Deep Soaking Tubs - 5 Things That Will Surprise You

One thing you may want to consider when doing a bathroom remodel is installing a deep tub instead of one of the traditional elongated ones

. Deep soaking tubs are designed especially for taking a long, relaxing soak, submerged to your neck in hot water. As you explore different types of tubs, keep these interesting facts in mind.

1. Deep tubs are very popular in Japan. When people there use them, they fill them with water that is between 102 and 104 degrees, which is warmer than most people in the United States prefer in their baths. At this temperature, the soaking water will feel very hot, but does a great job of relaxing your muscles. Many people find the experience very meditative.

2. A soaking tub designed for one person is often deeper than it is wide. These designs have a small surface area on top which means most of the water is protected from the cooler temperature of the room. This helps keep the water hot for longer, which lets you take a good, long soak without getting cold.

3. In most cases, the deep soaking tub is made from stainless steel or copper. In addition to having an Eastern appearance that looks much fancier than our traditional white tubs, this material also holds heat very well. Water will stay hot much longer in a tub made from copper or stainless.

4. Rather than having you sit on the bottom of the tub, these tubs have a built-in bench seat, or two in the case of large tubs designed for two people. This means you can sit comfortably without having to stretch out your legs, stand or sit on the uncomfortable seats while you're soaking which leads to a better experience.

5. A deep tub can be installed in one of three ways. First, you can set it on existing flooring, which will likely require a stool to help you climb in and out. Second, you can install it with a skirt, which is a raised area to act as a step all the way around to help you get in. The last and probably best way is to recess the tub into the floor so that only part of it is exposed. It will look more like a regular tub this way, but you will be able to step in to get the full depth.

Even though deep soaking tubs aren't in very many homes in the United States yet, their popularity is rising and is a nice way to update your master bath. Just imagine coming home from a long day of work, drawing a bath, and slipping in for a good, long soak.

by: Kenneth Goins

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