| If you are in the market for the ultimate | | | | usually fits into the corner of the bathroom, sits |
| experience in luxury soaking, you are not alone. | | | | upon the floor, is rectangular in shape, and is |
| Quite a few manufacturers cater to the needs of | | | | available in a limited assortment of colors. It is also |
| people who are longing to step in, scoot down, | | | | going to require a bath pillow if you intend to |
| and luxuriate in the warmth of a nice relaxing | | | | lounge for any period of time. On the other hand, |
| bath. The styles of tubs have grown to | | | | a soft bathtub mirrors most of the above |
| encompass an entire medley of delightful shapes, | | | | characteristics. Soft bathtubs are rectangular in |
| sizes, colors, and styles. | | | | shape, sit upon the floor, fit into the corner of |
| Deciding what you want to purchase can be quite | | | | most bathrooms, and are sold in a small variety |
| a bit more difficult than choosing between a | | | | of colors. The biggest difference is that this type |
| bubble bath and a scented oil soak. It can also be | | | | of bathtub has soft cushioning and a non-slippery |
| a lot more difficult than deciding how many | | | | surface to offer to its occupants. |
| candles to line up alongside the tub. In fact, looking | | | | Will a specific tub hurt the resale value of the |
| for a tub that will accommodate those very | | | | home? |
| same candles can help homeowners to make | | | | Today's bathtubs are available in a wide variety of |
| their decision as to just which bathtub is the right | | | | sizes, shapes, colors, and more. Homeowners who |
| one for them. Ten things to think about before | | | | are considering purchasing something out of the |
| running off to the store to purchase your new | | | | ordinary should also consider the impact such a |
| bathtub are listed below. | | | | decision could make on the resale value of the |
| How much space do you have? | | | | home. |
| Today's bathtubs are also designed to | | | | Is your electrical up to code for the model of |
| accommodate two people instead of just the | | | | bathtub that you are getting? |
| more common bathtub for one. They are larger | | | | Some of today's more deluxe bathtubs require |
| simply because they are roomier. Homeowners | | | | electrical wiring. Homeowners should always check |
| should consider the available space in their existing | | | | to ensure that their existing electrical set up could |
| bathroom first before selecting an option to | | | | support any new acquisition to the home's |
| purchase a two-person bathtub. If the inclusion of | | | | furnishings. |
| a tub this size cuts down on the roominess of | | | | Will you need to remodel the bathroom to fit the |
| your bathroom, you might want to opt not to | | | | tub in? |
| purchase it. | | | | Quite possibly the bathtub that is responsible for |
| How much money can you afford to spend? | | | | this question the most is the claw footed bathtub. |
| The type and model of a bathtub that you | | | | The style is distinctive and might not blend well |
| purchase will determine the price range that you | | | | with existing sinks, toilets, and mirrors. |
| can expect to pay. The standard tub is by far the | | | | Does the color blend in with the décor of |
| least expensive tub. The more features or | | | | your bathroom? |
| custom designs that you add to a bathtub, the | | | | Although the color of the bathtub might seem to |
| more expensive the bathtub will be. Whirlpool tubs | | | | be a minor concern compared to some of the |
| are more expensive than standard bathtubs. An | | | | other issues, it could quickly become a major one. |
| air-jetted bathtub is more expensive than a | | | | If the color of the new tub does not blend well |
| water-jetted bathtub. Soft bathtubs and | | | | with the existing décor of the bathroom, |
| claw-footed bathtubs are also more expensive | | | | you could be looking at some expensive |
| than standard tubs. | | | | remodeling costs. |
| Do you want a jetted tub? | | | | How will you dispose of your old bathtub? |
| If you think that opting for a whirlpool tub is an | | | | Disposing of an old bathtub can be difficult for |
| easy decision, think again. You will still be faced | | | | some individuals. You need to discuss the removal |
| with deciding between air jets and water jets in | | | | of the old bathtub with the company from whom |
| the tub. Air jets are quieter than water jets. Plus, | | | | you are purchasing the new one. Will they take it |
| with an air-jetted bathtub, the bather can enjoy a | | | | away for a small fee? If removal is not part of |
| bubble bath, bath laced with scented oils, or a | | | | the service, even for an added fee, then you |
| bath that is generously filled with sea salts. Water | | | | need to investigate your other options such as |
| jetted tubs on the other hand do not offer the | | | | checking with your trash removal company and |
| same possibilities. | | | | scrap yards. |
| Additionally, a bathtub with water jets will provide | | | | What type of repairs are you going to have with |
| stronger more vigorous bursts of water, while an | | | | a particular tub? |
| air-jetted bathtub will present weaker bursts of | | | | Obviously, the custom designed bathtubs will be |
| water. Alternatively, water jets are fewer in | | | | the most expensive to repair. A claw foot |
| number than air jets in a tub. Since the models | | | | bathtub has exposed pipes, making plumbing |
| vary, it's important to take notice of the | | | | repairs a relatively simple task. The jetted tubs |
| placement of the jets within each particular model | | | | will be the most expensive to repair, especially |
| of jetted tub. | | | | since electrical wiring is part of the package. |
| Do you want a hard or a soft bathtub? | | | | Eye up the prospects and make your selection |
| The hard bathtub is the least expensive of all of | | | | wisely. A bathtub isn't something that you replace |
| the models. It is also the one that you find in the | | | | every day. |
| homes of most people. This type of bathtub | | | | |