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How to Install a Freestanding Bathtub: Requirements and Steps
A practical guide to freestanding, back-to-wall and corner bathtub installation requirements: level floor, drain position, sealing, and why a qualified installer should handle the work. Read more...
Freestanding vs built-in bathtub: differences and how to choose
We compare freestanding, semi-freestanding and built-in bathtubs on installation work, space, cleaning and style, with real prices for the semi-freestanding PALOMA, AQUA and SERENO, to help you choose the right... Read more...
How Much Does a Freestanding Bathtub Cost
A freestanding bathtub costs between €600 and more than €3,000, depending on the material. METROPOLE's acrylic tubs run from €568 to €1,218, VAT included, free delivery. Read more...
2026 report: the best-selling bathtub and shower tray sizes in Spain
Real demand data from Spain: which freestanding bathtub and shower tray sizes sell most, at what price, and at what time of year. Read more...
Best freestanding bathtub 2026: an honest comparison and buying guide
We compare our whole range of freestanding, semi-freestanding and whirlpool bathtubs on honest criteria: sizes, what the installation really involves, and who each model is (and is not) for. Read more...
How to Clean a Shower Screen and Remove Limescale
The vinegar method for tempered glass, the squeegee trick, caring for aluminium frames and how to prevent limescale for good. Read more...
How to Clean an Acrylic Bathtub Without Damaging It: The Complete Guide
Safe products, a cleaning routine that works, how to remove limescale and yellow stains, and what never to use — so your acrylic bathtub stays as good as new. Read more...
How to choose a shower tray: material, size and anti-slip
How to choose the perfect shower tray: materials (acrylic, resin), sizes, anti-slip and the extra-flat format. A METROPOLE guide. Read more...
Whirlpool bathtub: the benefits of hydrotherapy at home
The benefits of a whirlpool bathtub: muscle relaxation, better circulation, stress relief and wellbeing. A METROPOLE guide. Read more...
Shower or bathtub: how to decide (and how to have both)
Shower or bathtub? The pros of each, what to choose for your space, and how to combine a freestanding tub with a shower. A METROPOLE guide. Read more...
How to choose your freestanding bathtub: 5 keys
The 5 keys to choosing a freestanding bathtub: size, material, shape, freestanding or semi-freestanding, and installation. A METROPOLE guide. Read more...
Freestanding bathtub dimensions: length, width and height
Freestanding bathtubs in our range measure between 150 and 170 cm long, 75 to 80 cm wide and 57 to 69 cm high, depending on the model. This guide sets... Read more...
Hot tub: buying guide and benefits
Everything you need to know before buying a hot tub: what an Air Spa system is, how many jets to choose, consumption, materials, installation and maintenance, with the 12-jet VENEZIA... Read more...
Freestanding Bathtub 170×80 vs 150×75: Which to Choose?
Practical comparison between a 170x80 cm and a 150x75 cm freestanding bathtub: necessary space, capacity, comfort, and for which bathroom each format is best suited. With a recommendation for the... Read more...
Shower Tray Size Guide (2026)
A complete guide to shower tray sizes, from the best-selling rectangular formats to METROPOLE's ALBA range (90 × 70 to 120 × 80 cm, from €128), with tips for measuring... Read more...
Best Freestanding Tubs 2026: A Buyer's Guide
Everything you need to know to choose a freestanding bathtub in 2026: what it is, advantages, materials, sizes, freestanding vs. back-to-wall, installation and maintenance, with the METROPOLE range compared. Read more...