How to Choose a Freestanding Tub
Free standing tubs are a flashback to the past that adds sophistication and luxury to any bathroom. While we are kicking back to tradition with these tubs--- they do not have to be the standard white porcelain-- they now make luxury free standing tubs in a wide variety of colors so you can make a splash in your bathroom design.
Copper Tubs
Copper tubs are absolutely gorgeous and add a touch of class to your master suite.
Pros:
Heat retention
Great look
Antibacterial
Self healing (scratches will disappear with copper tubs)
Cons:
Expensive (average is $4,000 - $5,000)
If the tub is not of high quality maintenance will be more of an issue to prevent oxidation (green tubs are not so pretty). If the tub is 100% copper maintenance will not be so bad.
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Cast Iron Tubs
Cast iron is another great tub material and adds the added bonus of coming in a wide variety of fun colors (gray, blue, green).
Pros:
Durable
Long Lifespan
Great heat retention
Can get them in a variety of Colors
Cons:
HEAVY- make sure your floors can support the tub
Price is not as high as copper, but significantly higher than acrylic.
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Acrylic Tubs
Acrylic tubs have long been a staple in houses because of their low expense, but of course the poor durability of acylic means you will have to replace the tub unlike cast iron, metal or stone tubs.
Pros
$$ - the price is significantly lower than copper or cast iron.
Light weight
Cons
Heat retention is not so great
Durability- will have to be refinished or replaced years before copper or cast iron
Finding different colors besides white and cream is difficult
Stone
Solid stone can be carved into a beautiful and one of a kind freestanding bathtub.
Pros:
Durable
Unique products
Cons:
Heavy- might not be able to have this kind of tub upstairs
$$$$ - very expensive tub
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Stainless Steel
Stainless steel is great for modern and country designs alike and can really make a statement in a freestanding tub.
Pros
Heat Retention
Durability
Antibacterial
Easy maintenance
Cons
$$ - More expensive tub
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Wood
If you really want to go to the world of glam and custom wood bathtubs can be a great conversation piece in the bathroom.
Pros
Light weight
Can get in a variety of colors and wood grains
Cons
$$- More expensive
Maintenance- the wood will have to have a good seal on it and will need to be resealed every so often
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