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bathtub
A bathtub, also known simply as a bath or tub, is a container for holding water in which a person or animal may bathe. Most modern bathtubs are made of thermoformed acrylic, porcelain-enameled steel, fiberglass-reinforced polyester, or porcelain-enameled cast iron. A bathtub is usually placed in a bathroom either as a stand-alone fixture or in conjunction with a shower.
Modern bathtubs have overflow and waste drains and may have taps mounted on them. They are usually built-in, but may be free-standing or sometimes sunken. Until recently, most bathtubs were roughly rectangular in shape, but with the advent of acrylic thermoformed baths, more shapes are becoming available. Bathtubs are commonly white in color, although many other colors can be found. The process for enamelling cast iron bathtubs was invented by the Scottish-born American David Dunbar Buick.
Two main styles of bathtub are common:
Western style bathtubs in which the bather lies down. These baths are typically shallow and long.
Eastern style bathtubs in which the bather sits up. These are known as furo in Japan and are typically short and deep.
Hi - I am a homeowner trying to resolve an issue and get to the best finished professional looking result/outcome for this area. I have an alcove bathtub installation that leaves 2 13/16th from the bathtub face to the outside wall edge. I see two options - Option 1 use the available 2x6...
Bathroom/bathtub walls were tiled to the ceiling and a shower screen was fitting. Tiler left with 2 deep dents on the bathtub and one is filled with silicon. He did not mention anything of this after the job and when I found out he would not admit damaging the bathtub and refused to even come...
We had the bathroom refitting over 2 years ago. We have been experiencing a recurring issue with water leaking through the gap between the bath tub and the tiles . Next to to the bathroom is a bedroom, and we have seen the water leak through the wall and the flooring in the next room. We have...
I have a standard bathtub. Most of the bathtub is plain but there’s a patch around / under the floor that had to be screened to install under the floor. What would be the best way to clean the floor for Bathtub Reglazing?
Hi everyone, apologies if this has already been covered before. I'm going to start doing my cousins bathroom at the weekend, (I'm not a professional but I'd like to be in the future, I just enjoy tiling) got everything covered so far so just thinking about setting out. What are the general rules...
Hi folks. I am a new member. I have done some tiling but am still a slightly advanced beginner. I have 2 questions, one small & one big, about caulking a bathtub. Some folks mentioned filling up the tub with water prior to caulking. How long do you leave the water in the tub? One youtube video...
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Hi all,
Took down some old tiles in my bathroom and plasterer came round to plaster the walls with gypsum thistle bond plaster, was going to plaster myself but it would have been the first time so i thought i'd watch someone instead - i know this plaster is not good when it comes to water (from...
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I've framed my bath in and sealed it onto the surrounding tilebacker with a waterproof sealant and adhesive. I've also half filled the bath to let it settle.
Couple of questions though...
Firstly, when tiling around the tub is it best to leave a small gap between the tile and tub? If so, how...
hi guys, i need to silcone around my bathtub, its been recently tiled and ive noticed the gap is quite large in a few places. It sits back slightly from the lip so the full gap is around 6mm in a few spots, and 4-5mm in the rest.
If you put a spacer flat on the bath and push under the tile its...
Hi as you can see in the photo i have problems with cracked grout next to the bathtub.How can i fix that?Just clean the grout and apply new one?Will it hold?Thanks a lot and sorry for my poor english.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ipl0wzy3jj3m47s/IMG_20121017_010820.jpg
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Hi all,
I'm just about to embark on my first tiling project and am wondering what the best approach is for tiling above a bathtub.
Should I tile first before installing the bathtub? If it do this way though, I think I'll need to cut tiles to size to fit onto the edge of the bathtub, which may...
Hi, I'm BathTubEconomic (BTE for short) I'm having a major extension built which means two bathrooms and an ensuite need creating from scratch, plus the new living room, kitchen and laundry will be tiled also. So I'm here looking for advice on types of tiles, costs, what I should be checking for...
We recently tiled our bathroom and used TileLab Gloss Sealer&Finish.
Problem is, it ran down onto the bathtub and dried to a big mess.
We've tried using vinegar and some cleaners, but it doesn't seem to work.
What can we use to remove the sealer off of the Bathtub without damaging the...
Whats the best way to get rid of them dirty grout lines near the bath tub and basin ? Any specific recommended products or techniques ? (mate was asking me, i didn't have an answer coz i've never done it yet)...thanks
Hi
I'm a newbie starting a marble tiling project on my bathtub/ shower.
I've been 2 a bunch of tile shops looking for the right tile. My wife claims I'm color challenged. When I saw this marble at a Home Depot I knew it was what I was looking for. After taking it home & looking at it in the...
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