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Deep Soak Free Standing Cast Iron Tub

Catherine Cogswell

7 years ago

I am struggling to find a cast iron tub that is a deep soak tub that isn't hideous as hell. I attached a picture of one that looks great, but only has a water depth of 13 inches. Anyone have any sources? I am looking for 17 inches of water depth if possible.

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ILoveRed
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Not sure what your definition of hideous is...

In the house I just sold we had the Kohler Iron Works as a drop in. DD just installed the same tub with legs. A great tub but too short for my tall dh.

we are tentatively planning the Kohler Vintage tub in the new house we are building. The water depth is 15".

i will be following your thread to see your other suggestions.

http://www.us.kohler.com/webassets/kpna/catalog/pdf/en/K-700_spec.pdf
roarah
7 years ago
Wow I am shocked at how shallow the water depths are considering these soaker tubs are all two feet or taller to climb into. Is the height all base? If I am going to the bother of climbing in and out of something so far off the ground I want to at least be able to soak my shoulders....
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Thanks for the advice! I looked at the Ironworks tub and thought it wouldn't be deep enough (it's 12 5/8" to the overflow). I did just find the Hampshire claw foot tub by Victoria and Albert (water depth is 15 3/4") and it looks like it could work because you can use it as a drop-in as well, without the feet. Does anyone know if the Englishcast material insulates as well as a cast iron tub? The main reason I was looking at cast iron was because I wanted the water to stay hot and the weight wouldn't be an issue since this bathroom is on concrete slab. Seems from the literature that Englishcast is supposed to insulate quite well. Anyone have one of their tubs? They're so pretty I'm now considering changing the bathroom design for a free-standing tub since I love the wooden legs you can use instead of the claw feet. Here is a link that might be useful: Victoria & Albert Hampshire Tub
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Catherine Cogswell
Original Author
7 years ago
I agree Roarah. It makes no sense to me! I want water!!
Catherine Cogswell
Original Author
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I love red. That tub is definitely not hideous:). I bookmarked it as reference, Thanks! For reference the iron works tub water level is less than 13 inches. Definitely shallow
ILoveRed
7 years ago
Wow..I used that tub for over ten years. It didn't feel that shallow. We had it as a drop in which would not be as high to get into as my daughter's version with the legs/feet.

look at the Tea for Two. I seem to recall that it was deep.

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