Features and Benefits

Feature Benefit
Cast iron bath Immensely strong, heavy and durable. Coated with porcelain enamel for a glass-like surface. Mainly traditional shapes – rectangular or roll top free standing.

Checklist: What to look out for/ things to ask about

General Questions to Ask
• Cleaning – how easy is the product to clean?
• Company pedigree – for how long has the manufacturer and retailer been trading. Is the manufacturer a member of any trade organisation such as the BMA?
• Customer service – what does the manufacturer and retailer offer?
• Guarantee – what length of warranty and what conditions does the manufacturers give?
• Spare parts – what is available and for how long in the life of the product?

Cast Iron Baths
• Features – are hand grips provided with the bath, and are they included in the price?
• Safety – does the base of the bath have a “slip resistant” surface and what are the manufacturer’s claims for it? ( Not usual in a cast iron bath but worth asking)
• Can the outside of the bath be painted when in a freestanding situation.



Frequently asked questions

Q I am refurbishing my bathroom in a very old house. The floor is very uneven and I am worried about installing a bath.
A Don’t worry. All baths have adjustable legs and feet which should take up the unevenness of your bathroom floor. The bath should then be installed perfectly level.

Q My bathroom is really small and has never had a bath in it. What can I do? 
A Don’t worry. Recent and developments in bath design mean that many manufacturers now produce baths of compact dimensions and shape to suit your requirements.