5 Questions to Answer to Find Your Perfect Tub
When you are renovating your bathroom it is important to choose your fittings wisely. The large items in the bathroom like the bath and the shower are essential, and you need to make the right decision so that your bathroom is a success. Choosing the right bathtub can be tricky, but once you focus and answer the following five crucial questions, you will have a much better idea of what to look for in a new bathtub.
- Do You Really Need a Bath?
Of course you're going to want to keep clean, but is a bath essential? Make sure you answer this question first or you're going to be spending a lot of money on something that is not necessary for your life. Some people like the idea of a bathtub but never have the time to use it, so their money would be better spent on an oversized shower. But if you love how a bath helps you'relax and unwind, read on.
- Will You Keep the New Bath in the Same Location?
It is much easier in terms of plumbing to keep the bath in the same location in the bathroom when you'remodel. You won?t have to spend time and money relocating the plumbing fixtures. When you decide where the bath is going to go, this will affect the type of tub you can buy.
- How Much of the Bathtub Will Be On Display?
If you have a small bathroom and you fit the tub into an alcove or in a corner of the room, usually three sides of the bath will be on display, so these are the sides that will need to be finished. But if you choose a freestanding bathtub, all sides will be on display, so the exterior of the bath will be designed with this in mind. As well as figuring out how many sides will need to be finished you also need to make the walls waterproof if the bath will have a shower fitted.
- What Materials Interest You?
Modern bathtubs come in a variety of different materials from plastic to stone. Your choice of bathtub may be influenced by the type of material you prefer, or the look of your bathroom d?cor. For example, if you love the natural beauty of stone, a granite tub is hard to beat. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to a cast iron freestanding bath, there are economical plastic alternatives.
- How Much Space Do You Need?
You should consider how much space you have in the bathroom, as well as how much space you need in the bath. If you want a luxurious deep-soaking experience then you will be looking for an oversize tub. If you bathe children in the bath you will need something smaller and easier to access. If you or the other users of the tub are particularly tall, consider a longer length tub for more comfort.