Colored Acrylic Baths: Design Options and Tips for Choosing

Those who are faced with the problem of choosing a new bath will not be surprised by acrylic models. But few people imagine that they are multi-colored. About how to choose the right color acrylic baths for the interior, how they differ from each other, let's talk in this article.

Multi-colored plumbing is a product of modern design solutions. Manufacturers explain the emergence of such models in the domestic market with a new stage in the development of plumbing design and escape from the Soviet way of life. With the development of new technologies, the domestic market has been filled with new products. One of them are acrylic baths. Usually, consumers are afraid to buy plumbing bright color, which can pall, so they prefer the classic white color.

Acrylic baths according to the type of production can be divided into two types: cast acrylic and coated versions. These are products made entirely of acrylic and models that are only covered with a layer of liquid acrylic. The first varieties are more expensive than the second, since acrylic is a rather expensive material.

The main advantage of the options of acrylic - their low weight. These models can be given any shape and color, which is quite laborious in the manufacturing process. In addition to the variety of colors such baths can be covered with nacre or various sparkles. If desired, you can decorate the acrylic bath with a pattern to order.

But there are significant drawbacks. Such products may be damaged by careless cleaning. They are not always resistant to sudden changes in temperature. All this applies to models of cast acrylic. If the bath is only covered with a layer of acrylic, it is often not consistent with the stated properties.

Bathtubs from cast acrylic are sold at a fairly high price (100,000 rubles). It is worth being guided by this price category with a small difference. All that is significantly cheaper than this barcannot be considered a fully acrylic bath. High-quality acrylic model at its price can be equal to the same model of marble or cast iron. As for the options covered with acrylic, the layer must not be thinner than 30 mm.

Colored acrylic bathtubs have won their popularity in public places. The interior of the bath or sauna is special. These are large rooms, lighting around the perimeter, tiled or wooden floor. A colorful bright jacuzzi bowl or just a small product for procedures will fit well into such an interior.

As for ordinary residential premises, a model of acrylic can be a way out if the area of ​​the bathroom is small and you don’t want to install a shower. A good example is the small options that are installed in Korean or Japanese apartments. By area, they are equal to the shower. Such models do not take up much space, they are easier to care for.

Fitting such products to the domestic interior, the designers have developed custom-made corner baths. Such a bath will look spectacular in small baths. Another location option is a small bath along the wall. In shape, it should look like a baby bath, but have greater depth. Such models have become popular recently. One of the advantages of such a bath is that its color may not be combined with and not overlap with other bathroom fixtures.

Everyone knows about the effect of different colors on a person's mood and atmosphere in a room. If you decide to buy a color bath, you should consider some subtleties of color perception.

• Red. Gives a sense of security. Suitable for people who like to think in silence while taking a warm bath after hard work.
• Orange. Helps calm down, concentrate. Suitable for those who often experience mood swings.
• Yellow. It relieves the negative, helps to restore a good mood after a hard day's work.

• Green. It relieves the symptoms of insomnia, relaxes and activates the self-healing functions of the body.
• Blue. It soothes, is the color of meditation, helps to bring thoughts and feelings in order while taking bath procedures.
• Blue. Helps the body to activate, gives a surge of energy. Suitable for those who love the invigorating morning shower.

• Violet. It gives a tone to the body and is especially suitable for "larks" who rise with the sun.
• Beige. Soothes, fills the room with warmth and makes it more comfortable. Such interiors are mainly designed to create a romantic atmosphere.
• The black. It gives strength and concentration of attention, with a harmoniously installed lighting can look very good. Such a bath can be an indicator of the style and taste of the owner.

Suppose that the color of the model will help get rid of health problems impractical. Separately worth noting options with light, which can give the bath a completely different color. Most often, the lighting of colored acrylic plumbing varieties has a neutral color.

Custom colored acrylic baths always give the bathroom a futuristic and extravagant spirit. So that such a bath does not seem inappropriate, you need to take into account the size of the room itself. If it is spacious, a bright color model should be purchased in a set with other sanitary ware of the same color and design. These products have another feature - they retain heat well due to the properties of acrylic. If you like to soak in a hot bath, the choice in favor of such a product is obvious.

Colored acrylic models are perfectly combined with wicker furniture: dressers, small chairs and appropriate fittings, as well as wall and floor finishes (for example, with stone plaster). It is noticed that cold and dark shades visually enlarge the bathroom, and warm and sunny ones reduce.

Often cold and dark colors like (blue, purple, dark green or burgundy) may not require addition if the bowl is of medium or large size. A model of this color can play the role of the main element in the design.

How to install an acrylic bath yourself, you will learn from the following video.