The main item in the bathroom is a comfortable bathtub, which should not only fit into the existing dimensions of the room, but also ensure comfortable bathing procedures. In bathrooms of typical dimensions, standard baths are usually installed: the sizes and shapes of products are presented here in a wide range, which makes the plumbing device the most demanded in the construction market. Details about products of standard sizes are described in detail in this article.
The bathroom should be comfortable for all residents of the house, as well as match the space of the bathroom
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What are the sizes of bathtubs for bathrooms?
The standard dimensions of a plumbing product depend on its type. In this case, the bathtub can be compact, medium or large. The optimal depth of the product is considered to be 50-65 cm. This will allow an adult to comfortably hold his head above the water surface during bath procedures, while the body will be completely immersed in it.
The standard length, height and width of the product allows you to determine the appropriate design parameters for a specific layout of the bathroom
There are three types of hot tubs, depending on the size of the product.
Compact products have the following dimensions:
- 1.2x0.7 m - a comfortable rectangular bathtub, where it will be convenient to take water procedures in a sitting position;
- 1.3x0.7 m is a small standard product, which is often made to order.
Such baths of a small size for small bathrooms are easy to install, do not clutter up the internal space of a small room, allow rational use of the territory and make it possible to arrange other furniture and accessories. The water consumption of such devices is much less than that of larger models. The only drawback is the inability to lie down in the bathroom. It is these models that are often equipped with a shower stall.
The most optimal size will be the bathtub in which you can safely take a reclining position
Medium-sized baths include products in the following sizes:
- 140 by 70 cm - intended for rooms with a non-typical layout;
- 150 by 70 cm - a practical and comfortable model, which is most often installed in typical bathrooms;
- 150 by 60 cm - a bathtub designed for people of average build.
Medium-sized products allow you to take bath procedures reclining. Such designs take up much less space than large baths. The small-capacity bowl allows to reduce the consumption of water consumed.The cost of products practically does not differ from the price of large models.
Medium sized hot tub
Large-sized devices include plumbing fixtures in size:
- 1.7x0.7 - fits perfectly into a spacious room;
- 1.85x0.8 m - is a mini-pool, the installation of which implies a large room.
In large baths, you can comfortably sit horizontally. Two people can take water procedures at the same time. However, due to its large dimensions, the product can only be installed in spacious bathrooms. Filling the container requires a lot of water. And this process takes a long time.
The standard bathroom height, regardless of the size of the device, is 0.55-0.65 m.
When choosing a large-sized bath, it should be borne in mind that water intake will take a considerable amount of time.
Bath sizes. Standard for steel products
The cheapest option is steel baths. These are fairly lightweight structures, the weight of which does not exceed 30 kg, which ensures easy transportation and installation of the device. The lightness of the product is due to the small wall thickness of 3 mm. Thanks to this value, the structure lends itself easily to deformation during operation.
The length of a standard steel bath is in the range of 1.45-1.75 m. The width of the product is 0.7-0.8 m. The height of the structure can be 0.5-0.8 m. Manufacturers produce steel baths in size: 1, 0x0.7; 1.2x0.7; 1.4x0.71; 1.5x0.71; 1.6x0.71; 1.7x0.71 m.
The steel bath is one of the most affordable and practical options. The inner surface is covered with special enamel, which prolongs its service life. The standard volume of the bath is in the range of 90-195 liters, depending on the dimensions of the device. However, steel structures have significant disadvantages. The product does not retain heat well, which contributes to the rapid cooling of water. The bath is poorly soundproofed. It is not advisable to sit on the side of the device with all your weight. This can lead to deformation of the product. Steel bathtubs have a small width, which will cause inconvenience to a person with a large set.
Possible parameters of modern steel bathtubs are quite diverse in order to enjoy water procedures.
Useful advice! To eliminate unnecessary sounds, you can use special anti-noise mixers.
Popular models of steel products
One of the popular steel baths is a high-quality German model Kaldewei From Plus with dimensions of 1.5x0.7 m. Thanks to a specially developed technology for coating the steel base with enamel, the product has increased mechanical strength, wear resistance and durability. The depth of the bath is 0.41 m, which allows you to comfortably take bath procedures. The device is capable of supporting a weight of up to 90 kg. The bath is installed on the legs that come with the kit. The product has a relatively cheap cost for a German manufacturer, equal to 7 thousand rubles.
Another budget model is presented by the Portuguese manufacturer. This is a BLB Universal HG B70H bathtub with dimensions of 1.7x0.7 m and a depth of 0.39 m. The structure of the bathtub should be supported by three walls. The product has a clearly marked rectangular bottom, which allows the water to drain completely and is as comfortable as possible for lying.
Any customer among steel bathtubs will find exactly the one that suits him in shape and size, and will fit ergonomically into the interior of the bathroom.
Important! The bath structure should be supported by three walls to ensure its stability.
High-quality enamel, which covers the inner surface of the bath, provides a silent collection of water, but at the same time, the bottom is very slippery. The cost of the product is 7.8 thousand rubles.
The Antika 170 bathtub can be distinguished from domestic models. The size of the product is 1.7x0.7 m, the depth is 0.4 m. The bath has an anti-slip surface.Due to the wall thickness of 1.8 mm, the sanitary ware is not durable. The cost of the product is 8.3 thousand rubles.
The Donna Vanna bathtub with dimensions of 1.6x0.7 m, which has an attractive design and a snow-white inner surface, is more practical and durable. Thanks to the glassy coating, the surface is resistant to scratches and mechanical damage. The price of the product is 12.3 thousand rubles.
Dimensions of cast iron baths
The sizes and prices of cast-iron baths, photos clearly reproduce various models, depending on the belonging of the product to one of the groups. Depending on this, all baths are conventionally divided into four categories. The first group includes small-sized products that are mounted in small rooms. The width of the bath is 0.7 m, and the length can be 1.0 and 1.2 m.
Cast iron bathtubs of all sizes are in high demand because of their exceptional reliability
The next type of product includes cast iron baths 130 cm by 75 cm.Such devices are often made to order. Products made according to European standards include cast-iron baths measuring 1.4x0.7; 1.5x0.7 m. The height of such products can vary from 0.53 to 0.62 m. Such baths are usually installed in bathrooms of non-standard dimensions. The standard dimensions of large cast-iron baths are 1.7x0.75 and 1.8x0.85 m. The height of products, excluding the length of the legs, is 0.44 m. Such baths are located in large rooms.
Useful advice! Large cast iron baths should not be installed in multi-storey buildings due to the significant load on the floor as a result of the large weight of the product.
Cast iron products are very popular due to their high performance and affordable cost. The volume of the cast iron bath, depending on the size of the product, is 95-182 liters.
When purchasing a large cast iron bathtub, its weight should be correlated with the bearing capacity of the building floors
Sizes and prices of cast iron baths
The cast-iron Roca Malibu bathtub measuring 1.7x0.75 m and a depth of 0.42 cm with a screen is very popular. The model is designed for a standard bathroom layout. The bathtub is comfortable and safe for children and the elderly, as the bottom has an anti-slip coating and is equipped with comfortable handles. The cost of the product is 18 thousand rubles.
The Silver "Prada" model is characterized by good operational and technical characteristics. The product has dimensions of 1.7x0.75 m. The depth is 0.42 cm. The inner coating contains silver ions, which gives the coating an antibacterial effect. It is also wear-resistant, durable and reliable. The package includes legs, handles and headrest. The cost of the product is 17 thousand rubles.
The model VCh 1500 "Sibiryachka" from the Russian plant "Universal" has proven itself well. And the price of a cast-iron bathtub measuring 1.5x0.75 m, which is 12.8 thousand rubles, puts it in the category of budget products. The reclining model fits perfectly into small spaces. However, despite its small dimensions, the product has a depth of 0.42 m, which creates convenience and comfort while taking bath procedures. Titanium enamel is applied to the inner surface of the product, which gives the bathtub strength and durability, extending the service life up to 20 years.
Baths of Russian manufacturers are of high quality and relatively low price, the only drawback is that they are represented by a smaller number of types and forms
Another interesting model is the Novial Susan compact bowl. The product from the Italian manufacturer is distinguished by increased strength and wear resistance due to the fact that the inner surface is covered with titanium glassy enamel. The price of a sitz bath measuring 1.0x0.7 m is about 13.7 thousand rubles.
Acrylic bathtubs
Acrylic sanitary ware appeared on the construction market relatively recently.However, due to the variety of configurations and sizes, acrylic bathtubs occupy a leading position in the ranking of popular plumbing devices, despite the high cost of the product relative to cast iron and steel counterparts. The products are characterized by high performance and technical characteristics, such as strength, durability, heat resistance and hygiene.
The standard width of the acrylic bath is 0.9-1.35 m, the length is 1.4-1.9 m, the height, taking into account the length of the legs, is 0.4-0.65 m. Despite the standard depth, the product is characterized by a large vertical the angle of inclination of the bathtub wall, which significantly increases the volume of the product, and therefore affects the comfort of taking bath procedures. However, manufacturers produce products with other dimensions. One of the most popular is an acrylic bathtub 160 cm by 70 cm rectangular, 0.65 m high, which fits perfectly into the bathroom of typical apartments.
Acrylic bathtubs combine strength and heat retention, while being very light in weight
The dimensions of the smallest bathtub are 1.2x0.7 m, which is installed in small rooms. The largest product, which can comfortably accommodate two people, measures 1.9x1.2 m.
Acrylic products are represented by a wide range of bathtubs of various configurations and sizes, ranging from compact products to mini-pools with an unusual shape. The cost of products of standard sizes ranges from 7 to 150 thousand rubles.
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Standard baths: sizes and unusual shape of products
Today, manufacturers of plumbing devices, focusing on the request of the modern consumer, produce bathtubs of various shapes and configurations, which is fully the guarantee of comfort and aesthetics in interior design. Round and corner models are very popular.
The size of a round bath can be 1.4-2.1 m in diameter. This product is made of acrylic. Manufacturers can make a custom-made bathtub according to individual dimensions, which can be increased several times. As a result, you can get not a standard hot tub, but a full-fledged pool. This is especially true for country houses.
Custom-sized, unconventional, or custom-made items can be expensive
The corner model allows you to save free space without compromising operational parameters, which is especially important for small bathrooms. Standard dimensions for corner baths are as follows: depth - 0.5-0.7 m, wall length - 1.45x1.8 m, height with legs - 0.64-0.8 m, volume - 300-400 liters.
Modern hydromassage products are becoming more and more popular. They can be triangular, rectangular, trapezoidal, asymmetric. Despite the large variety of sizes, there are standard device parameters. Rectangular products with hydromassage are produced with a length of 1.65-1.8 m, a width of 0.75-0.8 m. Seated products have dimensions of 1.2-1.5 m by 0.7-0.8 m. The length of the angular sides models range from 1.3x1.3 to 1.9x1.9 m, height - 0.6-0.75 m.
Varieties of small baths
When you are faced with a shortage of free space in the bathroom, but there is a desire to fully enjoy water procedures, in this case, a reasonable solution is to purchase small-sized bathtubs. The price of small bathtubs will depend on the shape, material and manufacturer of the product.
Taller people may have problems with a short wash bottle
Compact models are conventionally divided into the following varieties: corner, rectangular shortened, sedentary small, vats or tubs, products of unusual shape.The choice of a bath depends on the preferences of the owner and the features of the layout of the room.
Angular symmetrical, in the form of a small trapezoid or segment, and asymmetric models with a complex shape are very popular. The first option is appropriate to install in miniature bathrooms. It is advisable to install asymmetric baths in elongated or L-shaped rooms.
Small bathtubs can be cast iron, steel or acrylic. The most durable, strong, with good thermal insulation and less noise is a cast iron bath. The inner layer of acrylic product lends itself to restoration, which prolongs the life of the bath. And the steel model is more affordable.
The price of sitz baths measuring 1.0x0.7 m will average 7-22 thousand rubles. A bath with a bowl of medium size 1.5x1.5 m will cost 18-20 thousand rubles. An asymmetric solid model with dimensions of 1.4x0.9 m will cost an average of 25-30 thousand rubles. Buy a bathtub of the small size 1.2x1.2; 1.35x1.35 m is possible, starting from 12.3 thousand rubles.
The bathtub should not take up more than 1/3 of the space - when choosing the size of the hot tub, this parameter will be decisive
Small bathtubs can be built-in or freestanding. The first option provides an opportunity to hide useful little things under the plumbing. The second option may have an unusual design, which will make the room unique.
Useful advice! The bowl, which has a non-standard or oblong shape, can be combined with a hanging sink, which not only saves centimeters of space, but also eliminates the need to install a second drain.
Bathtubs for small bathrooms, the size of which does not exceed 1.5 m in length, can be successfully positioned in small rooms in different ways. If the room has a rectangular shape, it is better to place the bath against a short wall, the length of which will be at least 1.5 m. Such a layout will help to expand the room, making it visually square. The long tub can be positioned diagonally and the washing machine can be placed under the sink.
The shape and dimensions of the bath play an important role in the interior of the bathroom.
Small bathtubs of unconventional configuration
Among the unusual forms of sanitary ware, one can single out a bathtub resembling a vat in shape. The product is usually made of cast iron or steel with a copper look. Wood, bamboo and plain textiles will be harmoniously combined with such a bathroom as a finishing material. Bath size for a small bathroom it is within 1.04-1.3 m. The main advantage of the vat is the presence of a large volume of water in it, which covers the entire human body. In such a vat, you can carry out medical procedures. You can buy a product from 12.3 thousand rubles.
Another interesting model is the shoe-shaped bathtub, which resembles a comfortable chair. One end of the bath has a great depth, which allows you to sit comfortably by reclining against a high wall. However, despite its compact size, such a bathtub fills up a large space, which is impractical for small bathrooms. Manufacturers make models of this shape with a length of 1.2; 1.32; 1.67; 1.7 and 1.9 m. It fits perfectly into the Victorian style of the room. This model can be purchased starting from 25 thousand rubles.
If the room has a curved shape, you can install a boat bath with sloping walls. The model is represented by a deep double-sided product, in the middle of which there are freestanding taps. This design only allows you to take a bath. You won't be able to shower comfortably here. The price of the product starts from 15 thousand rubles.
Manufacturers offer mini-baths of various shapes, which are already special design developments and are intended for a specific interior
Large baths
Today on the construction market you can see a wide range of large-sized models.Products of standard sizes are characterized by a length of 1.2; 1.5 and 1.7 m. However, there are baths with dimensions of 1.8; 1.9 and 2 m. These dimensions of the product are selected taking into account the height of the person. The choice of product width depends on the size of the person. The standard width of products is 0.7-0.85 m.However, there are other options with a width of 0.9-1.1 m.
Large baths can be round, corner, hexagonal, oval, rectangular and designed for two. Corner models with a rounded side opposite a right angle are popular today. Installation of such a structure requires the device of an additional strong frame for greater fixation and stability of a large-sized product. The cost of products with a standard size of 1.5x1.5 and 1.65x1.65 m is in the range of 35-55 thousand rubles. depending on the material of manufacture and the manufacturer of the product.
A large round, oval or semi-oval bathtub has a significant volume, which will delight not only adults, but also children. Such models can replace a full-fledged pool. The diameter of the products can be 1.7-2.2 m. Installation of such a large-sized structure requires a significant amount of free space. Thanks to their smooth lines and unusual transitions, these bathtubs easily fit into classic and modern interior design.
Modern manufacturers offer plumbing fixtures not only in traditional forms, large corner fonts are widely used
Useful advice! Placing a large round bath in the center of the room can transform the interior, giving it a touch of uniqueness.
The average cost of round baths is 28-140 thousand rubles. The price for an oval-shaped model with a length of 1.7-2.0 m and a width of 0.7-0.85 m is in the range of 30-150 thousand rubles.
The hexagonal bowl, which is installed as a corner model, can give a special individuality to the bathroom. The width of the wall of the product is 1.2-1.5 m. The price of such a bath is 30-120 thousand rubles.
Baths for two can be angular, rectangular, trapezoidal, or asymmetrical. Usually these models are made of acrylic. The width of such products should be at least 1.5 m in order to create comfort for two people at once. Angled models have a more comfortable fit. And asymmetric ones provide the opportunity to take bath procedures opposite each other. The price of such baths is 35-130 thousand rubles. Today it is possible to order a product of any shape. However, its cost will be at least 200 thousand rubles.
The comfort of bathing in a large bathtub is usually enhanced by the anti-slip bottom, which allows not only to increase the level of safety, but also to relax better after a hard day
Manufacturers produce a wide range of sanitary ware in standard sizes that can perfectly fit into typical bathroom sizes. The correct choice of the size and shape of the product will help not only to give the room individuality, but also provide a comfortable pastime while taking bath procedures.
