Why Choose a Claw Foot Cast Iron Tub?

Even though you have a number of different options that are available to you whenever you are installing a cast iron or acrylic clawfoot bathtub, there is nothing quite like making sure that the tub that you choose is made from Cast Iron. As a matter of fact, the Clawfoot cast iron tub is one of the most popular and well-known varieties that is in existence. There are a number of different options available to you. Here are a few of them:

New or Antique?

The first thing that you need to decide is whether you are going to get a newly manufactured claw foot cast iron tub or if you are going to get one that is an antique. Many times, it is really difficult to tell the difference between the two, especially if the antique tub has a new finish. More than likely, you would only choose an antique clawfoot bathtub if you are interested in having it as a conversation piece. Otherwise, a newly manufactured tub has many more options available to it, including the colors that you can choose from, as well as getting a variety of different sizes. This might be difficult to do when you're looking at antique tubs, due to availability.

What Type are You?

The claw foot cast iron tub also comes in a number of different types. The Classic tub will have a rolled edge that is the same height around the entire length of the tub. The one side of the tub, which will be opposite the fixtures, iwill be rounded and sloped. The Slipper tub is also a popular option as one of the sides of the tub is raised in order to give you more space to relax and position your neck and back. The Double Slipper tub has this raised edge on both ends of the tub, and the pedestal tub seats into a pedestal instead of having the individual claw feet.

Additional Products

Once you have decided on which of the cast iron clawfoot bath tub varieties you're going to use, it is time to choose the optional elements. For a new tub, you have to choose the style of feet that you're going to use and this can make a huge difference in the way the finished product looks. This is not only true of the finish of the feet, but it is also true of the shape. Typically, you will get fixtures that match the feet and there are a few other options that are commonly available, such as a shower enclosure or perhaps a hand-held shower attachment.

Adding a used clawfoot tub to your home can give it a level of comfort that may not have been available before. It is an excellent place for you to relax and unwind after a hard day of work or simply to prepare yourself for a good night sleep. Once you experience the comfort of a claw foot bathtub, it will be difficult for you to ever soak in a regular tub again.