Bathrooms again- freestanding tubs

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Here we go again with the CC bathroom threads.

Looking at freestanding tubs, many seem to be two piece tubs, others one piece. Anyone regret the two piece?

The theory of reviews, where on Amazon there can be 10,000 reviews but the small batch of 1 star reviews make you worry about your choices is happening here.

If I center a tub on a window, it needs to be 62" or less

Or I can go with assymetrical shape and have the “head” end past the end of the window.

Open to stories and ideas, if you’re bored.

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My daughter lives in a 1960ish house. The hall bathroom (for the 2 smaller ‘kid’ bedrooms is pretty small but they redid it this year. The bathtub is, ahem, very very deep. I think they got a deal on it (my daughter is always getting a deal on something). It is beautiful. But it is DEEP so it is a big step for me to get into the shower over the tub. She even asked me after I house sat how it was.

I have to be very careful getting into it, and I’m not short (5’7"). She’s short but of course more athletic than I am. They don’t have children but if they did bathing them over the tub would be difficult and I image require some kind of bench or at least a kneeler. There isn’t a lot of extra room in the bathroom, especially as 2 dogs insist on being in there to watch you shower. It does have a shelf built into the wall to grab if needed.

So if I were thinking about a separate tub, I d worry about getting in and out, if there is a place for ‘grab bars’, how slippery the tub surface is. If it looks easier to get into or out of the 1 piece or the 2 piece, I’d go with the easier/safer option

If I’ve totally misunderstood your question, as Roseann Roseannadana would say, never mind.

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I wonder if the two piece ones are to accommodate renovations where a one piece tub wouldn’t fit through the doorways into the bathroom.

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The two piece seems to be on many quality brands like Kohler. The bring up the 'shell" and set the tub piece with an overhanding lip, into the shell.

Some reviews mention the noises and flimsy feeling, even on $$$ tubs.

It’s so hard to know!

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Can you ask the contractor or plumber? Maybe someone who has had one installed would let you see theirs or at least talk to you.

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Make sure the contractor installs the correct support underneath the tub. When they cut corners, the tub can flex, and feel flimsy and make noises. It should not, if they follow the manufacturer’s guidelines.

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