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I need a recommendation on a 60-inch freestanding tub!

7 years ago

I'm remodeling my relatively small master bath with room for a 60-inch freestanding tub. I am overwhelmed with options. Can anyone provide a recommendation??

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lakeviewgirl

7 years ago

We used bathtub from Barclay - ours is close to 70" and contemporary in style. But Barclay has a ton of choices in various styles. I was told Barclay tubs are quality products at a reasonable price, and so far the tub is very good, it has only been a year though. We got ours through local bath/plumbing company. You can get it through homeDepot. "Victoria and Albert" tubs are also very good, pricier than Barclay.

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numbersjunkie
7 years ago
What is your style - contemporary or traditional, vintage? Do you value comfort or appearance more? Budget?
leftfoot120 thanked numbersjunkie
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leftfoot120
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7 years ago
I bought a double vanity from Restoration Hardware - very pricy so I am trying to save on other components if possible but want to make sure to use quality products. I guess my style is more vintage. I was considering slipper clawfoots and liked the Victoria and Albert slipper clawfoot. Beautiful! Would rather spend less than that if possible.
dboese
7 years ago
My bathroom is still in the process of being remodeled so I haven't tried the tub yet but I went with the Maax Ariosa (60"). The tub deck is wide enough that you are able to mount the faucet there as opposed to having a freestanding faucet which saved $$. I love the look of it! I tried to figure out how to post a picture but it's not working for me right now.
Ashley
7 years ago
We got our tub from Menards. I love it! They have sales all the time, and we paid around $550. We were able to put faucet on deck too. https://www.menards.com/main/freestanding-clawfoot-bathtubs/maax-reg-sax-freestanding-60-x-32-fiberglass-bathtub/p-1444438690209.htm
llcp93
7 years ago
Leftfoot, I have the V&A clawfoot 60" slipper tub and LOVE it. It is not an inexpensive tub, but it is also one you will not regret. Getting use to it from a garden cultured marble tub was the only thing. Because it is more narrow, it takes a lot less water to fill it. My hubby who is 220, son who is 6.1 195 son and I love it. Son likes it better than the standard tub in his bathroom.

The one thing you cannot do, because it is not cast iron, and is a stone resin, is sit on the side of it. It is only 122 lbs.

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