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Shop Bath Tubs: Soaking Tubs, Whirlpools, Air Tubs, Clawfoot Tubs and more...
A standard bathtub is 60 inches by 30 inches and sits tucked away in the corner of the bathroom. Such bathtubs, in a variety of materials like fiberglass, gelcoat, porcelain over steel, and acrylic are common, relatively inexpensive and do the job. But stand alone and clawfoot tubs from materials like marble, copper and bronze, glass, etc. in creative shapes and larger sizes, make the soaking experience, well, an experience. Air jet tubs and whirlpools are also becoming more accessible to average households and up the bathtub ante that much further. If you're looking to replace a standard tub with a larger bathtub or a whirlpool, make sure you consult with your contractor beforehand regarding sufficient water supply capability, that the framing will be able to withhold the extra weight and, if you go for an air-jet tub, that you have proper electrical service to the tub. |
Blast From The Past: Enjoy The Ancient Pleasure Of A Roman BathtubIn ancient Rome, bathing wasn´t merely about getting clean. Elaborate, ornate public bath houses were cultural and social hubs in most large Roman communities, places where you could come and soak and socialize in various heated pools and steam rooms. Everything from business transactions to political meetings to the ancient equivalent of a lunch date transpired within the bathhouse walls, and many of them even had areas of religious significance. Unfortunately, though the practice of public bathing remains important in many European countries, it fell out of favor in England and...
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