Are you planning on replacing your bathtub as your net bathroom remodeling project? The first step in choosing a bathtub for your home is to consider how much money that you have to spend on it. If remodeling the rest of your room, you may want to consider the costs of your other supplies as well as the tub itself. Be sure that you choose a bathtub that you are not only happy with, but one you can afford as well.

Be sure that you also determine how your new bathtub will be installed before getting it. Keep in mind the cost of labor in mind if you decide to have it professionally installed. Even though it may be possible for you to replace the tub yourself, professional contractors who specialize in bathtub installation can place one in as little as a few hours. However, there are resources available to you just in case you would like to install one yourself and save on the costs.

The next thing you need to do in the process of choosing a tub is to find a bathtub to purchase. Bathtubs come in a wide variety of sizes as well as styles. Types of bathtubs include built in, soaking, shower and tub combinations, free standing and special tubs. If you have limited space in your bathroom, you may want to consider the size of your room while choosing your new tub.

Built in bathtubs are the most common choice. They are built into the bathroom and among these types include the Alcove, Drop in , Tub/Shower combinations and Corner tubs.

Alcove Tubs: Alcove tubs refer to more of the instillation that results in an alcove rather than the tub itself. Becoming popular after the First World War, these tubs are now the most popular in the US. The Alcove tub is enclosed on three sides mostly by wall and is only open on the front side. Shower curtains or doors are used to enclose the open side of the tub. The drain on the tub can either be on the right side or the left side of the tub, depending on preference and plumbing requirements. Alcove tubs are also cheaper than other types of free standing bathtubs because they have fewer finished surfaces. They are also great for installing rails and grab bars for those people who need a little extra help getting in and out of the tub. Alcove tubs are also easy to install wall surrounds, which are easy to maintain as well as act as a water tight barrier for the tub.

Drop In Tubs: In contrast to free standing tubs, a Drop In tub is dropped into place in either the floor, the walls or a platform. These tubs can either be pedestal mounted, deck mounted or floor mounted sunken tubs. The Drop in tubs also come in a variety of shapes to suit preferences such as square, rectangle and oval. Other advantages include that they are easy to clean, they are excellent for soaking and the plumbing is covered, giving the bathroom a cleaner look.

Tub and Shower Combinations: Tub and Shower Combination tubs are very popular because they satisfy the needs of a bath and a shower in the same floor space. These units can come in either one piece, which tend to be heavier and more polished, or they can come in sections. When considering a Tub and Shower Combination, make sure to measure the doorways that it will have to pass through before you do your shopping. You don't want to get it home, and find out that it won't fit through the doorway.

Corner Tubs: Corner tubs are built to set off a room and can either be fitted in or be made to stand alone. They are not installed with integrated showers but they have a handy ledge for decorative items, plants and soaps. Corner tubs can also be specially designed, or a standard drop-in tub built into an angled deck in the corner. The drains on these tubs can be on either side or in the middle.

Soaking bathtubs are built for soaking and are built deeper than the standard tub so a person can have the opportunity to soak up to their chin. Because of their main purpose is to be used soaking, these tubs usually do not have jet combinations or shower attachments. There are two types to consider when choosing a soaking tub for your bathroom; one is a Greek and the other is Roman. Greek style tubs are an excellent choice for bathrooms with limited space because they are shorter in length than the regular soaking tubs. Roman styles are named after the original baths used by the Romans. These tubs are sunken and mounted on the floor; however, they are difficult to find because very few manufactures still make them.

Free standing tubs, in like built in ones, do not have enclosures nor are they built into the floor. Faucets on free standing tubs can be mounted on the side of the tub, wall or floor mounted. Types of free standing tubs include the claw foot tub and pedestal tub.

Claw foot tubs offer the most in comfort and pure relaxation while giving a hint of nostalgia at the same time. Claw foot tubs can be manufactured in different colors and come in different lengths, from 4 feet to 5 1/2 feet, to accommodate different preferences.

Pedestal tubs sit on a wooden oval base while the tub itself is oval shaped with a straight front and a sloped back. These tubs are easy to install and maintain due to it's exposed pipes. Faucets on the pedestal tubs are installed in either the floor or the wall; allowing the water to be filled to a deeper level.

Other tubs offer a variety of special features to accommodate specific needs. these tubs include ADA,which are designed for the elderly and handicapped, the Whirlpool, with it's added jets for extra comfort and pleasure, and Aqua massage tubs, with holes in the bottom, and sometimes the sides, so air bubbles can be released into the hot water of the tub.

The bathtub is one of the most indispensable parts of the bathroom other than the toilet and sink. Not only is it used for bathing people and their pets, it is also used to clean large objects as well as wash clothes and some musical instruments. It is also used to help you escape a busy and hectic day with a soothing, hot bath. It is important that you choose the right bathtub for you and your bathtub.