| Nothing lends an air of elegance and vintage comfort | | | | with car to ensure you are getting the most out of |
| to a renovated bathroom like a clawfoot tub. | | | | (and into) your claw foot. Because this type of |
| Dramatically different in appearance from the | | | | bathroom fixture is not sealed against the wall in its |
| standard built-in models, these beauties may not look | | | | own cove, but will likely be positioned more into the |
| larger than the premium jetted garden tubs that | | | | space, some plumbing will be exposed. Of course, |
| have become a basic element in new construction, | | | | you will want the pipes to match the antique beauty |
| but once you sit inside one you'll definitely know and | | | | of the tub, and a plumber can recommend the right |
| feel the difference! | | | | parts to purchase. |
| Clawfoot tubs, styled from Elizabethan and Victorian | | | | Another thing to think about, too, is the change of |
| times, are deeper to allow more water coverage, | | | | water spills. As you are getting acquainted with your |
| and their graceful slipper or bowl shapes give each | | | | claw foot, it may take a few tries to get the water |
| end a higher back, so one can relax without | | | | levels right so you don't displace too much when you |
| unconsciously slumping. If you have considered or are | | | | sit down. Spills are likely, so you want to be sure |
| currently planning to remodel your bathroom, this is a | | | | your floor can handle it, and not absorb too much |
| definite addition sure to please everybody in the | | | | that you risk water damage and rot underneath the |
| house. | | | | house. When you call on a plumbing contractor to |
| Once you have decided upon the actual tub you | | | | remodel your bathroom, the floor should be a topic |
| want in your home, you might wonder how | | | | to cover - no pun intended. |
| necessary it is to call on the services of a plumber to | | | | When installed correctly, your claw foot tub will bring |
| handle installation. The simple answer: very! While | | | | you many years of bathing luxury and serenity. It's |
| plumbing for the vintage model is on the outset no | | | | important to get it done right the first time, so if you |
| different from that of a contemporary tub, precise | | | | do not feel confident in the do it yourself |
| placement of exposed pipes must be accomplished | | | | department, your local plumber is the best bet. |