Normal Bath V Freestanding Baths

[rockyracoon]

Any pros and cons that you can think of? I'm changing my mind every single day and have to make a decision soon.

[DTCwordfan]

I don't have one here, just a shower - I'd take either just to wallow - and my think-tank....

[wolf63]

I have just had my bath taken out and had a walk-in shower put in. The pressure is so great that I find myself having a shower for the fun of it.

Do you wash your 'puppy' in the bath?

I know that this is of no help but I am not a Bath fan.

[barry1010]

I don't have a bath either but a normal bath is generally easier to clean, a free standing bath has to be cleaned underneath and all external sides.

[barry1010]

Freestanding baths often need a lot more water, too

[rockyracoon]

Thanks.

Wolfy, he definitely doesn't go in the bath. I think he'd take my head off.

The cleaning aspect is one con, though there is no underneath to the one I want, it sits flat on the floor. Anyhow, Mr RR does the housework as he says I'm crap at it.

[wolf63]

... freestanding baths look prettier and come in nice colours.

[douglas9401]

If you're having a fancy schmancy bathroom refit and have the space then a free-standing one makes a statement and allows for uplighters in the floor for a nice effect.

[Tilly2]

The problem with free standing, as you get older, is that there's nothing to help you out of the bath when you've finished.

[237SJ]

A freestanding bath feels quite luxurious - like you are laying down in a spa. Fitted baths don't have the same effect.

[ladybirder]

You need to be youngish to have one of those or you won't be able to get out of it without falling over. I have a wet room now but oh how I miss the bath for washing the dog.

[rockyracoon]

How is it different from getting out of an ordinary bath? I'm struggling to see it.

I like the idea of uplighters :0) Mr RR probably won't be too impressed.

[237SJ]

Because with a fitted bath, you can have one of those assistance handles on the wall.

[Tilly2]

...or just use the wall. At least you have something to push against and keep you steady.

[ladybirder]

It's having to get on your knees to get out that did it for me. The pain in my knees became agonising.

[rockyracoon]

Ah. I see. I don’t think I need to worry about that as I’m also having a large walk in shower fitted. That can be an accessible one if need be. Though I’d probably just move downstairs and turn the downstairs bathroom into a wet room.

[237SJ]

Have what you want while you are young. You can worry about assistance handles etc when you are old.

[alidoc]

Free standing baths look lovely but forceful wallowing results in a wet floor, if you have children most of the bath water will end up on the bathroom floor so avoid.

[rockyracoon]

Lol. I don’t need to worry about forceful wallowing. Heavily leaning towards the freestanding.

[Tilly2]

No....!

[Atheist]

Freestanding or normal will both wet the floor if overfilled or if you slop around like a hippo. Both types can have a handle screwed to the wall next to the bath to help you stand up. If you plan to move within the next few years and you are currently young and sprightly, then have whatever young sprightly bath you fancy.
I think the last thing you should care about is whether or not it looks cool.
Good luck.