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Bath tub tapware - freestanding vs in wall spout

marie4509
5 år sedan

We are building a new bathroom and I am overwhelmed with so many choices! We do know for sure that we are having a free-standing tub. Initially I was against the freestanding tap next to the tub, but now not so sure. This seems like a new way of filling tubs :)


What are the pros and cons of each? Any preferences out there for in-wall spout vs the free-standing versions? Recommendations on where to place them? We have two boys (6 & 8), who still like a bath every now and then, as do I :)


Thanks Houzzers.

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  • PRO
    Dr Retro House Calls
    5 år sedan

    Freestanding baths look fantastic in the right bathroom, especially when there is lots of space around them. With a 50mm space between the edge of your bath and the three walls it will be too narrow to clean properly down to the floor.

    But don't worry, after 50 years of collecting dust, hair, mould , old bits of soap and other yucky bathroom stuff your 50mm space will fill up and it will look like a built in bath! You should allow at least 200mm around the perimeter of your bath so you can get a mop to reach the floor. If you can't get at least 200mm then have a built in bath where the edge of the bath lip is built under the wall tiles, or a practical and useful bath hob like in this photo.


    Warrandyte Bathroom · Mer info

    For a busy family bathroom always think practicality over fashion.

    Best of luck,

    Dr Retro

    of Dr Retro House Calls


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    Kommentarer (6)

    • PRO
      Collaborative Interiors
      5 år sedan

      Bathroom renos can be daunting as there are many things to consider and usually the space can be limiting. Free standing baths are stunning and come in many shapes and sizes. You have mentioned that you and the boys will use the bath, ensure you factor in the "users" height as this will determine the bath size and depth.

      Firstly is the plumbing remaining in the same position? Floor mounted bath mixers can be installed with a concealed under floor box or the above floor connection method. The concealed box method is advisable before the flooring is installed, and has the benefit of a lower profile floor plate, which is preferred. The above floor method may be done where the first approach is not possible.

      Free standing bath mixers visually create an impact when paired with the freestanding tub, ensure you have enough room around the tub as it will be difficult to clean if it sits too close to walls and or vanities etc..many freestanding bath mixers offer functional hand showers as well as the spout, ideal for washing soap out of kids hair.

      Would love to see a lay out of your bathroom to assist with tap ware placement.

      Good luck with your bathroom renovations, always happy to assist you.

      Carmen

      Collaborative Interiors


      marie4509 thanked Collaborative Interiors
    • marie4509
      Författare
      5 år sedan
      Ändrades senast: 5 år sedan

      Thanks Carmen. We are actually pretty flexible with the floor - they are rebuilding it (on piers), so can set the level etc as we need to match the existing floor height. It is a tight room, and there are some limitations (the wall with the door is brick and cannot be adjusted). the back wall with vanity and wall next to toilet are new walls).

      I am doing the tub/shower like a wet-room to save on space and contain the water as much as possible :) Looking at a tub that is 1700mm to give us 50mm around the edges. Vanity is 1800. Door opens to hide the toilet behind.

      Love to know your thoughts. Thanks again.



    • me me
      5 år sedan
      I like your comments on freestanding baths, Dr Retro. When I was a child in the sixties, my family had a bathroom with an old claw foot bath surrounded by three walls. I still remember my mother's excitement when we got a built in bath. No more crawling around the floor trying to clean around and under the bath! I do wonder how long it will be before people start pulling out these freestanding baths.
    • marie4509
      Författare
      5 år sedan
      Thanks all. We do have flexibility around the depth of the room, so can try and increase the gap around. As it is a Wet area’ and narrow, I would prefer freestanding to give a sense of space with the shower.
      Any thoughts though on my original question around tapware?
    • PRO
      Collaborative Interiors
      5 år sedan
      Thanks for uploading the plan. If you maintain the free standing tub at 1700mm I would feel that a wall faucet will work best as free standing mixer would need to sit to the left of the tub. Don’t think you have enough space to pull off a floor mixer with these proportions. There are many wall mixers that are also stunning and can flow out like a waterfall, creating a spa like feel. Could place this on any wall around the tub.

      What distance width have you allowed for the wet area shower from the tub to the glass screen?

      Also the door swinging towards the toilet means you will never be able to completely open that door ensure there will be enough swing space for a partially opened door and the glass shower screen. Becomes a slight obstacle course navigating the door, screen vanity to access the toilet which will be used the most.

      Thanks
      Collaborative Interiors
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