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Tubs and showers are also commonly replaced. There are many different models of tubs. Some like tub and shower enclosures together. They are most commonly used in bathrooms which have minimal space. The normal length of these is sixty (60) inches. These will be the ones kept in stock at your home improvement warehouse. The prices will range depending on the material they are fabricated from and the design of them enclosure itself. Fiberglass units are much less costly. They are very durable though not indestructible.

If changing out a tub shower enclosure, make sure you have the clearance to allow you room to get the enclosure into your bathroom and installed correctly. Some can be bought in two pieces. The two pieces units are more easily installed and handled because of the size and weight.

If you have the space you may want to install the tub and shower separate from one another. It is more costly to do it this way, but the space will be much more user friendly and add more value to your whole house. Tubs come in a variety of models and shapes. You have corner tubs, wall tubs which are the size of the enclosure unit mentioned above. You can buy whirlpool tubs, which have become very popular lately. Big garden tubs which are good for soaking. You can also buy standalone tubs like the old claw-foot tubs.

Maybe you have an old claw-foot tub which has seen better days. You can get it refinished. It can be made to look like brand new. If you don’t have one and would like one of the older tubs, look around salvage yards and locate one. Get it refinished and then install it. Remember, the old claw-foot tubs are very heavy. They weigh around six hundred (600) pounds. Make sure you have lots of help to haul it into the house and also make sure your floor will hold the weight of it when full of water.

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