| The claw foot bathtubs made an appearance on the | | | | could have the faucet holes drilled on the rolled rim. |
| markets in 1883. The Process of enameling cast iron | | | | This may seem a little confusing at first, but when |
| was developed by Standard Manufacturing. This led | | | | the antique claw foot tubs was designed, not all |
| to the design of the cast iron claw foot bathtub. This | | | | houses had running water. Then as the water supply |
| is the tub we all think of with the rolled over rims. | | | | was introduced to the houses, some would be from |
| The company has become know as American | | | | the wall or the floors. All the tubs can still be fit with |
| Standard Brands. Still a major producer of not only | | | | which ever type of claw foot bathtub faucet you |
| bathtubs, which they still produce, but the plumbing | | | | may need. The tub wall mount will fit the tubs that |
| business as a whole has benefited from the | | | | have faucet holes drilled in the tubs. The deck |
| technologies and developments of American Standard | | | | mounted will fit the design of the holes drilled in the |
| Manufacturing. It has been stated that three out of | | | | rim, and will make the faucet look as if it is sitting on |
| five of the houses built in the United States has | | | | the rolled over edge. The free standing will allow for |
| some type of their products in the house. | | | | the water supply to come out of the floor. There is |
| With basically four different types of claw foot | | | | the bathroom wall mount for the water supply to |
| bathtubs, this gives a wide variety to choose from. | | | | come out of the wall, but in some situations, this one |
| The classic claw foot tub is probably what most | | | | can also be used for the tub wall mount. |
| people think of first. This design has one end rounded | | | | For a modern update on the vintage look of the claw |
| so when a bather is in the tub his or her back can be | | | | foot tub, check into the acrylic claw foot bathtub. |
| rested in the curved portion while taking a nice long | | | | This technology has allowed for a lighter weight |
| relaxing soaking. The end where the feet would be is | | | | design, and the touch of the tub is warmer then the |
| more squared with faucets and a drain. The next | | | | cast iron. But a whirlpool or the jet air can be installed |
| design will be the slipper tub. This is very close to the | | | | and it is not unusual for either of these to have a |
| classic except for the curved back is extended higher | | | | remote control. Another great upgrade for either the |
| and can also be used more as a headrest also. | | | | cast iron or the acrylic is to install the claw foot |
| Then the double ended and the double slipper tub | | | | shower tub. This is the shower, and the curtain rod |
| add to the choices of design of the bathtubs. Each | | | | that is usually hung from the ceiling, so you can still |
| of these tubs have two rounded ends. The slipper | | | | have a stand up shower if you like. This rod will |
| tub will be more of a "U" or banana shape. Both of | | | | require two or three regular shower curtains, but |
| the ends are raised so either end can be used or the | | | | more good news. There is also a claw foot shower |
| tub may be shared with another bather. The rounded | | | | curtain that is quite a bit larger then a regular shower |
| ends will require the faucet holes to be drilled in the | | | | curtain, so you can enjoy the shower without worry |
| side of the tub. | | | | of making a mess on the floor where the water |
| And just to make things a little more interesting all | | | | goes out between the seams and the cold air will |
| four of these designs can be purchased without the | | | | come in. |
| faucet holes drilled anywhere. And all of the designs | | | | |