Bath tub suggestions?

texican · #21 09/10/10, 03:44 PM

I've seen a lot of tubs in my day... And don't think I've ever seen a fiberglass or corner tub that had a soul (character). And, don't think I've ever seen a cast iron clawfoot that didn't have a soul.

Comes down to a soul-full tub or a soul-less tub, the choice is clear.

My claw-foot has lost it's claws, so it's missing part of it's character... plan on installing it anyway, and either using two large beams, with a hand cut cradle, for it to sit on, or either build a stone frame for it to sit in.

jadedhkr · #22 09/10/10, 05:14 PM

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waste/overflow parts, supply lines and faucets for tub only can be quite costly as well.(almost as much as buying the tub)

We had no problems with the overflow and drains when we installed ours, used a basic kit from the hardware store. The faucet is another deal, hard to find and expensive but we finally found one on another tub a friend had in the back yard, so we lucked out. There have been several on craigslist and tradio up here, some with the hardware. We got ours off tradio and I refinished the outside myself. Love it.

http://punkypadding.blogspot.com/201...walls-tub.html

Becka · #23 09/10/10, 05:35 PM

Just something to think about here. Claw foot tubs are beautiful, yes, and may serve you well for a long time BUT if you plan to keep it for years and years, remember that when you age it gets harder and harder to get in the dang thing--much less out of it.

Now that I have feet and knee problems (not due to age, but other reasons) there's no way I'd want to use a claw foot tub on a regular basis, except just to look at.

beaglebiz · #24 09/10/10, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by texican

I've seen a lot of tubs in my day... And don't think I've ever seen a fiberglass or corner tub that had a soul (character). And, don't think I've ever seen a cast iron clawfoot that didn't have a soul.

Comes down to a soul-full tub or a soul-less tub, the choice is clear.

My claw-foot has lost it's claws, so it's missing part of it's character... plan on installing it anyway, and either using two large beams, with a hand cut cradle, for it to sit on, or either build a stone frame for it to sit in.

stones would be perfect!!! I keep telling DH my only wish (envious of WIHH)..he keeps telling me of the work, loss of a closet (pish paugh).
I would die happy with a huge clawfoot tub.

hotzcatz · #25 09/12/10, 01:45 AM

If you need feet for your clawfoot, these folks can make you new ones. http://www.creativecastingco.com/clawfeet.htm They made us a new set for ours and they fit great.

Even though we have the tub, we never did install it since my DH found a huge acrylic tub which was much bigger and deeper than the clawfoot. It was a takeout when a high end luxury time share redid all the bathrooms so even though it was used, it wasn't worn. We have a bath house with a drain in the corner of the room so he has his huge soaking tub and I put a rainfall type shower off to the side as well as a traditional sidewall showerhead, too.

The big acrylic tub is in a pedestal base so cleaning under it isn't a problem. Once the second bath room is done and the claw foot is installed, then we will get one of those mopping robots (like a Roomba except it mops instead of sweeps) and will have that keep under the tub clean.

Sparticle · #26 09/12/10, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Kmac15

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Did you get the email I sent? Haven't heard back, just wondering.

Kmac15 · #27 09/12/10, 10:06 AM

Yes thank you, sorry for the delay.

texican · #28 09/12/10, 01:18 PM

Folks keep mentioning cleaning underneath them.... are you supposed to clean under the tub?

I'm planning on a floor drain in the new bathrooms, with a tiny inward slope, so I can get a hose and wash the whole thing down. My man-cave bath will be in a circular room, with stone walls, slate floor, and have nothing in it that water'd hurt. I've built one custom tub out of forms, cement, and mosaic tiles... planning on doing something similar in the man cave tub room.

Someone mentioned fixtures...
In my house, originally it was totally off grid, but I used common plumbing parts, which work horribly with gravity fed low pressure systems. I could only get trickles out of the tub. After a few frustrating years, I went with function over beauty, and ripped out all the hidden plumbing, and installed one inch lines, and soldered up a copper pipe delivery system, with large control valves. Always thought about carving/forging some fancy handles and some ornateness for the bare copper, but hey, it works. And I still haven't found any large flow fixtures... most are designed for girlie man water saving devices... I have unlimited water, and want the flowage! through my pipes.

**highlands** · #29 09/12/10, 05:19 PM

I love a big tub but ironically almost never take a bath. Wait, that doesn't sound right, I do take showers!

I built our bathtub out of ferro-cement. It is built right in. Whole bathroom that way. And marble and brick and granite and glass. Came out great. Best bathroom I've ever been in. Modest I am.

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LadyJane · #30 09/12/10, 09:25 PM

My vote is for the claw foot tub! My grandma had one when I was little and I have wanted one every since. Two years ago we found one that had a nice finish inside and we refinished the outside ourselves. I just love the way it looks, the way it makes our bathroom look, taking baths in it - just love everything about it!!!!

We had seen a tub in a Bed and Breakfast that was set on ceramic tiles. That's what we did with ours and they have not cracked from weight.