Choosing a corner bath

Corner baths are considered an alternative to standard models. They are bought in small plumbing units, freeing up space for built-in appliances or other needs. However, in order to get a really good option, you need to understand the basic selection criteria.

The main difference between corner baths is the non-standard type of execution. Their 2 sides are located at right angles, and the front part can have a linear, rounded or multifaceted shape. Such fonts have many advantages.

• They are suitable for furnishing bathrooms of different sizes and shapes.... Depending on the type, they can be installed not only in city apartments, but also in the bathrooms of country houses.
• These products visually increase the area of ​​the room. This gives the room the effect of spaciousness, allows you to more rationally equip all corners of the bathroom.
• Multifunctionality is inherent in them. Due to the built-in functions, the bath can be used for washing and relaxation, relaxing procedures that are beneficial to the body.
• Models are variable in size. A person can choose an option based on the size of their bathroom and the ease of use.
• They come in a variety of designs and shapes., thanks to which you can buy a model that indicates belonging to a specific interior style.
• They are easy to use and can be matched to the needs of people of different sizes. The shape of the products can be either standard or non-standard.
• Such models make the interior of the bathrooms more sophisticated. They are suitable for decorating bathrooms in any stylistic direction, providing for installation in different places of the room.

Along with the advantages, corner baths have disadvantages.

• The choice of sizes is not as extensive as buyers would like. If the bathroom is very small, the compact bath loses its convenience.
• It is not possible to wash lying down in every corner font.... Other options are suitable only for washing while sitting.
• Finding such models is more difficult than traditional ones. At the same time, they often have more water consumption due to the larger size of the bowl.
• Along with the convenience of its location, not every corner bathtub saves space. This applies only to small products, but they cannot be called comfortable.
• Good baths are quite expensive. The price of a corner-type bowl differs significantly from an analogue of a standard type of the same volume.

Today the range of corner baths is very extensive. Trademarks offer buyers a lot of options that satisfy even the most demanding preferences. These products can be classified according to several criteria: material of manufacture, dimensions, shape and built-in options.

Corner baths are made of cast iron, steel, acrylic, quaril. Each type of raw material has its own characteristics, which is reflected in the service life of the models. Both metal and other varieties have many advantages.

Cast iron products are difficult to process, which is why they do not differ in a wide variety of shapes. Install them in the corners of plumbing units. They have low thermal conductivity; in an hour, the temperature of the poured water drops by only 5 degrees. You can luxuriate in such bathrooms for a long time without adding hot water.

They are reliable and durable, do not break and serve for several decades.... The surface of these products is covered with a special protective layer. The coating can be white or colored, it is not afraid of mechanical stress, it is not erased by abrasive cleaning agents. In addition, it does not deteriorate from accidental mechanical stress.

Cast iron baths have sound absorption, which is one of their advantages. Their main disadvantage is their weight, which even for small models is about 150 kg. For this reason, these products are not bought so often. It is also bad that such baths cannot be equipped with hydromassage, as well as other options.

Angular steel baths have many advantages. In comparison with cast iron counterparts, they have significantly lower weight. Their average lifespan is around 30 years, which is pretty good under constant use. In addition, buyers are pleased with the price of metal baths.

However, along with the advantages, such products have many disadvantages. One of them is high thermal conductivity. Hot water poured into steel fonts cools down very quickly. At the same time, during filling, a strong noise from the water being poured is inevitable.

Buying a steel bathtub should be extremely careful. In the markets, there are products of poor quality, which are sometimes not designed for the weight of the user together with the poured water. Other fonts are deformed by heavy weight loads. However, there are also good models in the assortment of stores, equipped with various functions.

Corner acrylic bathtubs are considered one of the most popular today. They are made from polyacrylic ether-based plastic sheets. The material is easy to process, thanks to which it is possible to create products of a wide variety of shapes from it. The assortment of acrylic bathtubs is more extensive than other modifications.

The main advantages of such products are optimal weight and good service life. Typical models weigh no more than 20 kg and last more than 10 years. Acrylic fonts are characterized by heat-saving properties. In this regard, they can be compared with their cast iron counterparts.

However, they are not designed for too hot water. This leads to deformation of the polymer. When buying these options, you need to pay special attention to the sides. The thicker they are, the less likely it is to leak. In addition, it is important to take into account the reinforcement (it is better to buy those options whose surface is treated with epoxy resin mixed with fiberglass).

Kvaril is nothing more than composite material obtained from acrylic mass and quartz. The corner baths created from it are distinguished by high quality characteristics. They are very durable, durable and durable. According to their external data, they resemble acrylic counterparts, although they have more weight.

Quaril corner baths suitable for arranging bathrooms of different interior styles. They are very attractive, characterized by hygiene, low noise level when filled with water. You can relax in them without adding hot water. The bowls of such fonts are designed for a high weight load.

Unlike other analogs, these modifications can have a greater depth of bowls and size. The material is well colored, therefore, along with white quaryl baths, you can also find color options on sale (mainly made in pastel colors of the color palette).

Marble corner baths are made from a mixture of marble chips and acrylic resin by casting. In the production process, natural marble and artificial components are used. These products are considered to be optimally durable, resistant to accidental mechanical damage. However, they are not protected from too strong blows with sharp objects.

Marble products can be not only white, but also colored. Marble is well colored, due to this, in the process of ebb tide, it is possible to create an imitation of various natural materials. These bathtubs are quiet in operation and perfectly retain heat. The water poured into them stays hot for a long time, the user can calmly relax and lie down in the bathroom without worrying about topping up.

However, despite the low cost, care of such baths is not so easy... Their surface is not resistant to some detergents.

Despite the seeming limitations, the shapes of corner baths can be very diverse. Triangular options are considered classics, although the sides that form a right angle are not always the same in length. And if symmetrical modifications can still save space, then analogs of an asymmetric type take up a lot of space.

Trapezoidal models have 2 sides, closing at right angles... Their third side is usually curved. Set these models to rectangular rooms. They differ from ordinary samples of the linear type only in the line of the facade.

In addition, there are angle-type options in the manufacturers' lines. with a round font... Their corner sides are usually small, but the surface is sufficient to accommodate the necessary hygiene items. As a rule, such baths are equipped with a set of additional functions.

Polygonal designs are like geometric shapes... Their modifications can be different, the shape of the facade can have several faces, the inner part of the bowl can be stepped. In addition to boards, products are equipped with special places for placing detergents.

Asymmetrical varieties are sometimes complex in configuration. The axis of symmetry divides such bowls into 2 halves of different shape and length. Unsymmetrical models are easier to fit into the interior of small bathrooms. In this case, the products can be both standard double-sided and one-sided.

When buying left-sided and right-sided options, it is necessary to take into account the peculiarities of the bathrooms. You need to take those fonts that fit perfectly into the prepared corner, taking into account the planned arrangement of plumbing and furnishings.

As for the sizes, today the size range of products is divided into 2 lines: asymmetric and standard. At the same time, the dimensions of the products are small, medium and large.

Typical include modifications with the parameters of two sides with a right angle equal to 130x130, 140x140, 150x150, 120x120, 125x125, 135x135, 145x145, 147x147, 148x148, 156x156 cm.The dimensions of the smallest bathrooms are 90x90 cm.

Options with sides up to 150 cm are considered the most popular. Such corner baths are bought for arranging bathrooms in city apartments. Medium-sized models are more convenient to use. They provide optimal comfort for users without taking up too much space.

The dimensions of asymmetrical baths may vary. In the lines of manufacturers, you can purchase products with parameters 170x105, 160x100, 150x100, 160x80, 140x100 cm.Other brands have models with dimensions 196x139, 170x105, 140x105, 185x105, 150x100, 160x105, 150x105, 170x110, 150x75, 160x75 cm.

There are also non-standard models with a length and width of 180x130, 160x125, 160x90, 160x100, 175x110, 1700x100 cm. The length of individual modifications reaches 180-185 cm. The maximum width of asymmetric options is 150 cm. When buying a product, you need to pay attention to the height, parameters which ranges from 54 to 67 cm.

One of the best options is considered hydromassage. These baths are equipped with powerful nozzles that pump water and air flows. In addition to relaxation, the user receives a massage session that has a beneficial effect on his health.

A useful option is and chromotherapy. These baths are equipped with blue light. Chromotherapy has a beneficial effect on the human condition. The forms of such baths can be very diverse.

There are products on sale with handrails and seat. These elements are especially necessary for the operation of the bath for people with disabilities, the elderly, children.

Some modifications, in addition to hydromassage and disinfection systems, are equipped with options for heating and air purification. Despite the high price, they are in great consumer demand. Other varieties are equipped with built-in radio and TV. You can watch TV and listen to music right in the bathroom, lying in foamy water.

Other models are equipped with glass or plastic curtains-screens. They are fixed to the side and prevent water jets from splashing while taking a bath. The presence of screens or partial partitions makes fonts more practical, protecting furniture and cladding from moisture.

Regardless of the type of product, there are 2 types of equipment: basic and additional... The basic one includes the bath itself and the instruction manual. The price may include fasteners, a passport, adjustable supports and a frame. Additional elements include various elements.

The package bundle is one of the key points of purchase. They approach her choice thoroughly. Headrests, handles or hydromassage are not useless options. However, if for the buyer some function seems unnecessary, then there is no point in paying for it. A standard bath can be equipped with a drain grate, a tee for the drain system, an overflow grate, a support, a siphon and a mixer.

The complete set of models with hydromassage includes a water intake, a set of nozzles, a pump, piping systems, an on and off button. In addition, the manufacturer supplies the kit with detailed assembly instructions. Also, on request, a valve-regulator can be included in the package.

If the buyer chooses a model with hydro and air massage, the price of the bath includes a set of equipment for general hydro massage and elements for air. These include special nozzles, a compressor, an air massage piping system, and a shutdown button. In addition, the set may include faucets, spouts with a shower switch, water lighting, dry flush sensors.

Design solutions for corner baths can be very diverse. Classic models are made in white and laconic forms. They suit most modern styles. More expensive counterparts are equipped with glass inserts on the side of the facade. Others are decorated with built-in lighting. The water poured into them gives off a pleasant bluish tint.

Models can be decorated with plastic inserts, various screens, curly lines, contrasting borders and colored elements. Some varieties are decorated with simple patterns, the screens of others are decorated with mosaic tiles. Products with unusual shapes deserve special attention.

For example, it could be a wooden or stone bowl design. A product with a podium, an option built into the floor, a product complemented by a staircase, will also look beautiful in the interior. Look extraordinary models with support legs in the form of lion paws. In this case, the color of the supports can be white or contrasting (gold, black, silver or brass).

The design of other models is distinguished by the contrasting color of the finishing and fittings used.... For example, it can be a bowl with glass and black inserts, as well as black faucets, spout and shower. On request, the buyer can order a colored bathtub, choosing it in a single color with plumbing fixtures or hanging furniture.

It is necessary to choose this or that product for decorating a bathroom taking into account the general stylistic concept. This will enhance the overall perception, make the style more recognizable, and the atmosphere - harmonious. For example, models with glass inserts and built-in lighting will look great in modern bathrooms (such as modern, hi-tech, art deco, art nouveau, brutalism).

Bathroom shapes for modern rooms can be both geometric linear and curly rounded. For bathrooms in the style of constructivism and high-tech, products of strict and angular shapes are relevant. It can be both triangular and trapezoidal white models. Options with a multifaceted facade can also be installed in such rooms.

Products for rooms in retro style should give a touch of antiquity or a certain historical era. This is created through fittings with a specific design, as well as simplicity of forms. For example, a font model can look like a wooden bowl, be matte without a deliberately accentuated hydromassage and even more so a built-in TV screen.

Bathroom tub greek style differs in the curvature of the headrest. Such models are usually built into the podium and equipped with stairs or steps. Options for oriental bathrooms (for example, Japanese style) are angular and simple in shape. At the same time, models can be rounded or even fan-shaped.

Variants of any classic direction give off the complexity and pomp of forms. These can be both standard and freestanding bathtubs on podiums or support legs. As a rule, their design is characterized by a palace solemnity, a certain elegance. The facades of these bathtubs are decorated with gilded trim, the legs are carved.

Ethnic style bathroom fonts can be multifaceted, with screens decorated with paintings or mosaics. Eco-style is best conveyed by buying a drop-shaped font. The texture of the bowl can be imitated by wood or natural stone.

Many leading manufacturers are engaged in the production of corner baths. Among the companies in demand, several brands can be noted, whose products are in great consumer demand.

• Czech brand Ravak supplies the market with high quality acrylic bathtubs. The company's products stand out from competitors' products with a greater wall thickness, which is the same anywhere in the bowl, including kinks. Models are designed for spacious bathrooms, serve more than 10 years.

• Spanish brand Pool Spa specializes in the production of complex configuration acrylic bathtubs. The manufacturer produces a fairly wide range of corner baths, equipped with a different set of options. Products are equipped with hydromassage functions, built-in lighting, cleaning filters, handrails, head restraints, mixers.

• German manufacturer Kaldewei is engaged in the production of steel products, using metal sheets with a thickness of more than 3.5 mm. These hot tubs do not deform under the influence of heavy loads and do not fade during operation. They are soundproofed and equipped with a heat-saving coating.

• Polish company Cersanit offers customers high-quality corner-type acrylic bathtubs. The range of the manufacturer's products is not so large, but the models stand out against the background of competitors' products in terms of reliability and durability.

When choosing a corner bath model, you must take into account a number of nuances. For example, the key one is the ratio of the size of the product to the parameters of a particular room. The hot tub should not seem too bulky or, conversely, be too small in relation to the area of ​​the bathroom.

The weight of the product itself is also important. If the floors are strong, you can equip the bathroom with a cast iron product. The weight of such baths can be up to 170 kg. Steel counterparts weigh on average from 30 to 65 kg, acrylic - 15–35 kg. It is better to buy this or that model in a trusted store that is a supplier of a reliable brand.

Before buying, you need to scroll through the reviews of real buyers about the model you like. This will not only allow you to assess the strengths of a particular product, but also tell you about its shortcomings. Too cheap options should be immediately excluded from the list of priorities. You shouldn't buy a product at a discount or sale either. This is usually how sellers get rid of defects.

If you want to buy a jacuzzi option, you need to pay attention to the modes of direction and intensity of water and air flows. Better to take the option with nozzles for the back, legs and sides. By adjusting the intensity of the air-water flow, you can not only relieve stress, but also enhance metabolism. Such baths perfectly relieve stress, relieve insomnia, joint pain.

They are equipped with control panels and soft cushions at the headboard. Other modifications may have an overflow protection option, contour lighting, dry start protection, and a disinfection system. but the more items are included in the package, the higher the price of the product... It is necessary to pay attention to the type of fittings fastening, water supply. Faucets can either be located on the bath itself or provide for wall-mounted installation.

When buying, you need to consider ease of installation, hygiene of the protective coating, rapid heating of the walls, heat transfer, stability and service life. Wear of the coating is also important.It is also necessary to take into account the dimensions: the capacity of the bowls can reach 1000 liters, the depth reaches 70 cm.

It is also important to consider ease of use. The place for the bath is chosen in advance by measuring the optimal length of the two sides and the approximately permissible distance from the corner to the edge of the facade in the center of the front side. Other options include restoration. When buying, it is necessary to clarify this aspect as well.

In the spacious bathroom, you can buy a model for two users. Their optimal depth is 65–75 cm. It is better to take options with armrests and railings on the sides. Large bowls are convenient because you can take different positions in them. They can have an original design and become a mini-pool for children.

When choosing such products, you need to ask the seller about the possibility of connecting additional options. In addition, it is necessary to clarify what and how exactly the surfaces of the font will have to be cleaned. If you want to purchase a product with support legs, it is important to think over the nuances of its installation in advance.

We offer 10 examples of how you can organically fit a corner bath model into bathrooms of different styles.

• Selecting a corner bath with a rounded front to create a special ambience in the washing area.

• Arrangement of a bathroom in a classic style with a beautiful corner bath and gilded fittings.

• An option for a harmonious choice of a font for decorating a bathroom with a complex ceiling design.

• Corner bathtub model with hydromassage and soft headrests, matched to the modern interior of a bright bathroom.

• A brown hot tub with a laconic design, chosen for the arrangement of a spacious bathroom.

• The choice of bath design for decorating a room in the Provence style.

• Model with a dark screen in the interior of a modern bathroom.

• A product with hydromassage and glass curtains, chosen for a bright bathroom.

• Corner font with illumination and a step in the interior of the bathroom of a country house.

The pros and cons of a corner bath are shown in the following video.