Bathtub height from the floor - standard and permissible deviations during installation

When planning a bathroom design, every owner must take into account as many factors as possible regarding the color scheme, shapes and sizes of plumbing equipment. In the combination of parameters, special attention is paid to the standard height of the bathtub from the floor.

When selecting the configuration of a bathroom, its own dimensions are taken into account, and how the equipment planned for use fits into them in the form of household appliances that can be placed in it.

The main plumbing device located in the bathroom is the font itself. It should be safe and easy to use.

The standard height of the bathtub from the floor in relation to the top edge is 70 centimeters from the floor level, but there are certain tolerances. So, if young children live in the house, the bathtub can be located at a height of 60 centimeters. The same rule applies to older people.

The main criterion in relation to this parameter is to ensure safe conditions of use.

Standards and norms according to SNiP

Bathtub with claws, placed close to the wall.
The plumbing installation standards are as follows:

• height of the bathtub with legs (from the floor to the top edge) - 57-60 cm;
• height of legs (necessary for placing and servicing the siphon) -12-15 cm;
• the bath is placed close to the walls or at a distance of 0.6-1 m from the walls.

The height standards for the bathtub from the floor are designed for a person of average height and build. It is believed that by raising his legs to such a height, he will not experience any inconvenience.

It is recommended to select a bathtub of this size:

• so that you can stretch your legs in it;
• the person lying in it must have gaps between the body and the side of at least 5 cm on both sides;
• so that the bather's shoulders are above the water level.

How to install, install and connect - instructions

Renovating a bathroom with replacing plumbing always requires an answer to the question – what, where and how to install it. First of all, it is necessary to resolve the issues of rational water supply and sewerage.

Next, you need to level the vertical and horizontal surfaces for subsequent finishing. In this case, you must remember to arrange slopes in the direction of the drainage grate.

The easiest way to install a bathtub is made of cast iron. Due to its large mass, it is the most heat-resistant and silent when filled with water. It must be installed strictly parallel to the floor in compliance with the installation height requirements described above.

Its significant weight can be considered an undoubted advantage, since thanks to it the bath remains stable during use and does not require additional measures to strengthen it at the site of use.

The most popular in terms of price-quality ratio are steel bathtubs with an enameled inner surface. They are much lighter than cast iron and therefore easier to install.

How to implement sound insulation and reduce heat transfer of steel products with an enameled inner surface

But their significant disadvantages are two features. The first is noise when filling with water, the second is rapid cooling due to the high thermal conductivity of the material. To get rid of such troubles, proceed as follows:

1. The bathtub directly at its location is tipped upside down.
2. The surface of the bottom and sides are thoroughly cleaned of dirt and degreased with acetone.
3. Polyurethane foam is applied to the surface of the sides and bottom and carefully leveled.
4. Polymerization of the applied layer occurs within 24 hours.

Further, if necessary, strongly protruding fragments can be leveled with a sharp knife.

This treatment of the outside of the font significantly increases its heat resistance and reduces the noise level when filling.

The weakness of the body of such a vessel due to deformation during filling and use also deserves attention and additional refinement. It is common practice to install such containers on an additional brick foundation that compensates for the load on the bottom.

In this case, the height of the bathroom 170 x 70 from the floor is standard and is 70 centimeters.

Installation instructions

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Installing a bathtub is a responsible operation that is best entrusted to a specialist or performed independently under his guidance. In this case, you must adhere to the following rules:

1. In accordance with the requirements of SNiP, the bathtub must be installed on a perfectly flat horizontal surface. The load-bearing characteristics of the finishing material of the floor must correspond to the weight characteristics of the font plus the mass of poured water. In particular, for cast iron vessels it is better to use porcelain stoneware tiles.
2. To protect the bathtub during installation, it is installed last, when the main finishing work has already been completed.
3. It is necessary to determine in advance its location, including the design of the supporting device. The installation method is taken into account - on a foundation, a metal frame or directly on standard legs.
4. In some cases, when using a metal bathtub, standard legs do not provide performance characteristics. Over time, where the legs rest on the bottom, the enamel may crack and peel. Therefore, housings made of thin metal sheets must be installed on a special support, which increases the support area.
5. Of course, the standard height of the bathtub from the floor is maintained.

Features of installation of acrylic products

The use of acrylic bathtubs has its own characteristics. A body made of this material can deform quite significantly when filled with water and undergoing procedures.

Therefore, such products are installed with support on a specially made metal frame. Load perception points are located in such a way as to support the font not only through the bottom, but also through the upper flanges.

However, the most popular way to install a bathtub is to install it on a brick foundation. Moreover, the masonry is carried out in such a way that the height of the acrylic bathtub from the floor complies with the standard and is no more than 70 centimeters. Deviation is acceptable, but only in the direction of decreasing this indicator.

The supporting base for an acrylic bathtub is formed with subsequent consideration of decorative finishing.

Existing types of baths

Another type of bath.
Different types of bathtubs differ in characteristics, the main of which is the material of manufacture. Devices can be:

1. Cast iron. Durable, silent, retain heat well, heavy (up to 130 kg). Most models have simple rectangular shapes. Modern products have a polymer coating that is stronger and more durable than enamel.
2. Steel. Lightweight (4-5 times lighter than cast iron), inexpensive, but water makes noise when pouring into them and cools quickly, and is susceptible to rust. Available in rectangular shape only.
3. Acrylics. Lightweight, silent. The homogeneity of the material allows you to quickly remove scratches that appear on the surface. Differ in a variety of shapes. It is not recommended to keep water temperatures above 60°C in them.
4. Kvarilov. The material consists of acrylic and quartz dust, is lighter than cast iron and stronger than acrylic, warm, does not deform if hot water is kept in it for a long time.
5. Starilanov. They consist of 3 layers: at the base there is a steel form, on the outside there is a layer of high-quality acrylic, and between them (for connection) there is a composite polymer starilan. Warm, durable and comfortable. They cost 20-40% more than steel bathtubs.
6. Made from polymer concrete. Durable, looks like they were carved from natural stone (onyx, malachite, marble of different shades, etc.). With proper care, the appearance of any stains on the surface is eliminated.

Let's consider other parameters that determine the types of baths.

Form:

• rectangular;
• corner;
• asymmetrical (right- and left-sided);
• round;
• in a quarter circle;
• sessile;
• with sheer walls (made only from modern polymer materials).

Dimensions:

• length of small ones - 100-130 cm, medium ones - 140-150 cm, large ones - 180-200 cm;
• rectangular width - from 65 to 100 cm;
• depth - from 37 to 48 cm.

Round single bathtub made of artificial stone.

Round bathtubs are made in 1- and 2-seater sizes; the product made of artificial stone can have a diameter of up to 3 m.

Wall thickness:

• acrylic - from 2-3 to 5-6.5 mm;
• cast iron - 6-8 mm;
• steel - from 1.5 to 3.5 mm.

Possibility of connecting additional options:

• hydro-, turbo- and aeromassage;
• radio and FM player, retractable speaker;
• chromotherapy lamps.

How to install correctly

The recommendations given by SNiP also take into account other parameters. For example, the maximum threshold in a bathroom should be 3 cm. As for the placement of the bath itself, there are two most common installation options:

• in the center of the room;
• close to the walls.

Placing the bath in the center of the room

Position close to the wall

In apartments, many install bathrooms near the walls. This installation is due to the small size of bathrooms. They try to install the bathroom in such a way that there are supports of three walls around it at the same time. This is the correct safe approach. Even after slipping, a person will be able to lean against the wall while maintaining balance.

In private houses and apartments with a large square area, the distance allows the use of the second placement option. Here the bathroom is installed in the middle of the room. This design solution is considered a classic option. It gives the bathroom a more luxurious and sophisticated look. However, there is a strict standard that must be taken into account.

The distance between the edges of the side to the nearest walls must be at least 1 meter. Such passages will allow you to easily walk around the bathtub from any side, without difficulty entering and exiting it. In any case, the decision about which choice to make and where to install the bathroom should be made based on the area and design of the room.

General installation rules

The strictly horizontal position of the bathtub is checked by the building level.
Before installation you must do the following:

• prepare the place where the plumbing fixtures will be installed - level and dry the floor;
• clean and wipe dry the drain connection pipe;
• determine a comfortable height.

A bathtub of any type is installed like this:

• strictly horizontally, using a building level, controlling the location of the side near the wall, the required slope towards the drain is ensured by the design of the bathtub itself;
• providing free space underneath for the siphon;
• if the floor under the bathtub is not solid, to protect it from subsidence, use metal gaskets in the form of plates with a thickness of at least 5 mm;
• When connecting the drainage system, all threaded connections must be tightened by hand; only the main overflow outlet can be tightened with a fork wrench.

At the end of installation, the structure is checked for stability, drainage and tightness (5 liters of water is enough).

It can be used only after the sealant has hardened well - from 4 to 24 hours.

Bath installation.

Permissible deviations

The recommended installation height of the bathtub, equal to 60 cm, is calculated taking into account the average height of a person and the standard depth of the bowl. However, when installing plumbing equipment, you need to approach this indicator individually, taking into account the wishes of the homeowners, as well as the size of the product. The permissible height range to which the bathtub is raised above the floor is 50-70 cm .

The optimal distance from the edge of the bowl to the floor depends on the following factors:

1. Average human height. The shorter the person using the bathtub, the lower it should be installed. You need to understand that if you are 150 cm tall, raising your leg above 70 cm is problematic, and it is also unsafe. It is more convenient for a tall person to use a bathtub installed at a level of 65-70 cm, since there is no need to bend low to it.
2. Accommodation in the apartment for children and elderly family members. If the bathroom is used by children, elderly relatives or people with limited mobility, it is recommended to install the bathtub no higher than 50 cm in order to simplify and protect hygiene procedures.
3. Depth of plumbing fixtures. If the depth of the bowl is 50 cm, then the minimum level at which the bath can be installed is 65 cm, since 15 cm will be required to connect the siphon.
4. Bowl size and weight. The installation height is influenced by the size and weight of the plumbing fixtures. Cast iron models have a significant weight of 100-150 kg, so they are not installed closer to the floor surface.

Important! To determine what height to raise the washing container during installation, you need to place the entrusted legs under it and try to climb into it. It is better to take into account the height of the shortest family member or calculate the average.

Installation of bathtubs made of different materials

Depending on the material used to make the bathtub, the following is installed:

• on a frame;
• on legs;
• on the podium;
• on metal corners.

The legs of metal structures are height adjustable.

Oval shaped bathtub.

To attach the support and siphon, the bathtub is placed on its side.

If it is made of metal or sits on a metal frame, it must be grounded using a copper cable. To do this, its body is connected to a metal pipe (water, gas, sewer) or a large cross-section cable is laid into the room.

Grounding will prevent electric shock if the cable insulation is damaged or moisture gets into the terminal box of a heated towel rail, washing machine, hair dryer or other electrical appliance.

The nuances of installing cast iron plumbing

The cast iron bathtub is placed on supporting legs. They are made of durable metal, fastened with bolts and evenly distribute the load. To avoid damaging the floor surface, plastic caps are put on them.

Externally, the support legs look unattractive, so they are hidden behind bronze or polyurethane decor in the form of lion paws, plants, depicting heraldic symbols, or behind an oriental-style ornament.

In most cases, products are equipped with support legs, the height of which is not adjustable, because they are considered stronger and more reliable.

If the set does not include legs, you can purchase multifunctional supports that are at the same time durable, height-adjustable and decorative. They fit most old and modern models. But it is necessary to clarify the maximum load on the legs, because a 20-30 cm difference in the size of cast iron plumbing greatly changes its weight.

Acrylic bathtub on a metal frame.

To ground a modern cast-iron bathtub, a lug is provided into which a galvanized steel bolt is inserted. 2 turns of stripped cable are wound onto it and washers with nuts and a copper cable are mounted.

On old plumbing, the cable is connected to the bolted leg, drilling a hole in it for the ground jumper.

Adjusting the height of the steel bath

The height of the steel bath can be adjusted in the following ways:

1. Tightening the bolts on the legs. This is done before gluing the bowl to the sealant. Adjustment range: 1 cm.
2. Installing the bathtub on bricks. Additionally, its sides are supported on one side by a groove or wooden blocks fixed on the wall, and on the other by a sheathing made of profiles. The areas where the bowl will rest on the bricks are treated with a waterproofing mixture to prevent the metal surface from coming into contact with the mortar.
3. Having selected or made to order a supporting metal frame of the required height - resting on the walls or floor-mounted, installed independently of them.

Features of installation of bathtubs of any design

Regardless of the material of manufacture, shape and size of the font, during installation there are a number of general rules that must be followed:

1. The legs are installed on the bathtub in such a position that the siphon fits freely into the sewer pipe outlet without distortion. Before inserting it, you need to apply silicone sealant to the pipe.
2. During installation, you need to ensure that the bottom slopes properly towards the drain hole. In this case, the top edge should be parallel to the floor. The slope is provided by the design of the vessel.
3. When the font is located near a wall, reliable sealing of the joints is necessary. It is ensured by sealing the cracks with cement mortar and laying a border of ceramic corners. The outer seam must be painted over with moisture-resistant acrylic paint.
4. Large gaps are sealed with bricks or covered with any suitable sheet material, followed by finishing with decorative materials.
5. The bathtub must be equipped with grounding. It is performed with a thick copper wire or shredder. It is permissible to use steel strip.
6. When using a hydromassage bath, it is necessary to lay additional communications from the electrical and water supply systems. Even at the stage of choosing such a device, it should be taken into account that for its normal operation it will require a water pressure in the network of about 4.5-6 atmospheres. If this condition is not met, you will have to worry about purchasing and using additional equipment in the form of a pump that increases the pressure in the water supply system.

Tips and tricks

1. 
   Even if you have certain skills in performing construction and plumbing work, do not neglect the advice of experienced specialists.

2. When installing a bathtub with hydromassage, you will definitely need the participation of a professional; it will not be possible to do such work yourself.
3. When configuring plumbing fixtures for a combined bathroom, you need to ensure free access to each of the fixtures.
4. When choosing plumbing equipment, you should pay attention to the Ideal Standard product line. This is high-quality European bathroom equipment that satisfies any requirement. Produced in Europe and distributed throughout the world. There are practically no fakes on the market.

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Particular care should be taken to seal the drain hole in the floor and joints on sewer pipes.

Drowning in the bath

It happens that you feel that in a vision you are drowning in a bathtub, this signals that in real life you need spiritual cleansing, try to remove negative thoughts from everyday life, bring in more positive emotions, then life will begin to improve and you will move forward with ease.

In the dream plot, you are cleaning the bathroom, this most likely means that you are trying to correct your mistakes. We need to complete this as quickly as possible, because a very good period has come for this.

Interpretation according to the Islamic dream book

An ancient Islamic dream book says that bathing in a dream in a clean, warm bath full of water is a very good sign. Soon you will solve all your problems and get rid of the worries that have been tormenting you for a long time, by the will of the Almighty.

Why do you dream about a bathroom - dream book, interpretation of a dream about a dirty bathroom, a flood... The meaning of a dream about a bathroom in many dream books is ambiguous. This plot is associated with the chance to cleanse the soul and body, get rid of...

Interpretations of a dream about a bath with water, depending on the details

Depending on the action:

• seeing a full bath is a sign of success;
• leaving the bathroom - to household chores;
• flood - to sudden mood swings;
• taking a bath and pouring the water means quarrels with loved ones;
• pooping in a bathtub filled with water means profit;
• washing the bath - to reconciliation with enemies;
• wash - to the beginning of a new love relationship;
• swimming in a full bath with clothes on means a serious conflict with a close friend;
• immerse yourself - to sad news;
• sitting naked in a bathtub of water means meeting an unreliable person;
• to sleep - to deterioration of well-being;
• standing - good luck;
• drowning - to worries;
• lying face down means loss of authority among colleagues;
• washing away the dirt - an attempt to restore past relationships;
• scooping out water means difficult work;
• dial - to get rid of old habits;
• pour out - to sever relations with a business partner;
• fill - to well-being;
• release - to monetary losses;
• scooping out - to unplanned expenses;
• drain - to a serious conversation with a two-faced person;
• wiping the water with a rag means loss of reputation;
• spilling water from the bathroom - means a quarrel with a family member due to mutual misunderstanding;
• flushing water - to a nervous breakdown;
• Hearing the sound of water in the bathroom means the appearance of a dishonest employee.

Depending on what you see in the bathroom:

• hair - to physical fatigue;
• blockage - to possible dismissal;
• live fish - for the imminent birth of a child;
• flood - to a quarrel with a neighbor;
• deceased - to a worsening financial situation.

Depending on what water the bath is with:

• with blue - to the emergence of original ideas;
• with dirty - to unfair accusations from a friend;
• with yellow - to receive an inheritance;
• with red - for the arrival of relatives;
• with muddy - to casual intimate relationships;
• with soap - to a bad mood;
• with rust - to the appearance of an envious person in the team;
• with hot - to failure to fulfill plans;
• with seething - to disagreements with the leader;
• from green - to apathy and decreased performance;
• with blue - to a change in the field of activity;
• with transparent - to good luck in business;
• with salty - to tears or vacation;
• with warm - to a surprise from friends;
• with a dark one - to career growth;
• with black - for rest;
• with a standing one - to an infectious disease;
• with cold - to good health;
• pouring from a tap or pipe - to the illness of a relative;
• pouring from the ceiling - to a fateful meeting;
• overflowing - to attend an interesting event.

Depending on what else you dreamed about the bath with:

• with water and foam - to troubles due to self-confidence;
• with water and linen - to deterioration of relations with relatives;
• with water and things - to conflicts with colleagues;
• with water and garbage - to overcome financial difficulties;
• with water and blood - to emotional burnout.

Depending on where you see a bath in a dream:

• in an apartment - to the loss of securities;
• in someone else's house - to stress;
• on the street - to an awkward situation.

Depending on what kind of bath:

• large - to financial stability;
• deep - for travel.

Depending on where you see the water in the bathroom:

• on the floor - to get rid of disturbing thoughts;
• in the sink - good news;
• in the soul - to a quarrel with a loved one.

Depending on who is dreaming:

• for a pregnant girl - to a difficult pregnancy and possible miscarriage;
• for a woman - to bankruptcy;
• for a man - to useful acquaintances.

Who is in the bathroom, a woman or a man?

Seeing a lady or a man in the bathroom threatens the dreamer of the opposite sex, that a loved one may change.

When you are not taking a bath alone, take a close look at your colleagues and comrades, there is a possibility that someone will want to slander you.

It should be borne in mind that dreams related to water and water procedures are very diverse and can have many interpretations. When we see a bath in our night dreams, our attitude to the vision, feelings and emotions with which we woke up are of great importance. If your soul is light, then you should not attach much importance to bad dreams.

List of used literature:

• Moss R. The Secret History of Dreams: The Meaning of Dreams in Different Cultures and the Lives of Famous Personalities. Per. from English - St. Petersburg: IG “Ves”, 2010.
• Dreams. Their origin and role in Christian interpretation. Moscow: Obraz, 2006.
• Solovyov V. Explanatory dictionary of dreams: An illustrated history of the civilization of dreams. - Moscow: Eksmo, 2006.

Deviations from standards, what height is acceptable

There are some deviations between building codes and regulations. The reference books indicate that the standard height for children's institutions and health care institutions should be 500 mm. It should be understood that all the figures given are not final, and deviation from them will not lead to undesirable consequences.

Height of the rectangular bathtub Aurora

Each owner has the right to set the optimal height and distance for himself based on personal preferences and maximum comfort. Only self-adjusted tests can make it clear what the ideal height should be. Ultimately, this is the only way that bathing procedures can bring maximum pleasure.

Interpretation depending on fullness

If you dreamed of a bath

It is very important to remember whether the bathtub was filled in the dream or not. On the one hand, this can speak about the internal state of the dreamer’s soul, and on the other, about his relationships with others

A vessel filled to the very brim with water can indicate an overwhelming amount of emotions that the dreamer has to experience every day. While an empty, clean bath without water means a certain emptiness and readiness to acquire new knowledge or start new relationships.

Empty bath

Interpretations about an empty washing vessel often echo explanations of what a bathroom means in dreams. Their positivity and negativity depends on whether it was clean, light and spacious, or, conversely, dirty, dark and destroyed.

Seeing an attractive shiny white bathtub (as an option, clean it yourself and admire the work done) means you have good health and unique inclinations for rapid learning.

If the bath you saw was in its usual state, without water, it means you feel some emptiness. The difficulties consist not only in the need to make a decision, but also in a certain degree of apathy, when it seems that none of the actions taken will bring any result.

Cleaning something too dirty and seeing streams of dirt flowing under your hands is a difficult testing period.

You will have to pay for past mistakes with your health and relationships with loved ones. If you see the result of your efforts, that’s good. After some time, the series of failures will end and life will get better

Full

Interpretations of a filled bathtub depend on what exactly is inside. Water is the most universal substance. We are accustomed to seeing it in this vessel for washing the body. A bathtub filled with water can mean the desire and opportunity to give birth to an heir

Any other substances can indicate unusual events in life or a very important change.

if you soaked in a bubble bath

Bath with water

If it is filled with clean cold water, which is about to overflow, it means that the dreamer is in good health and can safely accept any proposals for cooperation.

• A bathtub overflowing with warm water means comfort and a pleasant atmosphere in the family.
• Hot water is a strong negative emotion that the dreamer experiences.
• With ice - some alienation in relationships.
• Cloudy - malaise.
• Dirty water predicts serious health problems.
• With aromatic foam - pleasure.
• Drowning means difficulties in communicating with loved ones.

Other substances

Dreaming that there is not water in the bathroom, but a completely different filler is not common and not everyone does it. After all, what fills the bathtub in a dream fills the dreamer’s soul in reality. This means that the subconscious must choose the symbol that should be intuitively clear to the dreamer.

Sitting in the bathroom

In night dreams, you sit and take a bath, and someone rubs your back with a washcloth; this plot wants to warn you to be careful with new people. You should be especially careful with strangers on the road. You should not pour out your soul to strangers, this can negatively affect your authority.

It happens in the bath that you are taking, the water is not clean, with garbage, this dream predicts that in reality, a loved one will betray and will not live up to your expectations. Such a vision should also alert you because your significant other is using you for selfish purposes.

What are the parameters of standard metal hot tubs?

As mentioned above, manufacturers offer a huge number of size options.
This is due to the fact that the iron bath market is aimed at different audiences. The assortment is represented by products from 100 to 200 cm in length and from 70 to 80 cm in width. Below is a table with the most common standard sizes of steel bathtubs.

Marking(mm)	Overall dimensions, mm)			Depth (mm)	Effective length
	length	width	height
100x70	1000	600	560	600	960
120x70	1200	700	580	380	1060
140x70	1400	700	580	400	1250
150x70	1500	700	580	400	1400
160x70	1600	700	580	400	1500
170x70	1700	700	600	400	1600
180x80	1800	800	600	420	1680
200x80	2000	800	650	420	1860

The effective length here refers to the size of the internal space without taking into account the sides.

Of course,
the parameters of models from different manufacturers may differ radically . The table shows only the most common parameters to make it easier for you to navigate. Therefore, when purchasing, be sure to ask for a passport for a specific product, where all its characteristics will be indicated.