Many Reasons to Desire a Cast Iron Bathtub for Your Home
Maybe you are planning to get a bath tub for your new home or simply looking for a replacement. Before you choose the one to purchase, it is wise to first consider several factors. First is the size of your bathroom. With the bath tub being one of the biggest fixtures that you can place in the bathroom, you should determine how much free space you have and if it complements the bathroom design.
One popular choice, mainly because of its easy installation features, is a cast iron bath tub. The Victorian cast iron baths is a beautiful fixture for your bathroom and is sometimes called a corner roll top bath. Unfortunately, one must allot quite an amount of money to be able to purchase one of these tubs. If the cast iron bath tub you intend to get is an antique, then the price will go a lot more higher. Do not fret, though, for luxury and elegance is what you will get and you will find that the tub is very much worth the money you paid for. If on the other hand you already have a cast iron tub and would want to get a new one, this time of a different style, you may get an appraiser or go to your local dealer to find out its worth as you may be able to sell it second hand for a decent price. In doing so, you will be capable of saving enough money to buy the new bath tub that you desire.
One other thing that you may opt to do is have your cast iron bath tub fixed and renovated. This will not only help you save on your budget but also give your old tub a new look. You can have the renovation done at home or have the bath tub sent to the service station, which is not a very easy thing to do due to its weight.
If on the other hand you are buying a new one for your bathroom, you will find that the installation of an iron cast bath tub is quite simple with no complicated installation techniques involved. In fact, you can do the installation on your own. These kinds of tubs are designed to rest on its own feet or on a pedestal. It does not have to be built into the bathroom. To install a cast iron bath tub in your own bathroom, all you have to do is follow the steps listed below.
1. Turn off your water system – do this while installation is going on since this will not take long. The best thing that you may do is stop the possibility of leaks and water build up for it may lead to accidents. After turning the system off, let the pipes drain first before removing the old bath tub.
2. Removal of the Old Bath Tub – just as iron cast bath tubs are easy to install, so is it to remove. An acrylic tub will however be a lot harder to remove with some structural remodeling involved. During such renovations, you will need to acquire the services of professionals.
3. (Preparations ~ Make Necessary Bathroom Preparations} – As soon as you remove your old bath tub, you can fix the bathroom so you can place your new bath tub. Lots of people may be needed to carry the tub towards your bathroom since it is heavy.
4. Drain Attachment – Put the tub near the bathroom area where you plan to situate it and start with attaching the drain. After installing the drain, you can already push the bath tub in the area where it will be permanently situated. To prevent accidents and future problems, make sure the floor holding the tub is strong and secure enough to take its weight, taking in consideration the water and the person that will be occupying it.
5. Plumbing Installation – once all are in place and safety is already ensured, you can already installs the plumbing features of the bath tub, e.g., shower, faucets, handles, etc. An old fashioned bath shower faucet works best with cast iron tubs.
