Choosing Your Next Freestanding Soaking Tub

A freestanding soaking tub can offer a wide variety of benefits for your home. As the name suggests, a freestanding soaking tub is completed on all of its sides and does not attach to a supporting wall. It is often the focus of the tub's environment in comparison to a conventional bathtub and is accessible to all directions. This gives you an endless amount of design options for your bathroom. There are many different types of freestanding soaking tub which include the following:

Most faucet designs for a freestanding soaking tub include two faucets. One faucet is located at the side of the tub and the other is located on the sink. These types of faucets usually come in a variety of finishes including chrome, brass and stainless steel. Tub faucets can come with different handles, designs and styles as well. The following list explains the different materials that tub faucets are made of: brass, chrome, stainless steel, bronze, glass and more.

Freestanding soaking tubs are available in a wide array of different sizes, shapes and styles. The type of tub material that you choose will be determined by your budget, the available space in the bathroom and the amount of maintenance you want to do to the tub. A freestanding bathtub is a great addition to any bathroom, as it is both practical and beautiful. The most common materials used to make a freestanding bathtub are acrylic, cast iron and acrylic/stone. Acrylic baths require the least amount of maintenance, but may be the most expensive tub material to purchase. Cast iron and bronze are both very durable materials that will last for a long time.

A freestanding soaking tub can be made of acrylic, cast iron or a combination of the two. Each material has its own advantages and disadvantages. Acrylic baths tend to have a lighter feel than the other two types of bathtubs, while the cast iron provides a rustic appeal to your bathroom. If you choose a freestanding bathtub with a cast iron frame, you will need to take extra precautions to prevent water damage due to constantly being exposed to moisture.

One of the more popular materials for a freestanding soaking tub is porcelain. There are many advantages to using porcelain. The most noticeable benefit is the low maintenance factor. Porcelain doesn't crack, chip or age like the other materials. Porcelain also won't become stained with spills and stains of coffee, tea or chocolate.