Cleanliness, freshness and comfort - such associations causes the phrase "bathroom". It is used not only for hygienic procedures, but also relax after work, they remove the tension of the turmoil day and just rest, immersed in foam water. Therefore, the room should have practicality and comfort. The central place in it, of course, occupies a bath - a device designed to provide maximum convenience for relaxation.
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Artificial stone bath
A variety of modern plumbing equipment and materials of its manufacturer is very large and allows you to equip any interior of the bathroom. The properties of artificial stone will not leave indifferent connoisseurs of beauty and practicality. With it, the unique exclusive interiors of the bathroom are created.
Natural stone has long been used for the manufacture of baths. Devices from granite, marble or onyx look aristocratic and unusual, and with their help, elite interiors were created. But with all their advantages, not everyone could afford such a luxury - the price of products limited the circle of consumers of such a plumbing. In addition, the large weight of natural material does not always allow you to install the bath in the right place.
The appearance on the market of artificial stone made it possible to create products that practically do not differ from its natural prototype, but devoid of its main flaws. They are much easier, cheaper and have excellent performance characteristics.
Polymer material or artificial stone, mostly consists of natural filler (75%), polyester resins and gelcoating - protective layer replacing enamel. For color, monotonous products from quartz sand, a dye of a certain shade is added to it.
Granite, marble and onyx baths are scratched during the manufacture of material and are covered with a transparent gelkuty layer. One of the parameters on which a bath from an artificial stone is preferable to a natural analogue - no pores. It provides its hygiene and ease of care, which is important for the plumbing device.
Advantages
- High degree of hygienicity. The absence of pore does not give bacteria to "delay" on the surface of the product. It is enough after each bath taking to rinse the product and spend it in time.
- Good noise insulation.
- Making a bath from an artificial stone is possible by individual orders - a certain form, size, appearance.
- Resistance to vibration. Due to the structure of the material, the product is very easy to carry both a sharp pressure of water and its strong stream when using hydromassage equipment.
- Thermal conductivity - its low level allows you to keep warm long.
- Resistance to the temperature difference is this parameter allows you to extend the service life of the bath, since its structure does not destroy under the influence of this factor.
- Strength.
- The insulating properties of polymeric materials - there is no need to make grounding, as in the case of a cast iron or steel bath.
- A variety of forms and colors of products.
- Ability to restore. Despite the strength of the product, there may be scratches on it over time. Bath repair will make rid of random damage.
- Ecology material.
- Easy installation. In comparison with baths from other materials, artificial stone products are much easier to install - they are easily trimmed and drilled and do not require a frame basis.
disadvantages
- High cost of products - their main drawback. In aggregate with accessories, they cost quite expensive.
- The inability to use abrasive substances when caring for the bathroom.
- The appearance of spots with a stagnicated water or washed paint. The bath should be rushed immediately after use.
- Repair of the product is also not cheap and creates additional problems.
Despite the fact that the disadvantages of the bath from an artificial stone are much less than the advantages, the product requires careful circulation and correction of even small defects. In this case, it will not only last for many years, but does not lose its properties or appearance.
Baths of artificial stone, photo:
Artificial stone in the interior of the bathroom
The noble design of artificial stone perfectly fits into any interior style. This contributes to the possibility of creating products of any forms and colors - for fantasy there are no restrictions. Of course, such baths are desirable to place in large rooms and surround them with concomitant details.
So, Indian style is distinguished by bright rich gilding accessories.
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In the style of Antique will look good bath on the podium in the center of the room.
The classic style will organically fit the product of the traditional, rectangular or oval shape of a light shade.
Very original looks of non-standard shapes. They are best suited for ultra-modern premises. In this case, the bright, creating contrasts, are also selected.
For thematic interiors, in sea, ethnic and other interesting styles, rounded baths are perfect. They are installed in the podium or legs, depending on the design of the room - in modern design or retro style.
Bathroom trim artificial stone
The interior of the room will look organically, if in addition to the bathroom there are also other elements from artificial stone, supporting common style:
- Tile - artificial stone for the bathroom gradually pushes even such a well-known material for lining of walls and floor, like a tile. It gives the room a noble, sophisticated appearance and has all the properties necessary for a wet environment. Especially popular with marble tiles.
- Countertop and sink - like all products made of polymeric materials, sink and countertop are ideal for the bathroom. They are hygienic and are performed in the form of a solid massif, without a single seam. This allows you to care for products without much difficulty and easily maintain order in the bathroom.
- Accessories - shelves, soaps, framing mirrors and other elements will decorate any room. They are made to order, according to individual sketches or acquire finished products. In any case, these little things will give the bathroom to a certain charm and uniqueness.
