As a remodeling contractor who specializes
in bathrooms, I've seen a
steady increase in interest from my customers
in whirlpool bath installations.
Homeowners are opting for whirlpools
instead of standard bathtubs for a variety
of reasons. A whirlpool adds luxury
to a bathroom and can also increase a
home's resale value. As a bonus for the
contractor, substituting a whirlpool tub
in place of a standard bathtub can add
a tidy profit to a job otherwise limited
by size.
Most customers who are interested in
adding a whirlpool have scant knowledge
of the whirlpool tub itself, let alone
the installation. Often, their knowledge
comes from a "big box" store display, a
color brochure, or just having used
someone else's