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Choosing your bathtub can be complicated when you are faced with nearly ten different materials. You might be wondering why this material and not another?
We are here to help you in your choice, and explain the different advantages and disadvantages of the different materials.
The possible materials for your bathtub :
Acrylics
Acrylic is the first material you will find. It is the cheapest material, and the most widely sold in all the major DIY and home furnishing stores. Acrylic is a light and economical material. It is thermoformable and retains the heat of water well.
On the other hand, this material remains particularly fragile, it is not very resistant to shocks, scratches rather easily and deteriorates easily if it is cleaned with detergents that are too aggressive. It can also be criticised for sometimes giving a cheap look.
The budget for an acrylic bath starts at around 200€ but the price can quickly increase depending on the size of the bath and the designer.
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Waxed concrete
Concrete, usually waxed, can be made into a bathtub. It is generally used to make custom-made bathtubs, as it needs to be poured into a formwork. While the material itself is not particularly expensive, it is the skill required that will drive up the cost. Nevertheless, it is not resistant to stains, and maintenance can be complicated if the right products are not used. Beware, however, that the concrete bathtub is not suitable for all homes. You will need a solid floor to support the weight of the bathtub, which is around 600kg, not including the weight of the water inside once it is filled. The price remains around 300€.
Wood
Wooden baths as seen in chalets or in cold countries. Do you want an aesthetic bath with a warm style? Wood is a very good material, not only ecologically, but also as a good thermal insulator, so it keeps the heat in very well. So what is the disadvantage of wood?
Wood is difficult to maintain over the long term and is a very specific material when it comes to cleaning. It requires special products and tends to lose its shine and deteriorate due to limescale. The budget is also generally a brake because to have a wooden bathtub varies from 700 and can climb to 8000€, for a quality of solid wood. It all depends on what kind of wood you want for your bath, the price will vary accordingly.
The Solid surface
Solid surface material, also known as synthetic resin, is a material that has many advantages: it is antibacterial, stain, scratch and impact resistant. It is a multi-functional material that can also be used for your bathroom basin in order to have a matching set.
It is certainly the best in terms of bathtubs with its modern and luxurious look.
On the budget side, you will have to count between 2000 and 8000€.
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The stone
Opt for a bathtub such as you can find in SPAs. The stone bathtub, contrary to popular belief, allows the heat of your bath to be retained very well. It can be installed both indoors and outdoors. The stone bathtub gives a very beautiful aesthetic to a bathroom. It is unusual and will impress your guests, who will want to experience something unique. However, beware of its weight, up to about 500kg, which is not ideal if you want to install it on a floor.
The price of a stone bath starts at around 4500€.
Copper
It is also possible to have a copper bathtub. Copper is an old material, but one that has the advantage of lasting over time. Indeed long used before, this material is known to be resistant, and especially to have the capacity to hold the heat of water and its temperature very well. This is why it is also widely used in the culinary world. This material has an antibacterial virtue, but it does have a certain cost.
You can expect a budget of about €5000 and upwards.
Glass
A glass bathtub is very trendy, and will give a real charm to your bathroom. However, this material is particularly fragile and difficult to maintain, with its glass often tending to turn grey due to limescale. If you choose this material, you will need to maintain it regularly. On the other hand, it is particularly expensive to buy. Count on a price ranging between 4000 and 7000€.
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