When choosing a bathtub, there are many factors that need to be considered. The first thing to consider is the brand and material, which is usually determined by the purchase budget; the second is the size, shape, and location of the faucet hole. These factors are determined by The layout and objective size of the bathroom are determined; in the end, you must choose the style and comfort of the bathtub according to your own interests and preferences. Next, the editor will introduce how to choose the bathtub and what material is good for the bathtub.
I、How to choose a bathtub
1. Specific thickness. You can hit the bathtub to determine the thickness of the bathtub. The bathtub is thicker and naturally will not crack.
2. Listen to the sound. When buying a jacuzzi, pay attention to the sound of the motor. When buying a high-end bathtub, it is best to "test the water", listen to the sound, and try the temperature.
3. Look at gloss. By looking at the surface gloss to understand the quality of the material, it is suitable for any kind of bathtub.
4. The smoothness of the touch surface. It is suitable for steel and cast iron bathtubs because both bathtubs need to be plated with enamel, and if the plating process is not good, subtle ripples will appear.
5. Test the firmness with hands and feet. The sturdiness of the bathtub is related to the quality and thickness of the material, which is invisible by visual inspection. You need to try it yourself, such as standing in, whether it feels sinking.
6. Choose brand bathtubs. Generally speaking, brand-name sanitary products, such as the bathtubs of the top ten sanitary ware brands T&W Sanitary Ware Co., Ltd, can give consumers more peace of mind in terms of quality and after-sales service.
II、What material is better for the bathtub
1. Wooden bathtub: Choose hardwood, high density, and good anti-corrosion efficiency. The material of solid wood Yutong on the market is generally cedarwood. The solid wood bathtub gives people a refreshing feeling, at the same time it is easier to clean, does not carry static electricity, and is environmentally friendly.
2. Acrylic bathtub: made of organic materials, rich in shape, light in weight, good finish, cheaper in cost, and better in heat preservation. Buyers think that their use of the bathtub is relatively low, or the house needs to be renovated within a few years, then the acrylic bathtub is more suitable due to its good cost performance.
3. Artificial Stone Bathtub: The artificial stone bathtub has higher impact resistance, flexibility, compression resistance, and permeability resistance than other stone materials, and its wear resistance, acid resistance, and high-temperature resistance are also very strong. The artificial stone bathtub has a complete variety of colors and colors, can be formed as a whole, and can be repeatedly polished and innovated.
4. Cast iron bathtub: made of cast iron with enamel on the surface. It is not easy to produce noise during water injection, and it is durable. Another biggest feature is that it is easy to clean, which saves you a lot of trouble.
5. Steel bathtub: The traditional material for manufacturing bathtubs is made of special steel plate through stamping and forming, and the surface is made by enamel treatment. Wear-resistant, heat-resistant, pressure-resistant, and weighs between cast iron bathtubs and acrylic bathtubs. Long service life, lower price, and overall high-cost performance. Many consumers prefer steel cylinders when decorating.
6. Massage bathtub: The pulse massage bathtub has a signal generator that simulates the frequency spectrum of the human body. The signal it sends out is very similar to the frequency spectrum of the human body. In addition to the massage function, some bathtubs are also equipped with computer boards, which can be equipped with telephones, CD players, and radios, and some bathtubs can be automatically cut off and filled with water under computer control.
III、Precautions for bathtub installation
1. Check whether the bathtub level, front, and rear, left and right positions are appropriate, check whether the drainage facilities are appropriate, and install it firmly. During the installation process, the bathtub and the drainage facilities shall be equipped with anti-dirty, anti-collision, and anti-blocking facilities, angle grinders. Do not splash the sparks on the bathtub, otherwise, it will damage the glaze and affect the beauty of the bathtub.
2. The massage bathtub must be installed with a grounding wire and a leakage protection switch. When installing, pay attention to connecting the electric plug and waterproof the surrounding pad to avoid leakage accidents. Before connecting the water pipe, do a power-on test of the motor to check whether the sound meets the requirements.
3. Before installing the bathtub with a bracket, check whether the floor of the bathtub is flat; after placing the bathtub in the reserved position, use a level and adjust the support foot nut until the bathtub is level.
4. Pay attention to the protection of the bathtub. During the installation of the bathtub and the house decoration, the surface of the bathtub can be covered with a soft material. Do not stand on the bathtub or place heavy objects on the edge of the bathtub to prevent damage to the bathtub. The bathtub can be used 24 hours after installation.