Small freestanding tub - need recommendations
ssdarb
8 years ago
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Freestanding Tubs, Clawfoot Tubs
Comments (5)I have a cast iron clawfoot (I know you said you weren't interested in those specifically) which we love. My husband is 6'5" and has trouble fitting into regular sized tubs; the clawfoot is deep and he can get a good soak. We looked at the Victoria and Albert tubs, but decided on the clawfoot because we found a great deal on a used one on craigslist and it matched the period of our house (1910 bungalow). Neither of us miss having the deck. We are struggling with finding storage, but that is a general issue we are having with the overall bathroom, not specific to the tub. When reading I'll just put my magazine, book or paper on the floor next to the tub. It's not that inconvenient to lean over and pick it up again over the edge of the tub. I don't have any problems getting in and out of the tub, and I've had foot surgery like you would not believe. I've had my ankle, leg, and foot surgically reconstructed 9 times in the past 6 years. While I'm no longer on crutches, I am significantly disabled (makes many DIY projects very difficult for me). I also have very poor balance and suffered nerve damage during one my surgeries so have no sensation on the bottom of my foot. I was warned that all of these issues would make it difficult for me to get in and out of a clawfoot tub, but I just hold onto the opposite side for balance and have no trouble. I have good days and bad days, and on bad days I sit on the edge of the tub and just swing my legs over. I don't think using the clawfoot tub is any more difficult than a regular shallower tub. This was my foot last year, you can see that it was pretty messed up. Even though I had a regular tub during this procedure and only recently got the clawfoot, I'm still recovering from the surgery....See MoreLooking for recommendations on acrylic freestanding tubs
Comments (16)My nephew has the Maxx Optik 6636 F 66" by 36" by 24" freestanding soaker tub on order for their bathroom reno. Search for it in Houzz Photos. It will be several weeks befor the install. Very sleek looking. The pop up drain, drain kit and taps are sold separately. It will cost more if you want more options. He wanted only the soaker tub. It might be worth a look. He does not want the floor mount taps and this F 6636 tub has a wider deck on one side to mount your taps on the deck similar to this................................See MoreNeed wall mounted tub faucet recommendation for freestanding tub
Comments (15)Thanks so much for the suggestions and advice. I am concerned about being able to get the tub close enough for a faucet reach but far away enough to clean. Unfortunately, a floor mount is not ideal since we're on a concrete slab. A wall mount would be a much easier install. It would be on a wall backing up to the master closet, so I think we could also have a panel to access the plumbing. I really like the Newport brass fixture, although it's a bit more modern than fixtures we've used in the other bathrooms. I would like to use a readily available brand name so parts are replaceable....See Morefreestanding tub for co freestanding tub for slab home
Comments (4)You need to actually need to go sit in one I love to bathe but in noway can I see that being comfortable. I also do not think a cast iron would be very easy to carry and install. IMO a nice deep soaking tub not free standing is a much better choice. Have you actually tried getting in and out of a free standing tub most are really awkward. This definately is a thing to test drive and you will need all the plumbing to be visible so expensive too....See Moressdarb
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8 years agojuddgirl2
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoCostco has some nice looking tubs. We just bought the Bart model for our master bath remodel but haven't installed it yet. It's 69" long so might be bigger than you want. The price was $999 with delivery.
This New Waves Contemporary Lounger model is 63" although it seems a bit narrow at 28". It's $1199. I'm not sure how to insert a link but here's a picture.
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