Old Clawfoot Tub Bathroom
A gorgeous country cottage style bathroom needs a clawfoot tub.
Old clawfoot tub bathroom. The value of an old claw foot tub relies on condition size and originality according to vintage tub bath. A rectangular or d shaped metal shower enclosure usually mounted to the ceiling allows for shower curtains to surround the entire tub protecting walls. Antique galvanized hungary cowboy bathtub brothel old hip sitz bath tub orig 2. The tub existed in the house when we bought it last october saturday will be our 1 year house iversary.
The tub especially if it is a vintage clawfoot model will be the focal point of your bathroom when it s hand painted to highlight decor or add some art to the room. In some cases the original feet were replaced with new ones and in other more rare cases an old bathing tub that was manufactured in europe perhaps made of copper and almost certainly lacking. Some clawfoot tubs have feet that have been obviously added on and this often means the tub is old enough to have been refinished and restored. But it was a pretty sad existence as evidenced by the bathroom literally falling apart around it.
Very large antique claw foot bath tub cast iron vintage with clawfoot design. Double ended claw foot tub this type has rounded ends on both sides giving you the choice of either. As a great solution to provide the most function in a small bathroom convert your clawfoot tub into a shower by choosing a deck shown here or rim mounted faucet with a tall shower riser. A claw foot tub in original condition will net more than one with nicks cracks or stains.
A cracked tub that cannot hold water is undesirable. Old clawfoot bathtubs are often associated with long luxurious baths but unless you re ok with baths that are briefly luxurious you may want to opt for a newer model. Some say that the bathwater in a freestanding tub will cool faster since it s surrounded by air writes barbara in remodeling 101. Antique galvanized hungary cowboy bathtub brothel old hip sitz bath tub orig 2.
Traditional roll top rim claw foot tub the most common style of tub with a classic shape with a sloped backrest on one side. Yes this is what that bathroom looked like when we bought the house. Brass super ornate mervelous claw tub. Antique white cast iron tub.
Make offer very large antique claw foot bath tub cast iron vintage with clawfoot design. It is normal to have superficial scratches that can be removed with refinishing. Here are some of the most popular types of clawfoot tubs.