Bathroom Tubs

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When one thinks of pampering and forgetting the day’s stresses, the bathroom often comes to mind for one reason: a hot bath. Depending on the model you choose, a bathtub can blend in seamlessly with the rest of your bathroom or stand out as the eye-piece of the room. When planning your bathroom remodel, the first step is realizing the number of options you can play with. Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, contact a certified bathroom remodeler to get a free installation estimate. 

Freestanding tubs do just that: they stand alone. For this reason, they are often the centerpiece of the bathroom. There are various types of freestanding tubs. The following are popular examples:

• Cast iron. These heavy tubs are more expensive to purchase new. So much so that it is trendy these days to restore original cast iron tubs to their original, sparkling condition.
• Clawfoot. Clawfoot tubs have legs and feet and can be old-fashioned or modern. European clawfoot tubs don’t have faucet drilling for deeper water levels. They have holes for overflow and draining. American clawfoot tubs have holes for faucet drilling, overflow, and draining.
• Pedestal. Oval pedestal tubs rest on oval bases rather than legs. Like European clawfoot tubs, they have no faucet drilling for a deeper soak. Instead, faucets can be mounted to the floor or wall.
• Leg tubs. These standalone tubs rest on various selections of wood or metal stands.

An alternative to the freestanding tub is the built-in model. This consists of a ready-made bathtub that is ready to install. Built-in tubs consist of alcove tubs, the most popular type of tub in the U.S., tub and shower combinations, drop-in tubs, or corner tubs.

Soaking tubs are growing in popularity along with the preference for a spa experience close to home. These models consist of deeper tubs that hold more water. They often fit more than one person comfortably and can be built with or without a whirlpool system.

Speaking of whirlpool systems, bathtubs can be built with a system that forces air and water through four to eight large jets. The pressure and flow of these jets can usually be adjusted to control the massage effect.

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