Ceramic Bathtubs

Bathtubs come in an array of different sizes, colors, and styles, but also in a variety of materials such as ceramic.  The choice and combination depends upon a homeowner’s needs and tastes, as well as architectural limitations. With dozens of manufacturers offering many shapes and sizes in a variety of materials and numerous options, a visit to a bathtub showroom can be a real-decision making adventure.

All materials used in bathroom fixtures and tubs can be damaged by misuse. No material is impervious to everything.  Knowing the properties of available materials can help in choosing the right tub. Ceramic bathtubs are among the best choices.  These are among the most common types of tubs sold.  They consist of one-piece ceramic with a heat-fused porcelain enamel. Porcelain enamel is a substantially vitreous or glassy inorganic coating bonded the ceramic by blending the temperature above 800 degrees F. This process forms a smooth attractive finish that is resistant to acid, corrosion or abrasion, is flameproof, colorfast and sanitary as well. It also tends to make these units reasonably priced.

Advantages of a ceramic bathtub over other bathtubs

Acid resistance-naturally resists household chemical stains that permanently spoil most conventional finishes, but not ceramic. Corrosion resistance ceramic will not rust, it is an inorganic material rarely affected by salt, air, humidity or corrosive chemicals.  Abrasion resistance because of its inherent hardness, ceramic is extremely difficult to scratch, cut or gouge under normal household use.

Flame Proof – ceramic tile bathtubs will not ignite or burn, as will synthetic fixtures, it is immune to burns from cigarettes and open flame.  Sanitary Finish – always smooth, ceramic bathtubs are sterile, odorless and easy to clean with normal household or non-abrasive cleansers.

Colorfast- High temperature processing means ceramic bathtubs maintains original color and high gloss and never discolors or fades like synthetic fixtures do generally.

Maintenance of a Ceramic Bathtub

Ceramic bathtub surface is very easy to clean. There are no pores for dirt to penetrate, allowing dirt to easily rinse off.  For sanitary purposes, only non-abrasive soap should be used to clean the tub. Dishwashing detergent, those are soft to the hand, can be used to clean ceramic bathtubs.  If something is spilled on the bathtub, a soft sponge can be used to remove the stain with a soft cleanser. The maintenance is very easy for ceramic tubs, making them popular accents to any bathroom.