Q. Why are acrylic baths cheaper to buy?
A. Because they are moulded from flat acrylic sheet, they can be made quickly and are light to handle, install and transport.

Q. Are Acrylic baths of poorer quality?
A. No, particularly if they conform to stringent British Standards.

Q. The floor in my bathroom is uneven does it matter?
A. No, because all baths are supplied with adjustable feet which means they can be levelled up on an uneven surface.

Q. Will my floor support a cast iron bath?
A. Yes, although they are the heaviest of the 3 main types of bath they can be easily supported by a correctly constructed 2nd level floor, if required.

Q. Are colours available in enamels?
A. Yes but not as wide a choice as with acrylic because the colour matching process is more difficult.

Q. I want to swap the position of the taps when I install a new bath - is that possible?
A. Yes, many baths are available with taps in various positions to suit any bathroom.

Q. I have a small bathroom with limited space - are there space saving shapes and designs?
A. Yes, a lot of manufacturers produce compact dimension baths, which will help if there is a problem on space and availability of access.

Types	Benefits
Acrylic Moulded Acrylic with GRP reinforcement.	Warm to the touch, retains bath water temperature longer. Easy to transport, handle and install.
Wide variety of colours available.	Colour runs throughout sheet so small scratches can be polished out.
Easily moulded shapes, to accommodate all sizes of bathrooms, and consumer taste.	Wide variety of shapes available from standard rectangular to intricate shaped double and corner baths.
Steel Pressed steel sheet with porcelain enamel coating.	Very strong and durable ideally suited for heavy usage.
Strong construction and finish.	Resistant to acid, alkali, hot water and impact.
Cast Iron Cast iron with antinomy enamel coating.	Gives a substantial traditional feel. Ideal for “period” or reproduction bathroom style.
Rigid, immensely strong.	Does not require any additional reinforcement to the bath.

Cleaning: Clean your bath using only a soft cloth and warm soapy water. Rinse and wipe dry with a dry clean soft cloth. DO NOT use abrasive compounds, pads, cloths or creams as these will damage the surfaces.

(1)	Acrylic(1) Acrylic baths are moulded from acrylic sheet and reinforced for strength and rigidity. Generally reinforcement is provided by sprayed Glass Re-inforced Plastic (GRP).
(2)	Steel (2) Constructed from pressed steel and finished with a porcelain enamel coating to give a strong durable finish.
(3)	Enamelled Cast Iron Enamelled Cast Iron Constructed from cast iron with a coating of antinomy based enamel 1.0 - 1.5mm thick, fired on at around 920ºc.
	Standard bath (3) Generally rectangular in shape with many size options, the most common size being 1700mm x 700mm.
(4)	Corner bath (4) Fits into the corner of the bathroom with each side of the bath being of equal length. Available in a number of sizes.
	Off-set corner bath (5) Fits into the corner of the bathroom, but has unequal length sides, giving more bathing space while occupying less room. Available to fit in the left or right hand corner.
(5)	Double end bath Generally rectangular in shape with the facility for fitting taps on the side of the bath, as opposed to the end, to allow two people to bathe together.
	Shower bath Provides conventional bathing with additional facility for over bath showering. Usually available as left or right hand options depending on which end of the bath is to be used for showering.
(6)	Rolltop bath (6) Free standing bath on feet often recognised as “The Traditional” look, also available in very modern contemporary designs.
	Baseboard (7) A baseboard is attached to the underside of an acrylic bath for strength and rigidity, sometimes it is also encapsulated within the bath for reinforcement.
(7)	Cradle (7) A steel frame supports and reinforces an acrylic bath from the underside, usually with adjustable feet for levelling on uneven floors.