choose a cast acrylic of a homogeneous structure or combine plastic. The thickness of the bath more than 8 mm indicates that this model has only 1 mm acrylic layer, and the rest - plastic. Take into account that the "right bath" should have only two layers in the cut - acrylic and resin, if there are more of them, then you should not buy such a structure, it will surely turn out to be of poor quality.
Quality acrylic baths are made of one layer of cast acrylic about 5 mm thick, have a reliable design for installation and are distinguished by a significant price. If you have planned such a purchase, it is still better to pay attention to models from manufacturers with well-known names in this industry. Asking which manufacturer of acrylic bathtubs to choose, it is best to pay attention to such brands, which are already known to consumers for their high quality of material and elegant design
Care of an acrylic bathroom
After purchase it is worth paying special attention to the care of new plumbing. For acrylic bathtubs you can use only liquid cleaners, which do not contain abrasive particles. Baths of this type can be washed with acetic acid in case the contamination is already too high, it is also permissible to fill the bath with hot water, add 1.5 liters of chlorine solution, and after 10-15 minutes simply drain the water. And of course, the main thing is the regularity of cleaning in the bathroom, then your bath will long please the eye with pristine whiteness and brilliance.