{"id":3056,"date":"2020-12-21T17:12:27","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T16:12:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ideagroup.it\/blog\/?p=3056"},"modified":"2022-03-11T14:49:22","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:49:22","slug":"replace-your-old-bathtub-with-a-designer-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ideagroup.it\/blog\/en\/replace-your-old-bathtub-with-a-designer-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Replace your old bathtub with a designer one? You can, here’s how"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A short guide to help you understand how you can install a new designer bathtub and revamp your bathroom.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If taking a relaxing bath <\/strong>is no longer an enjoyable\nexperience because your bathtub is old and impractical, too small (or even too\nbig) or has a deteriorated finish, the solution could just lie in replacing it\nwith a trendy, elegant, modern bathtub<\/strong>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not to\nworry! First and foremost you need to make some considerations, preferably with\nthe help of an expert who can advise you on all possible options and design\nalternatives. This post will tell you more about the first aspects to consider\nbefore embarking on a bathroom renovation project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Replacing your bathtub with a designer one: what you need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you start looking for a new model or fall in love with a bathtub not suitable for your bathroom, it’s important to ask yourself the following questions: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What material is the old bathtub made of, and how was it installed?<\/li>
  2. What type of tapware is installed?<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How to choose a bathtub? <\/a>
    Dimensions, materials, colours and finishes<\/a>.
    Let our guide inspire you<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    1 | What does your current bathtub look like? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    >> If\nyour current bathtub was installed over\na tiled surface<\/strong>, replacing it is definitely going to be faster and less\ndisruptive: just remove the silicone sealant that secures the bathtub to the walls and you’re done.\nPresumably, the bathtub is only sitting on the floor, and after thorough\ncleaning a new designer tub <\/strong>can be\ninstalled, which may or may not have the same dimensions as the old one. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    >>However, if you have a masonry and\/or tiled bathtub <\/strong>(generally it’s a tub made of\ndifferent materials set on a metal frame and covered with the same bathroom\ntiles) things get a little trickier, as you will need a tiler or mason to\nremove the existing tiles. These parts of the floor and walls will have to be\nfinished with new tiles (or the same ones, if still available), or synthetic\npanels. Alternatively, you may want to look for a new, bigger bathtub that will\ncompletely cover all unclad parts of the floor and walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In either case, check beforehand whether the existing drainage pipes need to be relocated for the new bathtub: consulting the technical data sheets is vital in order to avoid problems later! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    BULL is a back-to-wall bathtub in white Mineralsolid with a smooth, matt finish. It is only 160 cm long, and is available 80 or 86 cm wide, depending on whether the tapware is wall or rim mounted. It is ideal for installation against a wall, but it can also be positioned in a corner. It is 58 cm high, slightly higher than any standard bathtub (useful if you want to hide an untiled section of the wall).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Browse our catalogue to find out more about our BULL bathtub<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    2 | Replacing the bathtub tapware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As for the\ntapware, different options are available: <\/p>\n\n\n\n