Alcove Above The Floor Drain Tub Ideas

In the simplest of terms an alcove tub is a bathtub that is installed flush against the wall in an enclosure.

Alcove above the floor drain tub ideas.

Innovative features like our americast engineered steel creates durable tubs that withstand the test of time. 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. A much smaller cut out in the slab or floor is needed just for the down pipe pictured below. The princeton americast above floor rough in bathtub from american standard is lighter easier and more economical to install than a conventional tub.

An alcove is known as a recessed section of a room. Below are two collections of alcove tub ideas. Reversible drain americast soaking bathtub in white. Our drawings above show an alcove style with a front skirt.

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. This alcove tub from the aqua eden collection is a great choice when looking for a drop in alcove tub. The first collection is a group of built in alcove tubs. Right drain soaking bathtub in bone.

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. The most common style of alcove tub has three connecting walls. The tub comes with either a left or right handed drain. Princeton above floor rough 5 ft.

Right hand drain rectangular alcove bathtub in arctic. Rectangle reversible drain soaking tub in biscuit. 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. On the front side you can place a shower curtain or bathtub door to provide privacy.

Proflex 6036 5 ft. The second is a collection of freestanding tubs in an alcove in the bathroom. With a 55 5 gallon tub capacity and at 60 long this tub provides a large area to soak. 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.

The tub is constructed from solid acrylic made to be both durable and reliable. Alcove tubs from american standard are installed on three sides allowing for a space saving option that fits well in most standard bathrooms. Typically the tub is installed in an alcove section of the bathroom with three of its sides enclosed by a wall. This make installation on a slab much easier.