Buying and Fitting a Bath

When designing a bathroom, for many people the bathtub is an essential piece of furniture. There are now numerous types of tubs fit for various types of bathroom. Whether the purpose you have in mind is for soaking, washing or showering, there is a bathtub for you.

First and foremost, there are soaking tubs. If you enjoy candlelight, soft music and bath bubbles, this is the ideal tub for you. It is deeper than most tubs, making it ideal for soaking up to your chin. It generally does not include shower fixtures or special features such as jets.

When discussing soaking tubs, there are the Romans and the Greeks. Roman tubs are also called freestanding baths. The spout is generally found rising up from the deck of the bathtub and they are significantly deeper than the average tub. These deep baths are getting harder and harder to find. Greek tubs are similar to Roman tubs, the main difference being the length. These tubs, while deep enough to allow water up to the chin while sitting, are ideal for bathrooms with limited space.

Aside from the Greeks and the Romans, there are also claw foot bathtubs and pedestal bathtubs. These freestanding baths generally have the taps mounted onto the side of the tub or onto the wall. Claw foot bathtubs are known for their elegance and comfort. Some of the claw foot bath tubs have a sloping back making the perfect back rest for you to lie back and relax in.

More common in most American homes are the built-in tubs, the most popular of these being the alcove tub. These bathtubs are generally surrounded by three walls and have either a shower curtain or door on the fourth. These are preferred in the US due to their lesser-finished surfaces, making them more economical than other choices. Slightly more luxurious are the drop-in tubs. These bathtubs can be sunken into the floor, mounted onto a deck or set up on a platform. One of the benefits of these tubs is that they come in various shapes, thereby allowing you to choose the shape that best fits in your bathroom.

Special Feature Baths

There are plenty of extra features you can personalise your bath with such as whirlpool functions, air jets, water jets and massage functions, all of these can be used to make your bath as relaxing as possible. Disability-compliant tubs are especially designed for the handicapped and the elderly, coming with seats, handrails and non-slippery surfaces. Aqua massage tubs, also called hot air tubs, include holes in the bottom from which air bubbles are released.

There are now that many types and style of baths available that you are bound to find the perfect on for you, its just a case of knowing what you are looking for.