Bathtub

There are several bathtubs and usual the Asian type design always let bather sit right up and not lying down as compared to what western-style prefers, shorter but deeper in Eastern kind of bathtub but lengthy and shallow generally in the other part of the world. Since the inception of bathtub from the year of 1842, people have gone through an evolution and start installing it at a smaller scaling speed. Not until the official inventor was there to claim his awesome work in the year of 1883, John Michael Kohler took cast-iron horse trough with some added decorative. The olden day was known as clawfoot tub, but this porcelain-lined cast iron product was a luxury to people before the modernized technology plays its role to enhance the design, widen up the raw materials from acrylic, fibreglass to many other varieties for the sake of lowering down the cost.

So many documentaries show the historical development of bathtubs, such as the pedestal tub was there longer than thousands of years ago. We have then other types of shower tub besides for the adult, known as the infant tub or baby bathtub. These commercialized products are useful for toddlers who yet to learn how to sit by their bones and muscles that still go on the process of growth. Then we have hot tubs that can be used in therapy, medical treatment or relaxation which are pools that have been heated up. At the same time, people also enjoy soft tubs that can be used for elderly or for kids made up of protective non-slip coating, foam and soft plastic. Nevertheless, whirlpool tub (or commonly known as jacuzzi, hot tub, spa tub) and freestanding tubs installed in a larger bathroom when the living standard of people is now better off.

Range of options for bathtub fabrication is a lot, including acrylic, cast iron, ceramic tile, fibreglass, porcelain-enamelled steel, porcelain-enamelled cast iron, stone, wood, cultured marble and other solid-surface types. Of course, each of them has its own pros and cons while it is all depending on your preference of cost, purpose, the theme of design, bathroom size, frequency and others. For instance, acrylic is like fibreglass just that it will be having discolouration as time passes through, even though it has a lot of colours, sizes and shapes. Cast iron, however, is very durable and resistant to chemical, denting, scratching, high-temperature heat, and chipping compared to acrylic. Ceramic tile makes you feel like bathing on the floor, its design options are as extensive as flooring finish.

Porcelain enamel on steel and cast iron are similarity having cost affordable feature that makes a lot of people opt for this finished materials, its long serviceable life and easy maintenance advantages as well as the glossy stain can be there all the time. Although they are heavier than other materials, such as fibreglass (or called as FRP) that is finished with gel coat resin. Fibreglass makes surface repairing easier since it is made by layers of fibreglass, lighter in weight, flexible and lower in material costs. Furthermore, stone like granite, marble, sandstone, basalt, travertine, onyx crushed limestone (cultured marble) as well as other solid surface materials that can have high heat retention would have natural-looking appealing benefits. Last but not least, the most traditional would be timber made bathtub, such as teak wood that has a long history.

The bathroom is wonderful if the bathtub is incredibly nice looking, matchable to the theme of the bathroom. Of course, not only it shall be fitted in term of materials, but also the size, colour, finishing, depth, type of house, family members, whether for outdoor or indoor usage. Imagine you are staying alone in a studio unit, perhaps can put a jacuzzi in an open space since privacy is no longer an issue while can enjoy watching television in the living room. A family that has also children or toddler, can make kid tub and colourful type of fun bathtub with more toys playable in the water. Making sure of the depth of the bathtub is not so great to have safety precaution, instead, the width and length can be prolonged too so multiple kids can have games there. Some owners who have outdoor space can even put their portable or permanent bathtub made by stone, tile or wooden there.

Some bungalow owners will make their pools together with bathtub, outdoor enjoyment together with friends and families when a party is being held. Classical or contemporary designs of overall house building can also affect what kind of bath tub to be fabricated, from the consideration of natural wood or porcelain. Some bathtubs can be movable (such as with wheel), flexible for homeowners who wish to always try to move their bath tub. These preferences might be fulfilled by lighter materials such as acrylic, polycarbonate, fibreglass instead of heavy steel, marble. If a hot tub is needed, designer might need to specify some materials such as cast iron that can withstand hotter temperature. Some people prefer a simpler function where they can enjoy taking shower and can do the switching of a standing shower or lying down, depending on their mood after a long working day.

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