Choosing The Right Bathtub

Suppose you are building a house or renovating or redesigning your house or bathroom. In that case, you shouldn't just choose any bathtub, apart from considering the color that will go well with the color of the bathroom, the latest design, or the manufacturer's other things to be considered.

Size of the tub

Aside from the obvious point that this is important in checking how the bathtub will fit the designated space, this also needs to be considered for other reasons. Should you go for a one-person or two-person bathtub? Remember that if you choose a two-person tub, this will consume more water than a one-person tub.

The bathtub size is also interdependent with the capacity of the water heater. A bathtub usually requires 65% hot water; for some bathtubs, the hot water content may require up to 40 gallons. Consider then if, after dispensing 40 gallons of hot water, your water heater still has sufficient hot water for the rest of the household or if it will have enough time to reheat some water for consumption.

In this case, you may have to choose a smaller bathtub or upgrade your water heater so it will be able to supply enough water for a more oversized bathtub. Another option is to install an instant water heater to the water source leading to the bathtub.

Also, ensure you get enough support for your head, neck, and back with the bathtub's size.

Material

Choosing the material for your bathtub depends on several factors: how often you will use the tub, durability, ease of maintenance, and budget.

Fiberglass is a cost-effective material; however, it doesn't have the durability of acrylic or porcelain bathtubs. Wooden and marble tubs are good-looking but require much maintenance and may not last long. Cast iron tubs are the most durable, although these cost a little more than other materials.

Depth

The bathtub's depth is essential if you are considering using the bathtub for therapeutics. Many enjoy soaking in a warm bath to rejuvenate the lost energy and ease tired muscles' pain. Soaking in a tub even reduces the stress levels that most people resort to a warm bath before bed.

However, few people know that unique tubs are designed for this purpose. Soaking tubs allow a person to immerse the whole body in comfort, unlike a standard tub designed to soak the lower part of the body.

Functionality

Tubs with jets, such as whirlpool tubs, look enticing, but will you be using the jets often? Consider the importance of the additional features and how these features will impact your power and water consumption.

Features for people with disabilities and the elderly

People with handicaps and the elderly rarely use the standard bathtub due to additional injury risks. Check bathtubs that have features that allow easy entry and exit from the tub. These tubs also have grab rails and bars to prevent accidents while soaking in the bathtub. Check for ADA compliance if you want these features for your bathtub.

Design

Most bathtubs come in cream and white but are available in other colors, such as brown, maroon, pink, green, and blue. Shapes are usually rectangular, oval, and round, but heart-shaped designs and corner styles are also offered.

These are important so the bathtub will match the bathroom's color and design. It also makes the bathtub inviting and makes soaking a comfortable experience.