You will find several types of stand alone bathtubs in the market. They come with several sizes and shapes. But as an end user, you are always in a dilemma about choosing the right size of the bathtub for your bathroom. On this page, let us discuss some ways to ascertain the right size of a stand alone bathtub for your bathroom.

6 inches – The Magic Figure

As a thumb rule, the minimum end to end additional space or length that you need for a freestanding tub is 6 inches. If you consider a smaller space you will fail to make the most of your stand alone bath. And most importantly, it will make the tub look intensely cramped within the space.

For the tubs that drain through one end, the minimum space that you will need for the floor-mounted faucet will be 4 inches, with a 2 inch padding at the opposite end. For the stand alone bathtubs in Perth that are associated with wall mounted faucets, you will need 2 inches for the faucet and 4 inches on the opposite side. For those which come with deck mounted faucets or the ones featuring centre drains, you need to set up the tub at the centre of the 6 inch space.

The Typical 6/12 Rule

This is another rule of thumb that applies in the front to back spacing that is needed for setting up the bathtub. This is all about the front to backspacing that will be needed. The 6 of the  6/12 rule is that you again would need a minimum of 6 inches of combined additional space on the left as well as the right side of the bathtub. The 12 inch part therefore applies to the least total negative space that you will want for the front as well as the back of the tub to accommodate the other features of the bathroom.

You need to keep in mind that the code requirements typically demand 34 inches wide and 21 inches deep access area to accommodate the stand alone bathtub. Hence, the 12 of the 6/12 rule applies only to  the partial space restrictions. Within these 12 inch restrictions, our specialists would advise having more space at the front as well as the back of the tub.

What is the Logic Behind?

The logic behind all these mathematical calculations while fabricating spaces for stand alone baths is giving them adequate breathing space. If you have a spacious sprawling bathroom you do not have much of a headache. You can toy with the space as per your wish and set up the stand alone bath accordingly.

However, if you have a small bathroom where space is at a premium then all these permutations and combinations of measurements will come into play. The experts will follow these thumb rules to come up with the right setting of the bathtub at the right space and position. The idea is to ensure that you are able to make the most of your bathtub and it acts as a focal point of the bathtub.

So while choosing the cheap baths in Perth choose the right size. For further details, call Ash at  0402 006 644 or Matt at 0431 410 460 from Bath Station, as we are the best.