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Styrofoam support

The bath support is firmly glued to the surface. The adhesive not only allows a firm hold, it can also be compensated for minor imperfections. But this really only works in the small area, because the adhesive bed is too thin.

The foam of the bath support ensures that the water in the bath stays warm for longer. This works similar to thermal insulation. The enclosed air pores conduct heat very poorly, which benefits the bath water.

If you have a non-solid substructure made of wood, floorboards, dry screed and similar variants, you should definitely use a bath support. This distributes the weight over the entire base.

If you pay particular attention to sound insulation, foam bath supports are just the right choice. They decouple the tub from the surface and ensure that noise from the bath does not spread.

Assembly? have never heard of it...

Apron or polystyrene support?

Whether one or the other fancy dress is better is ultimately a matter of taste.

Apron

An apron serves as a covering of the bath and is precisely matched to the shape of the tub. This makes it a decorative alternative to bath supports or for tiling the bath. Aprons are usually made of the same material as the tub, so an untrained eye can hardly distinguish them from the actual tub. As aprons retain the design of the bathtub – even highlight – they are the optimal solution for anyone who appreciates the classic look of a bath.

Another advantage of bathtubs with aprons is the low assembly effort. The apron is attached in a few simple steps, even for a layman, this is no challenge.

Bathtubs with apron also have shadow sides. For example, they do not provide thermal insulation. Consequently, they cannot keep the bath water warm. So if you like to bathe hot, you must always drain water and let new water run in. Nor do aprons provide sound insulation.