UNDERMOUNT SOAKING TUBS GIVE A SLEEK LOOK TO THE BATH |
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| By Walter Sigmore |
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| Undermount soaking tubs can give a bathroom a sleek,
sophisticated look. An undermount tub is simply a tub that
has its rim covered by a surrounding deck and which has its
bottom supported by the floor. This can help give it a
built-in look. In fact, when all is said and done, the
biggest benefit of the undermounted tub is its
appearance. Many of the tubs that are available as drop in tubs are also available as undermount tubs. The difference is that the drop in tubs edge rests on a deck or platform and an undermount tub will have the deck right up to the edge of it. The big problem that this creates is if you want or need to remove the tub. With a drop in tub, you basically pull it out of the platform that it's sitting on. With an undermount tub, you have to remove the deck that's around the edges of the tub, since some of that material will be sitting in the unseen edges of the tub. Since the deck material is frequently stone, this can be difficult and expensive to do. Another consideration if using stone for the deck is the cost of having the edges finished enough to not damage the tub. That can be fairly expensive when you consider the size of the tub. You'll need to also be sure that the edge between the surface material and the tub is well sealed so that no water gets between the two. Undermount tubs can be made of acrylic or cast iron. An acrylic tub will be easy to maintain since it's tough and easy to clean. Another advantage is its weight if you're doing the remodel yourself. Cast irons strengths are that it's virtually indestructible and easy to maintain. Of course, it's not nearly as easy to move and handle because of it's weight. Because undermount bathtubs are set in a deck or floor, they can be hard for some people to get into and out of. They typically don't have a seat or step in them and stepping down that far can be a problem for some people. They're not necessarily a good match for small children either. They might be too easy to fall into for small kids. With the sophisticated beauty that undermount soaking tubs give the bathroom, they're a natural choice for some. For others, despite their beauty, they might not be the best fit. |
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