Baths

If you are looking to purchase a new bath then you are in the right place at Reuter. We offer over 1,000 baths in more than 6,000 designs from renowned brand manufacturers  There is the right bath to suit every taste, room situation and budget. We offer modern baths but also nostalgic baths on lion feet if that's what you're looking for.

The wide choice makes it difficult to find the right bath. There are not only different shapes and sizes but also various materials to choose from. With this guide, we'd like to make it a little easier to choose a bath. 

Bath or Shower?

More and more people are foregoing a bath in favour of a larger shower. A bath has several advantages, for example helping with:

• Back pain
• Muscle ache
• Stress
• Colds (not fevers)
• Tension
• Keeping warm on cold days

Take time to consider whether you would benefit from a bath. You may be glad of the chance to relax in hot water.

Which Material to Choose?

The most common bath materials are steel enamel and sanitary acrylic. In recent years, mineral cast baths have seen a rise in numbers. Wood or natural stone baths provide an exotic touch. You can of course purchase natural stone baths from our shop. However, we'll focus on the three materials mentioned first.

We have now presented the advantages and disadvantages of steel, acrylic and mineral cast baths. There is no right or wrong answer here. All materials have their advantages.

Those looking for something more durable and long-lasting should consider a steel enamel bath. However, the enamel can become damaged by sharp objects. Repair work is difficult to carry out.

Sanitary acrylic, on the other hand, reacts sensitively to abrasive cleaners. However, any scratches can often be grinded down using sandpaper.

Particularly beautiful designer pieces are usually made from mineral cast. This material can be moulded into particularly imaginative shapes.

Supports or leg frames?

In the case of most baths, you'll need to decide whether you want a bath sitting on a leg frame or in a foam support. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of both options:

It is ultimately your decision which system you choose, since both options have plenty to offer. The same applies equally for acrylic and steel baths. You'll find the matching bath leg frame and supports in our store under the product detail pages for baths by clicking on "Accessories". That way, you can be sure of ordering the right product.

Panel or Tiles?

Baths are usually covered with a panel or tiles. A panel allows for fast installation. It can also be quickly removed if, for example, part of the waste system needs to be repaired. Such panels perfectly fit the design of the bath. Not all baths are available with a panel.

In this case, tiles are a good alternative. If the bath is mounted using a bath support, these can be directly tiled. In other instances the bath is built-in using aerated concrete, for example. This requires a lot more effort but is less costly.

If covering with tiles, you or your tradesman should always leave a maintenance opening in case any repair work is required. This is not mandatory but you'll be glad not to have to rip off all the tiles if a plumber needs access for repair work.

Bath Lifespan

Even the most durable baths need replacing eventually. But when is the right time to replace them? If cared for properly and regularly, a bath can last the entire lifespan of the bathroom, so around 20 to 30 years. Kaldewei offers a 30-year guarantee with its steel enamel baths. Acrylic baths don't last as long on average. But with careful handling, even an acrylic bath can become “as old as the hills”.