Deck mount freestanding tubs are a great choice for nearly any type of bathroom design from traditional to transitional to modern luxury. Homeowners love the clean, sculptural look of a freestanding tub combined with the convenience of deck-mounted fixtures.
What Is a Deck Mount Freestanding Tub?
Unlike traditional freestanding tubs that require a floor-mounted or wall-mounted faucet, deck-mount freestanding tubs feature a tap deck or ledge where the faucet and controls can be installed directly on the tub through pre-drilled holes and secured from below. The faucet spout and controls extend above the tap deck, while the plumbing connections are concealed below it. Some deck mount tubs even feature a removable access panel for easier installation and plumbing access. This provides a clean, uncluttered look that pairs well with a modern freestanding tub.
How to Choose a Deck Mount Freestanding Tub
When selecting a deck mount freestanding tub for your bathroom, you’ll want to choose a tub with tap deck that’s wide enough to accommodate your preferred faucet configuration. Deck-mounted tub faucets are available in a variety of configurations, with two to five faucet holes depending on the number of handles, valves, and accessories such as a hand shower or diverter.
Not every deck-mount tub comes pre-drilled. Some deck mount freestanding tub models can be purchased with undrilled tap deck so the installer can drill holes where needed.
Deck Mount Freestanding Tub Designs by Barclay
If you are looking for a freestanding tub with deck mount faucet holes, you can choose from a variety of Barclay models that are available with pre-drilled deck holes. Barclay usually recommends installing their deck mount freestanding tubs with either of these vintage British telephone style rim-mounted faucets with handshower: 4601 or 4603. Tub and faucet packages (so you do not need to purchase a deck mount faucet separately) are also available from Barclay.
Popular deck mount freestanding tubs by Barclay include:
Marshall 71″ Cast Iron Double Slipper Tub Kit
This kit includes a large cast iron double slipper tub with pedestal base, pre-drilled holes in center of tap deck, and vintage British telephone style deck mount clawfoot tub faucet (choose from polished chrome, oil rubbed bronze, or brushed nickel finish). Straight bath supplies and leg tub drain are also included in the kit.
Reedley 61” Copper Double Roll Top Tub
Available with two tap deck holes with 7” centers or with no pre-drilled faucet holes, this elegant antique copper freestanding tub looks great when paired with an oil-rubbed bronze or brushed nickel finish deck mount tub faucet. Faucet sold separately.
Piper 71” Extra Wide Acrylic Tub
This extra wide freestanding tub has 7” centers drilled in the center of the tub deck. This tub is also available with no pre-drilled faucet holes for added flexibility. Note: a faucet is not included with this tub.
Barclay Icarus 67″ Cast Iron Slipper Tub Kit
This traditional freestanding clawfoot tub kit includes a cast iron slipper tub with ball and claw feet (choose from polished chrome, oil rubbed bronze, or brushed nickel finish), deck mount tub faucet with hand shower, “D” shower rod, bath supplies, and tub drain. Tub comes with pre-drilled faucet holes in deck.
Pilar 65” Acrylic Freestanding Tub
This modern acrylic deck mount freestanding tub is available with two deck faucet holes drilled in center of long side or no pre-drilled faucet holes. A faucet is not included with this freestanding tub.
Duet 67” Cast Iron Double Roll Top Pedestal Tub Kit
This kit includes 67" transitional freestanding pedestal tub with pre-drilled faucet holes, deck mount tub faucet with hand shower, bath supplies, and tub drain. All coordinating kit items have polished chrome finish.
