Russian acrylic bathtubs: features, models, brands, choice

Previously, the prevailing opinion was that imported sanitary ware is much better than domestic products. Many, with above-average incomes, gave their preference to Western-made acrylic bathtubs. However, in recent years, domestic manufacturers have managed to reach a new level in the quality of their products, being in no way inferior to imported sanitary ware.

Before buying plumbing, many cannot decide on the choice of a manufacturer. Now Russians are actively switching to domestic plumbing. This is because in its characteristics it is not inferior to foreign products and even surpasses it in some way. The most significant advantage of an acrylic bathtub from Russia is its affordable price. It becomes possible to obtain a high-quality and reliable product, the price of which is lower than that of well-known European manufacturers.

The right decision would be to buy an acrylic bathtub, since this material has quite practical properties. Various thermal loads are not terrible for him, the material itself is very light, and most importantly, durable.

It is worth saying a few words about the main advantages of a bathtub made of acrylic material.

• Light weight of the product. Installing such a bathtub cannot be compared to working on installing a cast iron unit. With an acrylic bath, this process will be much easier and faster due to the lightness of the material. Transportation also does not take much time and effort due to this property.
• The minimum level of thermal conductivity. Acrylic is able to maintain a high water temperature for a long time.This property will be a huge advantage for those who like to lie down in the bathroom longer.
• Easy to clean... Any household cleaning product is suitable for washing an acrylic bathtub. Exceptions are substances containing abrasive elements.
• The material is resistant to the appearance of various harmful bacteria such as fungus or mold. The thing is that the polymer material from which acrylic is made is characterized by biological inertness.
• Acrylic bathtub is able to withstand significant load.
• Aesthetic appearance. This material is characterized by an elegant glossy sheen. The material also favorably perceives color changes through tinting.
• Easy procedure fixing a cosmetic flaw.

Among the main disadvantages of an acrylic bathtub, the following points are distinguished:

• using household cleaning products containing abrasive components, there is a risk of scratching the surface of the product;
• the price of acrylic material is significantly higher than that of steel or cast iron.

If you ask any specialist in this field about plumbing products on the domestic market, you can get a lot of good reviews about products from at least a dozen Russian manufacturers. Domestic products regularly take prizes at international exhibitions in a highly competitive environment.

Popular Russian manufacturers include the following.

• "Aquatek". These bathtubs are an excellent example of value for money. Cast acrylic material is used in the production process. The wall thickness of the unit reaches 5 centimeters. The frame of most structures is made of metal. Thanks to this, the baths are equipped with hydromassage jets. The size of a standard bath is 120x70 cm.

• Bas. In comparison with analogs of other brands, the price of this product is slightly higher, this is due to the quality of the product, which in many respects surpasses them. The manufacturer has reached this level of manufactured products thanks to the use of European equipment. There are two ways to manufacture this bath. Each of them has its own specifics of reinforcing acrylic material: in one case, fiberglass is used, and in the second, the manufacturer uses PU foam - this technology significantly reduces the weight of the product.

• Triton. Acrylic bathtubs of this brand are considered one of the best in the Russian sanitary ware market. This effect was achieved through the use of imported high quality material. Therefore, the result exceeds all expectations, even though the manufacturer uses glass wool for the manufacture of the bath.

• "1Marka". Manufacturers of this brand have long been entrenched in the Russian market and occupy a leading position in the quality of production of products. They specialize not only in the manufacture of bathtubs, but also other plumbing fixtures. The company is engaged in the production of custom-made sanitary ware according to its own drawings. With such a high level of service, the manufacturer has a wide range of prices, which is able to satisfy any customer.

• Alpen. This relatively new brand has managed to win the hearts of a wide audience of buyers. This result was achieved through continuous improvement of production.

• Aquanet. This brand has a wide range of products, which are also very easy to use. However, the quality of the products is lower than that of previous manufacturers. It's all about using not cast, but sheet acrylic.

• Kirovsky plant. This manufacturer has been known to everyone for more than a dozen years and is the largest production in Europe. It gained its fame thanks to the high quality cast iron bathtubs. Today, the product range has expanded and the production technology has been improved.Many people buy acrylic bathtubs from the Kirov plant.

The most important thing when choosing an acrylic bathroom is not to chase cheap products. An attempt to save money can play a cruel joke with the buyer. A competent approach to choosing a manufacturer will help you buy a reliable product that will serve its owner for a long time.

If we talk about the material for making the bathtub, then acrylic is increasingly popular among modern manufacturers. Due to the high level of functionality of the products, the consumer is increasingly paying attention to the bathtub made of acrylic material. There are many different brands and every buyer will be able to choose a quality plumbing fixture.

Speaking about Russian manufacturers, it should be noted that in recent years, acrylic bathtubs Triton. The quality is in no way inferior to European counterparts, but the price for the products of this company is much lower. A significant advantage is the fact that the warranty period for Triton products is 10 years. Despite the relatively low cost of acrylic baths, this manufacturer offers its customers a wide range of products that differ in functionality and a wide range of models.

Triton acrylic bathtubs are considered to be a direct competitor. production by Aquanet... The manufacturer takes into account the needs of its customers, confirming this with a wide selection of sanitary ware for premises of any parameters. The price for Aquanet acrylic bathtubs is quite low, while the structure is made of high-quality material.

Today, domestic-made plumbing wins noticeably among Russian consumers in comparison with similar foreign products. As mentioned earlier, the price and the wide range of products are a huge advantage.

There are a huge number of manufacturers, so the risk of acquiring a fake well disguised as the original increases. This happens due to the fact that outwardly it is quite difficult to determine the authenticity of the product. About half of suppliers face this problem.

Before purchasing an acrylic bathtub, you need to familiarize yourself with the methods that will help to recognize a poor-quality acrylic coating on a product.

• The highest quality bathtub can only be purchased from injection molded acrylic... If you come across an extruded plumbing, it will be less monolithic. This, in turn, affects the strength of the product, making its quality worse. In Russia, the technique of casting sheet cast acrylic has not yet been improved. Such European producing countries as Germany and the Netherlands are considered experts in this field.
• Usually, in the production of acrylic bathtubs, a layer of acrylic is used no more than 5 millimeters, but if you are convinced that its thickness is greater, for example, 8 millimeters, then this is a hoax. For the assembly of the structure, acrylic sheets with a width of 6 to 8 millimeters can really be used. However, after pressing, the layer is halved. On top of the sheet, a reinforcement consisting of resin and polyester material with a filler is applied. A low-quality bathtub can be made using a different technology. Usually, in such cases, the structure consists entirely of ABS plastic, and extrusion acrylic is used for cladding.

• If the material from which the bathtub is made has an unpleasant, pungent chemical odor, then this is a sign of a fake. The same goes for the thin coating of the material. This can be determined by pressing on the surface of the product - if it “plays”, it is better not to buy such plumbing fixtures.

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