The front and side faces of the bath are then covered in your choice of material, most commonly tiles, however you could use any material you like, such as timber or glass.
SLIP-RESISTANT BASE
Some Inset Built-In baths are available with a raised patterned slip resistant base.
If you are using your bath as a shower/bath the slip resistant base will provide a more stable footing when showering.
TILING EDGE
Many Inset Built-In baths will have a raised lip around the perimeter of the bath. This is called a Tiling Edge.
The tiling edge is designed to be notched slightly into the wall with the wall linings and tiling extending over the tiling edge to create a more waterproof installation.
It is very important if you are using the bath as a shower/bath that you choose a bath with a tiling edge.
INSTALLATION
A frame is built around the bath to support the bath tub and the exposed face and sides of the frame is covered in whatever material you wish to choose, generally tiles.
If you are using the bath as a Shower/Bath then the bath must have a Tiling Edge and preferable a Slip Resistant base.
WASTE POSITIONS
Depending on the style of bath you choose the waste outlet position can vary. Most commonly, as a guide, single person baths will have the waste at the foot end, while baths made for 2 will have the waste in the centre of the bath (this saves someone from having to sit on the plug).
OVERFLOW
Some baths may be fitted with an overflow. The overflow is a hole (generally covered by an attractive chrome cover) towards the top of the bath. It's job is to stop the bath from overflowing. As the water level reaches the overflow any excess water will be re-directed to the waste outlet by a pipe or tube concealed behind the bath.
*Image: Caroma Shark Inset Bath