Cast iron shower tray: characteristics, manufacturing
It is worth it or not to change the bath to the shower stall; everyone decides on their own; in our case, the replacement is justified by an increase in usable space. In fact, you get an additional about 1 m2, which in the "Khrushchev" more than enough. Now there is a place for a washing machine and for a full-sized washbasin. It remains to determine the material of the pallet, and this is what we will talk about today.
Why shower
The compactness of the shower and its functionality also played a big role. In addition, you can really save water, which will reduce the cost of maintaining the apartment. Another plus - in addition to the usual shower, you also get a “hydro massage room” and a place where it is convenient to take a “tropical shower”.
It remains to solve only one question, which pallet will be used in the booth. Its main purpose is to act as an alternative to the bath, which is both deeper and longer in size. With its help, it is possible to localize the collection of water, accumulate it in some quantities and discharge it into the sewer system.
Shower tray specifications
When choosing the type of cabin we recommend to take into account the type of pallet to be used in it. Today you can find in the construction market a wide range of such goods, which can be of different sizes and shapes.
| The form | Most often it may be the following constructions:
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| The size | The sizes of the sides vary in different models - from 700 to 700 mm to 1000x1000 mm. In fact, such dimensions are dictated by the economy of free space in the bathroom. There are, of course, larger models that are usually installed in bathrooms that have enough space, as well as at the same time as the bathroom. Usually they are purchased for country houses. But, such designs on the market are much less in demand. |
| Depth | Important parameter for any pallet. There are several gradations of the sizes:
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| Drain | The size of the drain hole affects the rate of removal of water from the pallet, the larger it is, the faster the process. This parameter is especially relevant for shallow models. |
Traditionally, for each option are bundled legs, allowing it to properly install it in the bathroom. At the same time, easy access to the space under it will depend on the depth of the bowl, which will make it easier to carry out repair and maintenance with your own hands.
Tip: most often choose a medium or small shower tray to be installed on a pedestal with a finish, and to reduce the frequency of inspections, a wide hole for water drainage should be preferred.
What is the shower tray made of?
The basic properties of the product, its characteristics, as well as its service life will depend on the selected material.
Today you can find:
- cast iron;
- steel;
- faience;
- acrylic;
- quarian;
- marble (artificial).
Each sample has its advantages and negative sides. The last three in this list can make a strong competition to more classic materials.
We can distinguish the following advantages of polymers:
- correction of scratches that appeared during operation;
- ease of care;
- visual appeal;
- no metallic sounds during operation;
- the form can be very different, not only standard;
- the surface of the pallet is always warm.
From the negative, experts note the following:
- high cost, which can be several times higher than conventional models of traditional materials;
- it is not always possible to restore deep scratches;
- Dyes can change the original color of the product.
Since it is often an important factor in any purchase is its price, therefore, cast-iron and steel models in this parameter exceed the polymer.
What distinguishes cast iron shower trays
They are known to consumers for many years and have not yet lost their fans.
Their positive characteristics, which over time have not lost their relevance, affect this:
- Due to the properties of cast iron, products can be operated without losing their quality for years and decades.. For example, if the instruction manual is properly followed, 20 years is not the end date at all, very often it is postponed to a later time.
- The second parameter is the wall thickness., which makes the bowl of significant size stable so that it does not need additional support and bottom reinforcement.
- Enameled coating with proper care, even after a year, has a beautiful, tidy and attractive appearance..
- Water when taking a shower does not create hum and excess noise, therefore, nothing will disturb the peaceful atmosphere in the home.
Tip: since the cast-iron models are always high side, which is their special difference. Therefore, the installed bowl will decorate the interior of the bathroom without any additional finishing.
From the negative:
- Thick walls warm up for a long time, but they cool for a long time.
- The mass of products is decent, depending on the dimensions it can be in the range of 40-60 kg. Therefore, installation requires special conditions.
- The shape of the pallet does not differ in diversity due to the specificity of the manufacturing process. Usually it is a rectangle, for example, 900x900 mm, or very rarely a semicircle.
- As with any other enameled products, the main disadvantages in this case are chips and scratches.
Conclusion
When choosing a shower iron pan should weigh the pros and cons, including the mass, size and shape of the product. Especially pay attention to the quality of the applied enameled layer, otherwise any chip will later become a hotbed of corrosion. The video in this article will provide an opportunity to find additional information on the above topic.