All You Need To Know About Corner Bathtubs
Many people do not consider placing a bathtub in the corner of the bathroom when deciding to remodel their bathroom. Fact is, today’s technology allows for a wide variety of design options in corner bathtubs. Injection molded acrylic make different shapes and sizes of corner bathtub and you can even get a corner Whirlpool bathtub!
The corners of your bathroom hold all kinds of hidden and often wasted space. Spaces such as alcoves and in between double vanities hold overlooked space. You can easily utilize this wasted space with a corner bathtub.
Apartments generally conserve space by having a bathroom with small dimensions. A tub that consumes most of the floor space is generally the standard apartment bathtub. It can be difficult to come up with alternatives to the existing type of bathtub. A corner bathtub can conserve floor space and give a focal point to an otherwise lackluster bathroom.
Corner bathtubs come in several options for the front of the tub:
- 3 sided hexagon
- Half circle
- Angle straight across
These different front styles allow for placement of the bathtub in the corner or space that best fits your bathroom layout.
Inside your Corner Tub
The inside of the tub can be square or oval. Many models come large enough for two people and some have built in seats. The addition of a whirlpool option (if available in your selection) can turn your bathtub corner into a spa oasis.
Some corner bathtubs come in a sunken model. The sunken corner bathtub adds texture to the floor. This can be an excellent way to showcase a nice floor covering such as tile or hardwood styles. If you are working within a bathroom that is being newly constructed, you have a head start on those who are remodeling an existing bathroom.
Those who are remodeling their current bathtub corner may have problems getting a sunken corner bathtub installed. The unit is installed under the floor level, so what is below the bathroom floor may decide if you can go this route.
If a sunken corner bathtub will not work for your bathroom, the other option is an above floor model. These are placed on a pedestal in the bathtub corner and an enclosure of your choice placed around the bathtub. The enclosure is a perfect place for you to add more design to your bathroom. The corner bathtub can be enclosed in carpeted wood, wood paneling, masonry, rock work and others. The possibilities are endless.
Before you make the final decision to place a bathtub in the corner of your bathroom, you will need to do more research on specific corner bathtub models to see if they will work with your bathroom floor plan.
There are several good manufacturers of corner bathtubs. You should know the dimensions of the bathtub corner space you have, before shopping for a corner bathtub. Not all models of corner bathtubs are designed to fit every corner space. However if your bathtub corner space proves to be extra difficult to fit, some companies offer custom built corner bathtubs. These are built to the specifications of your bathtub corner space and guarantee a proper fit.
With so many corner bathtub options available, a bathtub for a corner has never been easier to find.
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