What material should I choose for the bathtub?

Bathtubs made of three common materials

Bathtub is an indispensable bathroom product in modern family bathroom decoration. The bathtub can not only help us to relieve fatigue, but also have a good decorative effect. The common materials of bathtubs are steel bathtubs, cast iron bathtubs and acrylic bathtubs. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of these three kinds of bathtubs?

Characteristics of three common bathtubs

1, cast iron bathtub

Cast iron material, the surface is coated with enamel, so it is very heavy, and it is not easy to produce noise when used; Due to the complex casting process, cast iron cylinders are generally simple in shape, but expensive.

2. Steel bathtub

The bathtub made of steel plate has a layer of enamel glaze on its surface.

3. Jacquard bathtub

Bathtubs made of chemical synthetic materials have better thermal insulation performance than metal bathtubs, but the surface is easy to scratch and change color.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of three common bathtubs?

1, cast iron bathtub

Cast iron is a very durable material with a general service life of 50 years. The surface of cast iron bathtub is glazed at high temperature, so the surface is smooth and easy to clean. But its price is more expensive than acrylic and steel plate.

Yes, because the required manufacturing process is relatively high.

Advantages: durable, mild in color, low in noise during water injection and easy to clean.

Disadvantages: Because the production cost is relatively high, the price is relatively high. And because it is heavy, it is also difficult to install. In addition, limited by materials, there are few shapes and colors.

2. Steel bathtub

The steel bathtub is durable and has a high surface finish.

Its advantages are low price, light weight and convenient installation.

Disadvantages: poor heat preservation effect, noise when water is injected, and the shape of steel bathtub is monotonous due to the limitation of production technology.

3. Acrylic bathtub

This bathtub is made of synthetic resin material acrylic, and its weight is very light.

Its advantages: soft texture, easy processing, many shapes and colors and strong adaptability. Good heat preservation effect, long-term heat preservation in winter. Because of its light weight, it is also convenient to transport and install.

Disadvantages: the surface is easy to scratch.