2. A bathtub, bath, or tub
is a large container for
holding water in which
a person may bathe.
Most modern bathtubs
are made of acrylic or
fiberglass, but
alternatives are
available in enamel on
steel or cast iron;
occasionally,
waterproof finished
wood.
3. HISTORY OF BATH TUB
Documented early plumbing systems for
bathing go back as far as around 3300 BC
with the discovery of copper water pipes
beneath a palace in the Indus Valley
Civilization of ancient India. Evidence of
the earliest surviving personal sized bath
tub was found on the Isle of Crete where
a 1.5metr long pedestal tub was found
built from hardened pottery.
9. Drop-in tubs
This unique bathtub requires you to have a carpenter build a deck or
peninsula that juts into the room. The tub is then installed in that
structure.
Dropin
tubs come with their own rim. These tubs can be installed in an
alcove, but most often are installed in a more open area700.
. As such, the drop in
usually require more floor
space than alcoves and
cost slightly higher:
about $600$
10. Free-Standing Tub: Clawfoot
Freestanding
tubs are
unconnected to walls or
any
other surface. This classic
tub, though, requires a
large
bathroom to
accommodate the
tub and buffer room
around
the tub.
11. 3-WALL ALCOVE TUBS
Alcoves are the easiest and cheapest tubs you can buy and install.
But you pay the price with sizing, as most alcoves (and tubs) and
only 60 inches long.
The alcove tub is the kind we all know, and many of us may have
grown up with. This tub fits in a threewalle enclosure. When the
walls are tiled or fitted with panels, the enclosure can be used for
a tub/shower combination.
12. Whirlpool Bathtub
Whirlpool tubs first became popular in
America during the 1960s and 70s.
A spa or hot tub is also called a
"jacuzzi" since the word became a
generic
after plumbing component
manufacturer Jacuzzi introduced the
"Spa
Whirlpool" in 1968. Air bubbles may
be introduced into the nozzles via an
airbleed
venturi pump.
16. materials Description Points to Consider
acrylic Acrylic sheets are heated,
formed into a mold and
reinforced with
fiberglass, after which wood
or metal reinforcement is
usually
added.
Offer a wide choice of
styles and
shapes
Resistant to abrasion and
fading
Lightweight
Hold heat well if insulated
More expensive
May scratch
Cast
Polymer
Solid-color polymer-based
materials often made to
resemble onyx
or granite. Finished with a
polyester gel coat.
Mimic the look of stone
while
offering the flexibility of
synthetic
materials
Thick
Retain heat well
Gel coating is somewhat
less
durable than acrylic
17. materials Description Points to Consider
Cultured
Marble
A manmade material
composed of crushed
limestone and
polyester resin with a gel-
coat finish.
Require more
maintenance
Offer many colors and
patterns
Provide a sleek, stylish
look
May be brittle and
scratch easily
More expensive
Enameled
Cast Iron
Cast iron molded into a
bathtub shape and finished
with enamel.
Generally thicker than
other materials.
Durable and solid
Available in a range of
colors
Retain heat well
Excellent soundproofing
Heavy−may require
structural
reinforcement
18. materials Description Points to Consider
Enameled
Steel
Resembles cast iron
and is produced by
spraying enamel onto
molded steel and
firing the tub at a
high temperature.
Less expensive than
cast iron
May chip somewhat
easily
Provide a smaller
choice of colors
May be noisy when
water is
running
Fiberglass A fiberglass backing
material finished with
a layer of polyester
gel
coat. Wood or metal
reinforcement is often
added.
Economical
Offer a wide choice of
styles and
shapes
Lightweight
Don't retain heat as
well
19. materials Description Points to Consider
Solid
Surface
Made with acrylic
and/or polyester
resins and baked into
sheets.
Resin provides
flexibility while
polyester provides
dramatic
coloring.
Color and texture
remain intact
despite wear
Retain heat well
Available in a wide
range of colors
Stain-resistant
