Roca cast iron bathtubs: advantages and disadvantages, varieties, choice

Arrangement of a bathroom is one of the most difficult stages of renovation. The biggest challenge almost everyone faces is choosing the right bath. It must meet a wide range of requirements, including reliability, strength, durability, and a pleasing design.

Based on all these characteristics, it can be concluded that the best choice would be a cast iron bath. Roca enjoys an excellent reputation among consumers.

Roca is a company that operates not only in Russia, but all over the world. Initially, the trade brand originated in Spain. During the first years of its operation, Roca produced cast iron radiators for heating systems. Then, boilers were introduced into the assortment of the company, and later, in 1929, the company began to produce cast iron baths, which today are sold in many countries of the world and are in demand among buyers.

Roca is now one of the world leaders in this industry. One of the main tasks of the company is to help the end consumer in arranging comfortable and beautiful bathrooms, which it successfully copes with.

The company first opened its branches in countries other than Spain in 1990. Thus, Roca departments appeared in England, Germany, Italy, China, Argentina, Morocco, Brazil and Russia. The company has been operating in our country since 2004. Geographically, the company is located in the city of Tosno, where the company's corporate plant is located. The company employs experienced employees who manufacture products under the Roca brand, based on the latest achievements in science and technology. All products comply with both Russian and international quality standards.

The Roca cast iron bathtub is a unique sanitary fixture. It has its own individual characteristics. Before purchasing such a device, it is important to study all its advantages and disadvantages.

The advantages of Roca cast iron bathtubs include several features.

• High level of strength... In this respect, cast iron devices are significantly superior to baths made of any other materials (including acrylic). So, cast iron baths are quite strong and can withstand almost any load due to the rather thick walls. In this regard, the manufacturer guarantees that the bathtub will serve you for at least 10 years.
• Reliability... It is no secret that to this day in many houses and apartments there are still cast-iron bathrooms, which were produced and installed back in the days of the Soviet Union. Cast iron products from the Spanish company Roca have the same advantages: they will not crack or burst under the influence of external factors or over time. In addition, the bathtub retains its shape for a long time without deforming or rusting. All these indicators indicate that a cast iron bathtub is capable of withstanding people of all sizes.
• Cast iron Is a material that, due to its physical properties, is able to retain heat for a long time. Thanks to this quality, taking a bath can turn into a rather long relaxing procedure, since the water will maintain a high temperature for a long time without cooling.
• Long service life due to all of the above positive characteristics of cast iron baths.

However, even despite the presence of a large number of positive characteristics, cast iron baths from the Roca trademark have a number of disadvantages. Let's consider the main ones.

• In the assortment line of the Spanish manufacturer there are restrictions on the shape and size of the bath... This is due to the nuances of the production and use of cast iron. Thus, creating a custom-made bathtub made of this material will be quite expensive and generally unprofitable. Therefore, cast iron products from Roca are mostly suitable for those people who own bathrooms of standard sizes and shapes.
• Large weight of the product. In connection with this characteristic, all the processes associated with the transportation, installation and dismantling of the bath are rather complicated and laborious. Therefore, you will not be able to cope with them on your own; you will have to involve assistants.
• Lack of additional equipment. Products from Roca are classic products that are not endowed with any additional devices that increase the comfort of using the bath.

Thus, having analyzed all the advantages and disadvantages of cast iron products from a Spanish manufacturer, we can conclude that they are suitable only for people who want to purchase a simple but high-quality and reliable bathtub that will perform its direct functions for a long time. If you want to get premium equipment (including hydromassage, jacuzzi function, etc.), then you should look for more modern models.

Among the entire range of Roca cast iron bathtubs, several types can be distinguished:

• with and without anti-slip coating;
• on legs;
• colored.

So, the presence or absence of an anti-slip coating is a characteristic on which the safety of taking water procedures will depend. In the first case, they will be as safe and comfortable as possible, and in the second there is a risk of injury. That's why you should choose a model that will have this property.

The product on legs allows use the space under the bathroom for storage. In some cases, this can look untidy, so often buyers purchase one-piece designs. A product with legs can fit well into some interior solutions, but at the same time it is less stable (this characteristic is especially important for the elderly, children, and also users with a large body weight).

There are 2 main types of cast iron devices from the Spanish manufacturer: rectangular and oval. At the same time, among the rectangular ones, the following models are most popular with consumers:

• Belice;

• Akira;

• Ming;

• Tampa;

• Haiti;

• Malibu;

• Continental;

• Banaeso.

As for the oval models, among them are:

• Carmen;

• Newcast.

The most common sizes of cast iron baths from the Spanish company Roca are the following parameters:

• 170x70 cm;
• 150x70 cm;
• 170x75 cm;
• 180x80 cm;
• 160x70 cm;
• 180x75 cm;
• 170x80 cm;
• 175x70 cm;
• 180x70 cm;
• 140x70 cm.

Let's take a look at the most popular Roca bathtub models:

• Continental 170x70 - quality product with anti-slip coating;

• Malibu 170х75 - the model has an attractive external design;

• Haiti 170 × 80 - the main advantage is the presence of handles;

• Malibu 170x70 - standard bathtub;

• Malibu 150x75 - the product is not suitable for tall people;

• Malibu 160 × 75 - the product is of high cost;

• Akira - has a convenient drain in the center of the bathroom;

• Continental 150 × 70 - one of the standard models;

• Newcast - an elegant oval bathtub.

The choice of a Roca cast iron bathtub should be based on your individual needs as well as the characteristics of the bathroom.

The most optimal choice is products from the middle price category. Remember that too low a price is the first sign that you are being offered a low-quality product, a defective bath or a fake.

When choosing, it is also important to pay attention to the shape of the bowl. The range of the company includes rectangular and oval cast iron products.

The size of the container is important in cases where the bathroom is quite small in size. In this sense, it should be remembered that in addition to the bathroom, you also need to install other plumbing devices in the room - a sink, a toilet and others.

Pay attention to the presence of additional systems or elements. So, for example, a device with handles will be convenient for the elderly or children, and the anti-slip coating will protect you from falling. Read the instructions for the product carefully, if necessary, consult a sales assistant.

Cast iron products from the Spanish manufacturer Roca have received rather mixed reviews. There are both positive and negative opinions.

As for the positive characteristics, then buyers most often highlight the affordable cost of products, as well as their strength and reliability. In addition, many models are equipped with an anti-slip coating, which increases the convenience and comfort of using the bath.

Thus, according to consumer reviews, it is impossible to draw an unambiguous conclusion about the quality of products. Some models are more popular, but even with them, buyers find flaws. Before buying, you need to make sure that you are making it in the official Roca store - this way you will protect yourself from fraud and counterfeiting.

In the next video, watch a video review of the Roca bath.