The different types of bath tubs like whirlpool bath tubs and sauna bath tubs some of them being low price bath tubs or a discount bath tub bought at a bath tubs exhibition can make its user's bathing experience a soothing one. Browsing a bath tubs catalogue while searching for a bath tub replacement or a good bath tub, and then carefully choosing one with a little bit of thought and planning, can make a huge difference to the owner's enjoyment of his bath.

Styles Of Bath Tubs

Bath tubs, more often than not, come in four basic styles - Recessed, Corner, Drop in , and Freestanding. We discuss below their basic features

Recessed Tubs

The standard length of these tubs is about 60 inches, the depth about 14 inches, but 72/16 inch tubs are also made to order. The recessed style is very popular because of its easy availability and space efficiency. Very affordable, they rank among the low price bath tubs. These tubs are made of enameled steel, and are inexpensive and lightweight. But this sort of steel makes it not only noisy but also prone to chipping. It would be better to get your recessed tub also called a three wall alcove tub made of enameled cast iron, which is expensive and whose heavy weight would need to be supported by extra reinforcement to the bathroom floor.

Corner Tubs

While at a bath tubs exhibition or going through the pages of a bath tubs catalogue for a discount bath tub, remember to check out this type of bath tub. This particular model is quite popular, and gets its name from the fact that it can be installed in a corner, with one decorative side visible, and with a least two sides fitted against a wall. While the term corner tub specifically refers to a triangular tub, that has a finished front with two unfinished sides, this boxy kind of basically white colored bathtub is also available as a corner model having one finished end along with one finished side.

Drop In Tubs

These tubs are relatively inexpensive, available in different styles, and are made of lightweight fiberglass-reinforced plastic or acrylic (which makes it prone to dulling or scratching), or out of enameled cast iron (which would then require the bathroom floor to be structurally reinforced).These tubs are usually found mounted on a platform, but can also be sunk below floor level. Some of these tubs are found to overlap the deck, some others are under mounted with only the inside part of the tub finished.

Freestanding Tubs

These tubs have completely finished exteriors, and are built with four legs( claw foot tubs).A truly antique claw-foot tub would be made of cast iron with reinforcement to the bathroom floor, but now we get claw-foot tubs and reconditioned antiques in lightweight materials also.

Whirlpool Tubs

Apart from offering the regular functions of a conventional bathtub, whirlpool bath tubs offer the added advantage of a soothing and invigorating hydro massage through its motorized circulation jets. While such tubs are mostly made for conventional platform installation, they are also commonly available in the freestanding, drop in, corner and recessed styles. Some whirlpool tubs have the extra feature of variable speed pumps which have electronic controls to adjust the speed of the hydro massage. Jets come in varied sizes, types, numbers, and power. While air jets are less powerful than water jets, and provide a lighter massage, they help prevent mildew from collecting in the tub.

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Where Can You Purchase A Bath Tub

Shopping for either a bath tub replacement or for various types of bath tubs like sauna bath tubs and whirlpool bath tubs, can be an interesting experience, provided you know where to shop. The places having the widest selections of bathtubs are usually:

Home improvement stores
Plumbing suppliers
Bathroom fixture retailers like Lowe's and Waterworks, where some of the most luxurious bathtubs are on offer.

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