{"id":11703,"date":"2013-11-13T14:04:58","date_gmt":"2013-11-13T20:04:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.normandyremodeling.com\/?p=5872"},"modified":"2025-09-26T07:29:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T13:29:41","slug":"bathrooms-with-freestanding-tubs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/blog\/bathrooms-with-freestanding-tubs","title":{"rendered":"The Freestanding Tub Just Got Better"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-917 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DOVER04.jpg\" alt=\"marble bathroom\" width=\"381\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DOVER04.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DOVER04-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DOVER04-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DOVER04-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DOVER04-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DOVER04-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/>For all those that love their time in the soaking tub, you&#8217;re going to appreciate volcanic limestone quite a bit. Volcanic limestone tubs have been appealing to homeowners because of their ability to sustain heat and the fact that it doesn&#8217;t have a surface coating, making them impervious to chipping or peeling.<\/p>\n<p>Victoria and Albert tubs have really been able to capture the form and function of these freestanding tubs. In the project shown on the right, the homeowners were drawn to the properties, as well as the beautiful shape. Victoria and Albert have dubbed their company&#8217;s product &#8220;English Cast&#8221; and it&#8217;s comprised of volcanic limestone and high-performance resins.<\/p>\n<p>The tub you select can potentially be comparable, in regards to cost, to your traditional cast iron bathtubs. It just has a couple added benefits that make the classic <a href=\"\/normandy_dev\/blog\/bathroom-remodel-bathtub-focal-point\">freestanding tub<\/a> even more attractive.<\/p>\n<p>If you are looking to remodel your bathroom and primary suite, or are contemplating more extensive changes to your home, you can set up a time with a <a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/meet-the-designers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Normandy Designer<\/a> to talk about the possibilities.\u00a0Check out the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/design-ideas\">photo gallery<\/a> to find even more spectacular projects, or follow Normandy Remodeling on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NormandyRemodeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/normandyremodeling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0for even more home tips and inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Somerset_56_lo.jpg\" alt=\"Large soaking tub, porcelain tile, natural light\" width=\"336\" height=\"490\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/MasterBathroom346.jpg\" alt=\"ceiling detail\" width=\"352\" height=\"490\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/normandyremodeling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Romona_44-lo.jpg\" alt=\"Freestanding tub in a primary bathroom\" width=\"328\" height=\"491\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For all those that love their time in the soaking tub, you&#8217;re going to appreciate volcanic limestone quite a bit. 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