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There's something about a vintage style bathroom which gives a feeling of relaxation that no other bathroom style can come close to. As you are probably already aware, one of the best ways to give a vintage style to your bathroom is to install a vintage bathtub, and one of the most vintage styles you can find is the claw foot tub. With their various styles, availability in various materials and finishes, not to mention that a true antique clawfoot can still be purchased, the clawfoot bathtub remains a favorite among those looking to add that vintage look to their bathroom. This article will discuss the various factors needed to be considered when purchasing and installing a claw foot tub in the bathroom.
The great thing about the claw bathtub is that it is available in a range of styles, and each carries its own charm and design look. One of the most popular styles is the roll top claw foot bathtub, a style which provides a true vintage appearance due to its soft curved lines and elegant texture. If relaxation is the word for you, then a clawfoot slipper tub might be worth consideration, since these tubs allow you to lie back at a comfortable angle and really get the full soaking benefit of the hot water. The slipper tub is a true claw foot soaking tub in the vintage style. If you like to have different views of the bathroom while you soak, then a double-ended claw foot tub might be to your liking. These have a rounded back at both sides, enabling the bather to lie with the head at either end.
When it comes to the type of material for the claw foot tub, there is a good range of choices available to the bathtub buyer. Traditionally, clawfoot tubs have been made of cast iron, a true antique bath tub style. This is a very hardwearing and durable material, and tubs made from it tend to last forever. The early clawfoot tubs were made of cast iron, and some of these can still be bought today, testament to the durability of the material. The drawback to cast iron is that it tends to be very heavy. If this is a problem, then acrylic may be more to your liking. An acrylic claw foot tub is extremely lightweight in comparison with its cast iron counterpart, which makes them much easier to install and move if needed. They are ideal for a bath on an upper storey.
Another great advantage of an acrylic claw foot bathtub is that the thermal insulation characteristic of acrylic keeps the water warmer for a long time. However, it can get scratched easily, although the scratches can be buffed out and shine can be restored easily. You should not clean a claw foot acrylic bath tub with strong chemicals. As you can probably tell by now, there's a huge range of choices available when it comes to finding a claw foot bathtub. Whatever style of claw foot bathtub you choose, you can be certain that it will add a real air of vintage elegance to your bathroom. It's probably true to say that the claw foot tub, whatever material it is made from, will continue to be a firm favorite in the bathroom for some time to come. It is expected that the clawfoot will continue to be made from vintage materials such as cast iron, but the design will also begin to use more and more of the modern materials available, giving those looking for a claw foot tub even greater choice as time goes on.
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