What extra soaking comforts can we add to a standard bathtub?

[John D]

We are buying a new home and the builder is letting us pick out the bathroom fixtures within a budget.

Since a whirlpool tub is not possible, what extra soaking comforts can we add to a standard bathtub?

[home improvement guy]

When choosing your standard size bathtub, I suggest looking for a tub that has a slotted overflow drain.
Most tubs have a circular overflow cutout to fit the round overflow drain assembly.

A slotted bathtub has a special long and narrow overflow cutout that looks like a coin slot. With this thinner cutout opening, the water level in the tub can be a little higher for some extra soaking comfort.

Two notes:

- A slotted overflow drain assembly is needed to fit this type of tub.

- Also, the bathtub and drain assembly may be a special order fixture, so check for availability.

With all this info, you might say we explored your bathtub question in depth.