On the one hand, a large selection of plumbing allows you to arrange a bathroom according to individual design, on the other hand, diversity often puzzles. For example, many new settlers or those who have an old bathroom disrepair, speculate which bathtub is better - acrylic or steel?
The difference between acrylic bath and steel
Both options have their advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages of steel bath :
- ease;
- high strength (provided that the bath is of high quality);
- good appearance even after 5-7 years;
- a variety of shapes and sizes, including oversized ones;
- affordable price.
Disadvantages:
- possibility of deformation (concerns models with thin walls);
- the risk of chipping the enamel when used improperly;
- the water cools rapidly;
- noise during water recruitment.
Advantages of acrylic bath:
- they retain heat for a long time;
- Do not make noise;
- have a variety of forms;
- are ergonomic;
- ease of care.
Disadvantages:
- risk of damage to the surface, which can be expressed in scratches and abrasions, thinning;
- the possibility of staining (for example, from the water in which the colored linen was erased);
- high cost (if we talk about high-end models).
Choosing a bath - acrylic or steel?
Both steel and acrylic bath can give you a lot of pleasure and joy if you choose them correctly:
- The walls of the steel bath, which can last a long time - at least 3 mm.
- If you want to buy a really high-quality copy of steel, be guided by the weight - 25-50 kg should weigh a reliable bathroom of this material.
- If you do not clean the acrylic bath with abrasive cleaning agents and use sparing powders, then it will shine for a long time.
- In case of damage to acrylic, it is always possible to call a master who is restoring the top layer.
- Choosing a bath is not pure acrylic, but from its combination with plastic, you can not only save, but also get a very high-quality thing.
Any of the material has its pros and cons. Therefore, you need to buy the bath that you like, and not the one that is advertised on TV or from which the neighbor is delighted.