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!
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!
I think you get used to the orientation of the bathtub fairly quickly. However, I completely understand that you don’t want to lie with your back to the door. For example, I really don’t like sitting in my office with my back to the door, and I even have two doors/passages behind me.
If you really can’t accept it, I would recommend having it changed. Otherwise, you’ll keep feeling annoyed.
If you really can’t accept it, I would recommend having it changed. Otherwise, you’ll keep feeling annoyed.
bauenmk202015 Aug 2020 15:02Yes, we had a similar experience, but it was mainly due to different "issues." It is said that people feel safer when they can see the door, which helps them relax better (you should always offer your guests seats with a view of the door). In your case, I would suggest placing a piece of furniture between the door and the bathtub, serving as an "imaginary protective barrier," for example, a room divider. This way, you create a defined area.
Thank you for the many responses...
Next week we will talk to the developer, also to see what price it might be to make the change.
The tiler needs to come back anyway because he has to make corrections in the guest bathroom. So, if the cost is reasonable, we’ll have it changed.
I have one more question, as I’ve read several times that this is also better because of the drain...
I’m not really familiar with this, but isn’t the overflow connected to the bathtub drain valve, making the exact position of the overflow irrelevant?
At least, that’s what it looks like in the pictures when I search Google for “bathtub overflow fitting.”
Next week we will talk to the developer, also to see what price it might be to make the change.
The tiler needs to come back anyway because he has to make corrections in the guest bathroom. So, if the cost is reasonable, we’ll have it changed.
I have one more question, as I’ve read several times that this is also better because of the drain...
I’m not really familiar with this, but isn’t the overflow connected to the bathtub drain valve, making the exact position of the overflow irrelevant?
At least, that’s what it looks like in the pictures when I search Google for “bathtub overflow fitting.”
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