A bette bath forms the style statement in bathroom decor, becoming the focal point in the scheme of wetroom fixtures. With aesthetic value, it brings the comfort of a deep soak to take away the busy day’s stress and give relief to aching muscles. A variety of materials are used for bath construction such as acrylic, fibreglass, enamel on steel or cast iron. With the change of trends and technology developments, many new features are added to the bath functionality for added comfort and luxury. Cast iron has been used for a long time before the steel was introduced in the bath industry. The less expensive production cost and added benefits of steel bath made steel a popular construction material among leading brands. Steel is the hardest and robust material that is used for bathtub construction. Almost all of the leading brands offer an extensive range of steel baths in a variety of shapes and design. The elegant enamel finish makes steel that lasts as new for years of heavy use. 

Benefits of a Steel Bath

Steel baths offer many benefits over other bath construction materials. Some key advantages are listed below.

1. Hard-wearing and resilient

The steel is one of the hardest materials found on earth. Its hard-wearing characteristic makes steel bath highly resilient against scratches. Most of the high-end brands use 3.5mm thick steel sheet that minimizes the chances of chipping and makes your bath impact resistant. 

2. UV Resistant

Steel bath comes with premium enamel coating, gives it an elegant gleam and makes it resistant to the UV light. So, even with direct sunlight, your bath colour and finish will not fade away. With a steel bath, you can expect your bath to look fresh like new after the years of use and direct light exposure that is not possible with a regular acrylic bath.

3. Hygienic 

The non-porous surface of enamel-coated steel baths makes it unfavourable for bacterial growth. The smooth finish makes regular cleaning and maintenance an easy task. 

4.  Recyclable

Steel is a 100% recyclable, natural material that makes it an eco-friendly choice as compared to acrylic that is baked in heat produced mainly by burning fossil fuels. 

5.Cold to touch:

             Steel being a good heat conductor loses warmth more quickly and usually feel just a little colder to the touch.                         However, once you fill the bath with hot water, they are more likely to retain heat for a longer period than an acrylic bath. 

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