Clawfoot Bathtub
A clawfoot bathtub is one of the best ways to give your bathroom a vintage feel and because the back is sloped, it is the perfect relaxation when you soak in it.
Clawfoot bathtubs can be dated back to ancient Greece but were only for royalty and guests of the court. But from around eighteen thirty-five they were starting to be mass-produced.
Clawfoot bathtubs became the standard tub in homes and apartments for many decades
There are clawfoot bathtubs that are made from cast iron or acrylic.
Originally clawfoot bathtubs were made of cast iron; these bathtubs were normally white on the inside but could be painted any color on the outside to suit the décor of the bathroom. The main things to think about with a cast iron clawfoot bathtub is that they are very heavy and you need to make sure that the floor is strong enough to support the weight of the bathtub and also being metal they do not retain heat well.
But on the other hand a cast iron clawfoot bathtub can last a very long time if you look after it.
Acrylic clawfoot tubs are light weight and are easier to move and install. It is also perfect for upper story baths because of its weight. Acrylic clawfoot bathtubs are good insulators that can keep your water warm longer.
Clawfoot bathtubs are freestanding so you need to think careful about the pipe work. If you are putting the clawfoot bathtub against a wall you would have most of the plumbing behind the wall with maybe just a bath spout and the handles visible. But what if you want it in the middle of the room or can not hide the plumbing you could think about a skirt on the tub or use copper pipe to give it that vintage look.
Because the older style of a clawfoot bathtub not all modern styles of faucet look right so be very careful because if you choose the wrong one the look of the bathroom may look funny.
Once you have installed your clawfoot bathtub and are laying it in you will understand why this one style of bathtub have been around for so long and is one of the best to soak in, the elegant clawfoot bathtub.
