Before choosing a freestanding bath, gather the exact product information and test it against the room. The following checklist helps separate a beautiful photograph from a workable long-term installation.
Product and comfort
- Exact model, finish and manufacturer
- Internal length, width, depth and back angle
- Entry height and user suitability
- Empty weight and maximum capacity
- Base footprint and permitted support
Plumbing and hot water
- Waste and overflow arrangement
- Waste kit and trap compatibility
- Filler type, projection and flow rate
- Hot-water storage and recovery
- Hand-shower position and hose route
- Access for testing and future service
Building and room
- Floor structure and finished floor level
- Level and stable tile or stone surface
- Delivery route and lifting requirements
- Cleaning clearance around the bath
- Window privacy and splash protection
- Storage, niches and towel position
Ownership
- Cleaning instructions
- Temperature-shock warnings
- Finish and colour warranty
- Repair route and spare parts
- Local supplier and after-sales support
- Handover documents and product records
Installation sequence
Confirm the model before the floor and services are closed. Verify the delivered product before final set-out, test the waste and filler, protect the finish during construction and record the completed installation.
A luxury bath is correctly selected when the product, building, services and household all agree.
Read about freestanding-bath installation sequence, or see how to compare luxury bath manufacturers.