Corner Jacuzzi Bathtubs: Benefits and Tips for Choosing

Baths with a massage effect first appeared in the sanatoriums. A little later, the market came the usual bath, equipped with a hydromassage system. Initially, they were available only to very wealthy people. Today, this bath can be purchased at an affordable price. Higher, compared with the usual font, the cost is justified by the comfort and wellness effect that gives a bowl with hydromassage.

Corner bath with hydromassage - this is a great solution for small and medium-sized bathrooms. Placed in a corner along two perpendicular walls, this font allows you to free up space in the center of the room, as well as part of the wall. At the same time, the interior of the bath remains spacious and comfortable to use.There are models in which you can take water procedures together.

Corner designs are asymmetrical and symmetrical. The latter are equilateral and can be in the form of a triangle, a quarter or a half circle. Asymmetrical designs are irregular shapes that can have the form of a trapezoid, a truncated drop, a crescent, a round shape with a constricted lower part, a heart shape, or an infinity sign. Asymmetrical bowls have right-hand and left-hand execution, which indicates which side of the bath the communication pipes go from.

Hydromassage baths must be equipped with nozzles, from which air or water streams are supplied under pressure. There are also combined options that allow you to receive water-air pressure. This kind of massage is considered the most useful.

Hot tub is considered an effective method of combating cellulite. Regular procedures allow you to forget about problems with blood circulation and headaches, improve skin condition, relieve nervous tension. Hydromassage baths can additionally have different massage modes, shower panel, glass doors, chrome and aromatherapy functions.The bowl itself often has notches and supports that mimic the anatomical features of the body, silicone head restraints, armrests and handles.

The popularity of corner designs with whirlpool function is due to a number of characteristic advantages.

• The ergonomics of the bowl, so that it fits even in small rooms, including "Khrushchev" bathrooms. The minimum size of the angular font is 120 x 120 cm;
• Variety of sizes - in addition to the specified minimum size of the bath, you can find models that reach 170-200 cm in length. The best for use is called a bath, the dimensions of which are 150 x 150 cm.
• The possibility of choosing an equilateral or versatile bowl. The optimal dimensions of the first listed above. A convenient asymmetric model is considered to be a 170 x 80 cm bowl; if the dimensions of the room allow, and you are looking for a bath for two, purchase a 1700 x 1200 mm product.

• Improving effect that provides the system of nozzles;
• The ability to transform the interior - corner models always look original and allow you to make the style of the room distinctive, memorable;
• Ease of use, due to the presence of a built-in shelf or a wide side in the bathroom. It is convenient to place on it the necessary cosmetics, without having to install additional shelves above the bath.

The pros and cons of corner baths are also due to the material from which they are made. Acrylic baths are very popular. They are characterized by durability and durability (service life is 10–12 years), attractive appearance, high heat and sound insulation properties. The water in the bowl does not cause the rumble, and the water in the acrylic bath cools down very slowly - just one degree for half an hour.

The disadvantage of an acrylic bath is the fragility of the upper layer, as well as the tendency to vibrate. To install a hydromassage system in an acrylic bath, it should have walls that are at least 5 mm thick, ideally it should be 6–8 mm. Such models are quite expensive.

Cast iron baths installed throughout the Soviet era, not much inferior in their popularity to acrylic counterparts. This is due to their high reliability and durability. The service life of the bowl of cast iron is 30 years. Such baths are strong and perfectly withstand the vibrations that appear during the operation of the hydromassage system. They retain heat well, and thanks to the enamel layer they do not make noise when drawing water. They have a pleasant surface, however, before stepping on it, you need to flush the water for a few seconds. Cast iron itself is a cold material.

One of the main features of the cast iron bowl is its large weight, which varies between 90–180 kg. This causes the complexity of the transportation and installation of the structure, as well as imposes certain requirements on the strength of the floors of the building. The characteristics of the raw materials do not imply a large variety of forms of the finished product.

Stone baths, due to their durability and stability, are also well suited for installing hydromassage systems. Stone today refers to models of artificial stone.They are based on marble chips (or small fraction chips of another natural stone), polyester resins and, if necessary, pigments. Due to the similar composition and characteristics of the production technology, baths made of artificial stone are not inferior to granite in their strength, imitating the color and texture of natural stone very accurately.

When buying an acrylic corner bath, remember that the material itself is not very strong. It can be achieved by the presence of fiberglass reinforcement. The more complex the shape of the bath, the more difficult it is to ensure a reliable level of reinforcement. Considering that when the hydromassage is working, the bowl is already subjected to vibrations, it is better to give preference to angular baths of simpler forms.

It is important that the acrylic bath is made from a single sheet of acrylic.Only this way it is possible to guarantee the declared service life of the product and its reliability. The opposite of such bowls is made up of extruded acrylic baths.The latter have a lower cost, but will not last even 5 years. Vibrations resulting from the operation of the hydromassage system will cause the bowl to deform, and cracks will appear in the places of its joints with the bathroom wall.

Some unscrupulous manufacturers give acrylic fonts made of durable plastic and coated with a thin layer of acrylic. This design is clearly unsuitable for a jacuzzi. It can be identified by a vibrating (playing bottom), dull shade.

Ensure that the material is sufficiently thick. As a rule, these are German, Italian and French bowls. Among Russian producers deserves attention brand Aquatek. Model "Betta" considered the most purchased in the lineup. Its length is 170 cm, width - 97 cm, depth - 47 cm, which makes it suitable for use by an adult. Consumer confidence won corner models Hoesch, Victory Spa.

When choosing iron models, it is necessary to correlate the dimensions of the structure and its weight.Do not be lazy to clarify what the approximate weight of the bath has the size you are interested. When choosing, be guided by this data. Imported cast iron bowls are 15–20 kg lighter than domestic versions. This is due to the fact that the baths of foreign brands have thin walls and a smaller depth. Be careful, for the installation of a hydromassage system, the wall thickness should be 5–8 mm. Bowls produced by European companies have a height of 35–38 cm, which is not very convenient for organizing a jacuzzi in them.

A high-quality stone bowl should be 80% composed of stone chips and 20% of resins. Otherwise, the design can not be called durable. The use of river quartz reduces the cost of the product, but along with the price, its strength characteristics are reduced.

Regardless of the material of manufacture, pay attention to the surface of the font. It should be smooth, evenly colored, not have noticeable pores, chips and other defects. Nozzles should not protrude above the surface of the bath. They are usually located on the massage lines. For high-quality massage their number should be at least 30 pieces.

Before buying, you should make sure that the drain hole is compatible with the sewage system and that the water supply systems are in good condition. Complete with the bowl should go instruction, necessary accessories, for acrylic asymmetric models - frame support. In the absence of the latter, it should be purchased separately or take care of the construction of a supporting podium for the bathroom.

To extend the life of the nozzles will allow the installation of a multi-stage system of cleaning and water softening. It is better to buy them together with the bathroom and immediately install it.

Further, see the review of the Appollo corner bath with hydromassage.