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BATHS - Acrylic This is the most common material now used to produce baths in the UK and Europe. It has the same characteristics of the GRP in that it insulates well and can produce great shapes. However as it is produced to internationally agreed standards of colour it is now what every pottery supplier uses to obtain their colour match. Acrylic comes in several thicknesses most commonly 5mm & 8mm. There is a common misconception that the thicker the acrylic the stronger the bath. This is not so. The acrylic is there only to hold the colour and maintain a waterproof barrier. You will normally find that the thicker the acrylic the plainer the style of the bath. The strength of the bath comes from the glass-reinforced plastic which is sprayed on the underside of the bath. You should always look for a full-encapsulated baseboard. This is where the chipboard base that supports the bottom of the bath is fully enclosed to prevent it from coming away after a few years of use. The sides of the bath should also be reinforced to prevent them from bowing out when the bath is filled with water. If the bath does bow out in the middle the result is often that the top ledge will drop producing a gap between the tiles and the bath.
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BATHS - Cast Iron Mostly associated for its use for free standing baths, although can be used on a variety of standard baths.
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BATHS - Pressed Steel This is where a layer of steel several millimeters thick is coated with a stove enamel surface. As the material of the bath is very thin they tend to cool down very quickly. They also tend to be very plain in shape due to the manufacturing restrictions of the material.
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BATH SIZES AND SHAPES - Rectangular Baths Single Ended This is the most common style of bath with the taps at one end. The standard size is 1700mm x 700mm. They are however produced in different sizes.
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BATH SIZES AND SHAPES - Rectangular Baths Double Ended This type of bath is common with people who prefer to bathe with a partner as the taps are mounted in the middle of the bath. They are becoming a lot more popular in the UK. Once again they come in a multitude of sizes.
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