How to Replace Missing Clawfoot Tub Feet

Some of our orphan clawfoot tub feet
Unfortunately, finding a set of feet to fit a vintage claw-foot tub is going to be difficult. There are literally dozens of different designs for mounting feet to tubs. While we normally do have some loose feet, it is rare that we have a matching set of four. And even more rare that those would be the exact match to your footless tub.

The easiest way for us to try to get you a set of feet is if you have at least one of the old feet that could be compared with what we have on hand.
If you don't have any feet it will be very difficult. We can usually tell from the mounts on the bottom of the tub what type of foot you might need, however hauling the tub around is impractical. The best solution is to send us (or another salvage yard) a picture of either an existing foot or the bottom of the tub. Also cut out a cardboard template of the bracket. This will make your search much easier and you will not have to tote your tub around in your quest.
We do sell new foot sets that have straps connecting them together which form a cradle and will support most tubs.
Another alternative is to have a company named Creative Castings make a copy of your existing feet.  They also have a great photo gallery of tub feet!

Good luck!

3 comments:

  1. Maybe you can help us. We bought a refinished clawfoot tub. The feet just slide into groove type brackets on the bottom of the tub. We filled the tub with water and the feet slid out from under the tub! Any ideas on what we did wrong? I'm scared to try it again.

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  2. Loving that I discovered your Blog! You have some fab Vintage pieces. I lucked out and found 4 matching feet that just happened to fit the footless Cast Iron Tub my DH found out in the Desert during a Hunting Trip! Who says Dreams don't come true? *winks*

    Dawn... The Bohemian

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  3. trying to put feet on new claw foot tub bolt holes won't hold bolt in

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