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.
Steel enamel - Good thermal conductivity
- Highly scratch-resistant
- Impact-resistant (blunt objects)
- Long-lasting
- Very heavy
- Difficult to repair
| Sanitary acrylic - Feels warm to the touch
- Low weight
- Easily moulded
- Scratch-sensitive
- Discolouration possible
- Scratches can be polished
| Mineral cast - Durable
- Shatterproof
- Scratch-sensitive
- Can be moulded as desired
- Discolouration possible
- Designer favourite
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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.