Which Freestanding tub did you buy?
heather1051
10 years ago
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heather1051
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Need help deciding between free-standing and deck-mounted bathtub
Comments (18)The WetStyle f/s tub has a removable tray that sits across the tub. I like numberjunkie's idea of a shelf or ledge behind the tub for placing items and also like the idea of having the shower wall next to the tub tiled half-way up to have a space for installing a grab bar. WetStyle has an optional shelf that surrounds the tub, but I think it would make it more challenging to get in and out of the tub - would need to hop over the shelf. The drop-in tub I was initially considering was 72"x42" but that would likely not fit, so would need to be 72"x36". This weekend I looked at an open house (new construction) in my area that had a drop-in tub with a narrow space for the deck surround (see attached photo). The deck was tiled on the top and on the apron with white subway tile. I noticed that with the narrow deck space (about 2") and the tub overhang, it would be awkward to sit on the edge of the tub and swing my legs in or out of the tub. Wiithout space for a deck that is wide enough to comfortably sit on, ease of entry or exit may come down to depth of the tub and options for placement of grab bars. The Wetstyle tub is 22" deep; the drop-in tubs are generally deeper, more like 26"...See Morefree-standing clawfoot tub problem
Comments (1)You can purchase a free-standing, floor-mounted clawfoot bathtub faucet. They are pricey, but should provide an attractive solution for you....See MoreFreestanding Tubs - which did you choose?
Comments (9)It took me a year to choose a tub. I would choose one and then go back to look at it a second time, and not like it at all. I visited half a dozen show rooms, just to try out tubs, and then went back 2 or 3 times to try them all out again. I was accustomed to a cast iron tub, and all the acrylic tubs felt weird to me. So, I looked at composite tubs. I liked the Wetstyle tub (made in Canada), but the thin sides of the tub made if difficult for me to get in and out. I kept trying the Victory & Albert tubs from England, but none felt comfortable to me. And then one day I tried the Devon & Devon tub. I had walked past it a dozen times but never considered it. The model I tried was called the President, which was too big for my space. My designer steered me toward another model that was perfect. There was a four-month wait for delivery, which stretched to five months, until the store finally told me that the D&D tub had arrived at the warehouse damaged beyond repair. I resumed my bathtub hunt. I considered the T&L Oceanus tub and a tub by a Canadian company called Blu. I asked the store if they would sell me the D&D tub in the showroom, and they agreed....See Morewet room with free-standing tub
Comments (1)Well, the pictures didn't load.. And, disclosure, I don't have a wet room...but I think they're a great way to have a tub and shower in a space that otherwise wouldn't allow for them (if you don't want the shower in the tub). From what I understand, it will feel cold...both because of the size of the space, and also because you will only have a panel....so I would do lots of research on the best heating for that kind of room.....See Morejackfre
10 years agochispa
10 years ago
LeeAnn Howard
9 years agoClaire
9 years ago@jackfre I have been looking for Victoria & Albert reviews and have only found a few from customers but they are all positive. I've been considering cast iron vs. VA. I am looking for a small tub and I am considering the VA Shropshire tub. There is no place close (Knoxville) to see it or try it out unfortunately so I may have order it sight unseen. I am petite and smaller tubs are more comfortable for me.
@prbetsi75 Very nice!
Claire
9 years ago
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