Some Important Facts about Freestanding Baths ? and What You should Really Expect

Ahh, a freestanding bath. If there is ever one element in the bathroom that can really make it look splendid and elegant, it's a freestanding bath. Even if you don't spend heavily for the other elements in your bathroom, such as the taps, shower, tiles, and more, by simply having a freestanding bath, you can already make your bathroom look ? and feel ? magnificent. But if you're still debating whether or not to acquire a freestanding bath, here's what you should know: some important facts about freestanding baths ? and what you should really expect.

The beauty of freestanding baths ? in more ways than one

You may already know that a freestanding bath can serve as an excellent focal point and centrepiece for your bathroom. But aside from this, what other factors make freestanding baths a brilliant choice? For one, freestanding baths can save you time and effort when it comes to extra framework. This is a practical benefit because a freestanding bath does not normally require any extra framework to support it ? it can literally stand as is. If you go for an inset or built-in bath, you will require extra framework, along with tiling as well. And with less tiling around the bath, you also don't have to deal with ugly grout lines, which tend to become stained and dirty over time and require more effortful cleaning as well.

Since freestanding baths are already finished on all sides, you will have no difficulty placing them anywhere in your bathroom (provided your plumbing is sufficient, of course). Freestanding baths today can be installed not only in the centre of the bathroom, but also in a corner and against a wall. And lastly, if ever the freestanding bath is damaged and needs to be replaced, you don't have to bother with too many changes in your bathroom?s structure, such as re-tiling.

But what should you expect from it?

Inasmuch as we?d like to say that freestanding baths are perfect in every way, you still have to have some realistic expectations about it. For instance, with a freestanding bath, you will have to find a place to store certain essentials such as toiletries and other bathroom products (you can, however, just place a caddy or stool next to the bath).

Additionally, freestanding baths can be heavier than built-in baths and may require extra support for the flooring. Also, if you decide to place a freestanding bath close to or against a wall, it may not be so easy to clean around it. One tip: if you do this, make sure there is a sufficient gap from the bath to the wall so you can still keep this area clean.

All in all, though, freestanding baths bring plenty of benefits ? and most freestanding bath owners will say it's an investment that is worth it.