What To Consider When Choosing a New Bathtub

With so many bathtub options out there, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which one is right for your bathroom remodel. A good rule of thumb is to start with the available space, focus on how you will purpose the tub, and then consider the options that will satisfy your needs while complementing your interior design. Handyman Connection’s remodelling services in Victoria specialize in bathroom renovations to suit your needs. 

Available Space 

Identifying the space for the tub is the first step on the way to the bathroom remodel. Some tubs will be hindered by casing, such as drop-in tubs. Alternately, if you have a more open floor plan, you likely will not want to choose a tub that requires casing or electrical hookups exposed in the middle of a room. 

Tub Purpose 

Working with the professionals, determine the purpose of your next tub. If this tub is for the quick baths of children or family pets, that will help decide. If you schedule a self-care spa day once a week where you soak for two hours uninterrupted, you should let them know that too so they can direct you to tubs that will fulfill the purpose you have in mind. 

Complementing Design 

Communicate your style and design fundamentals to the specialists. They will work with you to choose a tub that complements your taste while fulfilling your bathing needs at the same time. In this instance, the sheer volume of options is a good thing, enabling you and your remodelling specialists to choose just the right tub. 

Narrowing Options 

Bathtubs come in so many shapes, sizes, materials, and with countless additional features that it may seem impossible to choose at first. Remember to narrow the selection process before you start searching and then move down the list of different bathtubs that match your needs and aesthetics.

Standard Bathtubs

Standard bathtubs are mostly made of acrylic or fibreglass. These are usually drop-in models and traditional bathtubs that fit into various casings. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes. It is imperative to measure tubs and casings with these selections. 

Soaking Tubs

Soaking tubs are meant to provide you with enough room to submerge your whole body. This is an ideal choice for scheduled self-care or athletic recovery. There are two types of soaking tubs. 

1.  Freestanding

These are meant to be displayed as a focal point of the bathroom. They can come in many different shapes, materials, and sizes. The varying shapes and sizes are a strong selling point for free-standers because they can match many different interior design motifs. 

1. Clawfoot 

As the name suggests, clawfoot tubs are antique-looking tubs with very decorative footing, sometimes literally cast iron claws. Clawfoot tubs are wildly heavy but can add a unique, unrivalled ambiance to a design theme already in place. 

Whirlpool

Another excellent option for athletes and self-care enthusiasts, whirlpool tubs have jets that vary in number and features. It is important to remember that whirlpool tubs will require access to electricity. Sometimes, electrical access presents a design hiccup, but skilled professionals can help create a floorplan that will include any necessary connections without sacrificing style.

Walk-in

Walk-in tubs are great for increasing independent access. Homeowners that are aging in place, among others, may want to consider walk-in tubs because they do not require the bather to lift in or out of the tub. The door seals like a car door, and the water fills and drains, allowing bathers to walk in and out instead. Walk-in tubs also have a higher water capacity to ensure maximum relief for sore muscles.

Handyman Connection provides expert consulting and remodelling services in Victoria so that you don’t have to make tough decisions on your next bathroom renovation without the help of a professional.