How luxurious is your bathtub? Is it roomy enough for more than one person or is it so small you can’t even stretch your legs in it? Chances are that unless you have kids, your bathtub is rarely even used. Instead it basically functions as the drain for your shower. So why even have a bathtub if you can’t use it? Bathtubs allow for long, soothing soaks - giving your body the chance to relax and repair. However, if your bathtub isn’t big enough for even a basic bath, you’re missing out on the finer things in life.
Soaking Bathtubs – the Only Way to Bath
If you want the opportunity to relax in your own tub or share a romantic glass of champagne with a loved one, you need to upgrade your tub to a soaking bathtub. Soaking bathtubs are basically tubs that allow you to, well, soak. They are much larger and deeper than standard bathtubs, allowing you to completely submerge your body. They also are much roomier and more giving when it comes to occupancy. Soaking bathtubs are great for long relaxing baths after a hard days work and of course, for bubble baths. Soaking bathtubs don’t necessarily come with fancy whirlpool attachments and gizmos, but they do offer much more versatility, capacity, and function.
Options and Styles
Soaking bathtubs come in a number of different variations. Some lay flat on the ground while others have vintage-styled claw feet. Some are even made of special materials that help keep warm water warm longer and won’t chip over time. However, the overall beauty of soaking bathtubs is their style. They normally aren’t intended to be boxed in or placed in a framework; rather, they stand alone. As a result, you need to make sure your bathroom has the capacity to contain such a tub. In some cases, the plumbing will need to be altered to handle the faucet and drain configuration. However, the luxury and comfort soaking bathtubs bring to your bathroom make it all worth it.
How to Select Your Soaking Tub
If you want to renovate your bathroom and install a brand new soaking bathtub, you need to verify a few things. First off, you need to make sure you have room for a soaking tub. Soaking bathtubs tend to be much larger than your standard tubs, so measure the space you have and then see what options are available to you. You also want to check your plumbing. As mentioned prior, you may need to reconfigure some pipes to accommodate a new tub. If you’re unsure, check with a professional plumber. And finally, you need to make sure your floor can handle the extra weight. Since soaking bathtubs are often larger and hold much more water than your standard tub, there is more weight involved. In most cases, this won’t be an issue; but depending on the condition of your home, you might want to consult a home inspector just to check the integrity of your bathroom. Years and years of water damage can weaken a floor. The worst thing you could do is install a tub without checking and end up structural damage or cracked floors.
If you want to experience what it’s like to soak for hours in a nice warm bath, then you need a soaking bathtub. Soaking bathtubs give you much more leg room and are often roomy enough to accommodate more than one person. So if you want to bring luxury into your bathroom, get a soaking bathtub.
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