Description
Enhance bathroom accessibility and luxury with our 60-inch freestanding tub platform featuring an integrated step design. This thoughtful two-piece DXF template provides precision cutting paths for creating both the main 72x40-inch platform and a complementary step piece that facilitates safe entry and exit from elevated tub installations. The stepped design combines practical functionality with sophisticated aesthetics, making luxury soaking tubs accessible to users of varying mobility levels. Ideal for aging-in-place bathroom designs, family homes, and hospitality projects prioritizing universal accessibility, this template delivers the elegance of freestanding tub platforms while addressing real-world usability concerns. The two-piece construction allows for independent installation and leveling, accommodating floor variations while maintaining visual cohesion in stone or quartz fabrications.
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Enhance bathroom accessibility and luxury with our 60-inch freestanding tub platform featuring an integrated step design. This thoughtful two-piece DXF template provides precision cutting paths for creating both the main 72x40-inch platform and a complementary step piece that facilitates safe entry and exit from elevated tub installations. The stepped design combines practical functionality with sophisticated aesthetics, making luxury soaking tubs accessible to users of varying mobility levels. Ideal for aging-in-place bathroom designs, family homes, and hospitality projects prioritizing universal accessibility, this template delivers the elegance of freestanding tub platforms while addressing real-world usability concerns. The two-piece construction allows for independent installation and leveling, accommodating floor variations while maintaining visual cohesion in stone or quartz fabrications.
Installation Overview
Install the main platform first, ensuring proper leveling and structural support capable of handling combined tub and user weight. The step piece should be positioned at the desired entry point—typically the long side of the tub—and leveled independently. Maintain a 7-8 inch step height for optimal accessibility and safety. The gap between platform and step can be sealed or left open depending on design preference and drainage considerations. Both pieces require proper substrate support and sealing. Consider slip-resistant surface treatments on the step for wet-use safety.
CNC Cutting Notes
This template includes two separate cutting paths for the platform and step components. Program sequential cuts starting with the platform, followed by the step piece from remaining material. The step profile includes rounded edges for safety—ensure your tool library includes appropriate radius bits. For waterjet cutting, use finer abrasive for the step edges to achieve smooth, user-safe surfaces. Both pieces can typically be nested on a single standard slab with minimal waste. Edge finishing is critical on the step—specify minimum 180-grit polish on all walking surfaces.
Material Compatibility
Quartz materials excel in this application due to superior slip resistance and durability under foot traffic. Recommended materials include textured-finish quartz from Caesarstone, Cambria, or Silestone at 3cm thickness for step integrity. Natural stone options include honed granite and textured quartzite—avoid highly polished surfaces on step treads due to slip hazards. Both platform and step should be fabricated from matching material for visual continuity. Consider leather-finish or suede-finish stone for enhanced slip resistance on wet surfaces.
Where to Buy
Source materials from stone suppliers specializing in bathroom applications with inventory of slip-resistant finishes. Many fabricators maintain relationships with accessibility consultants and can provide guidance on step dimensions and surface treatments. Purchase matching slabs to ensure color consistency between platform and step pieces. Specialty bathroom stone suppliers often stock materials pre-sealed for wet environments.