Looking back in time, to childhood, many people fondly remember the clawfoot bathtub. It may have been in their own home or in the homes of others. One of the fun childhood memories many be soaping up the tub and sliding down the sloping sides. This usually resulted with water splashing and giggles galore. Perhaps it was used to sail the many ships in the water as a child sat along the side in a chair. Then there may be a teen who would soak for what seemed like hours while the line up of family members waited their turn. Whatever memories there are of traditional clawfoot bathtubs the memories, without a doubt, bring back many smiles.

Baths were not simply used for a good soak but also for health reasons. When various potions or salts were added, the baths become a treatment for various ailments. Today, with alternative choices for health care, there have been many remedies recommended via the bathtub. Clawfoot bathtubs can be purchased as soaker tubs which have the depth, length and width to accommodate people of various girths. Sloping tubs are also pleasant for relaxation as the bather lounges while resting against the slope. There are even double ended baths with the faucet in the middle. These baths allow for dual bathing.

Artistic renderings of the cherished bathtub have brought about many unique styles. These baths could be made from resin or stone with a bath flush to the floor, acrylic baths which are more lightweight, cast iron traditional clawfoot baths, bronze, copper or stainless steel. To add to the beauty of the tubs there are several, well designed accessories.

No matter what style comes up to meet the quality standards of the tough clawfoot, the main purpose of these tubs is to allow for deep and comfortable bathing.

Materials have changed to include metals such as bronze and copper for the bath structure. Various metals can be plated and used on the claw feet. Color choices are practically endless for exterior painting of clawfoot bathtubs. The actual tub materials may be acrylic, cast iron, copper, resin, stainless steel or stone. Accessories are of a variety of metals and serve a generous variety of purposes. It is also possible to install a shower with an oval suspended bar which holds the shower curtain. Clawfoot tubs offer the best of yesterday and today.

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