Ideas for Built in Soap Inserts for a Bathtub

A soap insert might be concealed in a niche.

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Think of a bathtub as a place where people must perform the basic function of bathing, and sometimes it's necessary to get clean in a short span of time. If you're in a hurry, you'll want easy access to cleaning products such as soap and shampoo. That's why you should consider adding a soap insert as a built-in feature to a new or remodeled bathtub.

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There are many types of bathtub wall coverings that can be complemented by the addition of a ceramic soap insert. For example, a tub that doubles as a shower might be covered in marble tiles. Add the insert into a niche in the wall. Choose the height and width of the niche to match your need for organizing bath products.

Vertical Design

In a standard bathtub covered with ceramic tile, use an artistic element to make the soap insert more aesthetically appealing. Design a vertical line and install two or three soap inserts along that line in the bathroom wall. These inserts can be narrow in width so that the vertical line does not break up the tile design very much.

Prefab Wall Covering

Sometimes it's necessary to find a low-cost solution for the bathing area. If you are on a shoestring budget, shop online or visit your home improvement store to explore prefab bathtub walls and enclosures. Manufacturers offer different organizational schemes in terms of built in soap inserts. With this idea, all you have to do is install the prefab structure, made out of vinyl or fiberglass.

Prefab Inserts

Soap inserts might also be prefabricated and installed during a bathtub tiling project. One example is a foam shadow box design coated with a spray-on waterproof material. If you're tiling after installing the insert, you can use tiling techniques to hide any problems with how the insert fits into the wall.

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