Owning a clawfoot bathtub is not a thing of the past anymore as the trend today is shifting back to their elegant style and comfort.
Homeowners are tearing out their dime-a-dozen built-in bathtubs and replacing them with reproduction roll rim footed bathtubs. Owning a clawfoot bathtub is not a thing of the past anymore as the trend today is shifting back to their elegant style and comfort. Homeowners are tearing out their dime-a-dozen built-in bathtubs and replacing them with reproduction roll rim footed bathtubs. Unlike their predecessors of the early 1920s these modern day clawfoot bathtubs come in thousands of variations, and according to many clawfoot enthusiast, are not only more glamorous but more utilitarian as well. As the growing desire for more beauty in the wash closet has escalated and individuals now have the time and resources to invest into such endeavors, the bathroom is regaining its style with genres of Old World, Victorian, Modern, and Country. No longer is the bathroom stricken to just utilitarian means as comfort and style are back!
The clawfoot bathtubs of today carry many of the same characteristics in appearance with the vintage clawfoot bathtubs; however, the modern day clawfoot bathtub comes with all the fixings. No longer is the clawfoot bathtub limited to a few shapes and sizes as now they range from as little as 48” inches to 72” inches and have more than 15 styles to choose from. The idea that “bigger is better” has pushed clawfoot bathtub designers to produce clawfoot bathtubs that meet these needs. So now, even those who are 6’5 can now enjoy the comforts of a nice soak in today’s clawfoot bathtubs.
The Versatility
Size is not all that has changed for the clawfoot bathtub the materials used to create a clawfoot bathtub has branched out from the original cast-iron. Clawfoot bathtub makers now in addition to cast-iron use materials like cast-acrylic, fiberglass, and stone resin. These new materials being used create new possibilities for clawfoot bathtubs that could have never been attained by cast-iron. No more stories of clawfoot bathtubs falling through the ceilings or crushing toes as acrylic clawfoot bathtubs are much lighter than cast-iron making them easier and safer to move, ship, and place on the second floor. Some people say that they like the durability and heat retention of the cast-iron compared to the acrylic and fiberglass, however, American Bath Factory invented a clawfoot bathtub made from their formula Acrastone™ that is more durable and retains heat better than cast-iron. You can take a hammer to American Bath Factory’s clawfoot bathtub and it will leave nothing more than a scratch that can be easily buffed out. American Bath Factory has such faith in their Acrastone™ clawfoot bathtub that they give their customers an unheard of 25 year limited warranty making it the longest clawfoot bathtub warranty on the market. Acrylic clawfoot bathtubs unlike cast-iron do not chip or rust, and have the capability of adding a massage system in the bathtub.
The Best of Both Worlds
Everyone knows that a women’s best friend is her bubble spa that she can come home to and relax in. Rick Wheeler, owner of American Bath Factory, invented the Champagne Massage™ and the Caspian™ to meet the needs of those who enjoyed the look and feel of a clawfoot bathtub but wanted the soothing comfort that can only be brought by a bubble spa. The Champagne Massage™ is an air blower system that turns a regular Victorian clawfoot bathtub into a full-body massage, air tub. The system is powered by a 1.3 hp pump blowing warm air up through the water from 5 evenly spaced air channels on the tub floor. The air jets are positioned to reach and sooth muscle groups from lower lumbar to calf. You are talking about 86 to 182 streams of air bubbles shooting directly at your body, instead of just bubbles blowing around you from the perimeter like some of the air tubs on the market. In addition to the Champagne Massage™ the Caspian™ was created which combines the modern whirlpool system with the classic look of a clawfoot bathtub. It is the first of its kind, anywhere. It is a true whirlpool tub with molded armrests, sitting on 4 feet. It has seven fully adjustable, 10gpm jets powered by a 2 hp pump complete to give you the most relaxing and stylish bathtub experience.
The Interior & Exterior Beauty
Clawfoot bathtubs unlike drop-in bathtubs have exposed bodies and feet. This allows for clawfoot bathtubs to be just has luxurious on the outside as they are on the inside. Clawfoot bathtubs can be embellished to tie in with the theme of the bathroom. Whether you want to stay with the classic white exterior, fluff it up with canary yellow, or jazz it up with flames your clawfoot bathtub can blend in with your bathroom’s theme or create your bathroom’s theme.
Whether it is making it from acrylic, giving it spa capabilities, painting the exterior, companies like American Bath Factory have shown that there really is no limit to what you can do with your clawfoot bathtub. The versatility and style of the modern day clawfoot bathtub has made it not just a thing of the past.
About American Bath Factory
American Bath Factory has manufactured high quality bath products for over two decades. Our mission has always been to make the highest quality products that are beautiful, affordable, easy to install and enjoyable to use. Our unshakable belief in the quality of our products is supported with an unprecedented 25 year limited warranty and American Bath Factory is dedicated to a total customer experience and invests heavily in internal processes and systems to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction. American Bath Factory sells products throughout the 50 States and internationally through a distribution network of major retailers, distributors and designer showrooms.
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