Renovating and reusing 'princess tub'

[Dzd9fy2]

As the title says, renovating a 1950 bathroom and keeping the original 'princess tub'. Not sure how to post pics but if you google the term you will see an image of a lady in full on 1950"s in this unique placement of a tub diagonally in a 4 foot square opening with bubble and reading and maybe a glass of wine. But I digress....

Our tub has the drain at the right front and the tub goes 45 degrees to the left rear. Two things I would like to do are use modern fixtures such as a hand held or an overhead AND a glass enclosure of sorts. No curtain unless we cannot make this work.

Suggestions on where to place the head to minimize water spray and suggestions on style of glass enclosure?

 

[hj]

When I look for "princess tub" I get a picture of a Free standing "slipper tub".

 

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[Reach4]

s the title says, renovating a 1950 bathroom and keeping the original 'princess tub'. Not sure how to post pics but if you google the term you will see an image of a lady in full on 1950"s in this unique placement of a tub diagonally in a 4 foot square opening with bubble and reading and maybe a glass of wine.

I find these

http://www.bathtubreglazingtoronto.ca/cinderella-tubs-princess-bathtubs-mayflowers.html

 

[Dzd9fy2]

I find thesehttp://www.bathtubreglazingtoronto.ca/cinderella-tubs-princess-bathtubs-mayflowers.html

This is the exact configuration that I have, with the orientation of the tub as well as the spout and controls; the existing shower head is in line with the spout where this one appears to be closer to the outside of the tub?. Thankfully the entire forward edge of the tub is clear and not obstructed as shown above with a sink.

So, given this layout what are the thoughts on laying out the fixtures to allow for minimal splash and some sort of glass enclosure? Right now the walls are completely stripped so i can move the supply anywhere on the existing wall or even the back one, though I question that adding any value.

Thanks!

 

[DougB]

I cut my tub up with a carbide wet saw. What a piece of junk. Get a new tub.

 

[Dzd9fy2]

Thanks Doug.....

Unfortunately this is the only remaining tub in the house, and I have been unable to find something that will fit within the existing opening. Going larger is not feasible as it would require moving walls in the adjoining room which is not an option.

 

[Dzd9fy2]

So anyone else have thoughts other than cut up and dispose, and thus eliminate having a tub given the size??????

 

[Cacher_Chick]

A glass shop can make glass panels and doors to any dimension if you are prepared to pay for it.