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Title: Claw Foot Bathtub - Information
Post by: creosote on November 19, 2009, 09:18:15 AM

hello i'm looking for any information about an old cast iron clawfoot bathtub i bought.

feet are off for refinishing.

(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs037.snc3/12435_1247324855959_1014569626_781921_6455232_n.jpg)

(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs037.snc3/12435_1247324895960_1014569626_781922_4055738_n.jpg)

(http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs037.snc3/12435_1247324935961_1014569626_781923_5442068_n.jpg)

thanks

Title: Re: Claw Foot Bathtub - Information
Post by: Tim on November 19, 2009, 03:53:00 PM

Actually, there are still many around and can usually be purchased at a descent price in the 'as is' condition. Restoration is costly if your restoring for a home and they are heavy, as you would know by now. The last one I had, I cut out one side with a cutting torch and made a love seat from it. :D

Title: Re: Claw Foot Bathtub - Information
Post by: syl on November 19, 2009, 06:14:20 PM

What part of this tub are you refinishing? This isn't the kind of tub that the sides and bottom are exposed. It's a deck mount tub. The top flange or rim rests on top of the finished tub deck, such as tile or marble or whatever. The sides are covered by the skirt that goes around the tub and one side and an end are usually against a wall.

Title: Re: Claw Foot Bathtub - Information
Post by: KC on November 19, 2009, 07:43:18 PM

Agree with syl....can't believe it is a footed tub!