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When installing a drop in soaking tub, there are two options: undermount and alcove. While an undermount installation places the opening of the tub under a covering (usually stone or marble), an alcove installation is simpler. In either case, you should determine the direction in which the faucet will be placed and the size of the base you want. Then, you should calculate your budget to include all the accessories, including a faucet.

To install a drop-in tub, you'll need to rough-in the plumbing. Make sure that the area is large enough for a standard 60-inch opening. Also, make sure you check the specifications for the faucet before you purchase. If you have a platform deck, you'll need to build an access panel, and you'll have to cut through the finish of the deck to reach the plumbing.

If you're installing a drop-in tub, you'll need to install the plumbing for the tub faucet. If you're installing it on a platform deck, you'll need to add an access panel and cut the finish of the deck to install the drain. If you're building a custom bathtub, the cost is significantly lower. But you'll have to spend a bit more money to buy a high-quality one, but you'll be glad you did.

A drop-in tub is an unfinished tub. Its sides are only exposed when it's dropped into the base. The enclosure surrounding the tub is called a surround or a deck. Most drop-in tubs are installed into an alcove. However, you can also install one freestanding. The bottom part of the base is usually made of a water-safe material like fiberglass. Once you've made it, you'll have to finish it.

A drop-in tub is a bathtub with no finished sides. This means that you must drop the tub into its base. There are no visible parts of the tub. The only parts you'll see are the interior and rim. The enclosure around the bath tub is called a deck or surround. It is commonly recessed into an alcove, but you can also install it freestanding. It's important to make sure the base is made of water-safe building material.

While a drop-in bathtub requires a separate structure, it's not compatible with a shower. A shower cannot push water over the rim of the bathtub. The water from the shower will sit on the surround. A drain system or a door installed inside the rim of the bathtub will solve this issue. You can also choose a drop-in tub in various shapes. Although they're mostly sold as rectangles, they also come in square, oval, triangle, and hourglass shapes.

Choosing the right type of bathtub is important if you're remodeling a bathroom. The ideal bathtub is a deep, comfortable tub that maximizes your ability to relax and is a great way to pamper yourself after a long day. But the choice between a drop-in and an alcove tub depends on your needs and your budget. A drop-in soaking tub may suit your space better than an alcove tub.