Oftentimes, people do not think very much of their bathtub or even the bathtub faucets because nowadays, they have a separate walk-in glass shower to use on a daily basis. So, really, bathing is something we afford ourselves when our muscles ache and we need to loosen them, when we want to take a relaxing and romantic bubble bath or when it’s time to bathe the dog. Parents are familiar with their bathtub faucets only because they toss some Mr. Bubble under the spout and let their tots play pirate until their skin wrinkles like a raisin. Bathtubs date back to the ancient Romans and some of the unique designs of years past have been incorporated to bathtubs seen in movies, million dollar homes or even at antique shops. You can ask anyone what a claw foot tub looks like but most people can’t recall the claw foot tub faucet accompanying it.

Clawfoot tub faucets come in three different styles: rim mounted, tub wall mounted and free standing. Basically, the differences are that rim mounted gives you more room in your bathtub and the claw foot tub faucet is mounted on the rim of the bathtub, tub wall mounted is inside the bathtub and the free standing is outside of the bathtub mounted with supplies to have the water go through the pipes to give you water flow. Some claw foot tub faucets look like the old British-style telephone. Tub wall-mounted clawfoot faucets have become very popular in the US due to the simplicity and convenience of having everything right at your fingertips. All claw foot faucets come in a range of prices and styles. Consult with a professional bath faucet company or specialist is advised to ensure you are getting what you pay for and that it will fit your bathtub.

As far as other bath tub faucets for a Roman tub or Jacuzzi-style bathtub, Show House by Moen has very unique Roman tub faucets, each with a style of its own. Whether it’s a long curved spout you seek and old-fashioned handles or a traditional classic, its line has it for your bath tub and shower faucet. Some designs even include a built-in hand shower diverter. Talk about convenient! Some other brands to look into for the latest in design and comfort are Kohler, Delta, Pegasus and Grohe bathtub faucets.