Freestanding Bathtubs – An Alternative to Standard Bathtubs
Homeowners typically choose standard bathtubs for their bathrooms, but there are actually a wide variety of different bathtub styles available on the market. Freestanding bathtubs are gaining in popularity. Some of these tubs have an old fashioned look, such as the clawfoot tubs that are found in many old houses; however, there are many other models available that have a more contemporary look. Take a look at the different designs in this video.
Freestanding bathtubs are made out of acrylic, cast iron, copper, resin, stainless steel and stone. Some have pedestals or sit in stands, while others just sit directly on the floor. Many of these tubs have no faucet drillings and must be used with freestanding tub fillers or wall mounted faucets.
Vintage Tub & Bath sells a number of reasonably priced freestanding tubs ranging in size from 54 inches to 75 inches in length. These tubs come in different shapes and are made from acrylic or cast iron coated in porcelain. The 60 Inch Double Ended Pedestal Bath Tub by Randolph Morris (with 7 Inch Rim Drillings or with No Faucet Drillings) sells for about $1,340, while the 72 Inch Kohler Vintage Double Ended Skirted Bathtub with No Faucet Drillings sells for around $4,860.
Signature Hardware has a wide selection of copper freestanding bathtubs, including Japanese soaking baths (available in circular, square, rectangular, and hexagonal shapes), slipper and double slipper baths, and baths with beautiful wrought iron stands. These bathtubs range in price from $1,995.95 for the Copper Double Slipper Tub with Nickel Lining to $7,889.95 for the 72-inch Riley Double Wall Hexagon Copper Soaking Tub.
One of the most expensive and hardest to find options for freestanding bathtubs is the stone tub. However, Signature Hardware has a number of these tubs for sale from between $8,985 for the 60-inch Augustus Chiseled Stone Tub and $11,730 for the 68-inch Trajan Carrara Marble Tub on Plinth. They are made from marble or granite and range in size from 60 to 75 inches in length. Freestanding stone bathtubs are an attractive option for people with money to spend who really want to make a statement with their bathrooms.
