| Bath tubs are very common luxury in bathrooms. | | | | mounted on deck in separate frame. This type is |
| Taking warm bath in bath tub make you feel | | | | expensive to install. Material used to make tub are |
| comfortable and relaxed. People all around the world | | | | light weight fiber glass, acrylic and plastic. Some |
| install them in their bathrooms because of relaxation | | | | designs also have faucets but designs with out |
| and other associated benefits. Due to high demands | | | | faucets are also available. In such design faucets can |
| they are now available in various designs and | | | | be mounted on walls. Commonly they are installed at |
| materials that include traditional and modern designs | | | | the corner. They are perfect for sitting and soaking |
| as well. Traditional designs have antique and beautiful | | | | feet. |
| look. Now day's traditional designs are available with | | | | Whirlpool Tubs |
| modern touch and pattern. | | | | These tubs offer relaxing hydro massage with |
| Types of Bath Tubs | | | | controlled water circulation. They are also available in |
| There are seven basic types of bath tubs available in | | | | different installation design such as drop in or free |
| the market. | | | | standing tubs. Installation requires special framing, |
| - Clawfoot Tubs | | | | water heaters, electrical circuits and electronically |
| - Pedestal Tubs | | | | controlled speed pumps with variable speed. These |
| - Drop-in Tubs | | | | tubs are available in different materials that include |
| - Whirlpool Tubs | | | | cast iron, fiber glass and acrylic. They are available in |
| - Corner Tubs | | | | broad range of colors, sizes and designs. |
| - Recessed Tubs | | | | Corner Tubs |
| - Hot Tub | | | | These tubs are normally triangular in shape have one |
| Clawfoot Tub | | | | finished and two unfinished sides. They are designed |
| Name indicates that tub has claw or ball shaped feet. | | | | to save space. They can be of any shape but two |
| It is one of the oldest design have antique look. Basic | | | | sides are backed against wall. They don't have |
| design consists of slanted back and straight front. | | | | integrated showers. Drains are present in the middle |
| These tubs are normally made up of cast iron, | | | | or in one corner of tub. These tubs are also available |
| porcelain on steel or acrylic. They do not need any | | | | in acrylic, cast iron, porcelain and fiber glass. |
| specific carpentry work. It is free standing tub with | | | | Recessed tubs |
| uncovered pipes. Wall mounted or floor mounted | | | | These tubs are very popular because of affordability |
| faucets can be used. It also has hole for over flow | | | | and space efficiency. They have walls on three sides |
| and drain. Some designs also have additional holes for | | | | and only one side has decorative finish. They are |
| faucets. | | | | available in number of different shapes such as |
| Pedestal Tubs | | | | square, round, rectangular, diamond and heart shape. |
| It is a kind of freestanding oval shaped tub without | | | | Material used to make these tubs include cast iron, |
| feet. Material used to make base of the tub is | | | | porcelain, fiber glass and acrylic. Some designs have |
| different from exterior surface but it is treated and | | | | integrated faucets and some do not. Hand held |
| processed to match with material of exterior surface. | | | | shower can installed for comfortable rinsing. |
| Some types do not have holes for faucets. Due to | | | | Hot Tub |
| this tubs will have deeper water level. Some models | | | | These are huge tubs include water heater offers |
| also have hand showers for comfortable rinsing. | | | | relaxing hydrotherapy. Tubs have jets present on |
| Towel rail can also install on one or both ends of tub. | | | | both sides i.e. inside and out side. Electric or gas |
| These tubs are available in porcelain, cast iron and | | | | heater is used to heat the water. They also have |
| acrylic. It is necessary to check that material used is | | | | pumps, pillows and grab rails. They are available in |
| rust free. | | | | two configurations lounger and non -lounger. Electrical |
| Drop-in Tubs | | | | work must be performed with qualified electrician. |
| They are designed to overcome the problems | | | | Hot tub is expensive bathroom fixture and needs |
| related to floor mounted bathtubs such as there is | | | | more maintenance as compared to other types. |
| always a risk to get slipped when you are taking high | | | | Cleaning and disinfection is very necessary to avoid |
| step to come out from the tub. Drop-in bathtubs are | | | | microbial growth in bathtub. |