Big bathtubs, looking for one. Help please! Thank you (pool, water heater, standard)
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If you Google [72" tub] you'll find many places selling 72" tubs, including the omnipresent Lowe's and Home Depot, e.g. American Standard Soaking Tub. Plenty of bath shops carry them; also have you tried your local plumbing/bath supply shop?
I have seen some large bathtubs from the early 20th century in early 20th century period homes. Sometimes in the Edwardian style bathrooms. You may want to check with some salvage companies, There is one in White River Jct VT and another in Burlington VT.
Are you looking to replace a standard tub with apron which is 60x30x14 to a 72" size? If so you are going to need to have extra depth, the only 72" tubs with aprons are 36" wide. Kohler has 2 which are K-1259 (RA-right hand or LA left hand drain) and K-1125 (RA or LA). If you do not have the extra depth you may like this one it is a 60x32x20, K-1150 (RA or LA), this has been a seller in my area for replacement. All these tubs listed above can also can jetted.
I recently saw a really cool bathtub made out of concrete in a model home. You can probably google images of concrete tubs. I'll bet you could do concrete in any color you want. What a great look! I have no idea if they are expensive.
The problem with this tub is if it is primarily used by one person, you have to use twice as much water to fill it each time to get to the same water level - a lot of unused tub volume.
i have this tub (but a shorter version). although tea for 2 says for 2 ppl, it's really comfy for just 1 person. it is deep and cast iron (plumber wasn't happy, but it holds warm water longer) which was my requirement. its a nice soak tub.
Why would you need a bathtub that is that long? Even if you are 7' tall if you sit in a tub that is 6' feet long all you are going to do is slide around because your feet won't reach the other end.
Why would a person sit in a tub? A tub is used to relax in lying down. If you don't have an answer to the question why are you here?
What do you suggest? The regular size bath tubs are just too small for my taste in lenth and depth, is a 60 inch bath tub bigger than a normal bath tub? I just want a longer and deeper bath tub, I'm 6 ft tall and not fat
I too have been looking for a decent tub for years, it's just not made. My solution make one myself use 2x4's and 3/4 inch plywood or all 2x4's. Then cover the inside with fiberglass (put in drain when fiberglassing). You will need to sand the glass smooth and may need to wax the inside to feel rite. corners can be filled with wood pudy before glassing. cost- less than $200 in materials.
Why would a person sit in a tub? A tub is used to relax in lying down. If you don't have an answer to the question why are you here?
Do the math--if someone is laying in a tub that is 6 feet long and they are 6 feet tall, they are laying under water--doesn't work that well now does it. If they are 7 feet tall, laying in a 6 foot tub, they are still laying underwater if the water is deep enough to cover their body...
Do the math--if someone is laying in a tub that is 6 feet long and they are 6 feet tall, they are laying under water--doesn't work that well now does it. If they are 7 feet tall, laying in a 6 foot tub, they are still laying underwater if the water is deep enough to cover their body...
some of us don't need to do the math.
we happen to be 6 ft tall+ and have had "normal" 60" bathtubs, they're too small
I currently have a 66" Kohler tea for two tub in my master. it is great. I'm sure 72" would be even better. if you're shorter on space, the 66" is still a huge tub due to the width, depth and flat bottom. Its also super heavy, I know I put it in place and helped get it up the stairs.
we undermounted it, which is a great look.
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