Alcove Bathtubs - America's Most Popular Tubs

Alcove bathtubs are the most popular bathtubs in the US and are the preferred choice of most Americans. Bathtubs are a nice and relaxing way to take a bath and also have their therapeutic uses. Soaking in a bathtub filled with really hot water can be very good therapy for aching and sore muscles. It can provide great relief to elderly people not to mention people of all ages.

Alcove bath tubs are built-in bathtubs which became popular after the First World War. Alcove tubs are not a type of bathtub per se, but refer more to a type of installation of bathtubs resulting in an alcove.

Features Of Alcove Bathtubs

• Alcove bathtubs are enclosed on three sides, generally by walls and are open only on the front side.
• A shower curtain or door is used to enclose the open side of alcove bathtubs.
• The drain is either on the right side or the left sides of these bathtubs and you have to specify which side you want it on before buying an alcove bath tub.
• Alcove tubs can be purchased with matching doors from the same or different makers.
• Alcove bathtubs only have the waste and overflow mounted on it and the taps are typically wall mounted.

Benefits Of Alcove Tubs

• They have lesser finished surfaces and are thus cheaper than other types of free-standing bathtubs.
• Alcove bathtubs are great for installing grab bars and rails. These can be installed either for pulling yourself out or pushing yourself out of the alcove bathtubs as per your needs.
• It is easy to install wall surrounds with alcove bath tubs. These are handy as an easy to maintain and water tight barrier for the tub.
   

Alcove Bathtub Resources

AbsoluteHome.com - Online Retailer of Bathtubs
AbsoluteHome carries a large selection of alcove tubs.