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Finding the Best Clawfoot Tubs
Clawfoot tub can be defines as tubs that have four feet and are used to hold the tub firmly on the floor. In late 19th century, clawfoot tubs were considered to be an item for luxury. These tubs were made up of cast iron and porcelain was applied on it as lining in those days. In the modern day, clawfoot tubs are made up of acrylic, fiberglass or any other material that can be found suitable. Unlike any other tub that you know, clawfoot tubs are quite large and require a lot of water when compared to the normal bathtubs. This type of tubs are very special in that they can be passed from one generation to another and can also be considered as a collectables item. Their style are very classic, that is one of the reasons as to why they are considered items for luxury.
The clawfoot has four major styles that it comes in. This four major styles include; slipper tub, roll top tub, double slipper and double ended tub. The slipper tub style is the one that has one end raised which then slopes to the other end providing a comfortable sitting position. The roll top style is the one that is made up of hardwood and have one end round and the other slightly flat. They are also referred to as classic roll rim or flat rim tubs. The ones that has both sides of the tub raised so that they could meet at the middle is the double slipper tub. The one that has both ends of the tub round is the double ended style.
All clawfoot tubs are designed to be quite large, the depth to be a bit deeper than normal tubs and to give you a relaxing posture. From 54″ to 72″ is what the length of the tub ranges in but 59″ of length is what most people go for. The width of the tub ranges between 30″ to 40″ but in other cases it can be more. The most popular width that most people prefer is about 32″. The depth of the clawfoot tub starts from 24″ to 30″ but in other cases you may find the depth exceeding those parameters. make sure that the clawfoot of your choice is going to go through all doors of the house for easy transportation and installation.
Prices for bathtubs vary but the most expensive tubs are the clawfoot tubs. The material used, shape, size, features and the brand of the company are what makes the clawfoot tub very expensive. These kind of tubs have prices that ranges from $2,300 up to $7,000, nonetheless, you will find prices that are higher than that.
