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Favorite Item of the Week: Green Art Deco Corner Tub and Matching Sink

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I've often thought about buying a set like this and just storing it in my basement until I can find a bathroom to install it in.  The color is just that beautiful!  Seafoam Green Deco Corner Tub from Ohmega Salvage This corner tub is in excellent condition and although it didn't come in as a matched set, we've acquired a wall sink that goes with it perfectly and rumor is that there's a toilet on the way! Seafoam Green Wall Sink from Ohmega Salvage

How to Replace Missing Clawfoot Tub Feet

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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. ...