Alcove Above The Floor Drain Tub Ideas

Rectangle reversible drain soaking tub in biscuit.

Alcove above the floor drain tub ideas.

Princeton above floor rough 5 ft. On the front side you can place a shower curtain or bathtub door to provide privacy. Innovative features like our americast engineered steel creates durable tubs that withstand the test of time. Proflex 6036 5 ft.

Even if you have just a normal alcove tub in your home installation of a shower is quite simple and will add increased value to your home. As the alcove bathtub is seen as the mainstay or standard bathtub model many are outfitted with a shower blending the form and functionality of a shower with the compact nature of the alcove design. Applying that definition it s our view that a primary bathroom with a recess in the wall with any type of tub qualifies as an alcove tub. For a person needing help getting in and out of the bathtub an alcove may be a better choice than a drop in tub.

The exclusive americast technology incorporates a glossy enamel top layer that s easy to clean a steel center for strength and a thick insulating layer to keep water warmer for a longer. In the simplest of terms an alcove tub is a bathtub that is installed flush against the wall in an enclosure. The princeton americast above floor rough in bathtub from american standard is lighter easier and more economical to install than a conventional tub. When a tub is designed for an above floor drain connection there is space under the tub to run the drain pipes above the floor.

Our drawings above show an alcove style with a front skirt. Basically like an indent in the wall these are often placed against a wall to save space and for easier maintenance. Alcove tubs from american standard are installed on three sides allowing for a space saving option that fits well in most standard bathrooms. An alcove is known as a recessed section of a room.

The tub comes with either a left or right handed drain. Reversible drain americast soaking bathtub in white. Below are two collections of alcove tub ideas. 60 in x 42 in x 18 1 4 in slightly wider for added comfort designed with an 18 1 4 in apron made from solid vikrell material for strength durability and lasting beauty factory installed 3 in apron extension for above floor drain afd installation which means no need to cut into the sub floor or install costly fire protection or pest.

With a 55 5 gallon tub capacity and at 60 long this tub provides a large area to soak. The second is a collection of freestanding tubs in an alcove in the bathroom. Typically the tub is installed in an alcove section of the bathroom with three of its sides enclosed by a wall. The first collection is a group of built in alcove tubs.

This alcove tub from the aqua eden collection is a great choice when looking for a drop in alcove tub. A much smaller cut out in the slab or floor is needed just for the down pipe pictured below. Right drain soaking bathtub in bone. Right hand drain rectangular alcove bathtub in arctic.