Advantages and disadvantages of a cast iron bath

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When renovating a bathroom, you should know how much a cast iron bathtub weighs in order to install or dismantle it.

Cast iron bathtub in the interior.

Plumbing manufacturers use new materials - acrylic, earthenware, marble, but cast iron continues to be in great demand, it is the leader in the plumbing market. Such bathtubs, despite the conservative design, have many advantages.

Among them:

Long service life. Cast iron products surpass competitors in this sweden mobile database by 3-5 times. Many apartments still have old bowls from Soviet times in good condition. Manufacturers claim a service life of 30 years, but according to statistics, such things last longer. There are systems for restoring cast iron bowls that extend their service life.
Temperature retention. Once heated, the bowl continues to give off heat for a long time, and the water cools down slowly. This also saves resources.
Durability. Cast iron is a hard metal, products made from it will not bend or change shape. Under the weight of water and the human body, the bathtub will not sag or deform when a heavy object falls into it.
Stability and reliability. The bathtub is heavy, so it is difficult to tip it over when sitting on the edge, or to move it from its place. The kit includes supports that can withstand the entire weight. This provides additional safety - the bathtub stands firmly on the supports, due to its large mass it is securely fixed on them.
Soundproofing. The cast iron walls are thick - 5-7 mm, due to which the sound of water falling from the tap is absorbed.
Anti-corrosion coating. The original appearance is preserved for a long time, and the enamel that covers the surface lies evenly and smoothly, which gives shine and gloss. It is applied in several layers, so you can wash your pets in the bath - claws will not harm the coating.
Easy to maintain. The smooth enamel surface does not retain dirt, so it is easy to maintain. It can be cleaned with household chemicals that do not contain acids or large abrasive particles.
There are models on the market with additional useful options - hydromassage, comfortable handles, anti-slip coating.
Disadvantages of cast iron models: