Some small, but deep bathtubs of this sort have small sealed doors that allow for easy access. With a small bathtub of this sorts there is a great deal of space for the shower portion. This is a bathtub that can be easily placed inside a shower, which helps with versatility, since a Japanese soaking tub typically does not have the capabilities to take a shower. The design of the Japanese soaking tub is to promote a sitting position in the tub versus a lying down position. This type of tub has increased in popularity as it allows the water to cover more of your body and it stays warm longer as there is less exposed area. Japanese Soaking Tub Inside ShowerĪ Japanese soaking tub is a small, but deep bathtub. ON top of that, it makes you less likely to set things on the corners of the tub (since there are not any) and that makes the shower area less crowed, leading to a minimalist look. Just because these things are a little more difficult than a built in tub does not mean it is not worth it, a freestanding tub is beautiful and can be an iconic piece in the bathroom. Installation is a bit tougher just because of the piping and such that goes into a freestanding sink. The nice part though, about all the materials being waterproof and made for a shower setting is that it is a great deal easier to just spray the areas down, especially if you have a good sprayer on the shower part. This is because there can be dust or mildew, etc that gets behind the tub or around the legs that is not cleaned as well or as much as the rest of the shower space. Freestanding Tub Inside ShowerĪ freestanding tub is a bit more difficult when it comes to the installation and upkeep compared to a built in tub. This tub doesn’t allow for any exposed unused space, meaning there is less places for water or dirt to get and stay in, making clean up a breeze. This built in tub is typically place in the far corner or on the farthest wall from the doors or curtain. This type of tub can be unique to each space by incorporating waterproof tiles on the floors and walls to go up the straight side (or sides) of the tub to create a seamless look.
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Built-in Tub Inside ShowerĪ built in tub is one of the easiest to install and most maintainable types of tubs that can be placed inside a shower. Tubs inside of showers make for easy cleanup and the opportunity for great features while still getting the versatility of both bathing and showering when needed.
In addition, having a tub in the shower can be a great place to relax when you need a second to yourself, or a helpful asset when you need to shave your legs and wash up. If the tub is already in an enclosed location with waterproof finishes that are easily sprayed down it takes out a great deal of mess and damage that could come with splashing on finishes that cannot take the hydration. Well for one this is a fantastic option if you are bathing kids or pets.
Now you may be wondering why you would not want to just stick with the typical shower and tub together or completely separate.
Why You Might Put a Tub Inside Your Shower This also gives a nice place to rest a foot when shaving legs, or something to lean against. This situation would make it difficult to sit down and take a true bath, which is why in some cases there is section of the shower that includes a large tub. Having this large of a space allows for features like dual sided sprayers, heated flooring, waterfall heads and much more. There could be large glass door or plastic curtain to separate this area from the rest of the room and keep all water inside the walk in shower. Basically there is a separate room that is sealed with waterproof finishes with a 1 ½ inch to 2 inch drain in the middle, similar to large showers in public places. One of the most common examples of tubs inside showers is when there is a walk in shower with a large bathtub inside of it.
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