Q: Hi Ed: We're first-time homeowners ready to remodel our bathroom. I'm choosing a freestanding bath for a soaking tub and want to know what type of tub faucet to choose. Can you please give me a few tub filler choices to choose from?
A: In many bathrooms, freestanding tubs can be used as a focal point fixture, since they can be installed in the open and away from any structures, as long as you meet all local codes. 2 Person Clawfoot Tub
As far as tub filler setups for freestanding tubs go, usually it depends on the installation location and/or tub style.
Many freestanding filler choices are available on the market. To keep it simple, I'll focus on three basic choices: wall-mount, deck-mount and floor-mount. Each style may have some option choices to add like a hand shower, diverter valve or even a soap holder.
First, if you're installing a freestanding tub next to a wall, a wall-mounted tub filler can be a nice choice because the water piping and supports can be hidden inside the wall.
Next, if your tub style allows for deck-mounting, installing the filler valve(s), spout and trim on the tub deck itself can be a clean design choice.
Finally, if you want to raise the roof on creative install locations, a floor-mount freestanding tub filler can be a trendy and versatile tower of power!
Contractor/plumber Ed Del Grande is known as the author of "Ed Del Grande's House Call," the host of TV and Internet shows, and a LEED green associate.
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