Alcove Above The Floor Drain Tub Ideas

Basically like an indent in the wall these are often placed against a wall to save space and for easier maintenance.

Alcove above the floor drain tub ideas.

Below are two collections of alcove tub ideas. The tub comes with either a left or right handed drain. Innovative features like our americast engineered steel creates durable tubs that withstand the test of time. The first collection is a group of built in alcove tubs.

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. The second is a collection of freestanding tubs in an alcove in the bathroom. The princeton americast above floor rough in bathtub from american standard is lighter easier and more economical to install than a conventional tub. 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.

Right hand drain rectangular alcove bathtub in arctic. The most common style of alcove tub has three connecting walls. Reversible drain americast soaking bathtub in white. A much smaller cut out in the slab or floor is needed just for the down pipe pictured below.

Princeton above floor rough 5 ft. Typically the tub is installed in an alcove section of the bathroom with three of its sides enclosed by a wall. 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. 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.

In the simplest of terms an alcove tub is a bathtub that is installed flush against the wall in an enclosure. Proflex 6036 5 ft. This make installation on a slab much easier. On the front side you can place a shower curtain or bathtub door to provide privacy.

Right drain soaking bathtub in bone. This alcove tub from the aqua eden collection is a great choice when looking for a drop in 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. 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.

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. An alcove is known as a recessed section of a room. Our drawings above show an alcove style with a front skirt. Alcove tubs from american standard are installed on three sides allowing for a space saving option that fits well in most standard bathrooms.