When you are installing a new bathtub in your property there is a lot which you must first take into account in order to ensure maximum safety. With this in mind, today we are going to take a look at some of the considerations which you should be made to ensure that you are not only choosing the right bath for your home but also that you understand which is the correct choice for both pleasures and for functionality.
Having a bath in the home is such a wonderful feature that becomes a centre point of your bathroom from a style point, and of course, it is a wonderful place to relax and revitalize your body. Here then is how to get the installation right.
Understanding the Space
Despite any desires which you have with regards to which bath you will choose, it is important that you understand the space which you have to play within the room, before choosing. For example, your dream may very well be to have an amazing clawfoot freestanding bath, but if you do not have space then there is no way that you can safely install one of these tubs in the bathroom.
The Plumbing Options
Very often we are also restricted by the plumbing options which we already have in the bathroom. For example, if you wanted a freestanding bath as we just mentioned, the taps would usually come up from below the floor. Most bathrooms, however, have water pipes coming through the wall so if you did change things you would have to rip up the floor entirely and re-plumb the room. This of course would come at great expense and effort. To ensure the best installation be sure to check where your water is coming from.
Getting The Right Tub
The right tub is also a key feature here and once you have a clear picture of the space that you have to play with and the source of the water, you can start to gain a better idea as to which you will choose. From a safety standpoint, you need a bath which is accessible and which you can get in and out of without unnecessary difficulty. This is why a freestanding option, even if you have space, may not always be a great decision from a safety standpoint because they can be tougher to get in and out of.
Consideration of Mobility
The final consideration to make is who will be using the bath and whether or not mobility plays a part in that. For anyone who will be using the bath that has issues around mobility the decision to put a tub in which is going to be tough to get in and out of will not be a good one and it may be that instead you have to consider something like a walk-in bath for this reason. The tub is likely to be in place for a long time and so even someone with declining mobility could benefit from an option like this.
Pay careful attention to your decision as to what bath you will be putting in your bathroom.
