Who takes a bath?

Pedro · 14-03-2018, 02:09 PM

I've renovated and sold a few units over the years and if they had baths in the bathroom I usually tossed them out and rearranged the layout with a large glass walled shower and other modern features. No buyers have ever asked me "where's the bath?"
I haven't had a bath in decades (and yes I do shower every day). So are baths a thing of the past?

NTF6 · 14-03-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

I've renovated and sold a few units over the years and if they had baths in the bathroom I usually tossed them out and rearranged the layout with a large glass walled shower and other modern features. No buyers have ever asked me "where's the bath?"
I haven't had a bath in decades (and yes I do shower every day). So are baths a thing of the past?

Probably not if you have young kids, I would say most parents would like a bath for the little ones.

Bossxr8 · 14-03-2018, 02:39 PM

Yes, mostly for kids.

Trump · 14-03-2018, 02:54 PM

Isn't the high pressure cleaner the way to go with washing the kids?

**GO FURTHER** · 14-03-2018, 03:06 PM

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Isn't the high pressure cleaner the way to go with washing the kids?

But the high PSI from my 145.3 would kill them.... Would have to downgrade and use your 130.

(Note: Private dig Trump would understand)

**PG2** · 14-03-2018, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

I've renovated and sold a few units over the years and if they had baths in the bathroom I usually tossed them out and rearranged the layout with a large glass walled shower and other modern features. No buyers have ever asked me "where's the bath?"
I haven't had a bath in decades (and yes I do shower every day). So are baths a thing of the past?

Probably not 100% necessary in units but if you were renovating and selling family homes I would suggest that they are very important.

We renovated recently and put a larger bath in. Our children are teenagers/adults.

Trump · 14-03-2018, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PG2

Probably not 100% necessary in units but if you were renovating and selling family homes I would suggest that they are very important.

We renovated recently and put a larger bath in. Our children are teenagers/adults.

So two high pressure cleaners?

**Mont5.0** · 14-03-2018, 03:24 PM

Couldn't think of nothing worse than wading around in your own filth.
Can see the attraction for adults with kids though.
My 2 kids are both under 10y.o They both prefer to shower.

Ben73 · 19-03-2018, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mont5.0

Couldn't think of nothing worse than wading around in your own filth.
Can see the attraction for adults with kids though.
My 2 kids are both under 10y.o They both prefer to shower.

Your filth was already on you, so Meh. I usually have a shower after a bath to clean myself. Bath is more of a relaxing thing rather than a hygine thing.

Having a bath big enough for two in the ensuite is a good thing. Glad I changed the ensuite in my new house to include one.

Tonz · 14-03-2018, 03:25 PM

cant remember last time had one on my own, but always enjoy sharing a bath

lovford · 14-03-2018, 11:30 PM

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cant remember last time had one on my own, but always enjoy sharing a bath

You must have a BIG ONE

commodorenutt · 14-03-2018, 04:22 PM

By about 3 the kids were happy to shower, but the 7yo asks for a bath every now & them.

We renovated my old place and put a new bath in. Spent a bit of time at the shop choosing a comfortable one. Never used it in 7 years. Actually, haven't had an adult use the bath in my current place for the entire 11 years we've been here...

But I still wouldn't buy a place without one, as it restricts your market again when you go to sell.

kinksta · 14-03-2018, 04:45 PM

Maybe once a month after a hard day of footy or cricket, I don't mind an hour or two in a bath full of Epsom salts. Absolutely love it.

But I completely agree, in this day and age I think a bath is a waste of space in a room that is usually tight for space.

Itsme · 14-03-2018, 09:35 PM

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Maybe once a month after a hard day of footy or cricket, I don't mind an hour or two in a bath full of Epsom salts. Absolutely love it.

But I completely agree, in this day and age I think a bath is a waste of space in a room that is usually tight for space.

I'm not getting any younger these days but the bath is great for those aching pains at times.

lovford · 14-03-2018, 11:26 PM

Bath and half bottle of scotch soothes my pains.

Pepscobra · 14-03-2018, 05:04 PM

In a family home with two bathrooms, a bath is a must in the main bathroom for young kids. Especially if it is a rental.
In the ensuite, just a shower.

d@rk51d3 · 14-03-2018, 05:18 PM

During a kidney stone attack, a hot bath is pure bliss.

**FairmontGS** · 14-03-2018, 06:48 PM

I have a bath every Sunday afternoon - maximum water temp so I really sweat it out. Radox added. Glass of good scotch and a few car magazines. Bliss

black13 · 14-03-2018, 06:53 PM

I always encourage my young'n Jack to have a bath, have the water trickling in so we can encourage him to brush his teeth, but he loves to stand in the shower with dad . I personally havn't bathed for years. A bath is a must in a house i think

**FTE217** · 14-03-2018, 07:28 PM

Grown up kids and just moved to a new house Dec.
Mrs's loves her bath weekly and this house doesn't have one, she is ****ed.
I knew it was coming and we will re do the bathroom to suit her needs, doesn't bother me happy wife partly happy life

it is a good opportunity to jump in know what I mean.
So yes for some a must.
Being a sportsperson if I'm suffering from some aches pains I don't mind having one at all but its not regular.

au350hp · 15-03-2018, 09:22 AM

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Grown up kids and just moved to a new house Dec.
Mrs's loves her bath weekly and this house doesn't have one, she is ****ed.
I knew it was coming and we will re do the bathroom to suit her needs, doesn't bother me happy wife partly happy life

it is a good opportunity to jump in know what I mean.
So yes for some a must.
Being a sportsperson if I'm suffering from some aches pains I don't mind having one at all but its not regular.

When we bought our current house early 2000's, the first thing was a couple of split systems & a free standing claw foot bath for the missus. I also fitted the exposed trombone style taps with a hand held shower head so she can wash herself off in the bath to save having a shower after. I put a seperate shower in as well for me mainly as Im more of a shave, shower & sh*t & I'm ready kinda bloke.

NTF6 · 15-03-2018, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Roostercam

When we bought our current house early 2000's, the first thing was a couple of split systems & a free standing claw foot bath for the missus. I also fitted the exposed trombone style taps with a hand held shower head so she can wash herself off in the bath to save having a shower after. I put a seperate shower in as well for me mainly as Im more of a shave, shower & sh*t & I'm ready kinda bloke.

Isn't it sh*t, shave & shower. That way everything's squeaky clean!

**FTE217** · 15-03-2018, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NTF6

Isn't it sh*t, shave & shower. That way everything's squeaky clean!

corRECT - Roostercam you need to get your process corRECTed, smelly mate smelly

IMO whatever suits you re bath tubs - its just become more popular not having one to reduce costs and making more space as city people are more and more adjusting their lives to less room, smaller blocks, apartment shoe box living etcetc.....

au350hp · 16-03-2018, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by NTF6

Isn't it sh*t, shave & shower. That way everything's squeaky clean!

The term is to describe a man who has simple tastes & can be ready in 5 mins. I wasn't suggesting a location to do all three at once

You guys....

mick taylor · 16-03-2018, 01:58 PM

I always thought if I built my own home I would make my own bath, just right for me, not that I use one much but they can come in handy at times,

I was a tiling for 44 years so I have seen a few, the Japs have the best bathroom setups I have seen, double showers, big spars with grab handles and seat made just right for Mr Wong to get down and boogie like with the girls, but never have a dunny in the Bathroom, I hate that, because it lacks class.
The dunny should be on the outside of the house never inside, one of my brothers thought I was stupid to think of such a thing, but then he had another 3 kids and 2 of his own in the house and he said that I was correct the dunny or dunnys should be out side of the house.
Just outside, built onto the house, not out the back yard where you can step on a snake or mind the toads in the dark like in the old days.

once there were toads in plague proportions when I was a kid, I would wash my foot with the hose before going back to bed but no sooner washed that foot stepped back on another bugger.

wodahs · 14-03-2018, 08:41 PM

I use the truck wash at work

in all seriousness I'm currently renovating my bathroom and I have a 70 house with a one piece bath/shower where if you have a bath you use 70 catrilloin liters and its only half way up the side of your body if you lay down in it oddly ~ you know the type an oddly small shaped concrete swimming pool in the bathroom tiled
well its getting a high side narrower 2mtr long spa bath and yes I dou use them for my back

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Originally Posted by Mont5.0

Couldn't think of nothing worse than wading around in your own filth.

and that's why you shower cleaning your self prier to taking a bath , or do you go swimming in a pool dirty too

**Mont5.0** · 14-03-2018, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wodahs

and that's why you shower cleaning your self prier to taking a bath , or do you go swimming in a pool dirty too

Really? I shower to have a shower.
I dont shower to have a bath...

wodahs · 15-03-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mont5.0

Really? I shower to have a shower.
I dont shower to have a bath...

You don't say!!!
That's probably why as i Sai i take a shower prier to clean my self so as you put it I'm not lying. In my own filth whilst relaxing in the bath for my back as i had stated

And not using the bath to clean my self
Guess you do go swimming in a pool then with out showering then its no different your still in your own flith

XB GS 351 Coupe · 15-03-2018, 12:10 AM

Have not had a bath for at least 30 years, not planning to have one either, could not think of anything worse, just the thought of it makes my skin crawl.

I have a high pressure adjustable shower nozzle which gives you a nice massage, best $$ I ever spend on personal hygiene.

**GO FURTHER** · 14-03-2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedro

I've renovated and sold a few units over the years and if they had baths in the bathroom I usually tossed them out and rearranged the layout with a large glass walled shower and other modern features. No buyers have ever asked me "where's the bath?"
I haven't had a bath in decades (and yes I do shower every day). So are baths a thing of the past?

I get to see many new residential building plans every day from different builders as part of my job as a HVAC Engineer.

Most of the urban living dwellings such as small townhouses usually don't include a bath. Only in the larger 3 bedroom units.

The larger house and land type packages designed for first home buyers with young families all include a bath.

Its "horses for courses" as the saying goes.