Accessing What Type of Bathtub You Will Need When Renovating Your Bathroom

If you are in a hurry or if you just like being proficient then a walk in shower is the most efficient way to get clean. But if you are like the rest of us who still enjoy a long leisurely soak then a bathtub is the obvious relaxation choice. With so many choices on the market, choosing the right one for you will be based on shape, size, features and the intended use of the tub. And let us not forget the spatial surroundings you intend to use the tub in (is it really practical to have a free standing claw foot tub in a high traffic family bathroom?).


In essence your bathroom layout plays an important role in deciding the size and type of bathtub that you purchase, whether it is free standing, sunken or built-in. Do your homework and access the space that the tub will be used in and it's also a good idea to actually sit in the tub you are thinking about buying. It's better to feel silly now than to be uncomfortable and disappointed later on when you have installed your tub and in frustration realize that you get a kink in your neck from the back rest of your brand new bathtub.


In its basic form, a bathtub is simply an air tight waterproof container hooked up to a plumbing system to get water in and out of the tub. But with the advent of technology it has become a lot more. From air jets, whirlpools, multimedia systems, chromatherapy and sound vibration therapy, the bath tub has come a long way from its ancient simplistic utilitarian predecessors. Do you bathe children or pets? Are you big or tall? What about elderly persons? There are particular walk-in tubs available to meet the special needs of a graying population.


Today tubs are produced in every imaginable size, shape color and from diverse materials. The most important thing to remember is to make sure your tub works with in your bathroom floor plan. Another thing to consider is your lifestyle choices, whether you are single, have a family or are elderly will all determine the style that is just right for you.