Dahitman44 Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Well, like many people that build a new house we made a mistake and did not put in a spa tub. As we enter our 40s we realize how nice it would be to have a tub with jets.I measured our current tub and it is 58.5 inches long, 32 inches across and 19 inches deep.We would like to put in a tub with a wrap around with a shower like our current tub. When we went to a store to see what they had they had very few - -like one tub that was meant to be used as a spa / shower deal.The others have to be tiled and I am not interested in that.Any thoughts?am I missing something?ANY AND ALL THOUGHTS, please.ThanksHit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redlantern Posted April 1, 2009 Share Posted April 1, 2009 Are you saying you're looking for a one piece tub/shower with whirlpool or jacuzzi type jets? If so, I've never seen one. I have seen and installed a few five foot tubs with jets to replace a conventional tub. I imagine you could purchase a surround kit if you didn't want to spend the money on tile. Personally, I don't care for the surround kits. Another option that I've seen is instead of tile or a surround, use a product called Corian. I've seen it installed in showers, too, in place of tile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahitman44 Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 that is what i was afraid of --thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE IN lINO III Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Buy a Hot Tub and put it outside. The wife uses ours nightly. Good Luck, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 There are plenty of jetted tubs that you can add a shower surround to.Problem is finding one that fits in your RO. Another option is to buy and install a jet kit for your existing tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom7227 Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 What fun is it to have a jetted tub that only one person can fit in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Good point Tom.It would be as crowed as two people in one sleeping bag. Sometimes thats OK though. One benefit is you would only need about 2 gallons of water to fill the tub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archerysniper Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Anyone ever look at the Grohe wall of water showers they are a pain in the behind to install abut 6-8hours to roughin the water pipe and shower valves but oh so nice to use.Dahitman I just whent through my rouhin book and this one might work for you it's an American Standard Cambridge Whirlpool 60" lenghth 32" width and a little over 18" deep it has a apron I didn't check to see if they still carry it but it is the only one they offer that will replace a current style apron tub without going to a drop in style check it out we will see if they let the HSOforum fly www.americanstandard-us.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahitman44 Posted April 4, 2009 Author Share Posted April 4, 2009 intersting -- thankswe would like to do a 36 inch - -hard to find a 60x36 with a surround ...not sure why that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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