BATHTUB FEATURE 2: Profile of the VCTND6030NT1 Cast Iron Clawfoot Bathtub

Model Number: VCTND6030NT1

Brand Name: Kingston Brass

Collection Name: Aqua Eden

Category: Bathtub

Sub-Category: Clawfoot Bathtub

Material: Cast Iron

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The Aqua Eden collection by Kingston Brass offers a large array of Cast Iron and Acrylic: Freestanding, Clawfoot and Pedestal Bathtubs in different shapes and sizes. This is the VCTND6030NT1 – a Single Slipper, Cast Iron Clawfoot bathtub that is perfect for unwinding after a long and exhausting day.

Cast Iron is an enduring material which is kilned with a white porcelain enamel on the interior then finished with a white painted, hand-smoothed, exterior. This tub is stable, and durable, providing superior functionality for decades to come. The finish on a Cast Iron bathtub is smooth and easily cleaned as long as you don’t use aggressive scouring techniques. Doing so could scratch the enamel surface and ultimately cause more problems with the finish over time. These bathtubs are very heavy. When you combine the weight of the tub with the weight of the water and the weight of the body in the tub, proper structural support is a must!

Serenity and style are the base foundations of this spectacular bath from Kingston Brass. Designed for exquisite functionality, the slipper tub allows for a relaxing soak and private escape. Versatility is a key aspect of this tub as it is easily paired with a wall or floor mounted tub filler. Since the tub feet are available in 4 finishes, simply transform this tub to complement any renovation by changing the tub feet to match the new surroundings. The gently sweeping slope provides a graceful look while fulfilling a useful purpose of supporting your back, neck and head. Relax as you submerge yourself in the warm, sudsy water and exhale as you slowly recline against the sloping end of the tub, specifically designed for comfort at its finest.

ABOUT CAST IRON CLAWFOOT BATHTUBS:

The primary material for these bathtubs is cast iron with an enamel coating over the metal. The cast iron material is melted and set into a bathtub mold, it is then covered in a shiny porcelain enamel finish and fired in a kiln to set.

These tubs are quite heavy, which can be good and bad. The benefit is that it is sturdy and provides a very solid feel. However, because it is heavy, it may be difficult to maneuver into place. Cast iron is known to retain heat better than any other material and also resists scratches. If, however, it does scratch or chip, it is not easily repairable. Cast iron tubs are strong and durable so once it’s placement is determined and set up, it becomes a beautiful, functional fixture for many years to come.

With a Cast Iron tub, you’re able to place it anywhere it fits and in any room. The cast iron clawfoot tubs are a bit heavy. It’s important that the final location of the tub is determined before you start moving the tub around. Kingston Brass cast iron clawfoot tubs are available with or without pre-drilled holes for a tub filler. This model is only available with the pre-drilled faucet holes so it is easily paired with a deck mounted tub filler. The convenience of purchasing and owning a clawfoot bathtub are limitless to the homeowner, builder and/or designer.