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The Claw foot bathtub has been around for a very long time since the 1800's. These tubs are made from cast iron as well as acrylic claw foot tubs. These types of tubs used to be very expensive but the modern day tubs have become a little less expensive, maybe around $ 1000 depending on where you buy them. There are a few true authentic claw foot tubs that are collected, restored and then installed into modern day homes. Back in the day when these tubs were fabricated they was no direct plumbing associated with them, so they could stand as a fixture by itself and you could place them any place in the bath room. The modern day Claw foot tubs come in 5 different styles * The Classic Roll Rim, Roll Top of Flat Rims * The Slipper Tub, this tub has one end raised and a slope is created for a more comfortable bath * The Double Slipper Tubs, this tub has both ends raised and sloped * Double Ended Tubs is where both ends of the tub are rounded; the classic tub is flat on one side. * Pedestal Tubs, these tubs do not have claw feet. The tub does sit on a pedestal like the Greek tubs you see in Mythology. You can find claw foot tubs in Home Depot or Lowes; you can also find them online too. Back in the day claw foot bathtubs had an elegant look because the homes they were in were upper class rather than in very person's home. If you had a claw foot tub in the 1800 and early 1900's then it was almost like a status symbol. These days if you want to remodel you bathroom, think about a claw foot. These tubs are deeper than standard tubs for a more luxurious bath. They also provide a great classic traditional look as well. Theses tubs would change the appearance of any bathroom. They are conversation pieces and they are rather comfortable. The baths of today look like every other tub and they are shallow so you can't really get a good soak. These tubs may cost more than a standard but they are also an investment and will improve the value of your home if you ever sell. If you want to have a bathroom that you are looking to remodel and you want to be different then the claw foot is the
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