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Types of home bathtubs and their advantages and disadvantages

Now the bathtub has more and more functions, giving us more choices:

According to the installation type, it can be divided into: embedded bathtub and freestanding bathtub.

1.Embedded bathtub: It is the choice of most families. It is to build a base first, and embed the bathtub into the base, usually designed against the wall.

·Advantages: The design against the wall can make full use of the space. The outer wall of the bathtub is also very convenient to clean, stable, easy to enter and exit, and relatively high in safety.

·Disadvantages: It is troublesome to install, the optional shapes are limited, and it is troublesome to repair when there is a water leakage problem.

Acrylic Whirlpool Hydro Massage Jaccuzi Spa Jet Tub

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2.Freestanding bathtub: a choice for a few people, no need to build a base, it can be placed directly in place. Some have four feet, also known as imperial concubine bathtubs. Some have a skirt design on the periphery so that the feet cannot be seen.

·Advantages: easy to install, can be placed where needed, can be placed in the bathroom, or moved to the window to enjoy the night view, beautiful and fashionable.

·Disadvantages: It occupies a large area and is troublesome to clean.

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According to the material, it can be divided into: acrylic bathtub, cast iron bathtub, artificial stone bathtub and wooden bathtub.

1.Acrylic bathtub: It is made of PMMA plastic material, and the surface is made of acrylic material. It is the current mainstream, and good quality can be used for more than ten years.

·Advantages: There are many shapes and sizes to choose from, the price is cheap, the weight is relatively light, and the heat preservation effect is good. When using it in winter, it will not feel cold when it touches the surface of the bathtub.

·Disadvantages: Poor resistance to high temperature and wear, easy to age and turn yellow on the surface after a long time of use.

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2.Cast Iron Bathtub: Made of cast iron with a ceramic exterior. It can stand the test of time and last forever, and it can generally be used for decades.

·Advantages: strong and durable, low noise when using water injection, easy to clean, corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant, clean and shiny appearance.

·Disadvantages: The price is expensive. Because the cast iron material is very heavy, it is troublesome to carry, and the casting process is complicated and the shape is monotonous and the range of options is small.

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3.Artificial stone bathtub: An improvement over the acrylic and cast iron bathtubs above, it is made by casting glass beads, resin and aluminum stone powder. Is one of the super high quality in the bathtub.

·Advantages: diverse and beautiful appearance, high gloss, wear-resistant, heat-resistant and anti-bacterial. It is not easy to get dust and easy to clean.

·Cons: Expensive. The process requirements are high, so we must choose the merchants with guaranteed materials and quality.

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4.Wooden bathtub: The main material is spliced ​​wooden boards.

·Advantages: The material is environmentally friendly, the color is natural and beautiful, and it is more convenient to move independently.

·Disadvantages: If the quality is not good, there may be water leakage, and the decoration style of the bathroom may not be consistent.

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Post time: Jul-05-2023