Selecting Claw Foot Tubs for your Bathroom

When it comes to selecting new claw foot tubs for a bathroom, it is essential to first measure the length of your existing bath. If you do not currently have a clawfooted bath, measure the space where you are wanting to put it.

Be sure to purchase claw foot tubs that are a few inches shorter than the space you have allowed for it. This will ensure easy installation as your plumber will be able to easily move around the tub to assemble water supplies, the drain and faucets, once the claw foot tubs are in place.

When measuring, ensure that the bathroom door will still be able to be fully opened and closed once your claw foot tub is installed. Be sure to check the height and width of the bath, compared to the door opening space.

When it comes to choosing both a faucet and claw foot tubs, we recommend selecting the faucet first, and then choosing a bath to suit the style of faucet. When you are choosing the type of faucets you want, consider the space you want available in your iron cast or acrylic claw foot tubs. Depending on whether the faucets are side mounted or inside mounted, this can make the tub bathing area smaller or larger. Traditional claw foot bath tubs have the faucets on the wall of the tub.

Check whether your bathtub will need to be predrilled so the faucets can be attached. If the bath isn't already drilled, it can be later on.

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