How to Fit a Slipper Bath in your Small Bathroom
Does size matter when it comes to your freestanding bathtub? Of course it does! When you have a small bathroom you can?t afford to waste any space and that includes the space you allocate for the bathtub. If you have decided to buy a freestanding bath because you love the look of these bathtubs, and because you want a bath rather than a shower unit, you need to make sure it fits correctly. Nothing is more stressful than finding out the tub won?t fit when you have the workers ready to install it. Follow these simple steps for fitting a freestanding bath into your small space.
Choose a Model with Size in Mind 
Slipper baths, roll top baths and freestanding tubs come in a variety of different sizes. You can find small freestanding baths that are designed for smaller spaces. Look for these compact models ? it is often best to choose a slipper bath or a roll top bath with the taps on one long edge of the bath because then you get more space for sitting and relaxing. Slipper baths can be deeper so you end up sitting rather than lying, but the water keeps warm and you can enjoy a relaxing soak.
Decide Where to Place the Bath
With a bigger bathroom you have no real problem deciding where to put the bath as a freestanding bath can go in the centre of the room or anywhere else you want. But in a small room you may need to have the tub go within two walls. Most freestanding tubs in small bathrooms are located against at least one wall. When you put a bath in this location you can have the taps on the wall to save space on the tub, or you can have the taps integrated into the tub as normal.
Measure Your Distances
Check the dimensions of your room and the dimensions of the bath carefully. When measuring the distance between two walls so that you can work out which size bath fits within these parameters, make sure to measure at the point where the bath is widest, as walls are not always completely flat. Remember also that if the wall is unfinished you need to take into account the width of tiles or plastering. Keep in mind also that you need to get your tub through the bathroom door in the first place. Normally you will need to manoeuvre it on its side, probably with the feet removed.
Choose a Material
The material makes a difference in terms of cost but also for practical reasons. If your bathroom is on the first floor of a house where the floor is not reinforced then an overly heavy, large tub will cause structural problems. A lighter acrylic bath tub solves this problem and is also easier to manoeuvre into a small space. Slipper baths are available in all kinds of materials from stone to iron, so it is up to you to choose a material you like but which is also practical for the space you have available.
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