Bathtub Replacement Design with Serenity by ZINTEX: A Guide 

The foundation of any bathtub replacement is, of course, the tub itself. Let’s talk about the types of bathtubs you can choose from when you design your space with Serenity by ZINTEX products (and how to narrow down your options based on scope).

Bathtub Styles

Believe it or not, there are tons of different types of bathtubs that deliver different sizes, configurations, and aesthetics. You can learn more about the features and benefits of different bathtub types in this guide.

When designing a tub from Serenity by ZINTEX, the most popular options to choose from include:

• 15-17” deep skirted bathtubs
• 19” rectangular skirted soaker bathtubs
• 19” deep rectangular skirted and jetted soaker bathtubs
• Oval in rectangle skirted bathtubs
• Rectangular skirted bathtubs with armrests
• 24” deep freestanding bathtubs
• 28” deep freestanding bathtubs

Most residential bathtubs are skirted, meaning they fit into a three-sided alcove. That said, some primary bathroom suites do feature both a walk-in shower and freestanding bathtub.

Bathtub Colors

Most Serenity by ZINTEX bathtubs are only available in Alabaster White, which is the top choice homeowners gravitate towards anyway. However, you can get some of our standard skirted bathtubs and rectangle skirted bathtubs (non-jetted) in any of our Serenity by ZINTEX shower base colors, which include:

• Alabaster White
• Platinum Gray
• Quarry Topaz
• Sandshell Beige

Remodel Scope

One thing to keep in mind when you’re selecting your new bathtub is how it might impact the scope of your remodel. The easiest way to keep scope low (and reduce your overall bathtub replacement cost in the process) is to pick a new tub that has the same dimensions as your existing bathtub.

By matching your new bathtub to the space allotted to your current bathtub, your installer won’t need to take additional steps like knocking down or moving walls or extending or relocating your plumbing lines. That said, they’ll still need to make as-needed repairs and upgrades to your subflooring, plumbing, and other structural features.

Whether you’re getting a standalone bathtub or a tub-shower combo, Serenity by ZINTEX projects all come with an acrylic wall surround system. Let’s talk about colors, finishes, and dimensions.

Standard vs. Premium Wall Colors

The acrylic wall surround color you choose will have the biggest impact on the overall aesthetic of your bathtub replacement, especially if you’re designing a tub-shower combo with a floor-to-ceiling wall system.

Standard Serenity by ZINTEX wall colors match our shower base colors and include:

• Alabaster White (with an additional matte option)
• Platinum Gray
• Quarry Topaz
• Sandshell Beige

Premium Serenity by ZINTEX wall colors include:

• Cafe Marble
• Coastal Sands
• Copper Ridge
• Glacier Marble
• Granite River
• Marble Cove
• Moroccan Marble

While premium colors do come at a higher cost, their marbled designs can add a touch of luxury that elevates your bathroom for years to come.

Simulated and Etched Tile Designs

Do you love the look of a tile shower but don’t want to deal with the hassle of tile and grout upkeep? Serenity by ZINTEX offers simulated tile patterns and textured grout patterns that create the tile aesthetic with the easy-to-clean, mold-free waterproofing of acrylic.

Simulated tile patterns can be added to any of our standard or premium shower wall colors and include:

• 8” x 10” Grid
• 3” x 6” Subway
• Random Stone (includes a stone-like texture)
• Stacked Stone

Textured grout patterns are only available on Alabaster White walls and include:

• 3” x 6” Subway
• Large Horizontal
• Random Tile

Acrylic Wall Dimensions

Your acrylic wall dimensions will depend on two primary things: your bathroom’s waterproofing needs and your aesthetic preferences. For tub-shower combos, we typically offer:

• Partial heights: Acrylic wall systems that cover roughly three-quarters of the walls surrounding the tub and shower.
• Floor to ceiling: Acrylic wall systems that go from the bottom of your tub-shower combo and stop at the ceiling.
• Ceiling panel systems: Acrylic wall systems that provide full coverage of the wet area, including a panel that covers the ceiling between your shower walls.

In standalone bathtubs, we may cut down your acrylic wall system to even smaller dimensions, since you don’t need as much water containment for this design. Customization is available nearly every step of the way, ensuring that you get the look you love without compromising functionality.

No project is complete without the accessories that maximize functionality for your family. To wrap up this design guide, let’s go over the storage accessories and safety features you can add to your bathtub design using Serenity by ZINTEX products.

Storage Accessories

Some of the most popular accessories in the Serenity by ZINTEX line are designed to improve the storage in your bathtub, eliminating the need to clutter your toiletries around the tub ledge. Options include (but aren’t limited to):

• Corner shelves: Single shelves or tower caddies with a triangular base that fit directly into the corners of your bathtub wall surround, minimizing the amount of internal space they take up.
• Soap dishes: Ridged soap dishes that hold single bars of soap.
• Recessed shelves: Shelves that extend back into the wall system with dimensions large enough for bar soap or bottled shampoo and conditioner.
• Grab shelves: 20” or 30” shelves that double as small grab bars, combining storage and safety into one space-saving accessory.

We can also provide additional bathroom accessories like towel bars to ensure that the hardware outside of your bathtub matches the hardware inside your bathtub.

Safety Features

In addition to the grab shelves we mentioned above, Serenity by ZINTEX also offers a variety of safety features to improve bathroom accessibility.

In a bathtub, the main safety feature you may want to consider is a reinforced grab bar. Grab bars provide a safe, sturdy hand hold that can increase your balance and stability as you step in and out of your tub. With a minimum ledge height of 14”, tubs can present serious challenges for seniors and homeowners with disabilities, and grab bars can help.

While Serenity by ZINTEX built-in seating is generally used in walk-in shower designs, you can talk to your design consultant about incorporating a foldable seat or hanging seat (used in combination with a grab bar) in your tub-shower combo.

Your new bathtub all starts with your custom design. With this guide, you can go into your consultation ready to get the bathtub you want on the budget that works for your family.

Want to learn more about what makes Serenity by ZINTEX a trusted line of acrylic bath products? Get started with this quick product guide.