Dimensions of steel baths

Steel bathtubs have gained great popularity due to their good performance characteristics and low cost. When choosing, you should pay special attention to the parameters of this product.

Features of choosing the size of steel bathtubs

A steel bathtub must meet the wishes of all family members, be comfortable, and also fit well into the room according to the design decision. In any case, it is better to start by measuring the room and drawing up a detailed sketch, because in addition to the bathtub, it should accommodate a washing machine, accessories and other furniture. Be sure to mark the plumbing connection points.

When choosing a bath, you should consider a number of nuances:

• Dimensions of the bathroom. If space allows, you can choose a seated option measuring 120 × 110 cm. In this case, the unusual length is compensated by the increased width and height of 80 cm.
• For tall people, a suitable size is 170 × 70 cm, and for short people, a length of 140 cm is sufficient.
• The volume of the product depends not only on its parameters, but also on the slope of the side walls.
• Construction depth. When choosing between two products of the same width and length, you should pay attention to the depth. Great depth looks impressive, but using such a product is extremely inconvenient. This is especially important for older people and children.
• When choosing the width, you should take into account the dimensions of the largest member of the family. For comfortable placement, the distance between the walls of the bathtub and the human body should be at least 5 cm.
• The issue of savings is also important. Thus, to fill a bath measuring 150 × 70 cm, a much smaller volume of liquid will be required than for parameters 170 × 70 cm.

Attention! It is worth knowing that you can only sit well and fully relax in a reclining state, so great importance should be paid to the length of the bathtub.

Standard sizes of steel bathtubs

Steel is considered a lightweight and easy-to-work material. Thanks to this, manufacturers produce unusual models of different designs. Some options are made according to individual parameters. Standard sizes are as follows:

• width - from 70 to 85 cm;
• length - from 150 to 180 cm;
• depth - 65 cm;
• height - from 50 to 80 cm.

Standard models are lightweight: up to 30 kg. This is explained by the thin walls of the font (3 mm). Therefore, the product is easy to deform and cannot be fixed to the side walls of the structure.

The advantage is that steel bathtubs are very convenient both in transportation and installation.

There are also standing structures for people with diseases of the musculoskeletal system. In appearance, they resemble a floor-mounted pool with a sealed door. Dimensions - from 0.8 × 0.8 m to 1.2 × 1.2 m with a height of 1.6 m.

Important! Be sure to measure the width and height of the doorway so that after purchase the product does not fit through the door.

Model selection criteria

The choice of plumbing fixtures should be taken seriously, as they are purchased for a long period of time. It should be comfortable, beautiful and reliable. Let's consider the main criteria for choosing a bath:

• Wall thickness. Thermal insulation properties and sound insulation depend on this parameter. The optimal value is 3.5-4 mm. If the thickness is less, the enamel will begin to peel off, and the walls may change shape.If the bath easily moves from its place and even rises, then most likely this indicator is violated. After all, the thickness of the walls directly affects the weight of the product. Bathtubs with walls thinner than 3 mm are suitable only for bathing babies and people with low weight.
• Coverage quality. The smoothness of the enamel can be easily checked by running your hand over the surface. It is worth making sure that there are no chips or other roughness. The coloring should be uniform over the entire surface.
• Test by ear. To do this, you need to knock a little on the walls of the bath. It should produce an even sound, without rattling. In high-quality modern models, additional noise insulation is provided by rubber pads.

Reference! In cheap models, the legs of the bathtub are very weak. In such cases, it is better to place it on a homemade brick podium.

A large assortment of steel bathtubs will allow you to choose a model depending on the wishes of the buyer. In most cases, standard sized bathtubs are preferred. With the right choice, the product will delight its owners for at least 15 years.