Bathtub Brands - Choosing a Brand Name Bathtub for Your Bathroom

Whether you’re building a new home or renovating an existing home, you always need to choose certain things. Carpets, flooring, countertops, cabinets, lighting, paint, faucets… When it comes to the bathroom, if you have a choice on your bathtub, you might not know where to begin looking for the perfect bathtub or even what your choices are. Sometimes, builders and contractors work with a certain brand of bathtubs so they will try to steer you toward that selection, but you need to know that you have so many bathtub brands to choose from and aren’t necessarily limited to what your contractor says you should choose.

For instance, say you want a more cutting edge or individual style bathtub in one of your bathrooms. While your contractor may have an idea of the tub they want to put in your space, you may have a completely different idea as to what should go in there. Did you know that the Porcher line of bathtubs from American Standard offers high quality, individually styled bathtubs? Many of their designs are between $1200 and $1700, which means you’ll get a great quality tub that lasts for years without the hefty price tag.

That brings us to another very popular bathtub brand. American Standard has been making high quality bathtubs and fixtures for years and they have a selection that will amaze you. This is where you can find your modern version of the claw footed tub. Prices range from around $4000 right down to about $250 for a tub, so no matter what your budget and style, you will be able to get exactly what you are looking for from this brand.

There are some other very common brands of bathtubs, including Kohler, Jacuzzi, Lasko, Maxx and Pearl. In general, Kohler is another bathtub brand that offers a huge selection of styles and price ranges, which is great news if you’re not sure what you want. For those of you who are all about pampering yourself and are willing to spend a little to be able to do so in style, then a brand such as Maxx or Pearl is more up your alley.

Much like the bedding you choose, a bathtub has a lot to do with your personal tastes and style. Many times, a home will have standard, little unattractive bathtubs put in them and it’s up to you, the owner, to change the tubs at a later date. If, you have the option of choosing your bathtub, you’re going to want a brand that will last forever, but also add value to your home.

That’s why it’s usually a good idea to compare different brands of bathtubs before you buy one. Consider things such as durability, factory warranties and features available to you. If you’re thinking about getting a whirlpool or therapeutic bathtub, it’s a good idea to take the cost of maintenance on all the parts into consideration. For instance, if you’re in Wyoming and you order a tub from California, how easy will it be to get a certified or knowledgeable professional to come fix your tub should something go wrong?

You should also be wary of bathtub manufacturers who say their bathtubs are “the best”. Remember, just because something is the most popular, doesn’t make it “the best” choice of bathtub for you.

When you’re choosing a bathtub, it’s also a good idea to go to a bathtub distributor, so you can see the tub and many other bathtub brands and compare the style and sizes for yourself. Remember that pictures can be deceiving and the last thing you want to wind up with is a tub that is much smaller (or larger) than you imagined it would be.

Most of all enjoy the experience. It’s not like you get to choose your ideal bathtub every day, so take your time and make sure that you will be happy with the bathtub you choose for years to come.