The Budget Conscious Small Corner Bathtub
With today’s uncertain economy, many homeowners are shifting their focus from major home improvement and remodeling projects to a more cost effective strategy. One of the ways they are accomplishing this is by working more with the existing structures within their home. One popular strategy being used is opting to install a space saving small corner bath tub rather than go to the large expense of enlarging a small bathroom for added space.
The small corner bath tub models available now offer huge design features all packed within a super space conserving unit. The small corner bathtub takes up little floor space, but is usually quite deep. This allows for the bather to sit in the tub and be covered to the neck with water. Soaking in the tub has never been this luxurious. Many units come equipped with bench seats built in.
Acrylic or fiberglass/acrylic composite is the material of choice for a small corner bathtub. This makes a lightweight yet durable small corner bathtub that is economical to purchase. The composite material is chip and crack resistant. The smooth surface provides easy care and maintenance.
Before you head off to select your new small corner bathtub; measure the maximum amount of space you have for the tub. Measure the side walls that form the corner. Only measure as far as is reasonable for the tub to come out into the room, or the end of the wall if you do not want the tub to go past it. You can allow the tub to go beyond the wall end if it suits you. The tub will require additional enclosing after installation of the small corner bathtub itself is complete.
Extending beyond the wall end with a recessed small corner bathtub is not an option. A recessed small corner bath tub is put in place by cutting an opening in the floor and sinking the tub into it. The rim of the tub is left above the floor level. Not everyone has the necessary subfloor space for a recessed small corner bathtub. The installation is more complex with a recessed small corner bathtub as well.
To take even further space saving measures; consider adding a shower to your small corner bath tub. You can achieve this by either adding a shower curtain or shower door enclosure kit. There are specific shower door kits to fit a small corner bathtub precisely. A shower curtain can be added by installing a curtain rod. If the front of your small corner bath tub is curved, there is a shower curtain rod manufactured to fit.
Either method used to accomplish the shower unit will require some type of waterproof covering will need to be applied to the walls around the small corner bath tub. Two of the most common choices are tile and waterproof bathroom paneling. Tile will be more costly, but you may be able to save money by installing the tile yourself. Waterproof paneling comes in several styles and is very cost effective.
Make sure to use a good bathtub caulking to waterproof around your small corner bathtub. Care to protect the floor in front of and around your small corner bathtub is important too.
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