Tips on buying Freestanding bathtubs, cheap costs, and DIY! 

By Claire Rasin 

So you trying to decide what freestanding tub is best for your new project? It can be overwhelming. So I'm here to help!

The first thing you want to do is measure your space. You want to measure the entire space the freestanding tub is going to be going into, not just the tub itself. If you're remodeling do this because you may fall in love with a tub that's not exactly what you envisioned, and you want to know how much space you have.

Style and Size

Tubs come in a lot of different shapes and sizes they come in drop-in a rectangular tub, a walk-in bathtub or a skirted bathtub which also has a tiling flange and is good for a shower and tub combination. Clawfoot tubs are known for their old-world appeal and slipper tubs have an elegant look. Bathtubs come in a couple of different sizes as well. Most are five feet long or six feet long, and different widths: from 30 inches all the way up to 5 feet wide.

Drain and Pump

Next is going to be your drain and pump location. You're either going to have an end drain which can be on your left or your right, or there's going to be a center drain that's towards the front of the tub. And in the center-right where you get in usually your pump should be located near an electrical outlet or wherever you have access to it. Envision yourself about to get into your new bathtub, is your drain on the left-hand side the right-hand side, or is it right in front of you? Where's your pump access? Is it in the back of the tub, the front of the tub, left or right? Before purchasing a freestanding tub make sure these important issues are sorted out.

Shipping Cost

When buying freestanding tubs online, make sure that you are aware of the shipping costs. Bathtubs can be an extremely heavy item to ship, so while you may think you are getting a bargain it's important to know what the shipping costs will be. Bathandvanities.com offers free shipping and price match guarantee for all bathtubs and bath vanities. If you have any questions about our freestanding bathtubs do not hesitate to get in touch: service@bathandvanities.com