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For Classic Style, Go For A Clawfoot Tub

By: Brad Petros Clawfoot tubs have a distinctive style. You've seen them - they look old-fashioned with smooth rolled rims, resting on four legs with the "feet" resembling claws. Following is an overview of clawfoot (often referred to as Victorian style) bathtubs and their top manufacturers.

* The original clawfoot tubs, made of cast iron with a porcelain finish, started becoming popular in the mid 1800's. European style clawfoot tubs typically have wall-mounted hardware and faucets, while the American style mounts the hardware on the tub itself.There are two main hardware mount styles: the American style has the hardware and faucets on the bathtub, while the European mounts them on the wall.
* Orginally, cast iron was the material of choice for clawfoot bath tubs. Nowadays, modern materials such as acrylic are commonly used - they look great, but make for lighter, more easily maintainable tubs.
* Some have a slanted back, which makes it very easy to ease back and enjoy the soaking comfort.
* Slipper tubs, on the other hand, have a high back.
* Pedestal bathtubs differ in the fact they sit on a pedestal versus legs. They have a very elegant look indeed.
* Because these are free standing tubs, they are fairly easily installed - there is no masonry or woodword needed, and the pipes are exposed, allowing for easy maintenance.

The premiere brands of these styles are:

* Barclay Products designs Victorian style clawfoot tubs made from both cast iron and acrylic, but with very modern accessories. Barclay combines the best of the old and the new in their products.
* Cheviot makes several elegant lines of pedestal and clawfoot tubs, including the Slipper Bath, Traditional Roll Top , Regency, Windsor and Balmoral Baths.
* Vintage Tub and Bath is an online retailer whose main focus, in fact, is selling these classic styles of tubs.

Do yourself a favor and dress up your bathroom with an classically-styled clawfoot or pedestal tub.

Article Source: http://www.lifeweightloss.com

Brad Petros writes for Bathtubs For You, a consumer guide to helping you select, buy and maintain bathtubs, covering styles such as clawfoot bathtubs and Victorian bathtubs, and brands such as Barclay Tubs.

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