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For freestanding baths, you’ll need
either a removable shelf or caddy
that sits across the tub to place
accessories on, or room for a stool
or table within easy reach.
“The other option is putting shelves
on the wall that can be reached from
the bath, or a niche into the wall,”
suggests Shannon Pepper. “But there
can be issues – for example, if you
are renovating an old home, you may
not be able to put a recess in the wall
because plumbing is there, or there’s
a lintel under a window.”
If your bath is likely to be used
by more than one person at a time,
choose a model with a central
wastewater outlet, so one person
doesn’t end up perched on the plug.
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Plumbing options
This is crucial if you are renovating
– your existing plumbing may not be
easily compatible with the type of
bath you want. Inset baths are much
easier to plumb in as they sit against
the wall and their pipework is hidden
behind the surround.
For freestanding baths, you
need to consider the tapware and
wastewater location. “Freestanding
baths generally require the installation
of a freestanding bath filler, which
needs specialised floor mounting and
water supply access via the floor,”
says Luke Di Michiel. “This might not
be possible for all installations.”
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Materials matter
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1 Caroma ‘Titan’ stainless steel bath/shower mixer, $379, I/N: 5002690†. 2 Caroma ‘Newbury’
1670mm bath in White, $642, I/N: 0111713†. 3 Caroma ‘Cupid’ freestanding bath, $2,178.90,
I/N: 0306415†. 4 Kinetic 40mm bath plug and waste with flange, $29.02, I/N: 0302925. 5 Greens
‘Penny’ shower/bath mixer with diverter in Gun Metal, $258, I/N: 0208027†. 6 Mondella ‘Rumba’
bath spout in Matte Black, $90.23, I/N: 0134836†. 7 Caroma ‘Classic’ 1700mm oval bath in White,
$598, I/N: 0931067†. 8 Foreno ‘E-Steel’ minimal bath spout in Brushed Stainless Steel, $212.93,
I/N: 0231305. 9 Stylus ‘Origin’ 1550mm freestanding bath in White, $1,239, I/N: 0325579†. 10 Estilo
1500mm x 700mm x 410mm acrylic bath tub in White, $230, I/N: 4821916. 11 Clearlite Bathrooms
‘Dina Shub’ 1200mm x 820mm x 420mm bath in White, $677, I/N: 0612534†. 12 Argent 210mm
bath spout in Brushed Gold, $149, I/N: 0206667†. 13 Caroma 1600mm back to wall freestanding
cube bath in White, $2,321.70, I/N: 4821433†. 14 Foreno open bath spout in Chrome, $192.60,
I/N: 0315438†. 15 Caroma ‘Noir’ 1700mm freestanding bath in Black and White, $2,749, I/N: 4821438.
Some products are not available at all Bunnings stores, but may be ordered. All professional
plumbing work must be carried out by a licensed tradesperson.
†Available to order at the Special Orders Desk.
Most baths tend to be made from
acrylic, which Luke notes is usually
cheaper and lighter than alternative
materials and has good heatretention properties. Solid surface
baths – with a smooth, seamless,
non-porous finish made from
engineered composite materials
such as natural minerals and resin
– are also popular. These have a
matte finish and are often thinner,
says Shannon. “They might only be
12mm thick all round whereas acrylic
is generally a lot thicker.”
