FREESTANDING TUB: 5 THINGS NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT - Home Remodeling, San Diego

Are you dreaming of getting an elegant, classy freestanding tub for your bathroom remodel project? Іt is in your best interests to hire a licensed, well-established contractor to get the job done as needed and save you from any unpleasant OOPS in the future.

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[eltonnoway]

The Down Sides .. to a free standing Tub start at 03:50

[cynthiastanfordsuppon]

I love these tubs, but so often no one discusses the additional weight of the tub, plus water and a person or persons, and making sure the existing structure (in the case of a remodel) can handle the load. The most annoying thing to me is that a great deal of money can be spent for the look, but often towel bars and more importantly, grab bars are left out of the equation. I had several bad falls as a young woman that would have kept me unable to use a tub such as these for a fairly long period of time. One doesn't need to be elderly to slip and fall, and it is so annoying, in this era of some gorgeous, non-institutional looking grab bars, that the majority of installations I have seen are completely lacking in this regard.

[jasonstarr]

okay, i'm old and stodgy and irritable.. but jeez louise!!! For goodness sake, can't you find a human to do your voiceovers? I never made it past the second criticism, though having started construction fifty years ago (literally), I think I'm able to deal with the downsides of the tub choice my wife has made. I came here hoping to get a little technical help. Nicely done video, though.

[tamrakat]

I’ve always hated getting in & out of free standing bathtubs. They’re pretty to look at, but most I’ve tried are also uncomfortable to soak in. When I stay at a hotel that has one, I’m always disappointed.

[lbmitchell]

How come I never see any free-standing soaker tub manufacturer include a safety grab bar around the top edges for ease of entry? They can be as beautiful as anyone would like. Surprised a safety organization and/or AARP hasn't gotten involved over the years. Who hasn't heard of seniors falling in the tub?

[clivemakinson-sanders]

I'm halfway into a total bathroom renovation which includes a free-standing soaker tub. I think I've anticipated all the negatives pointed out in the comments to the great video but have yet to decide where to put the grab bars plus, because I have a small alcove in which to fit the tub, I've told my contractor that I want the tub partially surrounded. That will give me a shelf for shampoo, soap, etc.... plus, the filler valve and handheld shower and I won't have to worry about cleaning behind the tub. I'm hoping that my contractor will be able to deal with the partial surround but I've made a note of Groysman's contact info. in case I need him to intervene.

[Ss-dzcm]

Shoot I am having a hard time even finding a house with a tub in the primary. Giant showers instead. What I would like to know is the cost of a remodel changing from a giant shower to a regular sized shower and separate tub. House hunting now and this has been a real problem because I don't shower EVER and don't want to traipse upstairs to a kids bathtub to take a bath every night.

[billb.]

Totally impractical and really for show only. I've installed dozens of these and personally would never put one in my own house. They did get me to retirement a little sooner though.

[elizabethstump]

I'd like a video on walk-in-tubs.

[faribahaiem]

Can freestanding tubs be installed on 2nd floor where there is no access to underfloor?

[QueenDeborahF]

I came here because I’ve been looking for houses with free standing tub and now thinking of having one installed myself. I wanna soak myself every night

[NAW]

Looks great but impractical for use. How do you step into a wet bowl? Who takes a bath? Just buy a hot tub!

[JS-jhcy]

Painful getting in and out of the damn things

[Altair]

Add to that... the fact they are SO impractical, they will be dated in less that a decade. In my opinion, they are a fad much more than an upgrade... Thank you very much for that video. Last fad: a glass freestanding tub at about 25K US$. I tried to talk my clients out of this idea, to no avail...