If you are replacing a bathtub because you want a larger model or replace your current one with a deep soaking tub or whirlpool, keep several points in mind. Is the new model enough to make you sit comfortably? Will it fit the space available in your bathroom? Will it fit through your existing door? Keep in mind that most bathroom floors can handle 40 pounds of weight per square foot. A larger capacity tub may require additional bracing so that the floor can support it once it is filled with water.

If you are installing a Round Whirlpool Bathtubs, you will also need access to the pump if repairs are necessary. For the best whirlpool bathing experience, choose a pump that is cool and offers a wide range of massage options.

Whirlpools and standard bathtubs come in four basic designs:

Recurring Tub: With a finished side, called an apron, a recessed tub fits between two end walls and one against the back wall. A drain at either end serves your pipeline needs. People with limited mobility may find it difficult to get in and out of these tubs.

Corner Tubs: Sparsewing corner tubs fit diagonally between the two corners, and like the standard apron tub, there is only one finished side. Other corner options have a finished side and a rounded, finished end.

Freestanding Tubs: These tubs are finished from all four sides and can be placed almost anywhere in the room. Punjabi varieties seem appropriate in traditional and old baths. You can also find new styles - such as pedestal design - that cater to contemporary design.

Platform Tubs: These unfinished tubs fall into a platform. The design of the platform determines whether the tub is in a corner, against a tall wall, or in the center of the room.