| The variations of modern bathtubs available today give | | | | drained directly onto the floor and into the drain. They |
| consumers options that have never been available | | | | could take a bath, drain the water and mop in one fell |
| before. For instance, many modern bathtubs are | | | | swoop. These bathtubs were made primarily of cast |
| designed for comfort and pain relief in mind and not so | | | | iron but are available today in other materials such as |
| much for cleansing. The Japanese bathtub is designed | | | | fiberglass and acrylic. |
| around the Japanese ritual of bathing. These bathtubs | | | | For the elderly and handicapped, bathtub |
| are deeper and most commonly made from wood. | | | | manufacturers saw fit to design walk in tubs. Many of |
| Many have lids that can be placed over the tub to | | | | these will fit directly into an existing location but make |
| keep the water hot or to keep dust and debris from | | | | entering and exiting the bathtub much less dangerous. |
| falling into the tub. They have become popular in North | | | | Some of these can be fitted for jetted water flow like |
| America for soaking and in some instance as Jacuzzi | | | | a Jacuzzi. As with most corner bathtubs, this one does |
| tubs. | | | | not have to replace your existing bathtub, it can be |
| A Jacuzzi bathtub is like a spa. It uses heated water | | | | placed in a corner with a water source. These are |
| and jets to create a whirlpool style swirl that is both | | | | primarily made out of fiberglass because it becomes |
| relaxing and helps to ease stress and pain. Many | | | | less slippery when it becomes wet, making a more |
| people set their Jacuzzi outside for use year round. | | | | secure foot hold. |
| These are not cleansing bathtubs as we know | | | | Modern bathtubs can be purchased today in many |
| bathtubs. They are luxury tubs that can be placed | | | | styles and designs as you can see. Jetted, whirlpool |
| almost anywhere inside or outside the home. These | | | | and spa style bathtubs are more for relaxation and |
| are much deeper than your contemporary bathtub | | | | soaking than bathing. Contemporary bathtubs can be |
| because they too are used as a soaking tub. They | | | | fitted with jets to give a more relaxing soak. The |
| can be found in fiberglass, acrylic or wood and most | | | | vintage cast iron, claw foot bathtubs are so versatile |
| are equipped with their own pumps and motors. | | | | that they can be used for both soaking and bathing. |
| If you are considering a more vintage style of bathtub, | | | | When remodeling a bathroom for the elderly, it is |
| the claw foot bathtub is making a big comeback. In the | | | | recommended your replace or add a walk in bathtub |
| early 1900's these bathtubs were deep bathtubs with | | | | for safety. Almost any style you can imagine can be |
| separate fixtures for the water. Many of the homes | | | | purchased and help you create a bathroom that is not |
| that were fitted with the old claw foot bathtubs had a | | | | only functional but relaxing as well. |
| drain in the center of the bathroom floor and the tub | | | | |