Answers about our tubs...

1. I want a real deep tub. What do you have?
2. What do I need to install a tub?
3. Will your faucets fit my old tub?
4. What is the difference between a deck mount faucet tub and one with no faucet holes.
5. Where are your tubs manufactured, are they new and are they cast iron?
6. What are the surfaces finished with and are they available in colors?
7. Please tell me about shipping and delivery?
   

1>I want a real deep tub. What do you have?

If you go into your bathroom  and measure, you will find that the base of the overflow between 8 and nine inches. The depth to the bottom of a roll top or slipper tub without faucet holes above the overflow is 13.5 inches, which does not sound very deep but is. If you get a 67" roll top or dual, you will think you are in a big hot tub. The 72" Double Slipper is even bigger. If they made deeper claw foot tubs, your shoulders, which are usually bigger than your bottom, make for a tight fit. If deeper is what you want, we suggest you go to an acrylic whirlpool style tub, which can be wider, as our claw foot tubs don't get bigger than that.

2> What do I need to install a tub?

A faucet, drain and a pair of supply lines. The faucet can be part of a shower surround enclosure.

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3> Will your faucets fit my old tub?

• The faucets on 99% of the old roll top claw foot bathtubs in the US have holes that are on 3-3/8 centers. All of our faucets will fit except those that are configured for deck mounting.
  

4>What is the difference between a deck mount faucet tub and one with no holes?

A tub with no faucet holes requires either sturdy free standing supplies or a wall mounted faucet.

A deck mount faucet uses straight supply lines out of the floor. You may also bring the supply lines out of the wall

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5> Where are your tubs manufactured, are they new and are they cast iron?

• Our tubs are forged in Portugal and finished in the USA.
• They are brand new cast iron tubs. Just like they were 100 years ago!
  

6> What are the surfaces finished with and are they available in colors?

• The interior is coated with a heavy porcelain finish.
• The exterior is painted white with an acrylic finish. It is paintable.
• If you would like to paint it a different color, below is our paint information.
• Sorry, as was consistent with the period, these tubs only come in white.
  
  

Data Sheet MSDS Information

DTM ACRYLIC COATING DTM ACRYLIC COATING is a 100% acrylic, water reducible, corrosion resistant coating for light to moderate industrial use. Designed for new construction or maintenance use and can be used directly over prepared substrates. Chemical resistant Corrosion resistant Fast dry Low odor Flash rust/early rust resistant Suitable for use in USDA inspected facilities

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7> Please tell me about shipping and delivery?

• Our Sunrise Specialty Tubs are shipped from Oakland, California, 2-3 weeks lead time.

• MORE SHIPPING INFORMATION
  

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Revised: March 29, 2009 .