Tips for Choosing a New Bathtub

There is a lot more that goes into choosing a new bathtub than you might think! Since today is National Bathtub Day, we're laying it all out right here for you so you can pick a new bathtub worth celebrating in.

Type
You might be looking for simple or you might be looking for extraordinary. Will this tub be used for quickly bathing all of your kids or do you want one for evening and weekends that you can relax in? The four most common types are listed below and they each serve a different purpose. Start here:

• General Purpose
• Soaking Tub
• Walk-In Bathtub
• Whirlpool & Air Tubs

Material
You'll also need to decide what you want your tub to be made out of. Acrylic offers a high-gloss look that is commonly used for whirlpools and air tubs while cast iron is more durable and a good choice if your looking for a long-lasting fixture. A complete list of material options are as follows:

• Acrylic
• Fiberglass Gelcoat
• Composite
• Cultures Marble
• Porcelain on Steel
• Cast Iron
• Wood

Installation
How is your new bathtub going to be mounted? if your replacing an old one this might already be decided for you, however, if you are starting from scratch you'll have more of a choice. The right installation depends on the dimensions of your bathroom and how you want the tub to be framed.

• Alcove
• Platform
• Undermount
• Free Standing
• Corner

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