Artificial stone bath in the interior, the main advantages and disadvantages

Cleanliness, freshness and comfort - such associations are caused by the phrase “bathroom”. It is used not only for hygiene procedures, but also relax after work, remove the stress of the bustle day and simply rest, plunging into foam water. Therefore, the room should have practicality and comfort. The central place in it, of course, is occupied by a bath - a device designed to provide maximum convenience for relaxation.

Artificial stone bath

The variety of modern plumbing equipment and its manufacturing materials is very large and allows you to equip any bathroom interior. The properties of artificial stone will not leave indifferent connoisseurs of beauty and practicality. With its help, unique exclusive interiors of the bathroom are created.

Natural stone has long been used for the manufacture of baths. Devices made of granite, marble or onyx look aristocratic and unusual, and elite interiors were created with their help. But with all their advantages, not everyone could afford such a luxury - the price of products limited the circle of consumers of such plumbing. In addition, the large weight of natural material does not always allow you to install a bath in the right place.

The appearance of artificial stone on the market made it possible to create products that are practically not different from its natural prototype, but devoid of its main disadvantages. They are much easier, cheaper and have excellent operational characteristics.

Polymer material or artificial stone, for the most part consists of natural filler (75%), polyester resins and a gelcoot - a protective layer replacing enamel. For colored, monotonous products from quartz sand, a dye of a certain shade is added to it.

Granite, marble and onyx baths are painted during the manufacture of the material and covered with a transparent layer of gelcoat. One of the parameters according to which an artificial stone bath is preferable to a natural analogue is the lack of pores. This ensures its hygiene and ease of care, which is important for the plumbing device.

Advantages

• High degree of hygiene. The absence of pores does not allow bacteria to "linger" on the surface of the product. It is enough to rinse the product after each bath adoption and clean it in time.
• Good sound insulation.
• The manufacture of a bath of artificial stone is possible by an individual order - a certain shape, size, appearance.
• Resistance to vibration. Due to the structure of the material, the product very easily tolerates both a sharp pressure of water and its strong flow when using hydromassage equipment.
• Thermal conductivity - its low level allows you to keep heat for a long time.

• Resistance to the temperature difference - this parameter allows you to extend the life of the bath, since its structure is not destroyed under the influence of this factor.
• Strength.
• The insulating properties of polymeric materials - there is no need to do grounding, as in the case of a cast -iron or steel bath.
• A variety of forms and colors of products.

• The possibility of recovery. Despite the strength of the product, scratches may appear on it over time. Bath repair will get rid of random damage.
• Environmental friendliness of the material.
• Simplicity of installation. Compared to baths from other materials, artificial stone products are much easier in the installation - they are easily cut and drilled and do not require the frame base.

Flaws

1. The high cost of products is their main drawback. Together with accessories, they are quite expensive.
2. The impossibility of using abrasive substances when caring for the bathroom.
3. The appearance of spots with stagnation of painted water or flushing of paint. The bath should rinse immediately after use.
4. Repair of the product is also not cheap and creates additional problems.

Despite the fact that the disadvantages of an artificial stone bath are much smaller than advantages, the product requires neat treatment and correcting even minor defects. In this case, it will not only last many years, but will not lose either its properties or appearance.

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Artificial stone in the interior of the bathroom

The noble design of artificial stone fits perfectly into any interior style. This is facilitated by the possibility of creating products of any shape and colors - there are no restrictions for imagination. Of course, it is advisable to place such baths in large rooms and surround them with accompanying details.

So, the Indian style is distinguished by bright rich accessories with gilding.

In the antique style, a bath will look good on the catwalk in the center of the room.

The product of a traditional, rectangular or oval shape of a light shade will organically fit into a classic style.

Baths of non -standard shape look very original. They are best suited for ultramodern rooms. In this case, the colors are also chosen bright, creating contrast.

For thematic interiors, in marine, ethnic and other interesting styles, rounded baths are perfect. They are installed in the podium or on the legs, depending on the design of the room-in modern design or retro-style.

Bathroom decoration with artificial stone

The interior of the room will look organic if in addition to the bathroom there are other elements of artificial stone that support the general style:

• Tiles - an artificial stone for the bathroom, gradually pushes even such a well -known material for cladding walls and floors as a tile. It gives the premises a noble, sophisticated look and has all the properties necessary for a humid environment. Marble tiles are especially popular.

• The countertop and shell - like all polymeric materials, a sink and countertop are ideal for the bathroom. They are hygienic and are performed in the form of a continuous array, without a single seam. This allows you to care for products without much difficulty and easily maintain order in the bathroom.

• Accessories - shelves, soapons, mirror frames and other elements will decorate any room. They are made to order, according to individual sketches or purchased finished products. In any case, these little things will give the bathroom a certain charm and originality.