Roll top baths come in many sizes and designs but one this constant to all of them, and that is that they must be free standing. The roll top extends round the whole of the rim of the bath and gives the bath the finished contour that is needed.
Where will you fit a roll top bath?
Roll top baths are now generally found in older houses where they seem to be in place. They look best stood on renovated wooden floors, as would have been the case when they were originally in use. In those days a large jug would have been used to fill the bath, and almost certainly there would have been little or no plumbing used. Now these baths can be stood anywhere in the bathroom as the plumbing can be brought up through the floor and this will allow for the taps to be sited anywhere you would wish. To enable the ladies to wash their hair the taps can also be connected to a hand held shower attachment, and this will rest on a cradle which will be above the taps. The taps, to look authentic, should be a gold or silver and have a white ceramic or ivory inlay.
Design
Freestanding baths will come in many designs and sizes. It may be that fitting a full length bath into your bathroom would not give sufficient room, thus you may fit a bath that is slightly shorter in length and that will allow you to sit upright. The bath will be deep so that the water level is sufficient for you to have a good soak. These types of baths may also suit those people who have back issues and cannot comfortably lie flat. The more traditional bath will allow you to lie flat, and for your partner to be able to treat you as the lady of the house by using an old fashion bowl and jug to assist you in bathing in the style those ladies were accustomed to.
Roll top baths are definitely experiencing a renaissance.
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