| The point of bathing tubs is to soak. When used for | | | | perhaps out on a deck. Most drop-ins will not have a |
| this primary purpose, you can get a deeper than | | | | shower fixture because they sit alone and are open. |
| average tub. A bath designed for soaking will not | | | | There are also freestanding bathing tubs which |
| usually have a shower attachment or jet | | | | include the claw foot or a pedestal tub. Claw foot |
| combinations. The most commonly known tubs are | | | | tubs offer the most comforting bath available. They |
| the Roman and the Greek tubs. The Roman tub is a | | | | have been popular since the early 1800's, but were |
| sunken bath, although there are different | | | | even more popular before the built-in tubs of the |
| interpretations of what Roman baths really are. A | | | | 1900's. The claw foot tub has feet to stand on, but |
| Greek tub is shorter in length, but allows the individual | | | | the pedestal tub sits on a base. Pedestal tubs are |
| to sink into the water up to the neck. The Greek | | | | easy to install, and the plumbing is exposed which |
| style tub is convenient for the customer who would | | | | makes maintenance easier to perform if necessary. A |
| like a deeper experience, but is short on bathroom | | | | drawback to the pedestal tub is that is it less |
| space. | | | | common so manufacturers do not provide as many |
| The more popular types of bathing tubs are built-in | | | | options as with other tubs. |
| tubs. These include the Alcove bathtub, the drop-in | | | | Whether you purchase a bathtub to perform the |
| bathtub, and the corner bath. The Alcove is just as | | | | daily ritual of cleanliness, for a relaxing escape, or |
| it's name suggests. It is virtually enclosed with an | | | | because you want to add character to your |
| opening in the front to allow access. The drop-in tub | | | | bathroom, the options are vast. There are many |
| is the type where one must step down into it, rather | | | | brands and various styles no matter the individual |
| than stepping up and over. A corner tub is a type of | | | | needs and desires. Explore all that is available before |
| drop-in tub, but is set in a corner of the bathroom or | | | | making a decision. |