Just depends on where you find it and the condition it is in. I was lucky enough to given one. It was in rough shape. I had it fully restored $550. I've never come across one that had already be restored for sale. The few people I know that have one bought it in rough shape at a flea market or antique mall for a few hundred and then had it restored. Hope this helps.
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It depneds on where you purchase the tub, and it depends on the size of the tub that you are looking to purchase when you find a new claw tub from.
There are no real advantages to owning a clawfoot tub. It is virtually the same as any other bath tub. It is more of preference, so basically get whatever you want.
Some Clawfoot tub accesories would be brass, gold, silver, or metallic. These are all the accessories you could add onto the outside of the tub to make it look better.
You can view photos of clawfoot tub shower enclosures at the Amazon website. They have a description of the product. You can visit the website for more information.
Clawfoot tubs are the epitome of luxury, inviting the bather to relax and unwind after a long day. New clawfoot tubs can be very expensive, but with proper care, they will last forever. If you are on a budget but want the beauty and comfort of a clawfoot, consider buying a used tub and having it refinished. For do-it-yourself types, clawfoot refinishing kits provide nearly everything you need to refurbish an old, rusted tub. You will need to rent a High Volume Low Pressure spray rig and provide your own tarp, tape and brushes. Still, these kits can save you up to $600 in professional restoration costs or up to $1500 for the cost of a new tub.
There are three basic enclosures available.The main one is where the faucets are mounted on the wall for the clawfoot tub shower.The enclosures have to meet strict plumbing codes.
Clawfoot tub faucets have been in business for decades now and have won numerous awards for having produced top quality tub faucets. Therefore it is safe to say that they produce good quality faucets.
Clawfoot tubs are generally more appealing to the eye because of their unique rustic look, rather than a regular tub. They are often not as sensible though if you would like to shower in them as the shower head is just an attachment from the faucet, not piped through the wall like a normal shower. Clawfoot tubs can also have very high sides making them much larger and more difficult to get in and out of.
Try Abilene Tub & Tile 1129 Maxwell Street, Buffalo Gap, TX- (325) 672-3882
The people at http://www.vintagetub.com/ should be able to help you set your clawfoot tub. If they don't have what you are looking for, this forum should help http://www.plbg.com/forum/read.php?1,468706.
If you are interested in purchasing a 6 foot clawfoot bathtub, then you will find several online sites available. Home Depot, eBay, and Vintage Tub & Bath are just a few of the websites that offer clawfoot bathtub.