If a quiet, trickling brook is your idea of relaxation, you might consider implementing some infinity bathtub design ideas in your bathroom. Infinity tubs allow water to overflow the edge into a surrounding channel. A pump recirculates the water back into the tub, and an in-line heater keeps it warm. Many infinity bathtubs promote a spa-like experience with different hydrotherapy methods to gently massage the body. In addition, some offer chromotherapy—an option that uses colored lights, sequenced for maximum relaxation. Infinity bathtubs are also larger than normal tubs, usually about 6 to 8 feet long; this allows for whole-body immersion. Infinity bathtubs afford multiple options for installation and design. Their top edge may be flush with a new stone, tile or wooden surround, or they can be dropped into an existing surround or alcove. They do require more structural support than do regular bathtubs. Other infinity tubs are designed to be level with the floor, giving the feel of stepping into a natural pool of water.

Though most infinity tubs tend to be rectangular, they are also available in oval, circle, and square shapes to satisfy your design choices. Infinity bathtubs are perfect additions for bathrooms with picture-window views of cityscapes, gardens or mountainsides. Creating a clean, crisp spa bathroom or a warm-hued, cozy bathroom complete with a fireplace are all achieved with the luxury of an infinity tub. If you are looking for a more modern feel, you might have your infinity tub filled from the ceiling. If you are a bit less adventurous, you can add waterfall fillers to the surrounds. Of course, rim-mounted faucets will also work with infinity bathtubs. Buying a Bathtub Without Getting Soaked Update a Bathtub Surround Using BeadboardSoaking in warm water will sooth the body, boosts cardiac output, lower blood pressure andWater also hydrates the skin and helps your poresThese tubs are not jetted, so therefore, offer the quietest relaxation option. A perfect cure for busy, hectic life styles.

Discover Deep Soaker Bathtubs ↓ (scroll down)Bobcat Skid Steer Loaders For Sale On Ebay Shop All Soaking Tubs →Puppies For Sale In Knox Pa Also See Heated Soaker Tubs →Homes For Sale Emerado Nd What is considered a deep soaking tub? It depends on your body and how you recline in your tub and how long the bathing well is. Some lean against the backrest, some slouch. To see what depth is best for you, take a look at the technical sheet for the length of the tub at the bottom. Mark the tub length on the floor, sit or slouch against a wall. Measure to see how much water is needed to cover your shoulders. Some consider anything over 17" of water depth is a deep soaking bathtub. More on Deep Soaking Bathtubs →

We have gone through our soaking tubs by size and pulled some of the deepest ones we carry. They are listed by size from the smallest to the largest. Below the tub size you will see the water depth: from the bottom of the tub to the bottom of the overflow. 5' ( 60") Deep Soaker Tubs 5 ½' ( 66") Deep Soaking Bath Tubs 6' ( 72") Deep Soaking Bathtubs How Deep is a Bathtub? Every tub has an overflow;  a 2 1/2" hole drilled below the tub rim. When the water level reaches the bottom of the overflow it flows into the drain to keep the tub from overfilling. Where the overflow is drilled depends on the tub. Most technical sheets will show the measurement from the bottom to the center of the overflow. Subtracting about 1 ½ from the measurement will give you an idea of how many inches of water the tub will hold. Other technical sheets will give the water depth. On the above drawing there is 15 1/2" from the bottom of the tub to the center of the overflow.

Since water will flow out from the bottom of the overflow hole, this bath will hold just over 14". I have heard that installers have put the overflow cover on upside down so the slot is at the top. Since the water fills to the top of the overflow hole, water depth would be just under 17".  This is a clear plastic cup with suction cups around the opening and a hole in the side. Place it over the overflow with the hole at the top. Now the water has to go to the top of the overflow before draining out. Works the same as installing the overflow cover upside down. Can a Tub be Too Deep?The technical sheet will also give you gallons of water the bath will hold. A general rule of thumb: 2/3 or 3/4 of the water will be hot water, the rest is cold. Let's take a look at one of our deepest tubs – Hydro Systems Monterey. This is a two person, 72" x 42",  tub with a center (side) drain and two sloping backrests. The floor length is 50" and depth to overflow is over 20" – lots of soaking room.

This bath will take 90 gallons of water (60 – 68 gallons of hot water). This will be a problem with a 40 gallon water heater, even pushing it with a 60 gallon one. If the tub is also going to be used as a shower, think about rim height. Usually over 20" - 21" is difficult to climb over on a daily basis to take a shower. Shop All Soaking Bathtubs by Size When shopping through our tubs for no jets, look for the "S" in the blue circle. Bathtubs can be offered in a number of systems. The "S" indicates that it can be a tub only, no system at all. Also See Japanese Soaking Tubs → • Spa Tubs - Choose Tub System - Whirlpool, Air or Soaking Tub?Add-A-Shower Kit for Clawfoot Tub in Chrome Convert your clawfoot tub to a shower/tub combo with this quality, stylish conversion kit from DANCO. This is an easy Do-It-Yourself project. The kit features a durable brass construction and includes all of the necessary parts to complete the transition. Included in the kit are: ceiling supports, 24 in.