A tub or shower at BVX Home Supply is liquidation stock for cash & carry pickup at the Paterson, New Jersey warehouse, decided by footprint and install type first: a replacement has to match the alcove it sits in and the drain position underneath it.
A standard alcove bathtub measures 60 by 30 inches, the common size for a three-wall install, while a wider rectangular tub runs 60 by 42 inches and a corner tub for two runs about 60 by 60 inches. Measure your existing alcove before choosing a size.
| Size | Typical use |
|---|---|
| 60 x 30 inches | The common alcove size, installed against three walls |
| 60 x 42 inches | A wider rectangular tub with extra room to soak |
| About 60 x 60 inches | A corner tub sized for two people |
An alcove tub installs against three walls inside a surround, a drop-in tub is similar but needs no bath walls at all, and a freestanding tub stands on its own without needing a wall, and needs its own special filler rather than a standard faucet.
Check an acrylic or fiberglass tub for chips and cracks near the drain, the overflow and any built-in seat, and check a shower base for a flat, unwarped floor and an intact flange where it meets the wall. A showerhead's gpm figure is worth reading on the model's spec sheet or listing: the EPA's WaterSense standard caps a labeled showerhead at 2.0 gallons per minute, against 2.5 gallons per minute for a standard showerhead.
See the full bathroom range, and measure your alcove first with the measuring guide. The inspection guide covers what to check on a tub or shower before you take it home, and the pickup planning guide covers the vehicle, people and gear a tub this size needs.
Pickup: 239 Lindbergh Pl, Paterson, NJ 07503.
Match the drain end to the drain already in your floor before you buy. Check the specific listing's photos or description carefully for which side the drain sits on, and compare that position against your existing drain position before buying.
Yes. A freestanding tub needs a special freestanding tub filler rather than a standard faucet. A freestanding tub stands on its own and does not need a wall. Check that a freestanding tub's filler is included or planned separately before buying the tub on its own.
A standard showerhead uses 2.5 gallons of water per minute, while a WaterSense-labeled showerhead uses no more than 2.0 gallons per minute for a comparable rinse, per the EPA's own figures. Check the model's spec sheet or listing for the exact gpm rating of the showerhead you are buying.
On an acrylic tub, check for chips or cracks near the drain and overflow openings, and run a hand across the surface in good light to feel for a crack that is easier to feel than see. Check the corners and the rim closely too.
