ᐅ Bathtub Installed Incorrectly – Defect?

Hello everyone,

I have a question regarding the orientation of our bathtub.
As you can see in the photo, our bathtub has a reclining surface on one side and the overflow on the other side.
Now we have a problem with the bathtub’s orientation. Just behind the side with the reclining surface, shortly after the un-tiled area, there is the door, which means you would always lie with your back to the bathroom door. This is really inconvenient.
Unfortunately, we didn’t discuss the orientation with the plumber beforehand because it was clear to us that the bathtub would be installed the other way around. As it is now, it makes no sense to us at all.
On the side where the overflow is now, we even had an extra shelf area installed...

The problem I see is that we didn’t document anything. Can this still be considered a defect? I mean, who wants to lie in the tub with their back to the door all the time?
Plus, there is noticeably more splashing in the bathroom when using the overhead shower...

Unfortunately, we haven’t had a chance to talk to any of the contractors or the builder about this yet. We will meet with the builder next week and bring it up.

I just wanted to get an opinion beforehand on whether this is a defect and we can insist on correction, or if we have to live with it?

Thanks!

Jonas90 schrieb:

That is really unfortunate.

Why?

Jonas90 schrieb:

We unfortunately didn’t discuss the orientation with the installer beforehand, as it was very clear to us that the bathtub would be installed the other way around. As it is now, it completely goes against any common sense for us.

That’s very subjective. Plus, you didn’t give the installer any specific instructions. You can’t just go to a car dealer and say “I want a car,” then complain about the color if that wasn’t discussed.

Jonas90 schrieb:

On the side where the overflow is now, we had a shelf area built especially...

You can still use the shelf area anyway.

Jonas90 schrieb:

Can this still be considered a defect?

No.

Jonas90 schrieb:

I mean, who wants to lie in the bathtub with their back to the door all the time?

Certainly some people do, who would rather look at a nice decoration on the shelf than at the plain door.

Jonas90 schrieb:

Or do we just have to live with it?

You have to live with it unless the bathtub is reinstalled as a goodwill gesture.

There is probably nothing you can do about it, or have it changed at your own expense.

I also wouldn’t want to look at the door, unless it is a glass door leading to a roof terrace with a sea view.

The door is positioned on the side, so instead of looking directly at the door, you get a view of the entire bathroom, which I find nicer than facing a wall.
It’s not just about the view, though.

Well, lesson learned... let’s see if the developer will be accommodating.

Yes, it is a matter of personal preference. However, I would have assumed from the start that the standard is to position the overflow/drain near the wall, since this allows for shorter drainage runs and avoids having to lay long pipes under the bathtub.