The right choice of bathtubs made of cast iron

If the planned renovation involves replacing the bath, then this issue should be approached in more detail. Because only the right choice, taking into account all the nuances of ensure a long bath life. This applies to cast iron bathtubs, because a wrong installation or connection of utilities can quickly bring down even this attribute to the adoption of water treatments.

Interior and bath.

You Should remember one Golden rule. Cast iron tub you need to pick up a ready-made interior. Thus, first, to make repairs bathroom, and only then begin to choose bath and other related items.

First pay attention to which type of bath best suited to the interior.

Cast Iron baths are divided into two types.

1. Tub that stands alone, claw-foot bathtub. This model is perfect for bathrooms with a large area.
2. Recessed bath, in which the outer walls conceal a facing material. This option is more usual.

Shade Cast iron baths may vary, but the enamel coating, the priority is white.

As cast iron is very durable material and almost does not bend, it is often a bath make an oblong shape. If the interior provides for a different form, it will be much more expensive.

Connection communications.

If a repair is not planned to change the pipes, when choosing a bath you should consider the following nuances:

- In bathtub drain location must match the wiring of sewer pipes.

- Choose the shape and size of the bathroom should be selected with respect to the pipe so that no further had to dismantle them.

If the planned renovation with the change of communication, in this case, first, choose a bath, and only then under the dimensions for select distributing of pipes.

Form and size.

As mentioned above, the shape of the bath priority is oval. For the rest of the forms will have to pay, but not difficult to find rectangular, circular or arbitrary configuration.

The Enamel coating.

1. 1.    When working with cast iron, the main goal is to achieve a smooth surface. Therefore, if the cast iron bath has smooth walls, it means that all work is carried out in compliance with regulatory standards.
2. 2.    During the inspection on the external coating bath should not present any defects. Pay special attention to the bumps, chips and cracks. Perfect when applied on cast iron enamel powder because it has anti-corrosion properties.

As we have seen, to choose a cast iron bath will not make special work, adhering to simple rules. And then the tub will last You a long time.