Comments on: Bathroom Update

By: Affordable Ofuro from Takagi : Grassrootsmodern

Affordable Ofuro from Takagi : Grassrootsmodern — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:28:33 +0000

[...] about the Japanese efficiency of these little soaking tubs that gets me excited. While our DIY stainless steel ofuro project turned out well in our last house, I’m always looking for other alternatives. I [...]

By: Shauna & Jamie

Shauna & Jamie — Fri, 16 May 2008 14:00:07 +0000

Have I finally found you? It would be wonderful! My husband Jamie and I designed our own round stainless steel soaking tubs and are about to have them installed in our log home any day now. We have also designed the framed-in tub surrounds and are planning to cover them with Brazilian Slate. Our general contractor has asked us to ask you if you had any trouble with the stainless steel tub “sweating” , therefore causing condensation on its perimeter. They are wondering if they should spray foam the exterior of the tubs or blanket them before framing them in entirely. If you could reach us, we would be most appreciative, so much so that we would consider naming our first child after you. With Lots of Log, Shauna & Jamie & Jasper (the miniature schnauzer), jasperbarklodge (at) sympatico.ca

By: Olive Wood

Olive Wood — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 23:59:48 +0000

Is the Danze Parma line all brass, or just the shower head? Whatever the material… is it at least metal not plastic? I was surprised to see how many faucets were chromed plastic. I’m thinking of buying the Parma shower/tub trim online, but nervous that the relatively low price is due to the materials? Thanks.

By: creede

creede — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 02:49:34 +0000

Kent, I’ll send what I have your way, although its not much of a plan.

By: Kent

Kent — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:33:24 +0000

Have a father-in-law with simliar skills and would be interested if you might be willing to part with the plans you did. Also, had thought of using an omitub, but not sure where you can purchase one in the US.

By: Daniel Maung

Daniel Maung — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 01:15:13 +0000

Danze was a good choice. I got 4 sets of Parma in installed during
the recent remodel and have been very happy with it.

By: Jerome

Jerome — Wed, 30 Aug 2006 18:41:23 +0000

I like the tub! It reminds me of those soakers they have in hospitals, kinda. I always liked the highboy look of them. I like yours better. It’s great to have in-laws who are handy with a torch, eh?

One of my next projects is to tackle a bathroom. We’ve got a terribly narrow space that’s currently dominated by the tub running down the entire length of one wall. I like the Japanese Tub all the more. Thanks!

By: Farinella

Farinella — Tue, 29 Aug 2006 16:34:14 +0000

I have a VERY similiar bathroom! I used the Parma line, and a Japanese soaking tub as well, however I used the omni tub. I ought to send you pictures. My bathroom is concrete, walls and floors with a drain right in the middle so that my shower functions like a locker room shower. I really have enjoyed my Parma faucets, although the hand held sprayer gave us fits for a while. I purchased mine at a great price from Ira Woods and son.

By: creede

creede — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 04:29:47 +0000

The cabinet fit perfect. It’s easy to get things to fit right when you build them yourself.

I was suprised about just how cheap the sink was. That and the lav faucet have been the only real affordable parts of the bathroom.

By: T Mac

T Mac — Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:43:27 +0000

I checked out the sink cabinet. Love that concrete. Did your cabinet box fit easily into that alcove?

You got your sink much cheaper than the Porcher, which looks nearly identical.