Your Idea on Bathtubs and Tub Designs

Your Idea on Bathtubs and Tub Designs

Posted on September 28th, 2009 admin 17 comments

If you’re replacing a bathtub because you want a larger model or want to replace your current one with a deep soaking tub or whirlpool, keep several points in mind. Is the new model large enough for you to sit in comfortably? Will it fit the space available in your bathroom? Will it fit through your existing doorways? Bear in mind that most bathroom floors can handle 40 pounds of weight per square foot. A large-capacity tub may require extra bracing so that the floor can support it once it is filled with water.

If you’re installing a whirlpool, you’ll also need access to the pump (typically installed near one end of the tub) in case repairs are necessary. For the best whirlpool bath experience, choose a pump that is quiet and offers a wide range of massage options.

Whirlpool and standard bathtubs come in four basic designs:

Recessed tubs: With one finished side, called an apron, a recessed tub fits between two end walls and against a back wall. A drain at either end fits your plumbing needs. People with limited mobility may find it difficult to get in and out of these tubs.

Corner Tub: Space saving corner tubs fit diagonally between two corners and, like standard apron tubs, have only one finished side. Other corner options have a finished side and one round, finished end.

Freestanding tubs: These tubs are finished on all four sides and can be placed almost anywhere in the room. Clawfoot varieties look appropriate in traditional and vintage baths. You can also find newer styles — such as pedestal designs — that cater to contemporary design.

Platform tubs: These unfinished tubs drop into a platform. The platform’s design determines whether the tub belongs in a corner, against a long wall, or in the center of the room.

By Ky Cheah

Corner tub Freestanding tub Platform tub

Whirlpool Tub design
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