| Many people spend a considerable amount of time in | | | | but these require much maintenance and may not |
| the bathroom. | | | | last long. Cast iron tubs are the most durable, |
| Some people feel that spending time in the tub | | | | although these cost a little more than other materials. |
| rejuvenates their energy and revitalizes their spirit. | | | | * Depth |
| Whatever the reason for spending some time in the | | | | The bathtub's depth is important if you are |
| bathroom, one thing is certain, the bathtub is one of | | | | considering using the bathtub for therapeutics. Many |
| the most important aspects of the bathroom. | | | | people enjoy soaking in a warm bath to rejuvenate |
| If you are building a house, or if you are renovating | | | | the lost energy and to ease the pain in tired muscles. |
| or redesigning your house or bathroom, you shouldn't | | | | Soaking in a tub even reduces the stress levels that |
| just choose any bathtub. Apart from considering the | | | | most people resort to a warm bath before going to |
| color that will go well with the color of the bathroom, | | | | bed. |
| or the latest design, or the manufacturer, there are | | | | However, few people know that there are special |
| other things that should be considered. | | | | tubs designed for this purpose. Soaking tubs are |
| * Size of the tub | | | | designed to allow a person to immerse the whole |
| Aside from the obvious point, that this is important in | | | | body with comfort unlike that with a standard tub |
| checking how the bathtub will fit the designated | | | | that is only designed to soak the lower part of the |
| space, this also needs to be considered for other | | | | body. |
| reasons. Should you go for a one-person or | | | | * Functionality |
| two-person bathtub? Remember that if you choose | | | | Tubs with jets, such as whirlpool tubs, look very |
| a two-person tub, this will consume more water than | | | | enticing, but will you be using the jets often? |
| a one-person tub. | | | | Consider the importance of the additional features |
| The bathtub size is also interdependent with the | | | | and how will these features impact your power and |
| capacity of the water heater. A bathtub usually | | | | water consumption. |
| requires 65% hot water. For some bathtubs, the hot | | | | * Features for the handicap and the elderly |
| water content may require up to 40 gallons. Consider | | | | People with handicap and the elderly rarely use the |
| then if after dispensing 40 gallons of hot water, will | | | | standard bathtub due to risks for additional injury. |
| your water heater still have sufficient hot water for | | | | Check bathtubs that have features that allow easy |
| the rest of the household, or will it have enough time | | | | entry and exit from the tub. These tubs also have |
| to reheat some water for consumption. | | | | grab rails and grab bars to prevent accidents while |
| In this case, you may have to choose a smaller | | | | soaking in the bathtub. Check for ADA compliance if |
| bathtub or upgrade your water heater so it will be | | | | you want these features for your bathtub. |
| able to supply enough water for a bigger bathtub. | | | | * Design |
| Another option is to install an instant water heater to | | | | Most bathtubs come in cream and white, but are also |
| the water source leading to the bathtub. | | | | available in other colors such as brown, maroon, pink, |
| Also make sure that, with the bathtub's size, you get | | | | green and blue. Shapes are usually rectangle, oval, |
| enough support for your head, neck and back. | | | | and round, but heart-shaped designs and corner |
| * Material | | | | styles are also offered. |
| Choosing the material for your bathtub depends on | | | | These are important so the bathtub will match the |
| several factors: on how often you will use the tub, | | | | color and the design of the bathroom. It also makes |
| durability, ease of maintenance and budget. | | | | the bathtub inviting and makes soaking a comfortable |
| Fiberglass is a cost-effective material, however, it | | | | experience. |
| doesn't have the durability of acrylic or porcelain | | | | With these tips, you can surely choose the bathtub |
| bathtubs. Wooden and marble tubs are good-looking | | | | that fits you. |