Whenever someone is renovating his/her bathroom or simply replacing a bathtub; several different tub styles could be considered. However, a freestanding tub called the clawfoot tub can serve the purpose and at the same time, give a classic touch to the bathroom. The features of a clawfoot tub are striking, and at the same time, these are highly functional. The style is simply fabulous, and the freestanding tub resting on its 4 feet allows for a nostalgic feeling as well as it is indeed an ultimate classic in the bathroom.
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Clawfoot tubs provide a highly comfortable bathing experience. They give you the ability to turn their regular bathrooms into full-blown spas. The clawfoot tubs are extremely pleasing to the eyes and at the same time, have got lots of benefits as well. These tubs are normally built deeper than most other types of tubs, and this way; the user can fully submerge his/her body inside the water. This way, the user gets a proper feeling of getting a submerged bath in the best way possible.
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Timeless Elegance
The Clawfoot tubs are indeed a classic product in the bathroom. They are extremely stylish. The tubs in the spas are extremely luxurious and are great soaking tubs. With the use of clawfoot tubs at home, the user gets a similar feeling to the one at the spas. They offer extreme tranquillity, almost as much as the one offered by tubs in the spas. Moreover, as they rise above the floor on their legs, they give a feeling of lightness and airiness in the bathroom as they literally ‘float’ off above the bathroom floor.
A Centerpiece in the Bathroom
The Clawfoot tubs are indeed the centerpiece in any bathroom. These tubs are extremely luxurious, and if the user sets up a clawfoot tub in the bathroom, he/she does not have to splurge on other bathroom fixtures, etc. because the center of attraction in the bathroom would always be the clawfoot tub with its classic and luxurious off-the-floor look. This is great for all those people who would like to get their bathrooms remodeled in such a way that they feel like a king or a queen while bathing in these bathrooms. The clawfoot tubs, with its exquisite touch of both luxury and classic, would provide the user with a king-like or queen-like experience.
Larger and Deeper
The clawfoot tubs are usually larger as well as deeper than most of the other types of tubs. They allow for a fully immersive bathing experience to the user as he/she can submerge his/her body as much as possible. The sense of luxury associated with these tubs is also another important factor. The tubs are higher as they are on raised feet, and this also allows for the user to keep the floor of the bathroom under the tub as clean as possible. They give an airy and clean look to the bathroom. They might be a little hard for the frail, the elderly or the children to climb in but for normal teens and adults, climbing into them and getting a luxury bath becomes a possibility daily.
Wide-Ranging Length, Breadth and Depth Choices
A typical clawfoot tun would have a generous size. The user needs to worry a bit about how the tub would go through the doors and the hallway, etc. and thus, there is always a limit on how big they can practically be. It is also important to have at least 3 to 6 inches of space available on either sie of the clawfoot tub to preserve its benefits and looks. It is also important for the user to understand that the bathroom should also be large enough not just to accommodate the clawfoot tub physically but also in the visual sense to ensure that the aesthetics of the bathroom are not disturbed or disproportioned. Normally the length of a clawfoot tib would be in the range of 54 inches to 72 inches. The 72 inches one is an oversized one. The most common length which is generally purchased is 59 inches. The width, on the other hand, ranges between 30 inches to 40 inches. The most popular width with the purchasers is 32 inches. For those people who would like to bathe a deux, they need to purchase a wider one. As far as the depth of the tubs is concerned, the range available is between 24 inches to 30 inches, and in some cases, it goes deeper than that.
Besides differing in designs and styles along with their length, breadth, and depth, the clawfoot tubs differ in terms of the materials used in their construction. The heavier ones are made out of cast iron, and they can easily weight anywhere from 200 to 400 lbs. Even when they do not contain any water. Once these are filled with water and also when the user climbs into the clawfoot tub made out of cast iron, the weight could be even more. It is important for users to ensure that the bathroom floor would be able to sustain this much weight before ordering a clawfoot tub made out of cast iron. The cast iron in these tubs usually has a porcelain finish. The other type of clawfoot tubs is made out of either fiberglass or acrylic. These are much lighter in weight; however; they cannot retain heat as the cast iron tubs would. Acrylic is also less durable as compared to cast iron, and it is not as sturdy as well. The users can always choose between the two types given the weight their bathroom floors can handle as well as the available budget as the cast iron clawfoot tubs are more expensive as compared to the acrylic clawfoot tubs.
The best clawfoot tubs would be able to retain heat, and at the same time, they would be easy to clean. A good option is to choose the clawfoot tubs made out of copper. These tubs greatly enhance the elegance of the bathroom and give it luxurious look a well. The cast iron ones despite being very heavy are advantageous in the sense that they are extremely easy to clean. There are solid surface clawfoot tuns available in the market as well, which do not require a lot of maintenance and are quite light a well. These are even able to retain heat better as compared to acrylic ones.
Shape, Feet, and Finishing
The feet of the clawfoot tubs are also an important feature, and these have been changing with time as they evolve in style. In the case of vintage tubs, the feet were like the lion paw or the bear-claw; however, these days, the options are plenty. The various options include square feet, modern feet, curved feet, round feet, contemporary feet, traditional feet, cured feet, etc. Thus, there are lots of choices as far as the feet of the clawfoot tubs are concerned. The shape of the tub is usually oval, but other shapes such as hourglass, rectangular, slipper as well as double slipper shape are now in vogue. The finishing is usually while but does not have to be. Cast iron tubs can be powder coated to increase their beauty in any color. The best clawfoot tubs can also be outfitted with jets similar to the air tube and whirlpool tubs. This allows the user a very pleasurable bathing experience similar to the one available in the spas.
The Double Slipper Clawfoot Tub has been designed and constructed to ensure that it retains heat even better than a cast iron clawfoot tub even though, it is made out of acrylic material. The clawfoot tub has got approval from cUPC and IAPMO Massachusetts code accepted. The installation of this tub does not require any other tools except the ones that are included in the package. It is 59″ long and 31inches wide. The depth of the tub is 25 inches, and it is 32 inches high. The product is inclusive of a solid brass tub faucet along with a handheld shower, drain as well as supply lines that can be finished in the user’s choice of finish.
Materials and Shape
This is a fabulous looking clawfoot tub which has the shape of a Double Slipper. It is made of very high-quality materials. It is crafted out of Heavy duty CoreAcryl acrylic, which has been double walled to ensure sturdiness and durability. This feature also helps in increasing its specifications in terms of retaining heat. The claw feet in this clawfoot tub are made out of cast iron, and these are extremely solid as well as strong and can bear the weight of the tub very easily. When the tub is emptied and has got no water in it, it weighs 144 lbs. The tub is simply great to fill with water, and the user can climb in to enjoy a bathing experience which is not just functional but highly pleasurable as well.
Feet and Finishing
The interior of the clawfoot tub is glossy whereas the exterior shell is also glossy. The floor of the tub is slip-resistant, and this feature helps the user in stabilizing his position once in the tub without fearing of slipping downwards. The thickness of the tub is 3/4 inches, and the standard hardware finishing is Chrome. The clawfoot tub is also available in other finishes such as the Oil Rubbed Bronze and Brushed Nickel. This choice needs to be conveyed upon ordering the tub.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The clawfoot tub has been equipped with a heat loss barrier to enable proper retaining of heat. This prevents the tub from losing heat while the user is taking a bath. This product has been tested for heat loss, and it has been proven that it retains hear 5 degrees more than cast iron tubs for at least 30 minutes. The heat barrier built into it is made out of Aluminum.
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The Chariton has been designed and constructed to allow the user a perfect and highly pleasurable bathing experience. The inclusion of such a cast iron slipper clawfoot bathtub in the designing of the bathroom is reflective of the user’s taste for elegance a well as a luxury when it comes to the design of the bathroom as well as the furnishings. The product is instrumental in enhancing the overall appeal and beauty of the bathroom and makes it look extremely fashionable.
Materials and Shape
The Chariton tub is made out of cast iron, which is extremely durable and stays with the user for a very long time. The interior of the cast iron clawfoot tub is made out of porcelain, which gives it a very beautiful and appealing look and feels. The design is a freestanding vintage slipper tub design which offers the user touch of tradition with a unique look. The tub is not supplied with the required faucet, drain, and supply lines as well as the overflow assembly. These need to be purchased separately. The manufacturer also provides a complete plumbing package which includes all these, and thus the user can save a lot of time required for searching these essential items.
Feet and Finishing
The feet are high and provide ample space under the clawfoot tub for the user to keep the bathroom clean. The design of the tub is such that while it is higher at the end where the user’s upper body would rest, it would overflow at a depth of 14 inches of water as this is the depth of the tub at the end where the user’s feet would be. The length of the clawfoot tub is 61 inches, which are quite long, and the width of the tub is a comfortable 30 inches. This allows it to be easily used by people who are quite big as well. The total water capacity of the tub is 46 gallons, and the tub has got a white finishing both inside and outside.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
Cast iron tubs have good heat retainment, and the tub is extremely easy to clean as it has a porcelain finish. The installation requires the plumbing package which is easily available from the manufacturer and contains all required items and tools to set it up. It has to be bought separately.
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This Clawfoot bathtub has been designed and constructed to enhance the beauty and appeal of the user’s bathroom with its sophisticated, traditional, but still elegant design. It becomes a centerpiece of the bathroom once installed and dominates over all other fixtures in the bathroom. It has been approved by cUPC, IAPMO and Massachusetts Code Accepted and this approval are indicative of its safety as well as its quality.
Materials and Shape
The product has been constructed out of CoreAcryl acrylic, which is double walled and heavy-duty. The acrylic is bright white and has got a high gloss. It is 57 inches long and 29.5 inches wide at the back. At the faucet, the width varies and becomes shorter. When the tub is empty, it weighs 131 lbs as it is lighter than tubs of cast iron of the same length or width. The claw feet of the bathtub is constructed out of cast iron for durability and sturdiness. They are quite high and allow plenty of room under the bathtub enabling the user to keep the tub clean from the bottom as well as the part of the floor which is under the tub. Such a design of the claw feet allows the bathroom to look airy as well as very clean.
Feet and Finishing
The cast iron feet are instrumental in keeping the clawfoot tub stable and high to enable the traditional ad elegant look. The standard finishing is Chrome, and if the user requires, it can be provided in other finishes such as Oil Rubbed Bronze and Brushed Nickel. The user has to inform the manufacturer at the time of order for the required finish. The interior, as well as the exterior of the bathtub, are high gloss ad the floor of the tub is slip-resistant. Installation does not require anything that is not included in the package.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The product is equipped with a heat loss barrier, which is integrated into its body. This prevents hearing loss while the user is bathing. Tests conducted on this tub have shown that it can retain water heat 6 degrees higher than cast iron for as long as 30 minutes or more. The thickness of the bathtub is 3/4 inches. It includes a faucet pack, and the tub and the faucet are very easy to keep clean and maintain.
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The Clawfoot bathtub has been designed and manufactured by expert hands artfully, and each tub has been handcrafted out of solid copper. This tub fits the user’s fashion sense and lifestyle, and it acts as a centerpiece not just in the bathroom but in the entire home as well. The manufacturer has got the expertise of manufacturing copper kitchen sinks and bathroom sinks and produces copper bathtubs as well. The manufacturer has got so much trust in its craft that those tubs are made available to the user with a limited warranty for a lifetime.
Materials and Shape
The product has been handcrafted out of 14-gauge, solid copper, and inspires the user to think in a different way about how the bathrooms can be designed. A single copper bathtub requires the craftsmen to execute 100,000 hammer strikes. They also engage in casting the bronze feet of this copper tub and also carry out the finishing by hand. The handcrafted design is extremely pleasing to the eye and gives a very nice metallic feeling in the bathroom. The tub is extremely strong and durable, and at the same time, it is highly functional at a daily use level.
Feet and Finishing
The bathtub works with many different kits, which include a model # SDT101-AC drain and overflow kit. It has got an extremely beautiful and durable bronze finish. It has been designed to work and look beautiful along with the copper bathtub. The drain is lift-and-turn style, and it is corrosion-resistant and also resists tarnishing. The tub and the kit both have got classic looks as well despite being very elegant. The overflow and waste tubes are 19 inches long. Similarly, other kits are available as well, and the user can choose any of the available kits to set up the copper bathtub in his/her bathroom. The feet are made out of bronze and are high to let the user keep the bathroom floor under the tub very clean and airy.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The copper bathtub has excellent heat retainment properties. Copper is a metal, and it conducts and retains heat quite well. This bathtub is thus able to retain heat better as compared to acrylic or porcelain bathtubs without the use of the inline heater. The weight of the tub is 300 lbs. when empty and it is extremely easy to maintain and clean as well.
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The clawfoot bathtub is a 59-inch long bathtub which has been approved by cUPC and Massachusetts Code Accepted. The bathtub comes in a package which contains all the items necessary for the installation of the bathtub, and no other tool or accessory is required apart from the ones included in the installation package. The tub extremely elegant in the bathroom and gives it a highly fashionable and elegant look. The user needs to climb in and fill it with water to feel the luxury bath it provides.
Materials and Shape
The clawfoot bathtub has got dimensions of 59 x 29.9 x 28.7 inches. It is 59 inches long, 29,9 inches wide and 28.7 inches high. The tub is made out of acrylic. The faucet included with the package is made out of solid brass, and it has got porcelain handles which are both cUPC and Massachusetts Accepted approved. The claw feet of this bathtub is made out of very strong and durable cast iron. The thickness of this tub is 3/4 inches, and as such, it has got a sturdy and durable body. The claw feet are also heavy duty besides being sturdy. The floor of the bathtub is slip-resistant, and this helps the user to stabilize himself/herself while lying in the tub without the body slipping downwards.
Feet and Finishing
The claw feet are made out of cast iron and are high enough to allow the user to keep the bathroom floor under the tub very clean and airy. The feet also ensure the stability of the bathtub. The weight of the tub when it is emptied is 133 lbs. The finishing of the hardware is standard, and it is done in Chrome. However, if the user requires and if his/her preferences are conveyed to the manufacturer at the time of order, other finishes like the Oil Rubbed Bronze, and the Brushed Nickel ones can be provided as well.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The product has been provided with a heat loss barrier which is made out of Aluminum and which has been integrated into the bathtub to ensure that it retains heat for the user as he/she takes a bath. The finishing of the tub allows for easy cleaning and maintenance of the tub. The tub can even be cleaned at the bottom as its feet are high enough to allow for that.
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The Slipper Clawfoot Bathtub has been designed and constructed to serve as an ideal bathtub even for a big man while the way it has been gracefully designed, it appears to be ideal for women too. The tub is designed to allow for full body immersion for the user so that he/she can enjoy an immersive and pleasant bathing experience. The manufacturer also provides US-based customer service, which spells excellence. The bathtub also carries a 1-year limited warranty and covers defects due to materials and workmanship.
Materials and Shape
The clawfoot tub has been constructed out of fiberglass which is 1/8 inches thick, and it has then been coated with an acrylic top coat to ensure that the tub would be highly durable and also maintain its shine for long periods. The tub is quite long, deep, and wide. Its product dimensions are 59 L x 29 7/8 W x 24 H inches. The tub has a high capacity in terms of holding water. It can hold 55 gallons of water. The depth for overflow purposes is 14 inches. The tub has been designed to have a gentle slope which allows the user a very leisurely and comfortable soak. The bathtub is supplied in a thick carton box. It is shrink wrapped on top of a wooden plate for easy portability. The weight of the tub when emptied of water is 152 lbs.
Feet and Finishing
The clawfoot bathtub has got a glossy finish which is highly resistant to scratching, dulling as well as fading. The installation of this tub would require a faucet which has to be purchased separately. The manufacturer has been selling kitchen and bathroom products since 2005. The tub has got a luxurious and chic style. The tub has got gently sloping lines which follow the human contour lines, and thus, it provides a high evil of comfort. The 4 feet are Tiger feet, and they have got a Chrome finish. The feet and its body allow it to bear a weight of up to 1,000 lbs. The feet are made out of Aluminum alloy.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The bathtub is extremely easy to maintain clean. It has been designed to be resistant to scratches and stains, and its surface can maintain high gloss for a long time. Proper cleaning ensures that it remains like new and stays bright all the time. It includes a solid brass drain and overflow parts as well as a complete package required for installation.
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The Brookdale clawfoot bathtub dignifies the king or queen of the user’s home, just like the clawfoot and slipper tubs used to dignify the royalty in the 18th century. This clawfoot tub is sold to the purchaser in the form of a complete package which includes the clawfoot tub in white along with four ball-and-claw feet which are finished in brushed nickel. The package also consists of a toe-tap drain assembly with overflow ad. This is also finished in brushed nickel.
Materials and Shape
The clawfoot tub has been constructed out of Acrylics which is a reinforced acrylic whole its feet are made out of cast brass. The drain is manufactured using machined brass. The total capacity of the tub to hold water is 44 gallons, and its dimensions are 60 L x 27 W x 29 H inches. The weight of the tub when empty is 84 lbs., which is much lighter than the weight of an equivalent cast iron tub. When it is filled with water, the total weight of the water and the tub is 436 lbs. The tub has been manufactured in an ISO9001 certified facility. The floor of the tub has been engineered as a non-slip floor, and this supports the user as he/she lie in the tub and prevents the body from sliding downwards. It is noteworthy that the package does not contain a faucet. This has to be purchased separately and added during the installation.
Feet and Finishing
The 4 feet of the clawfoot bathtub which are made out of cast brass is finished in brushed nickel. However, these are also available with polished Chrome if the user so desires. The bathtub is finished in high-gloss white, and the drain is finished in brushed nickel. The faucet which needs to be purchased separately is available as three different options, which are the wall-mount, the Floor mount, and the Roman tub Rim-Mount. The tub’s side walls have been straightened, and this creates more space in the lower part of the tub without overly increasing the hot water requirements.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The Acrylics construction involves the addition of fiberglass as well as a resin compound. This enables the clawfoot tub to have better heat retention, and thus, the user can enjoy the warm bath for longer. The cross-linked polymer acrylic used in the tub is called EnduraClean by the manufacturer as it carries a very bright shine and not just looks clean but stays clean. Thus, the maintenance of this tub is extremely easy. The surface is also stain and scratch resistant, which helps in keeping it clean. The tub carries a 5-year limited warranty.
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The Buchanan clawfoot bathtub has been designed and manufactured as one of the most relaxing and romantic cast iron tubs in the collection. The tub is double ended, and it is incredibly long at 71 inches while most of the clawfoot bathtubs in the market have lengths around 59 or 60 inches. Due to its length and its double ends, it serves as a haven for couples and offers the two a great and pleasurable bathing experience. If used by one person, either ends of the bathtub can be used to relax and enjoy a warm and relaxing bath.
Materials and Shape
The Buchanan has been designed as a double-ended clawfoot bathtub, ideally to be used by two people and can be used by one person to relax and enjoy a pleasant and warm bath. It has got splendor and lets the user enjoy the elegant and sophisticated looks of the tub while taking a bath in it. The bathtub has been designed to enhance the bathroom decor further and make it look even more sophisticated and elegant. It would add beauty to even the most delightfully designed bathroom decors. The ends of the bathtub are contoured and extremely charming and sweep up 6 inches on either end. This lets the user have a perfectly superb hideaway so he/she can enjoy a pleasurable leisurely soak regardless of which end of the tub he/she is. For a couple, it offers a unique opportunity to enjoy a perfect bathing experience. As the tub is made out of cast iron, it offers the best experience of a warm bath and perfect stability on its 4 feet.
Feet and Finishing
The Buchanan has got a white finish on its cast iron body which is extremely sturdy and durable. The interior is clean and smooth porcelain. This clawfoot tub has got incredible Lion’s Paw feet which have been constructed out of oil rubbed bronze. The weight of the tub when empty is 450 lbs. And therefore the user needs to ensure that the bathroom floor is strong enough to hold the tub as when it is filled, and the user or a couple are taking a bath, the total weight would be quite high and reach close to a 1,000 lbs. The water holding capacity is 44 gallons and overflow is at 14 inches depth.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The heat retaining capability of cast iron is incredible as it is always the first choice in construction material when it comes to purchasing a luxurious and elegant clawfoot bathtub. It retains heat better than acrylic or fiberglass and allows the user to enjoy the warm bath for a longer time. The maintenance and cleaning part is quite easy and convenient as well. The raised tub on its feet allows the user to keep the bottom side of the tub from underneath clean as well. Moreover, the raised tub allows the user to keep the bathroom floor under the tub very clean as well.
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The Clawfoot Tub has been designed and constructed as a perfect combination of both form and functionality at their best. It boasts a classic look which is timeless as it has borne the test of time for centuries and is still as much in vogue as ever before. It has got clean lines, and the design of the slope in the clawfoot tub is highly ergonomic, which fits very well to the contours of the human body. The tub allows the user to relax with a pleasurable warm bath in perfect style and ensures that all the stresses of the hectic day endured by the user just melt away.
Materials and Shape
The Clawfoot bathtub has been constructed out of Acrylics) which is, in fact, a reinforced acrylic. It contains high-end acrylic blended with a proprietary resin and fiberglass compound. The center chamber includes another composite material, which is like clay, and it is also a proprietary material. The weight of this material, however, is very little. Thus, the material obtained in the end contains three different materials. It ensures warmth to the user as well as the sturdiness and durability of materials like cast iron. The feet of the clawfoot tub is made out of cast brass while the drain is constructed out of machined brass. The floor of this incredibly sturdy and durable tub is made non-slippery to ensure that the body of the user does not slide downwards while he/she is relaxing in the bathtub.
Feet and Finishing
The tub is 60 inches in length, 30 inches in width and 24 inches in height. It weighs 91 lbs. When empty and can hold 48 gallons of water. When it is filled with water, it weighs 483 lbs. The 4 feet of the clawfoot bathtub is made out of cast brass, and they look very elegant and sophisticated. These are sturdy and durable enough to sustain the weight of the user along with that of the filled tub. The feet allow plenty of room under the tub to allow the user to keep the bathroom floor airy and clean. The tub has got a high-gloss white finish while the feet have a brushed nickel finish similar to that of the drain.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The cross-linked polymer construction of the construction material makes the resultant material extremely shiny and impervious. It not only looks clean but can stay clean. It is extremely easy to maintain the bathtub, and it lasts for a very long time while maintaining its incredible sheen. It also retains heat very well as it contains different materials which increase its heat retention capabilities. Thus, the user can enjoy a warm bath for longer.
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The Laguna clawfoot tub has been designed and constructed by DKB who have been manufacturing decorative kitchen and bathroom products for long. The clawfoot tub is oval and is a part of the premium line of products manufactured by the company. It is popular for its streamlined looks and its modern and extremely elegant design. It fits very easily to the bathroom decor and adds beauty and elegance to it to take the looks of the bathroom decor of the user to the next level.
Materials and Shape
The oval shape of the Laguna along with its elegant and sophisticated looks which are further enhanced by its four claw feet make it a popular bathtub for elegant and sophisticated bathrooms. It has been constructed out of acrylic, which is lightweight but still very durable. The manufacturer states that the tub can last for as long as 30 years if properly maintained. The tub is 63 inches long, which is a good enough length to make most users extremely comfortable while taking a warm bath. The bathtub is 62.9 inches long, 27.1 inches wide and 27.5 inches high. The depth of water is 15.75 inches, which is quite a high level of depth as most other bathtubs available in the market provide a water depth in the range of 11 to 14 inches. The extra water depth allows the user to get a pleasurable, immersive experience as he/she can immerse the body far more as compared to other bathtubs.
Feet and Finishing
The 4 feet of the clawfoot tub allows it to stand high above the floor. This permits the user to keep the bathroom floor under the tub very clean and airy. The foot pegs are concealed so that the leveling and adjustments can be accomplished easily for perfect stability on the bathroom floor. The finishing on the pop-up drain is Chrome, and the finishing on the acrylic body of the bathtub is in white. The bathtub can hold 72 gallons of water, which is a very high capacity like most others in the market hold less than 60 gallons.
Heat Retainment / Maintenance
The clawfoot bathtub is cUPC, and UPC certified. It allows for good heat retention, which keeps the user in the bath filled with warm water for a longer time. The user can relax and enjoy the water heat and relax his/her body and mind comfortably. The acrylic body of the bathtub is very easy to maintain and keep clean. It is also stain-resistant. The clawfoot design with the 4 feet allows the user to keep the bottom of the tub from underneath clean and tidy as well. If properly maintained, the tub lasts for decades.
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