Cast Iron Tub Drilling Information

Cast iron tubs are typically drilled at the factory. Due to the delicate nature of the porcelain, we strongly recommend that you do not drill your own faucet holes. Our tubs are available with faucet holes in the wall of the tub, on the rim of the tub or without faucet holes.

Which tub drilling do I need?

There are three distinct ways to purchase the faucet drilling for your cast iron tub.

	Traditional single ended cast iron roll top tubs have been manufactured with the holes set in the end wall of the tub and require a tub wall mount faucet or a tub wall mount faucet with a handshower. Most old tubs were manufactured with the faucet holes 3-3/8" apart when measured from the center of each hole. The overflow hole is typically below the faucet holes in the center.
	Many reproduction rim mount faucets are made to fit tubs that are drilled 7" apart when measured from the center of each hole. The overflow hole is then drilled in the wall of the tub centered between the two faucet holes. This is a typical setup for tubs that have curved ends and slipper style tubs.
	Slipper tub or free standing water supplies can be used to mount the tub faucet. In this case, the tub faucet is not physically mounted to the tub. Only an overflow hole will be drilled in the wall of the tub. The tub may also be pushed up against the wall of the home and a wall mount faucet can be mounted to the wall of the home.

What size are the holes drilled?

Sizes vary and are indicated on the specification sheet with each tub.

Can I buy the tub without faucet holes?

In most cases you can buy the tub without faucet holes. All cast iron tubs have predrilled overflow holes.

Can I drill the tub myself?

Again, we strongly recommend that the factory drill holes in the tub due to the delicate nature of the porcelain.

Can I buy a tub with custom drilled holes?

We can drill some cast iron tubs to your specifications. The cast iron slipper tub, cast iron double slipper tub and cast iron dual bathtub on the pedestal or feet can all be custom drilled on the rim of the tub. We can not custom drill a tub on the inside wall of the tub. Contact customer service for pricing and specifications.