What sizes do roll top baths come in?

Our roll top baths are available in a variety of lengths including:

• 1500mm.
• 1550mm.
• 1700mm.
• 1750mm.
• 1800mm.

Is 1800 bath too big?

A large bath size, for example, measures 1800 millimeters long or longer. These are best for people over 6 feet tall, who would be uncomfortable in a standard-sized tub. These baths have a width of 800 millimeters or bigger, and are often seen in freestanding baths.

Did they have bathtubs in the 1800s?

From about 1800 portable metal bathtubs gradually replaced wooden ones and in the 19th century some people used hand-pumped showers. A Frenchman named Alexandre-Ferdinand Godefrey invented the hairdryer in 1890.

What era are roll top baths?

Many roll top baths have claw feet – and this type of bath are generically called a clawfoot bath. They became popular in the late 19th century although they were originally designed in the mid 18th century, where the ball and claw design originated in Holland.

Are roll top baths comfortable?

The roll top bath is a freestanding bath with edges that curve at the ends forming a beautifully curved lip to provide a more comfortable bathing experience. Typically, roll top baths are very deep, making them luxurious and comfortable for people of a wide range of sizes.

Can you put a shower over a roll top bath?

A shower can be fit above a freestanding bath or virtually any other type of bathtub, though certain types of baths better lend themselves to a shower system installation.

What size is a large bath?

A large bath size is: 1800mm in length and around 800mm wide.

Can you lie down in a freestanding bath?

The most popular ones are square and oval, but it’s important to note that how you want to use the bath might affect your choice. Oval-shaped baths are perfect for sitting back, as they’re moulded to your body, while square-shaped baths are better for lying down.

Do free standing baths move?

Also, free-standing baths are incredibly heavy and cannot be moved once installed (obviously). So, you have to be sure as to where you’re placing it because once installed, there’s no way you’ll be able to move it without professional help.