Bath sizes: what are they and how to choose?

A properly selected bathtub provides comfort and pleasure while bathing. In addition, the product should leave free space for movement in the room and fit well into the interior.

Modern baths are presented in a wide variety of standard sizes. Their length can vary from 130 cm to 190 cm. The European standard provides for a length of 1.5-2 meters, a width of 0.75-0.85 m, a height of 0.50-0.65 m. Large dimensions are perfect for bathrooms of modern apartments with improved planning and cottages. The parameters of a rectangular bowl in Soviet times necessarily corresponded to the state standard: 150x70 cm, 160x75 cm, 170x75 cm. The typical height was half a meter, the angle of inclination of the walls was varied from 50 to 80 degrees.

In the modern world, there are a large number of sanitary ware manufacturers, therefore, there are no definite mandatory standards. Models with a side length of 160 cm, 165 cm, 170 cm can be freely found on sale, but structures with an intermediate length are rare. Additional comfort while swimming is provided by the presence of a seat. Many consumers are interested in bathtubs with a stool or bench. The dimensions of a rectangular bowl with an existing seat on the inner surface, most often when measured in centimeters, have a length from 120 to 150, width - from 70 to 110, height - from 40 to 80. When purchasing a product, you should take into account some requirements for the size of the bowl.

Typical font widths (70, 80 and 85 cm) are most often suitable for consumers of any size. It is worth considering that a person who is too full may not fit into a bath of normal width. There must be at least 5 centimeters to the sides on both sides.

The standard bowl lengths are 150, 170 and 180 cm. An overly long model can be purchased for people with the appropriate height. During the procedure, short family members experience discomfort in a hot tub filled with water.

Water procedures are inconvenient to take with knees protruding above the surface of the liquid. But it's hard to get into a bowl that is too deep. Chair or special steps required. The standard font height usually reaches 40, 50 and 65 cm.

There are containers for washing with non-standard parameters. Most often they are purchased in a spacious or small apartment. There are bathtubs 140 cm long and 55 cm deep that are convenient for small-sized rooms. Only non-standard modifications are suitable for a narrow bathroom, otherwise the sink for washing may not fit.

Baths can have unusual shapes.

• Corner and triangular products represent a suitable design for combined bathrooms. The rounded headboard creates a safe passage. There are long tubs with a beveled corner. Corner modifications are endowed with different lengths of sides adjacent to the walls. A non-standard corner model can have the size of one side 140, 170, 180 cm and the second side of the triangle, adjacent to the wall, 90 cm.The height of the bowl can be from 50 cm to 80 cm.The triangular design resembles an isosceles triangle, the length of the sides along the wall can vary from 150 to 180 centimeters. Its depth most often ranges from 48 to 60 cm.

• Round modifications can have a diameter of 1.4 m to 2 m... Often, such models are built into the platform. The product takes up most of the indoor space.

• Vertical baths with a height of 2 meters take up little space in the bathroom... A special sealed door is intended to enter the bowl. Equipped with a seat, such structures are excellent for washing the disabled, the elderly and the sick.

• Horizontal seating structures are available in lengths of 150, 140, 130 and 120 cm... The depth of the model varies from 40 to 70 cm. Non-standard models with dimensions 120x110 are very convenient for use. There are miniature designs.

Sometimes plumbing fixtures are custom made. The material from which the manufacturers have to make the bath, and the parameters of the product depend on the wishes of the client. Some people choose marble, granite, glass and even wood to create a sanitary bowl. The lucky owners of huge rooms can order plumbing fixtures of impressive size.

Diamond, round and elliptical models fit perfectly into a large bathroom. In a cramped bathroom, they usually come up with a miniature modification to order. A bathroom with a custom, exclusive bathing bowl looks unique.

The parameters of the font often depend on the material from which they are made. Manufacturers are often limited by the capabilities of their equipment. Cast iron, steel and acrylic are usually used to make a bath.

Cast iron products are very popular. They can hold heat well for a long time. The disadvantage is that the weight of cast iron plumbing is too heavy. The product is installed on cast supports attached to the body. There are bowls of three sizes:

• miniature sitting fonts can have a length from 100 to 130 cm, a width of 70 cm, a depth of half a meter, the volume of such models is 140 liters;
• middle models usually reach 150 cm in length, and in width - from 70 to 75 cm, in height - half a meter, the capacity can hold up to 170 liters of liquid;
• large comfortable fonts have standard dimensions (170x75 cm) with a height of 50 cm and a volume of 195 liters, although there are modifications with dimensions of 185x85 cm.

The most affordable option is steel plumbing. Buyers are attracted by the lightness of the models. Such a plumbing product is easy to install yourself. The dimensions of steel structures are no different from their cast iron counterparts. The longer the hot tub, the more comfortable it is. The standard height is 40-60 cm. Steel is easier to process than cast iron, so steel oval, round, corner and rectangular structures can be found. The disadvantages include the rapid cooling of water and noise during the filling of the container with liquid.

The acrylic model is made from fiberglass and covered with a 3-4 mm acrylic layer on top. A lightweight durable box can have a length of 120 to 190 cm, a width of 70 to 170 cm, a height of 38 to 65 cm. The largest structure holds 400 liters of liquid. The parameters of acrylic bathtubs are not always subject to standards. There are curvilinear and rounded shapes of models.

Bathtubs are fastened with adjustable screw feet to special supports. Polymer sides have low thermal conductivity, so the liquid in the font does not cool for a long time. Asymmetric acrylic modifications are in demand. Some designs are equipped with headrests, handrails. The corrugated bottom surface prevents slipping.

Before purchasing a sanitary ware, it is necessary to measure the area of ​​the bathroom. You need to take into account the diagonal distance between the corners. The points of connection of the water supply and sewer pipes for draining water are taken into account. In an apartment with a combined bathroom, it is necessary to carefully calculate where the toilet, washing machine, and drying will stand. Proper placement of the sink, mirror, shelves and swimwear cabinets is essential.... Sometimes the bath is installed in the center of the room.

When choosing a font, you should take into account the dimensions of the doorway, otherwise the object may not pass through it. In this case, the sanitary ware will not be able to be delivered to the desired premises. The owners of cramped premises need to select plumbing fixtures of ergonomic shapes. Corner models are well suited for a small bathroom. The best option for a room of irregular elongated shape is to purchase a special set of bathtubs with a washbasin. The oval model is perfect for a standard room. Some consumers prefer hot tubs for two.

The provided frame, on which the bath is usually placed, better cover with a decorative screen. Leave a small distance between the font and the wall. For ease of cleaning, a space must be maintained between all items. At the request of the apartment owners, the mixer can be mounted anywhere: in the corner, in the middle of the side, in the side where the head or legs are placed. Some designs provide ready-made tap holes. It should be borne in mind that it is inconvenient to get into a font that is too deep. It will also not be possible to lie down in it, since the head may be under water. A bath with a depth of more than 65 cm causes a lot of inconvenience for children and the elderly.

The optimal size of the product allows a person to take a comfortable posture, relax and get the most out of the water procedure. Elliptical models are suitable for tall people. Corner structures should be chosen with a medium-sized physique. The material from which the bathtub is made is of no small importance. You need to give preference to a solid model.

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