About Soaking Bathtubs - Just The Facts. . .
At one time, having a bathtub in the home was considered a luxury. Most tubs were found only in luxury motels or the homes of the wealthy. However that as changed over the years and almost every home has at least one tub in them. Originally bathtubs were used only for the purpose of keeping clean, however people have found that by soaking in a tub helps them to relax. For those who want the luxury of being able to soak away their worries, there are specially designed tubs called soaking bathtubs. This article is about different types of soaking bathtubs and their features.
A soaking bathtub is usually deeper than a regular bathtub. The deepness allows a person to be able to sit so that they are immersed in the water up to their chin. The tubs are usually designed without shower attachments or jets. There is two different types of soaking bathtubs; Roman and Greek. The Roman style tub is sunken and mounts to the floor. Whereas the Greek style is shorter than most bath tubs and is made for bathrooms that have limited space.Some of the more popular manufacturers of soaking bathtubs are American Standard, Kohler and Jacuzzi. These types of tubs can range in price from $400 to $1200. Their styles can range from a standard looking tub to several other designs. For a basic styled soaking bathtub look at Kohler's Bancroft 5' tub. This model #K-1150-BA deep enough to hold sixty gallons of water. Though simple in design it comes in colors that will fit any decor. It's low end cost of $463.99 makes it affordable for most consumers.
In comparison is the American Standard model #2391.202. This model is priced at $518.57. The specifications on both of these soaking bathtubs are similar, the American Standard is slightly higher because it is made of cast iron instead of fiberglass and has a porcelain finish. If a more elegant design is what is desired then the consumer may want to consider either the Jacuzzi Mito 5; Model #H521959 or the Kohler Overture 5; Model #K1227-95. Both of these models are drop in soaking bathtubs and are oval in shape. The Jacuzzi is priced at $510.94 and the Kohler is priced at $529.72. There is not much comparison in these two tubs except for the price.If luxury is what is desired the consumer should take a look at the Jacuzzi Tara model #N821-917 or the Kohler Tercet model #K-1161-F. Both of these models are corner soaking bathtubs and come in a variety of colors to fit any decor. They are big enough to hold two people. The Jacuzzi is priced at $1916.00 and the Kohler is priced at $1103.70.
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