Most families use showers for bathing, but gradually more and more families start to use bathtubs. But do you know how to buy a good bathtub?
Purchase instructions for freestanding bathtubs
Style and material: In addition to traditional bathtubs, many people now choose massage bathtubs. There are three types of massage bathtubs: vortex, bubble, and vortex, and bubble combination. The bathtub materials are mainly acrylic, steel plate, and cast iron. Among them, Among them, the cast iron bathtub has the highest grade, and the acrylic bathtub and steel bathtub are the second. As the absolute mainstream of bathtubs in the past, ceramic bathtubs are almost invisible on the market. The quality of the bathtub material mainly depends on whether the surface is smooth. Especially for steel and cast iron bathtubs, if the enamel is not well plated, subtle ripples will appear on the surface; the quality and thickness of the material are related to the firmness of the bathtub, and people need to press it with their hands and step on it with their feet. If there is a feeling of sagging, it means that the hardness is not enough. Of course, it is best to obtain the consent of the merchant before stepping on it.
Size and shape: The size of the bathtub should be determined according to the size of the bathroom. If it is determined to install the bathtub in the corner, generally speaking, a triangular bathtub takes up more space than a rectangular bathtub; bathtubs of the same size have a different depth, width, and length. If you like a deeper water level, the position of the waste outlet should be higher; for the bathtub with a skirt on one side, pay attention to the direction of the skirt according to the position of the drain and the wall when buying. You cannot install it if you buy it wrong. If you need to add a shower head above the bathtub, the bathtub should be slightly wider, and the part of the bathtub under the position of the shower should be flat and should be treated with anti-slip.
Introduction to the purchase skills of freestanding bathtubs
Look at the gloss: by looking at the surface gloss to know the quality of the material, it is suitable for any kind of bathtub. Test the firmness by hands and feet. The sturdiness of the bathtub is related to the quality and thickness of the material. It is invisible. You need to try it yourself. When there is gravity, such as standing in, it will feel like sinking.
Feel the smoothness of the surface: suitable for steel and cast iron bathtubs, because these two types of bathtubs need to be plated with enamel, and if the plating process is not good, subtle ripples will appear. One way to distinguish is to listen to the sound. When buying a high-end bathtub, it is best to listen to the sound when buying. If the motor noise of the massage bathtub is too loud, the enjoyment will not be achieved, but it will become a burden.
Check whether there is after-sales service: In addition to looking at product quality, brand, and cost performance, after-sales service is also an important factor that consumers should consider, such as whether to provide on-site measurement and installation services.
Everyone hopes to go home and take a bath after a day of hard work, so as to relieve the fatigue of the day and enjoy it. But the choice of bathtub is also very important. It is necessary to choose a good bathtub that suits you. I hope that this introduction can help you when buying a free-standing bathtub.
