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What are the advantages and disadvantages of bathtubs made of different materials?

What are the advantages and disadvantages of bathtubs made of different materials?

2022-09-30 10:09:28

acrylic bathtub

Advantages: Cheap price, the lightest weight among all bathtubs, fashionable, easy to install, good thermal insulation performance, good gloss.

Disadvantages: The disadvantage of acrylic bathtub is that it is easy to be worn, the noise generated when the bath is filled with water is relatively large, the high temperature resistance performance is poor, and the surface of the bathtub is prone to aging and discoloration.

cast iron bathtub

Advantages: This type of bathtub is made of cast iron, the surface is covered with enamel, the service life is long, the grade of the cast iron bathtub is also very high, it is easy to clean and maintain, and the heat preservation is excellent.

Disadvantages: Because it is made of cast iron, the weight of this type of bathtub cannot be underestimated, and it is difficult to carry and install. For these reasons, the selling price of cast iron bathtubs is also higher than that of bathtubs of other materials.

Steel bathtub

Advantages: The steel plate bathtub is more wear-resistant, heat-resistant and pressure-resistant. Not easy to hang dirty, easy to clean, not easy to fade, long-lasting luster, easy to shape and cheap.

Disadvantages: Because the steel plate is thin, the firmness is not enough, the noise is large, the surface is easy to be de-porced, and the thermal insulation performance is not good, so some have added a thermal insulation layer.

barrel bathtub

Advantages: The wooden tub bathtub is very environmentally friendly, has excellent thermal insulation performance, and occupies a small area, which is very convenient to clean, has a long service life, and is easy to install.

Disadvantages: The barrel bathtub cannot be exposed to the sun, and the barrel bathtub is very easy to burst when the bathtub is dry and exposed for a long time.