Copper Tubs

COPPER TUBS

Copper tubs can be designed as drop-in tubs or corner tubs, but are primarily freestanding tubs. Their natural patina and handcrafted features allow for a variety of copper tub designs and styles. Due to their eye-catching nature, they are best placed in the middle of the bathroom or anywhere away from the wall.

These tubs are the ultimate showstopping pieces for your bath. They serve as gorgeous centerpieces that give your bathroom a luxurious, almost royal look. They combine beauty and practicability and have a couple more advantages than their stunning appearance. Keep reading to learn more…

Common Styles and Colors of Copper Tubs

Copper tubs are crafted in different styles, which are majorly inspired by the antique copper bathtub styles. Primarily, there are two dominant styles with copper tubs: soaking tubs and copper double slipper tubs. Copper soaking tubs adopted the Japanese soaking tubs model. Apart from their comfort while bathing, they also recreate a spa-like setting in your bathroom. Copper soaking tubs come in many different sizes. If you are looking for a bigger bathtub, feel free to check our two favorites when it comes to big copper tubs, Amara and Allegro. Small copper tubs usually measure about 43 inches in length. They are majorly oval or round and are usually about 30 inches deep.

Double slipper copper tubs are by far the most popular shape when it comes to copper bathtubs. You’ll find a double ended or a slipper tub every once in a while but most of the tubs have a double slipper design. The shape emulates the 19th-century sloping design when the copper tubs were reserved only for the rich upper class. This design aims at following the body's natural contours. Traditionally, these tubs are oval and vary in their sizes. Small double slipper tubs can be 48 inches long and 11 inches deep, while large ones can be 72 inches in length. These copper tub designs may also come with creative features, especially with the support of the tub. Including decorative copper bases to the tub can create a unique bathtub.
Copper clawfoot tub is another interesting option. Not a lot of brands offer copper clawfoot bathtubs yet they are highly popular. Clawfoot legs create an attractive and purposeful design element to the copper tub and add an additional uniqueness to the tub. If you interested in those type of copper tubs for sale you’ll want to check out Picasso by Barclay Products. Other styles of copper tubs include rectangular shapes or even hexagonal shapes, which mimic traditional tubs to give a unique design.

Interior Finishing and Coloring of Copper Tubs

Some copper tubs may be lined in a contrasting material such as acrylic material or metal as nickel. However, if you want to enjoy the full advantages of a copper interior, you may decide on leaving the interior untampered. The interior could be smooth or hammered, depending on your taste and preference. Hammered copper tubs easily conceal damage and are rarely dented while smooth ones easily show damage.

Copper bathtub is perfect for experimenting with different colors. The interior could be painted to embody the shiny nature of a brand-new penny. It could also be polished to give a deep brown look. Regardless of the finish, these tubs will have a natural patina. However, darker finishes develop a patina that is less noticeable than the brighter finishes.

Maintaining and Cleaning Copper Tubs

Copper structures exposed to saltwater and weather changes often turn green. With interior fittings such as copper bathtubs, it is rare for them to turn green. However, copper needs more care than the other materials but is fairly low-maintenance.

Naturally, copper is antibacterial and also resistant to mold, making the bathtub consistently sanitary. To make sure your copper tub stays clean, you need to clean it with clean, warm water after every bath and dry it properly for the best results. The cleaning can be done using mild soap and a soft cloth.

Abrasive products and brushes should be avoided as they damage the surface of your freestanding copper tub. Contact with acids should also be avoided. Acidic substances in your bathroom could be lemon juice and vinegar. Whenever they spill on your copper tub, make sure that you rinse immediately.

Waxing of the copper tub on a regular basis is also advisable. This practice prevents scratching of the surface and mineral buildup. If you wish to strip unwanted patina, you can occasionally use a copper polishing cream. For the lovers of salts in the bathroom, copper tubs may not be your ideal bathtubs. Salt damages the bathtub’s patina, hence losing its aesthetic value.

Copper tubs are durable and versatile in their use. What most people like about them is the beauty and classic appearance. Further, their resistance to bacteria and corrosion makes them safe for use. If you are a lover of long and warm soaking baths, copper tubs may be your go-to bathtubs.