My space is under three windows and a spot that is 84" x 37" so everything has to fit into that space. I am 5'3" tall so I thought if tub is longer than 60" or 66" I will slide under down the tub and could touch end. I want to stretch out my legs but not slid. Anyone my height? My current tub is 60" long but interior length is 40" and that seems okay as about 35" from my hip joint to flat foot. The specs always show the width across the top of tub or widest part but I am concerned about the interior bottom of tub. I just can't fit comfortably in a narrow bottom like 16" like my old tub as can't move much, that's maybe 30" or so in interior width, an oval might work best. With bad knees sometimes I turn sideways to get out of tub and the wider width is helpful. I don't want water whirlpool massage jets but either no jets or the quiet air jets. I really need help with this as pressed for a decision and no showrooms close. I thought I wanted a freestanding tub as an historical house but now think a deck around the tub for candles, towels, etc might be nice.

Based on info I've read here, check out BainUltra. The Amma6036 looks like a good fit. Other tubs that they have may also work. Here is a link that might be useful: BainUltra Amma 6036

Just curious...how'd you come up with 31 sqft for tiling to the ceiling? For a typical tub surround: -poly sheeting: $10 -Half-inch thick Tile backer board, 4 sheets: $60 -Roll of mesh alkali-resistant tape: $7.50 -Tile: Name your price. Say $5 a foot for grins, for 60sqft it's $300. -One bag highly modified thinset $30 -One bag Grout $15 -Caulk $15 So materials, rounding way up, about $150 not counting the tile. Tools? -Stapler to staple up the poly sheet to the studs. -Utility knife and blades: You can score and cut the tile backer board like Hardiebacker with a utility knife. You can even cut holes with a utility knife, score the perimeter with the knife and pop out the center with a hammer. -Stapler to staple up the poly sheet to the studs. Hammer/nails: to nail up the backer board. You could use screws, but you'd need a drill with driver bit. To cut the tile: The box stores will do it for you on a per cut basis. I have no idea what they charge. For for basic tile you can use a score and snap cutter. They can be had for $25-$50. Or you can buy a cheap wetsaw at the box stores for $50. Or buy one on craigslist then resell it when you are done. So...$50 let;s say. Always good to have tile nippers, $20. Have your plumbing fall on grout lines instead of in the middle of a tile and you can nip a hole instead of having to drill a hole. To mix and spread the thinset: -bucket -margin trowel: $7.50 Yup. To hand mix the thinset and grout. The thinset, mix maybe a third of a bag at a time. Pace yourself. Or you can buy a paddle if you have a low-speed drill that has the torque to spin it. -notched trowel: $5, 1/4" x 1/4" to spread the thinset. To Grout: -Grout float: $10 -Grout Sponges: 2- or 3-multi-pack for $5 Basic hand tools, about $50. Add $50 for a tile cutter, so total tools is about $100. Materials: $150 Tile: $300 @ $5 a ft Tools: $100 Total, about $550 Rough guess.

I find that taking a relaxing, quiet, luxurious candlelit bath as a perfect ritual to soak away the cares of my day. There is nothing more sublime! My husband loves his walk-in shower, but showers just don't do for me. I never take showers, so I knew when I recently bought my new home, it was going to need an entire bathroom remodel. Our last home had an Americh Brisa BR6644T with all the bells and whistles. I loved the tub but I found that I rarely used the air bath bubbles or chromatic lights. Free standing tubs are beautiful but I've never found one that was comfortable. My criteria: Undermount built-in soaking tub - not going to do the jets (we have an outdoor spa just outside our master suite). 66 inch length and not more than 34 inch width relatively high water depth gentle sloping lumbar support neck support integrated armrests moderate pricing Heated soaking with heater (optional) I've read poor reviews on Heated surface tubs but if someone thinks otherwise.... I'm looking at Americh Crillon. American Standard Green Tea and Cadet Suite Collections. Kohler Mariposa. What's your favorite and pros/cons? Thx in advance!