Alcove Tubs to Suit Every Space

Alcove tubs are space-saving designs that nestle into a recessed area of the bathroom. Their molded design makes them easy to place while taking up minimal floor space. It is easy to select the best tub for the space with a couple of considerations.

How to Select the Right Alcove Tub

Measure Carefully

Because alcove tubs fit into a finite area, it is essential that proper measurements are taken to ensure the tub selected will fit into the area. When building a bathroom from scratch, review the bathtubs before designing out the area to help determine which size would best suit the daily needs of the space. Larger alcove tubs make a great choice for master bathrooms while smaller versions can be a convenient choice for a child's bathroom or guest space. Narrow down the initial tub search based on the length of the space. Popular size ranges include:

• 59 to 61 Inches

• 65 to 67 Inches

• 67 to 69 Inches

• 69 to 71 Inches

• 71 to 73 Inches

Choose a Material

Like free-standing bathtubs, alcove tubs come in an array of different material options, with acrylic and fiberglass being the two most popular selections.

Acrylic & Fiberglass

Both acrylic and fiberglass tubs offer a strong fiberglass foundation. Acrylic tubs feature a hardened with a layer of acrylic over the fiberglass. The acrylic gives the tub the final finish and provides a smooth surface. Their lightweight design makes them easy to install. This cost-effective material provides a clean look, but it can stretch and lose initial shape over time. Of these two options, acrylic is more resistant to scratches than fiberglass.

Enameled Steel

Enameled steel or porcelain-coated steel provides a vintage-inspired look. This tub design features a steel base coated with heavy-duty porcelain enamel. These heavy tubs feature a hard finish that is resistant to scratches and cleaning chemicals, preserving the finish for a long time.

Cast Iron

Cast iron tubs are crafted of molten iron poured into a mold for precise results and finished with a porcelain enamel coating. The construction results in a design that retains water temperature for longer. The strong finish is resistant to chipping, scratching, staining, and chemical abrasion, making this tub durable enough to hold up to a lifetime of use.

Select a Color

The bathtub is one of the largest items in any bathroom, and as such, the color of the tub goes a long way toward the overall look of the room. White provides a timeless and clean finish that coordinates with any wall and linen color. For something a little different, choose a tub with a black, grey, brown, or neutral finish.

Determine a Therapy Type

When it comes to transitioning a bathroom into a spa-like retreat, it is all about the special features.

Soaking Tubs

Soaking tubs are long and deep in design, allowing for more of the body to be covered by the water. This feature is especially important if adults frequently use the tub.

Whirlpool Tubs

Whirlpool tubs take the design of a soaking tub a step farther by adding air and jets designed to propel water around the tub, delivering a pressured stream to tired and aching muscles. This design makes it a tool used in sports therapy to recover from aches.

Air Tubs

Where whirlpool tubs promote healing, air tubs promote relaxation. This tub design releases air into the water, creating an effervescence that produces calming results.

Air/Whirlpool Combination Tubs

Go from therapeutic to relaxing and back again when you select an alcove tub that offers a combination of air tub and whirlpool tub features. The controls allow for the easy and smooth transition between bathtub features according to the needs of the day.

Final Considerations

When trying to choose between a few final options, a couple of additional considerations can help narrow in on the ideal design. Tub height, drain placement, brand, and budget can all play into the final decision.

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