BelBagno freestanding baths, vanities and shelves
BelBagno is a bathroom brand with a strong focus on freestanding baths. The range runs from classic acrylic tubs to solid surface and cast stone baths, with a wall hung fluted vanity and a set of solid surface shelves to match. It suits a bathroom built around one large, calm feature, and it is easy to plan because every bath is sold with its waste and every size is published.
People search for the brand as BelBagno, Bel Bagno and Belbango. This page covers the materials the baths are made from, how the models compare, what to check before a bath is ordered, and how the vanity and shelves fit into the room.
How to read the range
The easiest way to choose is by material, because material decides weight, warmth and feel. Acrylic is warm to the touch and light. Cast acrylic is lighter again and easier to move. Solid surface is a dense, stone-like material with a matte or satin finish, and cast stone is the heaviest of the group.
| Material | Models | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Sanitary grade acrylic, fibreglass reinforced in 5 layers | Palermo, Romano, Ally, Baden | 3.8mm acrylic on a built-in metal frame with adjustable feet. Good thermal properties, so the water stays warm. |
| Cast acrylic (PMMA) | Terriccio, Alto | Lightweight and easier to install, with a narrow shelf along one side. It can be drilled on site for taps. |
| Solid surface | Berg, Bucciano | A matte or soft satin finish in soft sand or stone grey. Berg is light enough for a second storey. |
| Cast stone solid surface acrylic | Ritz | A deep, supportive shape, with an overflow and a plug and waste. |
All the baths come with a plug and waste. The acrylic baths carry a chrome waste, and the Bucciano adds an overflow drain, a drain assembly and a tub waste kit. Most freestanding bath collections, including BelBagno baths, freestanding baths and back to wall baths, can be compared on the sizes below.
Bath sizes at a glance
Every freestanding bath is measured by length, width and height, and the water capacity follows from the depth. The sizes below let you compare the models side by side before you plan the room.
| Model | Size in mm (length by width by height) | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo, back to wall | 1650 by 800 by 580, and 1750 by 850 by 600 | 47kg and 49kg | Shaped to sit against a wall, with a chrome waste |
| Romano | 1500 by 720 by 710, and 1700 by 780 by 710 | Not stated | A shape with back support |
| Ally | 1500 by 720 by 590, and 1700 by 780 by 600 | 44kg and 49kg | 240 litres and 300 litres, semi-gloss white |
| Baden | 1500 by 720 by 560, and 1700 by 780 by 590 | 40kg and 49kg | The lowest of the acrylic baths |
| Terriccio | 1500 and 1700 long, the 1700 is 780 by 600 | 51kg for the 1700 | 210 litres, centre waste, no overflow |
| Berg | 1500 and 1700 long, the 1700 is 780 by 450 | 52kg for the 1700 | 260 litres, no overflow, low and wide |
| Bucciano | 1675 by 780 by 600 | 70kg | Oval, stone grey, with an overflow |
| Ritz | 1676 long by 900 wide, 650 to 750 high | Not stated | Designed for back support, with an overflow |
The 1500mm versions for smaller rooms
Three of the models are also made in 1500mm, which suits a smaller bathroom or an ensuite. The Terriccio 1500 is 750mm wide and 580mm high, weighs 43kg and holds 180 litres, with an inner depth of 440mm. The Alto 1500 back to wall bath is 720mm wide and 560mm high, weighs 46kg and holds 280 litres. The Berg 1500 is 700mm wide and 420mm high, weighs 50kg and holds 230 litres, with an inner depth of 420mm. The Ally, Baden and Romano also come in 1500mm.
Capacity and depth do not always move together. A low bath such as the Berg holds a generous volume because it is wide, while a taller, narrower bath holds less for the same length. Compare the inner depth and the capacity, not only the outside height, and think about who will use the bath. A bath that is deep enough to cover the shoulders is a different experience from a wide, shallow one.
Choosing between acrylic, cast acrylic and solid surface
Acrylic baths are the lightest and the warmest. The Palermo, Romano, Ally and Baden are all reinforced with fibreglass in five layers, and the Palermo and Ally carry 3.8mm acrylic on a metal frame. The surface is more slip resistant than other acrylics, which matters when a wet foot steps in or out.
Cast acrylic is the practical choice when access is hard. The Terriccio and Alto are lighter than a stone bath and easier to carry up stairs, and they have a narrow shelf along one side for a candle or a bottle. Because the shelf is part of the shape, plan the position of the taps before you choose the side. The bath can also be drilled on site for a tap.
Solid surface is the choice for a bath that feels like part of the room. Berg is a soft sand colour with a satin finish, low and wide, and light enough for a second storey renovation. Bucciano is an oval in matte stone grey that weighs 70kg. The colour is worth testing in your own light, because grey and sand shift with the room, and a colour sample helps before the order is placed.
What to check before you order a bath
A bath is a large, heavy and wet piece, so the checks are worth doing before the order is placed.
- Floor load. A 300 litre bath holds 300kg of water, plus the bath and the person in it, so confirm that the floor can carry the total, especially on an upper floor.
- Waste position. Most of the baths have a centre waste, so the floor drain must line up with it before the tiles go down.
- Overflow. Some baths have an overflow and some do not, so check that the waste matches the bath. A bath without an overflow needs a waste without an overflow connection.
- Which models have an overflow. The Bucciano and the Ritz have one, while the Terriccio, Alto and Berg are non-overflow baths, so their wastes are chosen without an overflow connection.
- Removable waste rules. Some situations require a fully removable bath waste, so confirm the waste type with your plumber. See bath wastes for the options.
- Tapware. A freestanding bath needs a floor mounted mixer, a wall spout or a deck mixer, and the reach must land inside the bath.
Back to wall or freestanding
A back to wall bath sits against a wall and keeps a freestanding shape. The Palermo and the Alto are made this way. It saves floor space, and it removes the gap behind the bath, so there is nothing to clean behind it. A freestanding bath stands clear of the wall and needs space on every side, which makes it a feature. Choose a back to wall bath for a narrow room and a freestanding bath for a room with space to walk around it.
The Rimini vanity
The Rimini is a wall hung vanity with a fluted front, in two colours: Potter's Clay, a terracotta tone, and Rainforest Green. The cabinet is moisture resistant A0 grade MDF with a polyurethane painted finish and full extension soft close drawer runners. It comes in centre bowl sizes of 600mm, 800mm, 1000mm, 1200mm and 1400mm, with a single or double drawer. The 1400mm size adds an inner drawer.
The top is a thin solid surface integrated basin in matt white, supplied with a matching solid surface pop-up waste. It has no tap hole, so it needs wall mounted tapware or a bench mounted mixer in a separate position. A side cabinet is available for more storage. Because a wall hung vanity needs a strong fixing, mark the position before the wall is lined and fix to solid backing, not to the lining alone. See BelBagno vanities and wall hung vanities.
The painted colours are strong, so ask for a sample before you commit. Potter's Clay reads as a warm terracotta, and Rainforest Green reads as a deep, natural green, and both change under different lights.
H collection shelves
The H collection shelves are solid surface in matte white, 120mm high and 140mm deep, in lengths of 800mm, 1200mm and 1400mm. They are made for the wall behind a basin or a bath, where they hold bottles, a plant or a candle. Choose the length from the width of the wall, and fix the shelf to solid backing. The shelves are in BelBagno H collection bathroom shelves.
Care
Acrylic and solid surface baths clean with warm water, mild soap and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive powders, steel wool and strong solvents, because they scratch a glossy surface and dull a matte one. Wipe the bath dry after use to remove body oils and soap residue. If you use bath bombs or coloured oils, test a small area first, because a strong colour can stain a pale finish. Add essential oils only when there is water in the bath, never into an empty one.
Fine scratches on an acrylic bath can often be polished out with a fine acrylic polish. Solid surface can be refreshed with a soft pad and a mild cleaner, working in one direction along the surface.
Planning the room
Start with the bath, because it is the largest piece. Set its position, then the waste, then the tapware. Then choose the vanity and the shelves in colours that agree with the bath, such as white shelves with a white bath, or a warm vanity colour with a sand-coloured bath. Choose metal finishes last, so that the tapware matches the rest of the room.
Before you order
Choose the material for the job, the shape for the room and the size from the measurements above. Confirm the floor load and the waste position. Check whether the bath has an overflow and choose the waste to suit. Test the colour of any solid surface or painted finish in your own light, and fix wall hung pieces to solid backing.
