Acrylic Baths Buying Guide
The Modern Classic of Bathroom Design
Acrylic baths combine elegance with practicality. Lightweight yet strong, their smooth surface brings a sense of calm and refinement to any interior. As a lighter alternative to stone resin, acrylic delivers the same sculptural presence with easier handling and installation. Each piece is designed for lasting comfort and effortless beauty, a true expression of modern luxury.
What Is an Acrylic Bath?
Acrylic is a durable, mouldable material that allows for seamless, fluid design. Sheets of acrylic are formed under heat and reinforced with fibreglass for strength and stability. The result is a sleek, luminous finish that feels warm to the touch and resists daily wear. Lighter than steel or stone, acrylic baths offer flexibility and are suited to homes of every style and scale.
Why Choose Acrylic?
Acrylic is admired for its versatility and comfort. It warms quickly, holds heat well and provides a smooth, inviting surface that’s easy to maintain. The lightweight nature makes installation simple, even on upper floors.
Here are some further advantages:
- Lightweight and versatile: easy to position, move and install
- Durable and resilient: reinforced for stability and resistant to chipping
- Warm and comfortable: retains heat for long, relaxing soaks
- Low maintenance: non-porous, hygienic and easy to clean
- Design freedom: available in sculptural and traditional forms
- Accessible luxury: offers refined style at an attainable price
How to Style Acrylic Baths in Your Home
Acrylic’s smooth finish and soft luminosity make it one of the most versatile materials to style in a bathroom. Its refined simplicity works beautifully across interiors, whether you lean towards contemporary minimalism or a more classic scheme.
Consider shape and proportion
There are many aspects to consider when looking to choose your bath. From the practicalities, such as the shape and size of your bathroom to ensuring you find the right style to suit you.
From the Victorian inspired, smooth curved, design of the Clairmont to the gentle, elegant oval form of the Bromley, each bath shape offers a different mood. The Marlow brings a subtle sense of movement with its sculptural curves, whilst the Tisbury introduces a touch of character through its distinctive hand-finished contours.
Create balance through finish
Acrylic’s neutral tone pairs naturally with a wide palette of materials and fixtures. Brushed gold, polished chrome or matte black accents each lend their own expression, from soft warmth to striking contrast. Wall-mounted (such as the Nuvo Brushed Gold Tap) or floorstanding taps (such as the Nuvo Floorstanding Tap) add these finishes and enhance the form of the bath without overwhelming it.
Add warmth and texture
To soften the clean surface of acrylic, layer tactile details throughout the room. A brushed metal radiator, natural linen towels or lightly veined tiles add depth and contrast, grounding the space in comfort and calm.
Acrylic’s quiet versatility allows it to adapt to any design direction, a canvas for texture, tone and shape that can evolve with your home.
The Limitations of Acrylic
While acrylic is exceptionally practical, it’s lighter and less dense than natural stone. It can scratch if abrasive cleaners are used, though this is easily avoided with gentle care.
Caring for Your Acrylic Bath
Acrylic requires little maintenance to preserve its sheen. Clean regularly with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh or abrasive products. For stubborn marks, use a mild cream cleaner such as Xif or Ajax, then rinse and dry thoroughly. With gentle care, your bath will retain its flawless finish and lasting elegance for years to come.
Explore the Collection
Refined, enduring and effortlessly versatile, acrylic baths bring modern luxury to everyday living. Each piece reflects Haddon’s dedication to design and detail, offering the look of stone in a lighter, more adaptable form.
Explore the collection and discover the perfect bath to elevate your space, plus they all come with a 15 year guarantee.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, they are reinforced for strength and designed to withstand everyday use, maintaining their smooth surface over time.
Acrylic baths are typically more accessible while still reflecting Haddon’s quality and craftsmanship.
Yes, the reinforced surface resists scratches and chipping, making it ideal for daily use.
Yes. Its lightweight design makes installation simple and safe, even in upper-level bathrooms.
High-quality acrylic retains its tone for many years. Because the colour runs through the material, any surface wear can be lightly buffed, restoring the original finish. Regular gentle cleaning helps prevent dulling and keeps the bath bright and smooth.
Yes, acrylic baths can be used safely in rooms with underfloor heating. The material remains stable and unaffected by ambient warmth, maintaining its structure and finish.
Absolutely. Acrylic baths pair well with both wall-mounted and floorstanding taps. The key is ensuring the bath is properly reinforced and installed according to the tap type for long-term stability and comfort.
Acrylic baths have a naturally warmer, softer feel. While stone and steel offer a sense of solidity, acrylic provides immediate comfort and retains heat effectively, creating a more inviting bathing experience.