{"id":2639,"date":"2021-10-06T20:19:11","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T20:19:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/?p=1737"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:43:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T16:43:55","slug":"4-factors-to-consider-when-buying-a-bathtub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/blog\/4-factors-to-consider-when-buying-a-bathtub\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Factors to Consider When Buying a Bathtub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bathtub will serve as the focal point of your bathroom for years to come, which means that there are several variables that you should consider carefully when looking for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/\">bathtub replacement<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bathtub Material &amp; Weight<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The materials used to manufacture the bathtub are vital. The floor&#8217;s load capacity must be adequate to support the weight of the material you choose. Depending on your current structure &#8212; especially if the bathroom is located on an upper floor &#8212; a larger or heavier tub may require additional frame support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Setup &amp; Plumbing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For an easy upgrade, getting a tub that allows the drain and pipes to remain in the same place is crucial. However, working with the existing drain and pipe location isn&#8217;t always possible. For heavy tubs or tubs that require plumbing changes, it&#8217;s always preferable to hire a pro. An expert installation might help prevent damage later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tub Style &amp; Shape<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The design and style of your tub should complement your preferences and the bathroom space (and plumbing setup, as mentioned). It helps to visit showrooms where you can hop in a bathtub and test it out. Always bring your current bathroom measurements to a showroom. While many homeowners opt to purchase a tub of the same size, if you have some extra area, you can try a larger soaking tub or a standalone tub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design Your Dream Bath With DreamMaker<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DreamMaker Bath &amp; Kitchen of Southern Lakes can provide you with everything you need to turn your bathroom into the spa of your dreams! Visit our design center or give us a call today at (479) 315-5253. You may also fill out our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/contact-us\/\">contact form<\/a>&nbsp;to start a conversation with our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/contact-us\/\">bathroom remodel<\/a>&nbsp;and design experts! We are proud to serve homeowners in Kenosha, Racine, Burlington, Lake Geneva, Pleasant Prairie, Union Grove, Salem, Bristol, Sturtevant, Somers, Paris, Twin Lakes, Brighton and Kansasville.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A bathtub will serve as the focal point of your bathroom for years to come, which means that there are several variables that you should consider carefully when looking for a&nbsp;bathtub replacement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2744,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_metasync_otto_title":"","_metasync_otto_description":"","_metasync_otto_keywords":"","_metasync_otto_canonical":"","_metasync_metakeywords":"","_metasync_otto_og_title":"","_metasync_otto_og_description":"","_metasync_otto_twitter_title":"","_metasync_otto_twitter_description":"","_metasync_seo_title":"","_metasync_seo_desc":"","_metasync_breadcrumb_title":"","_metasync_primary_category":0,"_metasync_primary_product_cat":0,"_metasync_imported_seo_title":"","_metasync_imported_seo_desc":"","_metasync_otto_disabled":"","_metasync_hreflang":"","_metasync_plugin_sync_ts":"","_metasync_robots_advanced":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[254,131,255],"class_list":["post-2639","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bathroom-remodeling","tag-bathtub","tag-plumbing","tag-style"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2639","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2639"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2639\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4123,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2639\/revisions\/4123"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2744"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2639"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2639"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dreammaker-remodel.com\/southern-lakes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2639"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}