Considerations When Choosing a Bathtub in 2021

2021 Nov 10th

Considerations When Choosing a Bathtub in 2021
  • Installation during Covid-19 – With the ever changing circumstances of COVID-19, there are some safety precautions that should be taken before hiring professional assistance that may come in contact with you. Contractors and other professionals are likely to take precautions for themselves, so it is important for you to take precautions of your own as well.
  • Piping placement -Having a good home layout is important, and gives you comfort in your own home. Understanding how your pipes are laid out will help you better your layout plan and you will avoid future problems with your plumbing and pipe placement. This can also make it easier for installing future fixtures such as sinks and toilets.
  • Accessibility and safety- It can be important to also consider who will be using your bathrooms and bathtub. What may be important for young children may be different than for a young adult or and elderly person. For example, for children, you may need steps, handrails, and for someone older or with disability, you may need wheelchair accessibility. To prevent accidents, your bathroom should meet the needs of those who will be using it. 
  • Bathtub placement- Bathtub placement can transform your bathroom form one style and feel to another. It can also affect accessibility or safety for a certain individual which is also something to consider. For free standing bathtubs, steps or a safety rail can be helpful for some. For drop-in bathtubs, its important to be installed near walls or in corners for stability which can prevent an accident; especially for children or for elderly.