Tubs come in a variety of materials, in addition to being built in different configurations and styles. The choice is a matter of personal taste or space requirements. Copper bathtubs may be strictly for the "rich niche" market. Legend has it that Nefertiti, Queen of the Nile, bathed in copper tubs. Through its unique style, copper tubs add a unique character to your bathroom.

Crafted Casted Metal Bathtubs

Handcrafted copper bathtubs with hand burnished exterior makes bathing a truly fabulous experience. Using traditional techniques, these solid tubs are also cast in antique molds. These freestanding solid clawfoot bathtubs weigh around half a ton. They will not stain in the conventional sense of the word. Being made of a soft metal, a copper bathtub will scratch easily but oxidation quickly heals it.

Certain hand crafted copper bathtubs have a strong rustic character. Distinct hammer patterns are the enviable feature of these tubs. These copper hand made bath tubs come with side rings and rivet base. The entire tub, including its hand-formed top rim has a hammered texture.

Some solid copper ones are lightly hammered giving it a texture and polished finish. These lightly hammered bathtubs are of a more refined quality in comparison to the rustic style. Twisted copper rings, on decorative mounting plates, give them a distinct style. Copper tubs, with smooth and consistent finish, display the extraordinary skills of the artisans.

The embossed bathtubs are top of the line in handcrafted bathtubs. These tubs feature patterns embossed directly on the sides of the tubs.

Keep your copper tub as dry as possible by wiping it clean after each use. This is the best way to keep it looking as good as new. Copper does not support bacterial, viral, or fungal growth. This makes copper bath tubs the most sterile tubs.