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5 Frequently Asked Bathtub Questions

5 Frequently Asked Bathtub Questions

By Benjamin Clarke | Published on 31st October 2019

Choosing the right bathtub for your home is not always easy.

Below we've included some of the most common questions we receive from people looking to purchase a bath for the first time.

A woman relaxing in a bath

1. Which bathtub is the best?

This is actually a difficult question answer because there are so many different types of bath tub available with a range of different features.

Perhaps a better question should be 'Which bathtub is best for me and my bathroom?'

It's a good idea to measure the space where you wish to fit a new bathtub. This could be as easy as measuring your existing one and doing a like for like replacement, or it could be a little more complicated if you're putting a new bathtub somewhere different.

Decisions such as whether you want a freestanding bath, a corner bath, a P shaped bath or a walk in bath must be made according to your specific needs.

The best bath is something that you are happy with, fits in your bathroom, is affordable and is something you want to keep getting into time and time again.

2. Do bathtubs come in different sizes?

Yes, bathtubs come in a great range of sizes (and shapes), allowing you to find something perfect to fit your space.

A 'standard' rectangular bathtub in the UK measures 1700mm (67 inches) x 700mm (27.5 inches), but you can get larger and smaller sizes as needed to suit your needs.

A 'large bath tends to measure 1800mm (71 inches) x 850mm (33.5 inches), while a 'small' bath can be 1500mm (59 inches) x 700mm (27.5).

If choosing a corner bath to slot into a corner of your bathroom, of course dimensions will be slightly different.

Smart black and white bathroom

3. Is a bathtub necessary?

This has become an increasingly important question and is being asked more and more when planning a new bathroom.

In today's modern houses and apartments, bathrooms can often be quite small. This means that you can save a considerable amount of space by installing a shower cubicle and dispensing with a bathtub completely.

If you look back at your life over the last year or so, do you know how often you actually had a bath?

If you are limited for space in your bathroom and you can't remember when you last had a soak in your bathtub, you might want to consider replacing it with a shower.

Another factor to consider is your age. For many older people with mobility problems, it can be quite difficult to get in and out of a standard bath tub.

Even for middle aged people who don't yet have any problems with mobility, a walk in shower can be considered.

If you are going to the expense now of a new bathroom suite, some people choose to remove a bathtub and install a shower in anticipation of future mobility problems, saving themselves inconvenience at a later date.

4. Do bathtubs add value to a home?

This can depend on the type of property you have and the type of people who are in the market for your home.

If you have a smart apartment with a modern bathroom that only includes a shower cubicle, there may well be no room for a bathtub. Equally, the type of professionals who are often in the market for this type of property will not see an absence of a bathtub as a deal breaker.

On the other hand, if you have a fairly spacious family home that does not include a bathtub, it may put off buyers who have young children. In this instance, having a bathtub may help the property's saleability, if not the value.

One thing to avoid is installing an expensive bathtub purely with the hope of increasing the property's value.

It may well increase the desirability and possibly a slight prices increase, but don't be caught out by spending more on a bathtub than the impact it has on the sales price.

5. Which is cheaper: a bathtub or shower?

Of course, when in the market for a new bathtub or shower, you can go as expensive as you like. There are both luxury baths and showers that can cost a lot of money to purchase, but for the sake of this article, we will assume a 'standard' level for both.

When employing a professional to do the job, it will be generally cheaper to have a shower installed. Shower trays, screens and shower units are generally cheaper to by than baths.

Additionally a bath is much heavier than a shower and will often require two people to lift and install it - increasing your installation costs.

However, despite being cheaper than baths, the downsides of installing a shower only must be considered. Showers are not particularly helpful for bathing young children and this could put off families from buying your house in the future.

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