If you are doing a bathroom remodel and are thinking of what kind of bathtub you would like to use, then you might want to consider free standing bathtubs. The benefit of a free standing bathtub is that you don’t have to build it into the wall or in a corner like a modern bathtub, you can just place it wherever you would like your tub to go. You don’t have to worry about installing the tub properly into the alcove, all the caulking you need to do when it’s built in, and the general hassle of it. You can place your tub where you want to go when it’s a free standing model, and all you need to do is make sure you hook up the hot and cold water faucet plumbing correctly. You can keep things simple and just have wallpaper or paint your wall, instead of trying to install a bathtub into it.
There are different styles of freestanding bathtubs available, depending on the style you’re going for. You can choose more traditional pedestal bathtubs, or you can go with the very popular clawfoot tubs. Whichever style you choose, make sure that where you place it can handle the weight of the bathtub. This is generally not an issue with acrylic tubs, but it can be an issue with cast iron bathtubs or heavier styles. Your bathroom remodel will be easier with a free standing tub, no matter which style you choose, so find one you love because you’ll probably have it for years to come, and you’ll want to enjoy your new bathroom to the fullest!
