3. Which Fixtures & Fittings?
3. Which Fixtures & Fittings? (Image 3 of 6)
What your bath will look like comes next, and dictates the style of the bathroom as a whole. There are several styles of bathtub available, but remember, always measure your bathroom before buying your bath. You can't cut it down once you've got it home.
Cast Iron
Cast iron is the traditional material for baths, it feels rock solid and looks great. But it's very expensive and very heavy, so you must check your floor can withstand it when full of water.
Re-enamel
A cheap and quick fix is to re-enamel an old bath, but it probably won't last, and once cracked it will leak.
Pressed Light
There are modern alternatives - pressed steel is light and can be moulded into any shape, even a roll top, with an enamel finish. It's cold to the touch and still heavier than acrylics.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel has a very modern feel and can also be moulded. But it's costly - prices start at £2,000 and your expensive investment is easily scratched and difficult to keep shiny.
Corner Baths
Corner baths make the most of limited space and sit baths are great space savers too. Designed for depth instead of length, you can sit in the water up to your armpits. Just make sure you've got a safe method of getting in and out.
Acrylic
Today, acrylic is the main material used for baths, it can be mixed with glass stone and resins in composite forms. Their main advantage is they keep the water hot for longer, they're light and they're the cheapest material, with prices starting at around £200. Sadly, all will still hurt like mad when you stub your naked toe on them. Budding inventors take note!
Extras
If you've got the money, you can have added spa features with any bath shape, to massage away stress with jets of water. Be careful, however, when adding bubble bath. >
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