Your installation questions about placing a bathroom whirlpool in a bath are answered including how and what to include in your project budget.

Bathroom whirlpools offer massage therapy options for renewing tired achy muscles or soothing away tensions from a hectic day. With so many different sizes and styles available you can turn your plain bathroom bathtub into a bathroom whirlpool.

Putting bathroom whirlpools in a bathroom does need careful consideration. The following is a list of five questions to consider when deciding on bathroom whirlpools:

How large are the bathroom whirlpools you are looking at? – Calculate the following: the weight of the unit empty, the weight of the unit full of water, and the weight of the unit at capacity (full of water and people). The total weight of the unit at capacity will determine where you can place the whirlpool. The floor joists under the unit must be able to hold the weight. You should look at the floor joists that will be under bathroom whirlpools need to be in good shape.

Freestanding - Are the bathroom whirlpools a free standing self contained unit or will you need to build an enclosure around it? There are units that come in one piece and can slide into your existing bathroom bathtub tub space.

Modifications – Where are you planning to place bathroom whirlpools and will your room need any modifications? Most people choose to take out their bathroom bathtub and put the whirlpool in its place. This is a cost and labor savings.

Replace or add? – Will you be replacing your bathtub, or will the whirlpool be an addition to the tub? If you are replacing your existing bathroom bathtub; the water and pipe fittings may be usable for bathroom whirlpools. If the whirlpool is an addition; determining how to run plumbing to it is required. It can become very costly to reroute plumbing. Working with the plumbing you already have can save time and money.

Budget – What is your total budget for this project? Items to be sure to include are:

• Bathroom whirlpools cost – Shop around (including online) to get the best possible price.
• Any repairs or modifications required for bathroom whirlpools to fit in your bath. Some modifications that may be required include electrical, plumbing, masonry, and carpentry changes. Make calls to contractors for price estimates of these.
• Labor. Decide if you can or want to perform any of the work yourself. If you are knowledgeable, this is a good place to trim your budget.
• Any costs for making an enclosure around bathroom whirlpools (if necessary).
• Fixture and Hardware costs. The cost most often forgotten is the cost of fixtures. The faucet, water handles, nuts and bolts, water line fittings, etc. are often not included in the purchase of the standard whirlpool unit. Many times these cost extra and sometimes they can be quite expensive. Allow yourself an extra amount to spend for fixtures and hardware.

Taking your bathroom bathtub from functional to exquisite with bathroom whirlpools is considered a substantial renovation. You will want to make careful choices that will enhance your bath experience and not add additional tension to your life.