A Look at Some Acrylic Clawfoot Bathtub Options

Even though you have almost endless options that are available to you when choosing a bathtub, there is still something about the acrylic clawfoot tub that continues to attract people's attention.  After all, the clawfoot bathtub, or a variety of it has been in existence for thousands of years and it has provided a place to relax and unwind for equally as long.  If you're interested in adding one of these fixtures into your home as a conversation piece or a functional part of it, here are some of the options that are available to you.Before we look at some of the more common options of the acrylic clawfoot, it is a good idea for you to understand why you would choose acrylic over the better known cast iron.  First of all, acrylic is a very versatile material and since it is made from a single sheet and reinforced with fiberglass, it is very strong and durable.  The color of the tub, which is also very versatile whenever you choose acrylic is embedded throughout the material so it will not fade over time.  Most importantly, acrylic is much lighter than cast iron so it is an excellent choice if it ever needs to be moved in the future, or for installing it in the first place.Some of the most important options that are available to you whenever you are choosing your acrylic and fiberglass clawfoot tub are the color of the tub and the style.  Of course, you will want to make sure that the size of the tub is good for the area that you have available as well.  There are some manufacturers that will give you the ability to choose the color of the acrylic clawfoot that you are purchasing and they can be manufactured in such a way.  It is also very easy to change the color of an acrylic clawfoot and the price of doing so is reasonable as well.  This is typically done by a professional, as the fumes can be quite strong.One of the most important options that the acrylic clawfoot has are the feet themselves.  These are available in a variety of different sizes, shapes and finishes.  It is important for you to make sure that the feet match the other fixtures of the tub, such as the faucet or shower attachment in order to stay with the overall decor.  There is also a type of clawfoot bathtub which is known as a pedestal tub.  As the name would indicate, this bathtub would seat into a pedestal instead of sitting on individual feet.One final thing that you might want to consider is having a shower options in the bathtub.  This can either be done by getting a shower attachment along with an enclosure or by simply adding a handheld attachment to the existing faucet.  Either is fairly simple to add and can make the acrylic clawfoot an even more versatile part of your home.