Hello everyone,
Lately, I have often seen bathtubs being recessed into the floor/screed in new builds.
We now have to make this decision ourselves.
In principle, I find the idea quite appealing because, in my opinion, the main advantage is the lower entry height.
However, I wonder if there might be any downsides that I am currently not aware of.
The only negative I can think of is that I wouldn’t be able to install underfloor heating beneath the bathtub. But am I overlooking something?
What would you do?
Best regards,
Roppo
Lately, I have often seen bathtubs being recessed into the floor/screed in new builds.
We now have to make this decision ourselves.
In principle, I find the idea quite appealing because, in my opinion, the main advantage is the lower entry height.
However, I wonder if there might be any downsides that I am currently not aware of.
The only negative I can think of is that I wouldn’t be able to install underfloor heating beneath the bathtub. But am I overlooking something?
What would you do?
Best regards,
Roppo
I think the question is whether the bathtub is installed on the subfloor or the screed @nordanney
We have it installed on the rough floor. You get used to stepping down slightly. For all the bathtubs installed on the screed that I have seen so far, you had to feel like you were stepping down from the tub, because there was some air gap between the screed and the tub. But those are all older models—no idea if they are now installed directly on the screed.
We have it installed on the rough floor. You get used to stepping down slightly. For all the bathtubs installed on the screed that I have seen so far, you had to feel like you were stepping down from the tub, because there was some air gap between the screed and the tub. But those are all older models—no idea if they are now installed directly on the screed.
Yes, that's absolutely right; the idea is to place the tub directly on the raw subfloor. It would be supported by a foam block or something similar. Compared to the standard method, this saves roughly 10cm (4 inches), since the floor structure is about 18cm (7 inches) thick. So, it's not a complex structural challenge.
The issue with children is probably a valid point. At the moment, overall, I am leaning more towards the conventional build.
The issue with children is probably a valid point. At the moment, overall, I am leaning more towards the conventional build.
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nordanney20 Nov 2018 14:58Placing the shower tray on the raw subfloor is, in my opinion, the current standard practice. I don’t even consider the option of installing the tray on the finished floor.
That is why I made my comments.
That is why I made my comments.
Ours is also installed on the unfinished floor, but since the tub has some support underneath, it is only 1–2 cm (about 1 inch) lower than the floor. I find this quite comfortable, and it works well for bathing children too. However, my wife has a completely different opinion. So, it’s really a matter of personal preference.
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Mottenhausen20 Nov 2018 15:24nordanney schrieb:
Placing the bathtub on the unfinished subfloor is what I consider the current state of the art. For me, the question of whether the tub sits on the finished floor doesn’t even arise.Do you apply your personal "state of the art" standard also to freestanding bathtubs? By the way, I consider those to be state of the art as well.
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