Height of the bathtub from the floor. To make hygiene procedures convenient, you need to choose the right bathtub model, then install it correctly.

During installation, bathtubs are guided by the standards prescribed in SNiP. The height of the bathtub from the floor has certain parameters; they guarantee a comfortable use of the bathtub procedure, as well as safety.

Modern models presented different materials. There are containers made of cast iron, acrylic, steel, the last type is a quaril bath. The parameters of the room for installing a bathroom bowl and the price of the container dictate the choice of product.

Types of baths:

1. Steel bath considered practical economical option plumbers. It is easy to transport due to its light weight. A bathtub made from this material can have any fancy shape. The material is inferior in terms of wear resistance because it is subject to mechanical stress on the body. The disadvantages also include the poor properties of the bathtub to retain heat and low noise insulation.
2. The classic model is a cast iron container.. The bathtub is reliable and has a long service life. The design does not have such a wide range, differing in shape, but there is still a variety of devices. The bathtub has high thermal insulation, but the price of the product is several times higher than that of steel.
3. Acrylic structures are actively replacing bathtubs made of steel and cast iron. Have light weight, but high thermal insulation. The service life of the container reaches twenty years. Acrylic products have different color solutions and shapes.
   

   Attention! The more bends an acrylic bathtub has, the less strength the product has.
   The surface of the material is smooth, without pores, this property allows it to resist corrosion and the proliferation of harmful microorganisms.

4. Modern technology has created quaryl baths. Quaril contains quartz, acrylic and polymer substances.
   Attention! The additives contained in quaril enhance the properties of the acrylic material.

   The added substances give quaril baths richer colors, shine and elasticity, and also provide high level soundproofing. Quaril structures are much more expensive than other bathtubs, but the expense is justified beneficial properties plumbers. The bathtub is not exposed to UV rays, is hygienic, and has a smooth, hard surface. The model weighs more than its acrylic counterparts, approximately fifty kilograms. The products are made in Europe, so the price is high.

In addition to commonly used materials, bathroom products can be wooden, made from artificial or natural stones. All devices have strictly regulated dimensions, prescribed in SNiP.

SNiP regulations regarding bath products

Installation work on equipment for this type of plumbing requires compliance with installation standards and regulations. The most important parameter is the height of the bathtub from flooring. According to SNiP rules, the height should be 60 centimeters from the floor, regardless of the bathroom model.

This value remains unchanged no matter where the product is installed. The bath can be placed in the center of the room or along the wall. The most important requirement when placing it must be met: leave at least seventy centimeters of space around the bathtub for free movement. According to SNiP, the threshold of a bathroom has a height of up to three centimeters.

The structures that are installed in hospitals and children's institutions have a height of 50 centimeters. The requirement to install a bathtub sixty centimeters from the floor surface is considered optional for plumbing equipment in the house. The installation may be affected by the height of the residents.

Attention! To ensure a comfortable bathing procedure, it is allowed to vary the height parameters up to 10 centimeters, down or up.

Basic principles of container installation

Before installation, the height of the bowl is determined based on knowledge of the height of the youngest person living in the house. The installation height is affected by the material used to cover the walls. If a tiled covering is used, then it is worth considering the tiled parameters. When installing a bathtub with a height of sixty centimeters, tiles are laid in several rows on an area with the same area, without leaving any residue.

Main installation requirements:

1. Maintaining the horizontal position of plumbing fixtures. Inspection is carried out using a building level, guided by the side of the container, which is attached to the wall.
2. The wall with the side of the bowl should form a right angle. Using a large triangle, this parameter is periodically checked.

Attention! The installation of the bathtub on the floor covering must be level. Next, adjust the bowl legs, attach the siphon and set up the drain system.

Metal spacers, which are plates measuring 100 x 100 x 5 millimeters, ensure the horizontal position of the sides of the container. Installing a gasket under plumbing supports prerequisite when executing installation work on a base that is softer than the screed. For example, on laminate or parquet, wood flooring.

Without metal gaskets that form rigidity under the base, the structure will sag over time.

Reference! Bathtubs are produced in Russia standard sizes 1.5 by 0.7 meters, or 1.5 by 0.5 meters. Imported products are made in a larger format, usually 1.8 by 0.8 meters.

Determining the height of the bowl of the structure ensures the normal operation of the siphon, with a built-in water seal; for this it needs a space equal to 15 centimeters.

Features of installation work when installing a cast iron bathtub

The parameters with which cast iron plumbing fixtures will be installed are selected before its installation, because the weight of the structure will not allow you to adjust the height after completion of the work. The bathtub has monolithic supports, which may differ different designs. The legs are attached to the bathtub using metal wedges or tie bolts. These items should be included with the bathtub.

Attention! For the bathtub to become a decoration of the room, it should be installed in the middle of the room.

If you intend to install the container using non-adjustable stands, then their size must be adjusted by cutting and sanding. Floor surface for equipment, the device must be made of durable material and leveled. If necessary, metal spacers are placed under the support legs; their circumference should be at least five centimeters, and their thickness should be at least five millimeters.

To prevent the container from slipping on the coating, the legs are lubricated with waterproof glue for polymer materials. If it is possible to adjust the height of the legs by twisting, this means screwing in the screws to the required size, then tightening them with nuts. The structure must be leveled based on one side and end, using a level. If it is necessary to adjust the height of the legs after installation, the bowl is moved by tapping. The manipulation is carried out with the legs closest to each other.

Attention! When connecting a cast-iron bathtub to a steel water supply, be sure to provide the plumbing equipment with grounding. This type The work should be entrusted to a professional.

To carry out grounding work in modern devices There is an eyelet to connect the wire. Previously, containers were grounded in a natural way, because the structure was connected to a cast iron pipeline. Today, plastic is used instead of cast iron; grounding must be done with your own hands. To do this, you need to drill a hole in the place where the bottom of the bathtub is attached to the support.

Features of installation work for installing a steel bathtub

The peculiarity of the installation is that the steel container can only be installed along the wall. Before installation work begins, the room is finished with tiles. To fix the bowl, use supports equipped with self-adhesive pads. These elements have proven themselves to be reliable and safe.

Important! You cannot change the installation parameters of the bathtub for the sake of beauty, this can lead to negative consequences. Height standards were invented for a reason.

The legs exactly follow the bottom of the structure, are always adjustable and are paired, self-adhesive. Made in the form of a channel, they have a deflection at the base, where the mounting screws with plastic tips are located. The legs are short in size, but equipped with long bolts with which the height can be adjusted. The container is installed along the aligned walls without finishing. The walls need to be coated with impregnation to protect them from water.

Before starting work, try on the legs to the bathtub body, in the places where the elements are fastened. The first support is attached 3 centimeters from the drain hole, the other is installed on the opposite edge with flat surface. Before installing the legs, wipe the joints with acetone or alcohol to degrease the surface. Adjust the height of the bowl by turning out the pins. This work It is better to carry out when the bath is turned upside down.

Using a hairdryer, heat the gasket and remove the thin film on top. Then the legs are connected to the markings on the bowl and clamped tightly. The clamping nuts are placed on the studs, driving them tightly into the plastic tips. The nuts are screwed in as close to the tips as possible. This design attached to supports.

The bathtub container is put in place, and the first adjustment work is carried out using a level. Then the structure is completely leveled using wooden wedges. Four wedges are driven into the gap between the bathtub and the wall; the edges of the wedges should protrude above the side of the bathtub. Using paper tape, seal the surface of the side. The gap is filled construction foam. Once the foam has dried, the wedges are removed using pliers. Excess pieces of foam are cut off, the studs are unscrewed for adjustment, eliminating the backlash.

When finishing work is carried out, the bathtub is covered with film. Next, the floor and walls are finished with tiles. Move the supports towards the wall manually so that there are no gaps left. Screw the nuts in tightly. Check the height level in four sections of the tank, taking measurements of the distance from the floor to the wall of the bathtub. The error can be up to four millimeters.

Nuances of installation work for installing an acrylic bathtub with a frame

An acrylic container usually has a metal body, adjustable feet. The bathtub kit includes fastening elements in the form of four legs, four studs, four thrust bearings, self-tapping screws and sixteen nuts.

Reference! First, assemble the frame based on the instructions.

The finished frame is installed in the center of the bottom of the container, which is turned upside down. The frame is equipped with legs. Two of them are attached to the center of the bottom, three supports are attached to the edge in front, the remaining two are attached to the far edge. Adjust the height of the support.

Next, you need to turn the bath over, using building level check that it is horizontal. If everything is correct, then install a siphon. Then the edges of the structure are fastened to the walls using corners or hooks. The installation is completed by installing a decorative screen.

In the absence metal frame, you can install the container on bricks, making a kind of podium out of them. Instead of a podium, you can build columns of bricks. The number of columns is determined by the length of the bath.

Considering that, according to the standard, the total height of a bathtub with legs from the floor should be no more than 70 centimeters, this standard is recommended to ensure safety during use.

Sometimes the choice of sizes is so limited that you have to purchase a sitz bathtub; in this case, the depth of the font can reach 70 centimeters, and the height to the top edge increases accordingly. In this case, to ensure safety, a handle is installed on the wall.

How to install, install and connect - instructions

Renovating a bathroom with replacing plumbing always requires an answer to the question – what, where and how to install it. First of all, it is necessary to resolve the issues of rational water supply and sewerage.

This treatment of the outside of the font significantly increases its heat resistance and reduces the noise level when filling.

The weakness of the body of such a vessel due to deformation during filling and use also deserves attention and additional refinement. It is common practice to install such containers on additional brick foundation, compensating the load on the bottom.

In this case, the height of the bathroom 170 x 70 from the floor is standard and is 70 centimeters.

Installation instructions

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Installing a bathtub is a responsible operation that is best entrusted to a specialist or performed independently under his guidance. In this case, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. In accordance with the requirements of SNiP, the bathtub must be installed on a perfectly level surface. horizontal surface. Load-bearing characteristics finishing material floors must correspond to the weight characteristics of the font plus the mass of water being poured. In particular, for cast iron vessels it is better to use porcelain stoneware tiles.
2. To protect the bathtub during installation, it is installed last, when the main finishing work has already been completed.
3. It is necessary to determine in advance its location, including the design support device. The installation method is taken into account - on a foundation, a metal frame or directly on standard legs.
4. In some cases, when using a metal bathtub, standard legs do not provide performance characteristics. Where the legs rest on the bottom, the enamel may crack and peel over time. Therefore, the body is made of thin metal sheet must be installed on a special support, which increases the support area.
5. Of course, the standard height of the bathtub from the floor is maintained.

Features of installation of acrylic products

The use of acrylic bathtubs has its own characteristics. A body made of this material can deform quite significantly when filled with water and undergoing procedures.

Therefore, such products are installed with support on a specially made metal frame. Load perception points are located in such a way as to support the font not only through the bottom, but also through the upper flanges.

However, the most popular way to install a bathtub is to install it on a brick foundation. Moreover, the masonry is carried out in such a way that the height of the acrylic bathtub from the floor complies with the standard and is no more than 70 centimeters. Deviation is acceptable, but only in the direction of decreasing this indicator.

The supporting base for the acrylic bathtub is formed with subsequent consideration of decorative finishing.

Let's talk a little about the structure and principle of operation of a jacuzzi

The times are not so far away when the presence of a jacuzzi in a house was a sign of the owner’s wealth. Today, such a hot tub is found in many homes and serves as a necessity, allowing you to relax and recuperate after a hard day at work.

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But purchasing such a device is only the first and not the most difficult step. The main thing is to install it correctly. Naturally, you can invite an experienced specialist, but after studying the procedure in detail, you can cope with this task yourself.

The hydraulic massage bath consists of the following main elements:

• a bowl-shaped vessel, also called a font;
• hole for water intake;
• nozzles for releasing water jets and air;
• piping of the hydromassage system and aeration network;
• pumping station for pumping liquid through the hydromassage system;
• compressor for intake and pumping of air in the aeration system;
• drainage hole for transferring runoff to the sewer system;
• adjustment and control unit;
• support system with position regulators during installation;
• mixing device for adjusting the water temperature while filling the font;
• control panel.

The principle of operation of the hydromassage device is simple - the bathtub is filled with water desired temperature through the mixer, while part of the liquid enters the piping of the hydromassage system.

The pump creates pressure, and the liquid bursts out of the nozzles at high speed, exerting a massaging effect on the human body.

In addition to this effect, you can turn on the aerator and get additional air action in the form of a pure stream or mixed with water. The entire process is controlled by a pneumatic or electronic system.

Modern hydromassage installations are equipped additional functions intended for various purposes - playing music, radio, television, as well as creating color effects. Air aromatization, ozonation and other options are possible.

Features of installation of bathtubs of any design

Regardless of the material of manufacture, shape and size of the font, during installation there are a number of general rules that you need to adhere to:

1. The legs are installed on the bathtub in such a position that the siphon fits freely into the outlet without distortion sewer pipe. Before inserting it, you need to apply silicone sealant to the pipe.
2. When installing, you need to ensure that the bottom slopes properly to the side. drain hole. In this case, the top edge should be parallel to the floor. The slope is provided by the design of the vessel.
3. When the font is located near a wall, reliable sealing of the joints is necessary. This is ensured by sealing cracks cement mortar and laying a border of ceramic corners. External seam needs to be painted acrylic paint, moisture resistant.
4. Large gaps are sealed with bricks or covered with any suitable sheet material, followed by finishing with decorative materials.
5. The bathtub must be equipped with grounding. It runs thick copper wire or a tavern. It is permissible to use steel strip.
6. When using a hydromassage bath, it is necessary to lay additional communications from the electricity and water supply systems. Even at the stage of choosing such a device, it should be taken into account that for its normal operation it will require a water pressure in the network of about 4.5-6 atmospheres. If this condition is not met, you will have to worry about purchasing and using.

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Particular care should be taken to seal the drain hole in the floor and joints on sewer pipes.

Ill-conceived installation of plumbing fixtures causes constant inconvenience. Knowledge of standards and ergonomics will help you avoid miscalculations.

The placement of plumbing fixtures should ensure:

• safety;
• functionality and comfort;
• maintainability;
• aesthetics.

Baths

Standard bath height from the floor is 600 mm regardless of size. Distance from floor to side cast iron models(H1) according to GOST 18297-96 should not exceed 630 mm. The installation height of the bathtub can be adjusted using adjustable legs or pads.

Dimensions according to GOST and adjustable supports of a cast iron bathtub.

The bathroom occupies a key place in terms of size and functionality among the equipment. Produced range: 170x70; 160x70; 150x70 cm correspond to the dimensions of typical rooms.

Typical bathrooms, bathrooms.

Remember: the installation height of an acrylic bathtub is determined by the frame, and this also applies to a steel bathtub installed on brick supports. The possible slope of the sewer depends on the level of the bottom of the bowl.

Compact combined bathrooms are equipped with floor-mounted shower trays. The level of the top of the side according to the current standard is 400 mm, according to the manufacturers' instructions - up to 300. Corner modifications require a minimum of space.

Minimum free zone at the front: bathroom – 100×70 cm, shower stall – 80×90 cm. Based on ergonomics, the distance to neighboring plumbing fixtures is 20 – 30 cm.

Distances and free zones.

Sinks, sinks, washbasins

Mounting on level 0.85 m from the floor ensures comfortable use sink, mounted similarly kitchen sink . Washbasins found in dormitories, according to SNiP 3.05.01-85, are fixed at a level of 0.8 m.

Hanging models allow height adjustment during installation.

The floor cabinet eliminates height adjustment. With a combined faucet, the sink is positioned to overlap the side of the bathtub by 5 cm. Dimensions of the empty area in front of the sink with a mirror 1.0×0.7 m.

The height of the floor stands is determined by the manufacturer.

Toilets, urinals, bidets

For people of average height optimal distance from the “ground” to the top of the faience rim toilet bowl is 40 cm. This is the standard value for floor models, wall hung toilets allow you to slightly change the value based on individual needs.

Mounting height urinal according to the standard there should be 650 mm from the "clean floor". Bidet It is recommended to install it similarly to the toilet.

Ergonomic bidet installation.
Urinal dimensions

The “finished floor level” is taken to be the top of the finished floor covering. Foreign analogue – AFF: “Above Finish Floor”.

An area of ​​60x80 cm is reserved in front of the devices, and gaps of at least 20 cm are provided on the sides.

Center distance between bidet and toilet.
Free space around the toilet.

Mixers, taps, watering cans

The fittings are placed according to vertical from the finished floor(mm):

• 800 – bath mixers;
• 1100 – combined taps, shower mixers;
• 2100 – 2250 – the bottom of the mesh of a stationary shower head;
• 1700 – 1850 – also in cabins for the disabled.

Wall mounted faucets placed 200 - 250 mm above sinks and hot tubs. The shower set holder is screwed to the partition within 2000 mm from the bottom of the tank.

Location of shower fittings. Extract SNiP 3.05.01-85

Accessories

Most toilet accessories are placed in the range of 1000 – 1700 mm. Soap dishes, corner shelves for bottles, shaving sets They are mounted 200 - 300 mm above the side of the sink or bathtub, so as not to interfere with the user’s bending, also in order to reduce the ingress of water. Shelves for rarely used items, household chemicals occupy the upper tier within arm's reach.

Mirror, protecting from splashes, hang 20, 120 cm above the sink and floor, respectively. The upper edge is taken approximately along the border of the door - up to 200 cm. Holder toilet paper suspended at a level of 0.6 - 0.7 m, stepping back 0.2 m from the toilet.

Mirror mount
Paper holder

Minimum distance from bottom heated towel rail to the floor - 0.6 m, from the top – maximum 1.7. The rule applies to heated towel rails - hangers, hot water supply coils, placement standards heating devices do not concern the latter. Shower doors and curtains should not obscure the heated towel rail when opened.

Hot water heated towel rail.

Anthropometry and ergonomics.

Errors

The following omissions cause discomfort during operation:

• Failure to comply with recommended levels and spacing between equipment.
• Lack of unoccupied space at the front.
• Problems with installation marks of plumbing fixtures with sewerage and flooring.
• Unaccounted for blocking access, creating obstacles with doors, curtains, and rotating parts of equipment.
• Ignoring individual characteristics users: height, age, physical limitations.

People with disabilities.

Mismatch between bowl and niche sizes. With the right choice of type, the gaps between the cladding and the flanging are covered with a suitable plinth, otherwise you have to sew up the gap.

Grooving the partition.

Unaccounted for or excessive thickness of the finish makes it difficult to fit the bowl in the opening. The groove firmly holds the side, the tiles fit together beautifully, but replacing the product will result in damage to the tiles.

The non-perpendicularity of the lined panels leads to similar consequences if the linear dimensions are calculated without a margin. The corner pallet will have a wedge gap, the distortion will be noticeable under the curb.

Square check.

Slow water flow often occurs due to insufficient slope of the sewer outlet connected to the riser. Mud deposits partially block the cross-section of the pipe and reduce the original angle.

The optimal slope is maintained when assembling the site before installing the font. The gasket is controlled using bubble level, laser tools or along a cord stretched along the extreme marks.

Bowl raised high. Maintaining the slope of the route with a remote riser results in lifting the structure - suffering when landing in the font. It is advisable to place the tank with the drain neck towards the riser, then the length of the pipe is minimal.

Excessive rise
Solution

The advice to raise the floor with a screed will entail an unwanted additional load on the floor, the difference in the threshold. It is preferable to lower the riser tee, but it will not be possible to implement the plan without destroying the tiles. The idea can be recommended for a shower room being renovated from scratch.

A thorough approach

Bathroom tilt some people intentionally ask for drainage, so that “the water flows out completely.” Don't repeat the misconception: modern models have a bottom slope that eliminates any remaining liquid. The runoff problem is solved correct gasket sewerage, timely cleaning of the system. An inclined installation is disharmonious with the finish, especially with tiles.

"Slide"
Horizontal alignment.

Capacity deformation. The situation is typical for acrylic and steel modifications installed on a flexible frame (supports). Don’t skimp on the frame; choose profiles with reserve.

Pliable supports for the acrylic model.

Many practitioners advise placing the container on a brick support, foaming polyurethane foam space between the stove and the bottom. The solution guarantees rigidity, and the foam provides warmth and sound insulation. However, ventilation under the tank is disrupted, and access for cleaning the siphon and pipes may become worse.

"Floating" legs. The standard supports of budget products have a flimsy design; purchase a replacement, taking into account the connection method and the weight of the filled tank.

"Flimsy" supports.

Popular stick-on legs are inferior to classic types of fastening; adhesion strength depends on many factors. Defects in the floor surface are corrected before installation.

Curb lag occurs due to the movement of the bowl. The disadvantage is eliminated by increasing the rigidity of the structure, as suggested earlier. The edging is glued by filling the volume with water so that the structures assume a loaded position.

Hidden leaks. The screen is performed after completing the plumbing work. The tightness of the connections and the functioning of the drain are checked by completely filling the container. If the results are positive, stitching begins. They provide an inspection hatch, a movable or removable section.

The hatch (on the right) is not blocked.

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The bathroom in the home is perhaps the most important. On the one hand, due to the amount of time spent in it.

On the other hand, it is this room that can create an unhealthy microclimate at home due to excess humidity and, accordingly, the appearance and proliferation of pathogenic microorganisms.

Therefore, when starting a renovation in a room or even installing a bathtub, you should carefully consider every step.

Installing a bathtub – doesn’t it sound quite simple? But no, it's far from it light work, requiring competent calculations and applied installation skills.

In this matter, not a single detail should be missed, since it is during the installation of the bath that some surprises can happen, which will later bring bad smell indoors, leaks, fungus and many other “pleasant” surprises.

Therefore, the bathtub should be entrusted either to a trusted specialist, or installed yourself. Do not forget about the control of the master, even if he was advised by close friends. And if you still decide to act on your own, you should learn the equipment and cram SNiP.

But you still can’t do it without consulting a competent specialist. For an untrained person, it is impossible to take into account absolutely all installation factors and technical characteristics.

Materials of manufacture and features of their application

Today's plumbing market offers a wonderful selection of different bathtubs of all shapes and sizes. As a rule, there are three types of products in terms of manufacturing materials: steel, cast iron, acrylic.

Each type requires its own installation features:

• Cast iron- old classic. Many people still trust only powerful and heavy cast iron tubs, taking into account their durability and monumentalism. In addition, the material retains heat well and is quite easy to care for. Given the massiveness of the bathtub, it must be installed on strong supports connected directly to the base of the product. Taking this fact into account, it is necessary to first calculate the desired height of the bath in the final version.
• Steel plumbing products have also gained many fans, thanks to their attractive appearance and extreme cost-effectiveness. The disadvantages of such products include instability and minimal thermal insulation. However, they are quite convenient to install. As a rule, legs with height adjustment are used as fastening. It is always possible to place additional materials under them in order to raise the bath higher during operation. Experts recommend installing a steel bathtub with maximum adherence to the walls; ideally, it would be placed close to three walls for maximum stability and safety.
• Acrylic- the youngest option of all of the above. They have become widely known and purchased due to their excellent heat retention and pleasant-to-touch material. Besides, large number shapes and colors allow acrylic bathtubs to fit into even the most designer bathrooms. Installation is carried out on fastenings at the bottom, so it is better to calculate the final height of the product in advance even before purchasing supports.

However, for each of the three types there are fastenings with the possibility of minor adjustment.
When purchasing a bathtub, you need to pay close attention to the quality of the product. If cast iron bath may simply quickly lose enamel and, naturally, appearance, then an acrylic bathtub may simply burst if subjected to too frequent and heavy loads.

Also, low-quality baths can, when water evaporates, form toxic compounds, the components of which are often included in low-quality enamel.

Why is it important to know the height of the bathroom from the floor: accepted standards

The main indicator is standard height installation of a bathtub to the floor. In general, the term “standard bathtub height” refers to the distance from the side of the bathtub to the floor. It is on this that they rely during installation to ensure functionality and safety.

Most Soviet-built apartments have very small bathrooms, so the most common position of the bathtub is near the walls. If you have a spacious bathroom, you can place the bathing container even in the center of the room. Naturally, not forgetting that it is necessary to leave at least a meter of free space for access to the product of a plumbing genius.

Permissible deviations

Despite rather categorical statements regarding the required height of the bathtub, reality still makes its own adjustments and allows you to adapt the standards as closely as possible to each specific situation.

The comfort of its use depends on the height of the sides of the bathtub.

For example, the average height of a bathtub for medical and children's institutions is recommended no higher than 50 centimeters.

Theoretically, the height of the bathroom should be such as not to cause discomfort for the shortest family member and pensioners. To do this, you just need to ask a member of the household to try to lift their leg over the side, and then optimal height will be clearly marked.

How to install the bathtub correctly?

The height determined by building codes will allow for more economical and aesthetic placement facing tiles in two or three rows, without resorting to trimming or unnecessary fragmentation of the material.

In order to install a bathtub perfectly, you must follow the advice of experts:

• Position it strictly horizontally, and to achieve maximum accuracy it is better to use a building level.
• The angle at which the edge touches the wall should be exactly 90 degrees.
• If it is impossible to install the bath in a perfectly horizontal position, you will have to use substrates. For example, you can adjust the position using metal plates. Most often, small gaskets are used with a thickness of about five millimeters and sides of 10 centimeters. The use of aluminum plates is unacceptable due to the high softness of the metal.
• In order to prevent subsidence of heavy, for example, cast iron product, gaskets must be installed relatively soft base. Most often in this situation they use wooden blocks with strong wood.

For the siphon to function fully, it should be taken into account that the required height of the drain hole in relation to the floor must be at least 15 centimeters. Otherwise, stagnation may occur, and in some cases, the inability to use the bath due to lack of outflow.

When choosing and installing a bathtub, you should adhere to a small list of recommendations for quality installation. Compliance state standards during installation it will protect against possible dangers in the operation of the product. Therefore, the installer is required to be attentive, knowledge of technology and respect for construction legislation.

Well-selected materials and the bath itself will make the room cozy and safe for all family members.

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Installing a bathtub in the first place is a big responsibility. This process requires close attention to technical standards and requirements. And the point here is not at all about established stereotypes, but about convenience and comfort for you and your loved ones.

One of the primary criteria that you need to focus on when installing a bathtub of any type is its height from the floor. This indicator is directly related to its functionality and your safety.

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Bathtub height from the floor: we follow strict standards

According to SNiP recommendations, the height of the top of the bathtub side to the finished floor should be 600 mm. The dimensions of the bathtub do not play a big role. At your discretion and based on the characteristics of the room, a domestic bathtub of standard sizes (150x70 cm) or an imported version with larger dimensions (180x80 cm) can be installed.

The installation location of the bathtub will also not affect its height in any way. As a rule, in ordinary apartment with small bathroom dimensions, sometimes even combined, the bathtub is mounted against the wall. But having a large bathroom area, you can afford to place it in the middle. It is important to take into account that to ensure maximum convenience there should be at least a meter of free space around.

Height and location are far from the only determining parameters. So, for example, SNiP rules also determine the maximum possible threshold in the bathroom - no more than 3 cm.

One standard for everyone

The range of bathtubs on the plumbing market today is quite rich. The choice is determined only by the availability of funds and taste preferences. The most common varieties include enameled steel, cast iron and acrylic bathtubs. They all have certain properties, one way or another influencing the features of their installation and fastening.

Steel bathtubs look more aesthetically pleasing, but are very light and not stable. For safety reasons, installation of such an instance should be done by adjoining the walls, if possible three. This is definitely not a middle option. As a rule, it stands on legs that have a height adjustment mechanism.

Heavier plumbing fixtures are cast iron plumbing fixtures. Due to the weight characteristics, bathtubs made of such material are usually installed on cast supports, which are quite rigidly fixed to its body.

Acrylic bathtubs are no less elegant option than steel ones. Its fastening is done in exactly the same way. The only difference is that the supports are adjacent directly to the bottom of the bathtub.

Despite the differences in installation methods specific model, the height of the bathtub from the floor always remains a determining factor for convenience. For everyone it is standard, it is only achieved in different ways: either by adjusting the screw feet or by changing the height using additional material.

Permissible deviations in adjusting the height of the bathtub from the floor

The standard defined by SNiP is not unconditional and has its exceptions. For example, the height from the floor of a bathroom located in children's and medical institutions, should be 500 mm.

When installing a bathroom in your home, you should first of all proceed from a feeling of comfort. 600 mm is an indicator installed by specialists as the most convenient. It turned out that it is not difficult to raise the leg to this height. However, we are all individual, so this parameter can vary from 500 mm to 700 mm. It is important to take into account that both being in the bathroom and getting out of it should not be difficult. The best option can be found by simply testing it. During installation, try on the bathroom by going in and out several times.

Only perfect installed bath will bring maximum convenience and safety.