Steel Baths

Learn more about steel baths

An enamelled steel bath is a pressed steel shell coated with vitreous enamel and fused to the metal at high temperature. That coating bonds to the steel substrate to create a hard, glass like surface, which is what gives these baths their easy clean finish.

The steel gives you a rigid, loadbearing bath that feels solid underfoot and helps reduce flex. The enamel protects the steel from water and wear and helps the bath keep its appearance over years of use.

Steel baths are ideal for residential and commercial work because they balance a traditional look with practical day to day use. If you need a bath that is straightforward to maintain and suits a busy property, enamelled steel is a solid option.

Typical uses

• New build residential properties where durability matters.

• Refurbishment work replacing older or damaged baths.

• Commercial and rental properties that need an easy clean surface for high turnover.

• Projects where a traditional look suits the bathroom design.

How to choose the right enamelled steel bath

• Size and layout: measure the space and check standard lengths, typically 1500mm, 1600mm and 1700mm.

• Thickness of the steel: check the product details for the exact thickness stocked for that bath, then match it to the job, lighter duty refurb work or a more demanding commercial fit out.

• Finish colour and style: white is the standard option on many steel baths, so confirm the exact finish shown on the product before ordering.

• Installation requirements: confirm the fixing method, waste outlet position and whether the subframe will support the weight when the bath is filled.

• Compatibility: compare steel baths with acrylic on weight, heat retention, acoustic performance and repair options before you decide.

Before you order

• Confirm stock availability and delivery lead time for your project timeline.

• Verify the building structure can take the weight, as a filled steel bath is heavier than acrylic.

• Check the bath size and outlet configuration against your plumbing layout and any existing pipework.

• Review the product details for the exact steel thickness and enamel finish options on the item you want.

• Use Click & Collect if you need to line up collection with your site schedule.

• Make sure your tiling system and wall finishes work with the bath edges and surround requirements.

Explore our range of enamelled steel baths

Our range includes standard rectangular baths in common lengths for most residential builds. You can compare the details on each product specification to check steel thickness, enamel finish options and waste and overflow configurations.

The range suits different project budgets and performance needs, so you can match the bath to the job rather than forcing a one size fit. If you need help narrowing it down, speak to your local branch team and they can talk you through the options.

Review the range, check the details and create a trade account when you want repeat ordering for the next job. Click & Collect is also available when pick up works better for your schedule.