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most effective shower bathtubs the age-old argument he wants to put in a shower stall but she wants a bathtub but if they just installed a shower-bathtub combo they d both be happy a shower tub not only saves on arguments it also saves space it can also save a lot of time in cleaning separate bathtubs and shower stalls and save a bunch of money in plumbing but how can you make sure you buy the right shower tub first your shower tub needs to fit the design of your entire house not just your bathroom you don t want your house to be a hodgepodge of styles you ll also need to think about your needs including your future needs for example if someone in your family is getting up there in age you might consider a walk-in shower bath tub there are a bunch of shower tubs available out there if you already have a tub you can probably install a shower setup for it if not you should probably get a ready-made combo unit claw foot if you like the antique look then a claw foot design may be the tub for you a claw foot will give your bathroom an antique look the basic design is a straight front and a sloped back with legged ball pedestal or claw feet they re available in a traditional oval shape or in a heart-shaped or round tub they don t require special carpentry work to install them because they re free-standing and have exposed pipes you won t be able to use a glass door so you ll have to use a full shower curtain pedestal these are free-standing like claw foot tubs but are set on an inbuilt platform instead of on feet they are usually made of acrylic and normally are cheaper than claw foot tubs they are often decorative and their rarity makes them somewhat of a novelty corner 1 thebathstoreuk.com release

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these bathroom mirrors cabinet tuck into a hard-to-use corner freeing up other space that is more valuable because they have wall support on two sides they re simple to install they come in various sizes and shapes and can be regular whirlpool or air jet tubs drop-in this type is often sunk into the floor but it can also be dropped into a platform or set between walls they offer a luxurious look especially since the plumbing is hidden and drop-ins usually serve as the centerpiece of the bathroom they re easier to clean than most other types of tubs and are also safer but they re usually the most expensive type partly because their complex installation requires a professional recessed recessed or alcove tubs are bordered on three sides-normally by walls-so they only have one side exposed these popular tubs save space and can easily feature a sliding glass door walk-in walk-in tubs are normally designed for the elderly and invalids and are usually compact they have a tight-sealing door in the side for easy access they have special safety features and most have therapeutic jets some include shower heads and bathroom radiators whirlpool these have soothing jets that offer a relaxing massage as you bathe unlike hot tubs whirlpool tubs are drained after each use whirlpool jets can be included in recessed corner walk-in or drop-in tubs for more information on most effective shower bathtubs visit http www.thebathstoreuk.com if you would like to contact us thru phone 02436 329 252 email contact@thebathstoreuk.com 2 thebathstoreuk.com release

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