How thick is the tub? How did you get the drain and overflow to work? - I have a similar tub going into a house I'm building but can't find the appropriate drain and overflow to get through the thickness of the concrete walls. The walls and floor of my tub are 5" thick...can you help??? FYI, in case you don't know, your tub looks fantastic! »
Coates Design Architects Seattle thank you! the tub is approx. 3'x4'x4'deep. cast in place concrete. yes there is a step to aid in getting into the tub...there is also a seat built in.
Coates Design Architects Seattle the tub has a waterproof admixture in the concrete mix. there is a waterproof sheet product behind the wood panels as well as a linear trench drain to deal with any overflow.
Coates Design Architects Seattle yes indeed! this window frames a spectacular view of the Seattle Skyline from across Elliot Bay, from Bainbridge Island, WA
The first time I ever saw a sunken bathtub, I thought it was the most luxurious thing. There is something so wonderful about not having to step over the side of a tub to get in and out. Using a sunken tub in this bathroom leaves an unobstructed view to the floor-to-ceiling window.
1. Consider water. Don’t add bathrooms without looking carefully at your water supply lines and the capacity of your water heater. A smaller tank or one with lengthy recovery times may not meet your needs. This is especially true if you select a new 80-gallon soaking tub and you have a 50-gallon tank. Consider a separate tankless or tank heater for your second story, or a larger tank with a recirculation pump that keeps hot water right at your taps. Also consider how large your street-side water supply lines are. If you add enough fixtures, the plumbing code may require you to upgrade to a larger supply line. And if you still have galvanized piping, this is probably the time to take it all out.