It’s undoubtedly a design classic, but is a Copper bath a sensible way to spend your bathroom remodel budget? British magazine Livingetc takes the plunge.
Recently the magazine took a deeper look at Copper baths saying “they’re beautiful, but are they practical? They definitely make a design statement, but are they easy to maintain?”
The article author, Raluca Racasan, said there were 4 major reasons to invest, adding “By the look of things, copper baths are environmentally friendly, the material kills germs, they last a lifetime, and with sales increasing every year, expect to see them on the latest bathtub trends list any day now.”
“Add the fact that they are incredibly stylish and will instantly elevate the look of any bathroom, and it all sounds too good to be true. You will most likely see them in a traditional bateau shape, and they work seamlessly in both contemporary and traditional spaces.”
The four big pros? One, they look amazing, two, they keep bath water warmer longer, three, they only look better with time, and four, they actively fight germs because “viruses can survive for days on steel and glass, but they are killed within hours or even minutes on copper. Studies have shown that 99% of harmful bacteria is removed from a copper surface within two hours.”
The cons, according to Livingetc, are that they need a bit more care to maintain their good looks. While copper can “heal itself’ when it comes to scratches, but “drying them well after use and reapplying a wax seal regularly every 4-6 weeks depending on use is important to maintain them in the long run.”
The article also quotes a design expert who says “’It’s important to look into how your copper bath is made and what copper was used. High-end models are worth investing in as they tend to only use high-quality copper.”