Clawfoot Tubs

Choose a tub that will fit in your space firstly, and keep in mind that some tubs are deeper or more spacious than others of the same length. If you have a large space available, consider that you may not actually want the largest tub you can fit depending on your height. If you are shorter, particularly for people below 5'4" your feet may not reach the other side of a large tub and you will not be able to support yourself with your legs while you sit in the tub which is usually uncomfortable. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you are unsure.

The roll-top, sometimes referred to as a classic style or classic shape tub and the double-ended tub are both flat topped. This is primarily an aesthetic preference. Single and Double Slipper tubs have a curved shape, which allows the part of the tub where your back rests to be longer and typically supports your head better, while the center or low end of the tub remains low to avoid making it impractically tall to step over. Slipper shapes are typically more comfortable, but Flat shapes can usually be made comfortable with a pillow as well.

We offer air and water jetting on our SanSiro/Empress line of tubs, where the jetting components are fully concealed within the tub. We don't offer jetting on our standard clawfoot tubs, but we do offer air jetting on the pedestal versions of these tubs where the jetting components can be concealed inside the pedestal.

Clawfoot tubs naturally pair well with vintage style faucets but many of our tubs also go surprisingly well with modern freestanding faucets especially if your bathroom is not strictly traditional. Check on the tub you like to see if it is possible to use a deck mounted faucet, otherwise you will need to use a freestanding faucet.

Unfortunately the only simple answer to this question is that it depends on your floor and someone qualified must inspect it and make the determination. Most modern buildings can support the weight of a filled acrylic clawfoot tub without modification, but you should pay especially close attention to this in old buildings where it is common that floor joists were too small or overspanned by modern standards even if they are still in good condition. If your floor is a concrete slab, there is typically little concern that the tub would overload it. Likewise if you are replacing a cast iron tub or some other heavy tub, if the floor supported the old tub with no issue there is not likely to be an issue with your new tub.

Yes, in fact by our testing they retain heat better than cast iron tubs in many conditions. For the ultimate in long soaks though, we recommend a water heater which is available on our SanSiro and Empress line of tubs. This will keep your bath warm as long as you like without needing to add new water.

Because clawfoot tubs are large they are shipped via LTL (Less than Truckload) freight, which basically means the tub will be delivered by a larger truck than normal and dropped off at your curbside, in your driveway or sometimes can be placed into an easily accessible garage. Once you get your tub and unpack it, most acrylic tubs are easy enough for two people to lift and move around to the final installation site.