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Published: March 26, 2007
Claw foot bath tubs are a quick and easy way to give a home bathroom a unique, vintage feel with its rolled top, paw support, and stand alone look. A soak in one of the new claw foot bath tubs instantly takes the owner back in time to the romantic Victorian Era.
These days, there are so many more claw foot bath tubs options available than the simple white tub with brass feet that instantly comes to so many minds. Claw foot bath tub styles are available in the classic style, slipper, double-ended, or double or dual slipper. Claw foot bath tubs in a slipper style are raised up on one end, usually the end without the plumbing. A double or dual slipper is curved up on both ends, with the lowest point being in the middle.
Once the style is chosen, there are so many other endless options for customizing claw foot bath tubs. The claw foot bath tub's design can mimic past eras, while still having modern amenities such as claw foot tub showers, whirlpool jets, or space for two. Other decisions to be made when purchasing a claw foot bath tub is the material of the tub, the color or ornamental decorations like painting, feet material, feet design, size of the tub, whether to include a claw foot tub shower, and the placement of claw foot tub faucets.
The material of the tub is either acrylic or cast iron. A claw foot bath tub made of acrylic is more durable and lightweight than a cast iron claw foot bath tub. Acrylic claw foot bath tubs allow for more modern options, such as whirlpool jets inside the tubs, or bold, brilliant colors like cerulean or maroon to match the bathroom décor. These fun colors add an updated punch to the typical white or off-white claw foot bath tubs that are generally expected. The color of the claw foot bath tub can either be painted on or included in the mixture when the mold is made.
A cast iron tub is sure to be sturdy, and is a closer replica to antique or vintage claw foot bath tubs. Cast iron claw foot bath tubs are heavy, so they need more structural reinforcement in the bathroom than is required by an acrylic tub.
The feet on claw foot bath tubs also have a variety of choices to further customize the tub. Foot styles include a paw, a ball and claw, and a cannonball. The finishes on the feet can be wood, white, chrome, polished brass, satin nickel, bronze, or copper.
Claw foot tub faucets can either be mounted on the wall, on side of the tub, or on one end. The faucets for claw foot bath tubs can be purchased with or without hand showers or sprayers. Finishes on the faucets for claw foot bath tubs are usually brushed nickel, chrome, bronze, brass, polished nickel, or copper. The finishes on the feet tend to be materials concurrent with the claw foot tub faucets and bathroom sink faucets for a uniform look.
Although they are somewhat less popular, claw foot tub showers can be added. To have a claw foot tub shower, a conversion kit must be purchased and installed. A conversion kit for a claw foot tub shower can be mounted on the ceiling or an adjacent wall. The shower head can either be overhead, or handheld. Finishes of these kits can be bought to match feet and claw foot tub faucets.
Because they hold so much more water (about 36 gallons or more), claw foot tub plumbing is different plumbing from standard tubs. To offset the extra water, a long overflow tube is required. Drains are cut at the time of installation to ensure a good fit.
Shop around, because claw foot bath tubs can be found for a variety of prices and for any function. Cast iron claw foot bath tubs start at $1,200, and range up to $1,700 or more. Acrylic claw foot tubs are $1,300 and up, based on modern touches that are available. Claw foot tubs with a whirlpool generally start at $5,000.
Claw foot bath tubs are both decorative and eye-catching, and surprisingly functional. Since they offer most of the amenities of a regular bath tub, claw foot bath tubs can be installed in and used in any home.
Sources:
Claw Foot Bath Tub. NexTag Comparison Shopping. 1999-2007. NexTag, Inc. 27 Feb. 2007. http://www.nextag.com/claw-foot-bath-tub/search-ht ml.
Clawfoot Bathtubs: Plumbing. Renovator’s Supply. 27 Feb. 2007. http://www.rensup.com/Categories/Cat-1525.htm.
Claw tubs and Clawfoot bath tub fixtures. 2007. ClawfootSupply.com, LLC. 27 Feb. 2007. http://www.clawfootsupply.com/.
Victorian Claw Foot Tubs. The Bath Spot. 2004. 27 Feb. 2007. http://thebathspot.com/clawfoot_master.htm.
Clawfoot Tubs. Vintage Tub & Bath Tubs. 27 Feb. 2007. http://www.vintagetub.com/.
These days, there are so many more claw foot bath tubs options available than the simple white tub with brass feet that instantly comes to so many minds. Claw foot bath tub styles are available in the classic style, slipper, double-ended, or double or dual slipper. Claw foot bath tubs in a slipper style are raised up on one end, usually the end without the plumbing. A double or dual slipper is curved up on both ends, with the lowest point being in the middle.
Once the style is chosen, there are so many other endless options for customizing claw foot bath tubs. The claw foot bath tub's design can mimic past eras, while still having modern amenities such as claw foot tub showers, whirlpool jets, or space for two. Other decisions to be made when purchasing a claw foot bath tub is the material of the tub, the color or ornamental decorations like painting, feet material, feet design, size of the tub, whether to include a claw foot tub shower, and the placement of claw foot tub faucets.
The material of the tub is either acrylic or cast iron. A claw foot bath tub made of acrylic is more durable and lightweight than a cast iron claw foot bath tub. Acrylic claw foot bath tubs allow for more modern options, such as whirlpool jets inside the tubs, or bold, brilliant colors like cerulean or maroon to match the bathroom décor. These fun colors add an updated punch to the typical white or off-white claw foot bath tubs that are generally expected. The color of the claw foot bath tub can either be painted on or included in the mixture when the mold is made.
A cast iron tub is sure to be sturdy, and is a closer replica to antique or vintage claw foot bath tubs. Cast iron claw foot bath tubs are heavy, so they need more structural reinforcement in the bathroom than is required by an acrylic tub.
The feet on claw foot bath tubs also have a variety of choices to further customize the tub. Foot styles include a paw, a ball and claw, and a cannonball. The finishes on the feet can be wood, white, chrome, polished brass, satin nickel, bronze, or copper.
Claw foot tub faucets can either be mounted on the wall, on side of the tub, or on one end. The faucets for claw foot bath tubs can be purchased with or without hand showers or sprayers. Finishes on the faucets for claw foot bath tubs are usually brushed nickel, chrome, bronze, brass, polished nickel, or copper. The finishes on the feet tend to be materials concurrent with the claw foot tub faucets and bathroom sink faucets for a uniform look.
Although they are somewhat less popular, claw foot tub showers can be added. To have a claw foot tub shower, a conversion kit must be purchased and installed. A conversion kit for a claw foot tub shower can be mounted on the ceiling or an adjacent wall. The shower head can either be overhead, or handheld. Finishes of these kits can be bought to match feet and claw foot tub faucets.
Because they hold so much more water (about 36 gallons or more), claw foot tub plumbing is different plumbing from standard tubs. To offset the extra water, a long overflow tube is required. Drains are cut at the time of installation to ensure a good fit.
Shop around, because claw foot bath tubs can be found for a variety of prices and for any function. Cast iron claw foot bath tubs start at $1,200, and range up to $1,700 or more. Acrylic claw foot tubs are $1,300 and up, based on modern touches that are available. Claw foot tubs with a whirlpool generally start at $5,000.
Claw foot bath tubs are both decorative and eye-catching, and surprisingly functional. Since they offer most of the amenities of a regular bath tub, claw foot bath tubs can be installed in and used in any home.
Sources:
Claw Foot Bath Tub. NexTag Comparison Shopping. 1999-2007. NexTag, Inc. 27 Feb. 2007. http://www.nextag.com/claw-foot-bath-tub/search-ht ml.
Clawfoot Bathtubs: Plumbing. Renovator’s Supply. 27 Feb. 2007. http://www.rensup.com/Categories/Cat-1525.htm.
Claw tubs and Clawfoot bath tub fixtures. 2007. ClawfootSupply.com, LLC. 27 Feb. 2007. http://www.clawfootsupply.com/.
Victorian Claw Foot Tubs. The Bath Spot. 2004. 27 Feb. 2007. http://thebathspot.com/clawfoot_master.htm.
Clawfoot Tubs. Vintage Tub & Bath Tubs. 27 Feb. 2007. http://www.vintagetub.com/.
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