Help me be brave (with bath choice)!
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We are considering getting a cast iron bath, and the painted ones look gorgeous, but I'm worried they'll date so quickly. How easy are they to repaint I wonder? WWYD?!
Can't go wrong with colour
White baths are timeless
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6 years agoHi Jen!
Those stunning baths are statement pieces in their own right :)
In our opinion it all comes down to your overall design.... So you need to ask yourself if a coloured one will work with your other sanitary ware and/or tiles. If you are looking to create striking features, you can create an instant waw factor by pairing up a white bath with bold tile work.
To your question regarding repainting in the future. If the bath is cast iron you can repaint it. And this would be easier than for instance redoing the tiles. :)You can always have a play with our free CAD software to try out different combinations and see how it looks in 3D. Just click here
We have put some of our pics below to help inspire you :) Good luck!!
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