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October 19, 2009
Clawfoot Tub Worth Saving?
I got an old clawfoot tub, debating on whether I should keep it. I hope someone can answer my questions. It needs to be reglazed or refinished (is there a difference?), how much does this cost? Also, I need to get a new shower curtain rod. Are multiple curtains required? I would want to keep it if I could afford it, but are there any hidden upkeep costs I should know about?
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Our house came with a refurbished one. It's glorious. We don't have a curtain on it, but I think you can buy the circular rods (online if not somewhere local).
I wish I could tell you where to get it reglazed, all i can tell you is that it's amazing.
Posted by: hooky at October 19, 2009 11:34 AM
If you use a D-shaped rod, you'll need three curtains; one against the wall and two in front, opening in the center. I've seen pictures (in 100 year old catalogs) of smaller circular rods that only require one curtain, but I don't know if these are available (or desirable--I'd think they'd be very cramped).
Posted by: Bob Marvin at October 19, 2009 12:17 PM
You need an oval rod: http://www.signaturehardware.com/class221
Posted by: Architerrorist at October 19, 2009 1:15 PM
Those oval rods look pretty good, but a D-rod is functionally the same and costs $100s less. It looks to me like the main difference is that the oval rod is connected to the shower head in one place and the ceiling in two, while a D-shaped one is attached to the wall in two blaces and the ceiling in one. When covered by curtains, they should look pretty much the same.
Here's the first example I could find:
Mine is similar, but I bought it 35 years ago.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at October 19, 2009 3:25 PM
We made the decision to reglaze our claw foot. Personally I'm not a fan at all of these but the wife is as she thinks it looks better. I just dont think they are practical. E.g. if you have a shower curtain going all the way round then where do you put your soap / shampoo etc ? We have ours on a fitting on the tub but it's hardly ideal. I'd much rather a walk in shower on one floor and a tub on another.
To have just the inside re glazed is about $300. I believe the whole thing is approx 5-600 depending upon who's doing it.
Posted by: 10thStreetReno at October 19, 2009 9:36 PM
"if you have a shower curtain going all the way round then where do you put your soap / shampoo etc ?"
We use chrome shelves that hook over the shower head--works fine
Posted by: Bob Marvin at October 20, 2009 8:52 AM
Do you have a link or a picture of the chrome shelf?
Posted by: BKed at October 20, 2009 1:25 PM
Something like this:
Although this one isn't chrome. They're common items at hardware and mome goods stores--the same kind that people use with more modern showers. I just use a piece of wire to fasten mine in place over the shower head, since it's not stabilized by resting against the wall.
Posted by: Bob Marvin at October 21, 2009 10:03 AM
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