How much space required on either side of freestanding tub
Linda Bruce
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Comments (6)You don't need the NKBA 21" minimum on All sides, only the side you are entering or exiting the tub from. On the other three sides I think you would want at least 4" between the outside edge of the rim and the wall so you could clean around it and easily retrieve anything that fell between the tub and wall. (Which is the purpose for the measurement for sinks that do not abut the wall directly)....See MorePony Wall between Toilet and Free Standing Tub
Comments (27)Here are some ideas to think about. You want storage for items like towels, candles, TP, etc. What about a free standing cabinet? Part (or all) can be glass fronted where towels, candles, bath bombs, even TP and less attractive things can be stored in baskets. By putting the shower door opening toward the vanity, this would free up the area at the tub end of the shower. An attractive cabinet against the wall next to the closet door would be a good location (see my edits). Then, a nice bench can be placed next to the tub to hold a burning candle, a fresh towel, a book, and a glass of wine to enjoy your bath with. What mystifies me is when people comment that the toilet is being seen as something terrifying or revolting. Nobody here said that about this toilet. There was just a desire to minimize it's view while using the tub to improve the tub area aesthetic. No need for such hyperbole....See MoreHaving Trouble w/ Freestanding Tub Layout
Comments (16)I always hear complaints in these discussions about freestanding tubs being hard to get in and out of, but that's not been my experience in the 8 years we've had one. I'm guessing your tub isn't "raised" up on feet? That's what makes them difficult -- you're stepping out of the tub and also down. I would probably want to maximize the shower space Yes, I'd like to see the shower expanded to 60" in one direction. Watch the door on the WC. It swings in towards the toilet. In case of emergency Forget emergencies -- the door won't work on a good day: It's a small toilet closet with an inswing door, which means you will have to scootch your body up against the wall to open/close the door. Realistically, you're going to leave the door open -- and that means you'll be looking at the mirror above the vanity while you're, um, "going". I like the angled tub - you can put a corner table behind it with a nice tall plant. Agree. The current drop in tub is a 72" but that includes a lot of wasted space with the effective tub size being somewhere around 64-66". I'm a small person, and I'd say an efficient tub is 60". I have no desire for a tub with a larger footprint (in fact, I see it as a negative -- more time to draw water, more surface area means it cools off faster). But I definitely like a deeper tub. Don't overlook extras: I like tubs with armrests and integrated grab bars. And do not forget where you would but towel racks and hooks I was going to ask where you'll hang your towels. I think that matters more than whether you angle the tub or not. This is one idea i liked (penny tile). I adore penny round tile, but definitely get a good installer. Inefficient installers murder penny rounds....See MoreFree Standing Tub - personal experiance.
Comments (21)I got the impression that the OP cleans their shower by taking the hand shower and just sending it to the drain. Or at least they said what can't be washed out by using the hand shower and sending it to the drain and the commentary of what could be there other than pet hair and dust. There's some people that only rinse their showers or wet rooms and don't actually clean. I figured once the OP said they just rinse to the drain that it wasn't worth offering my experience on cleaning around a freestanding tub. At that point it's just my opinon and not fact and the OP don't seem too interested in opinions. Maybe the OP has a cleaning person and just don't think about if it's easy or not for the person doing the cleaning since the shower is always clean enough for just a rinse- then still it's just my opinion and not fact....See MoreUser
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