kristi.amy
US
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:12 pm Post subject: Need Help finding a bath tub that's less than 59" in le |
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This forum has been incredibly useful to me in the past but this is my first post here!
My husband and I are trying to finish our small cabin, and don't have enough room for a standard sized bath tub. I have searched quite a bit, but have not had much luck. Can anyone give us names of manufacturers that make smaller sized tubs? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Wrennie
Catskill Mountains NY
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 5:23 pm Post subject: |
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Do you definitely need a tub or would a shower stall work for you? Try googling custom bathtub manufacturer, you should find something there.
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zuzu's petals
Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 6:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hi, and welcome. 
My older home has very small bathrooms  especially by today's standards,
and the existing full sized tubs take up alot of space.
When (and if) I am able to take on the job of remodeling,
I plan to replace the standard tub in the master bath
with a Japanese style soaking tub.  Click to see.
The measurements I've seen tend to be 40x40.
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CritterPainter
Washington State
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| Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Check if you have one of those building supply places that markets to manufactured-home owners- they usually have a stock of shorter-than-average tubs.
On the other hand, DH lived in China in his youth and still raves about those soaking tubs- apparently you tile the floor, put a drain in it, and have a good rinse-off before getting in the tub. Just another thought.
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SongofJoy57
Foothills of North Carolina Z = 7a & 7b
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I found this one. It is a little pricey, but I bet you could find some antique dealer who has one for a song. I remember seeing a bunch of antique tubs while out driving a few years ago. The trouble is that I cannot remember where it was . . . either SC or Va, I think. 
http://www.tubking.com/catalog/item/208589/49540.htm
I will keep looking . . .
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Biita
Norway
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| Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:59 am Post subject: |
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I got one in the Artic if you want to come get it. only problem is its an ugly mint green color.
Good luck to you, an i hope you find one.
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arianna_mary
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| Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:18 pm Post subject: Re:Need Help finding a bath tub that's less than 59" in |
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Manufacturers only make things that they can sell. If they made a 58" tub they might only sell one, and that would be to your. If you cannot use a 60" tub, the next smaller commercial one is 54". Anything between the two measurements would have to be plastic and made locally.
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washtub
canada
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| Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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You might try a travel trailer manufacture.
I do beleive they make a three foot tub.
The only thing is they are made to go over a wheel well so there is only about a foot and a half that holds water and the other half you can sit on.
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stratsmom
Southern Oregon
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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I have this funky catalog called "Bathroom Machineries" and they advertise a "Maid's Tub" 48" cuter than all get out!! The email is : www.deabath.com
I went to the website last night to order a new catalog and they informed me that they no longer have an actual catalog, on line only. I looked at this tub and it was on sale for less than 1/2 price in my catalog!
Good Luck
Deanna
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jungseed
Pardeeville,WI
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| Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 5:16 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the posts. I too need a shorter than normal tub if I want to remodel the bathroom. We have the "old farm house" from when they used to convert the pantry into the new indoor bathroom.
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