What Is A 48 Corner Bathtub?
When I first encountered the term 48 corner bathtub, I wondered “What exactly is a 48 corner bathtub?” Well, it is actually very simple. This particular corner tub has two sides. Each of these two sides are 48 inches long in the 48” corner bathtub. 48” Corner bathtubs have become very popular due to their space saving design.
48” corner bathtubs are designed to fit in a curved or angled space such as a corner or alcove. The front of the tub can be straight, curved or angled. Some add design interest by putting some geometric angles in such as a hexagon pattern. The inside of the tub can be oval, slipper shaped, or square. There are two basic types of 48” corner bathtubs.
The recessed models of 48” corner bathtubs have an increased space saving design because they utilize space under your subfloor. They can be more difficult to install and consideration must be given to how much space, if any, is actually available under your subfloor. The recessed 48” corner bathtub is very eye catching.
The freestanding platform version of 48” corner bathtub is placed upon a platform atop your floor. After your 48” corner bathtub’s plumbing has been hooked up, an enclosure needs to be built to surround your 48” corner tub.
You have many options for your covering your enclosure. Take some time and give thought to how you want your entire bath corner to look. Developing a design scheme will make narrowing down suitable types of enclosure covering for your 48” corner tub easier.
A few choices for you to think about are rock, paneling, tongue and groove, tile, faux stone, and brick. The possibilities are really endless. Your enclosure is built by framing and boxing in your 48” corner bathtub with plywood and two by fours. The chosen covering is then applied over the 48” corner bathtub framing box. Method of application will depend upon the covering used.
Another consideration for selecting a 48” corner bathtub is the depth of the tub. If you are going to have a whirlpool feature added to your 48” corner tub; a deeper tub may be a better choice. The depth will allow the bather to be covered in water to the neck if desired and the whirlpool jets will not splash water onto the floor.
Keeping the floor area around your 48” corner bathtub is important. Carpet can mildew and wood can rot if exposed to water for long periods. You can eliminate this problem almost entirely by laying tile around the front of your 48” corner bathtub. This is an attractive design technique. Once again try to match the design scheme of your 48” corner bathtub and its enclosure.
A 48” corner bathtub is an excellent way to utilize space that may otherwise be wasted. Corners are not generally good useable space. What better way than to make use of it with a 48”corner bathtub? Now you have the information to decide if the 48” corner bathtub is what your bathroom needs.
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