In a lot of ways, the Victorians truly knew ways to live. Even though they failed to have all of the conveniences we consider critical to survive in today’s world, they still had some good ideas that have carried over to the present day. One of these is the baroque clawfoot bathtubs which have resurfaced as popular items for modern houses. You can get new clawfoot tubs, or you can choose to get a vintage tub and have it refinished. Either way, you can bring some of the refinement and comfort of an old-fashioned free-standing bathtub into your own home.
One of the greatest features about clawfoot tubs is that they are terribly deep. If you want to fill them so that you’re sitting in hot water up to your chin, you can do so. Just try doing that in a modern form-fitted tub! You might wonder about the cost of a bathtub that’s more than a hundred years of age , however , thinking that antiques are always expensive. In this example, it will rely on how common the tub is as well as its size and any differences it has from normal. A regular, 5 foot vintage roll-edge tub can be yours for as little as $5. If you want a larger or smaller tub, a slipper tub, a tub with especially-intricate feet, or a different kind of rim, you will have to pay more to get it.
As you can expect, many vintage tubs have dull places in the enamel showing the scratches of extended use. In cases such as this, you can either have the tub refinished, or you can attempt to do it yourself. If you have spent a great amount of money on the tub, you may need to go ahead and have a professional do the resurfacing for you. However , if you chose an inexpensive tub and don’t want to invest a great deal extra money in it, you may want to buy a refinishing kit and have a go at it yourself. Although it is a rather tricky process in order to achieve the beauty of a new tub, it can be done if you work with care.
Any type of free-standing bathtub will add a focus to your bathroom. Rather than being tucked into corners, these tubs were built to be about artistic endeavors. If you’d wish to have a brand new tub, you will find many reproductions that should do the job for you. However , if you want a truly Victorian appearance and feel, a vintage tub is the way to go.
