The Ella LayDown walk-in tubs are the two models built for lying down rather than sitting: the LayDown60 (30 inches by 60 inches) and the LayDown72 (32 inches by 72 inches). Most walk-in tubs are designed for seated bathing, and lying down in a seated walk-in tub is not recommended, so if a full-body soak is what you want, these are the tubs to look at. Both have a tempered glass side-entry door, straight sidewalls, a single oversized 2 inch brass drain and a soaking depth of 15 inches, compared to about 11 inches in a standard bathtub. This guide covers the sizes, the faucet rule that differs by size, the therapy choices, and the features that make the LayDown family different from every other Ella tub.

Highlights from the overview video: both LayDown sizes have a textured slip-resistant floor, a tempered glass door in a brushed aluminum frame, a low-threshold step-in, and large, easy-to-turn drain controls on an oversized 2 inch drain. The air version offers strategically placed jets for a full-body air massage, the hydro version adds hydro jets with an intensity dial and an in-line heater to keep the temperature consistent, and Infusion microbubble can also be ordered. The straight, narrow sidewalls minimize the tripping hazard that curved tub walls create, and a folding tempered glass screen is optional.

The Two Sizes Compared

The LayDown60 measures 30"W x 60"L x 21"H. If you have an older family brochure whose cover lists the 30x60 model as 30" x 52", please disregard that figure. It is a known cover misprint, and the spec sheet and product page confirm 30" x 60". The LayDown72 is two inches wider at 32 inches, so confirm your alcove width before ordering, and its longer interior can comfortably accommodate bathers over six feet tall.

Faucet Options: This Depends Entirely on the Size You Choose

• LayDown60: this tub does not come with a faucet, and there is no factory faucet option for it. Plan on using a pre-existing or new wall-mounted (or other customer-supplied) faucet with your LayDown60; standard in-wall fixtures work as long as the spout clears the deck and reaches the tub.
• LayDown72: this tub comes faucet-ready, and an Ella 2-piece or 5-piece deck-mount fast-fill faucet can be added as an option when ordering. If you choose the No Faucet option instead, your SKU will carry an NF suffix (for example LA3272NF-R), and the faucet-ready deck lets you pair the tub with your own fixtures.

If you are checking an existing order, the SKU tells the story: any LayDown60, or a LayDown72 SKU ending in NF, ships without a faucet. The owner's manual's faucet operation sections (diverter, hand shower) apply only to LayDown72 tubs ordered with an Ella deck faucet. The no-faucet order guide covers planning your own fixtures.

Door and Drain: Different from Every Other Ella Family

• Door: an inward-swing tempered glass door in a brushed-finish aluminum frame, with a chrome locking handle for a tight, leak-proof seal. The door swings through a 115 degree arc inside the tub with a 19 5/8 inch opening. Enter, remain standing, and close the door before sitting down, since closing it is harder from a seated position. See operating and caring for the LayDown glass door.
• Drain: the LayDown family uses a single oversized 2 inch brass drain with an overflow, operated by a large, easy-to-turn drain opener. This differs from the dual-drain hardware on Ella's seated walk-in tubs, so if you ever need drain parts, mention that you have a LayDown model. A straight-down adapter and the 2 inch to 1.5 inch connection are covered in connecting the 2 inch drain to 1.5 inch plumbing.

Therapy Options

Each LayDown can be ordered in one of four configurations, and only one therapy at a time:

1. Soaking: no jets and no therapy controls, just the deep 15 inch soak.
2. Air massage: a three-speed air massage system. On the LayDown60 the spec sheet lists 20 air jets. About 20 minutes after you turn the air pump off, Auto Purge starts automatically and runs for 120 seconds to blow leftover water out of the air lines, preventing mold and mildew. It cannot be interrupted and stops on its own, and it is normal even if it starts while you are still in the tub.
3. Hydro massage: hydro jets (fixed jets at the back and sides, adjustable jets at the feet) with an intensity control dial, an in-line water heater that runs automatically with the hydro pump, and ozone sterilization.
4. Microbubble therapy: Infusion microbubble therapy delivered through one jet with an air switch, for a warm, skin-softening bath.

The LayDown tubs do not offer LED chromatherapy or the heated seat and backrest, and hydro and air cannot be combined on one LayDown.

A Closer Look at the Hydro Models

This LayDown72 video shows the hydro jetting, textured floor, glass door with brushed aluminum frame, low threshold, push-button control, intensity dial, in-line heater, ozone, the oversized 2 inch drain and the straight narrow sidewalls.

The LayDown60 Up Close, with Accessories

This video walks through the LayDown60: the chrome locking handle, tempered glass door and low threshold; the 20 jet air massage configuration; and the choice of soaking, hydro or microbubble. It also shows accessories, including a waterfall-style fast-fill faucet with a four-setting hand shower on an adjustable column, and the bi-fold glass shower door with chrome hinges and a bottom gasket. Since the LayDown60 ships without a faucet, fixtures like these are supplied separately, so confirm availability and compatibility with your Ella dealer or the team before ordering. The screen has its own installation document, summarized in installing glass shower screens.

The showroom walkthrough shows both sizes, the diverter on a deck-faucet tub, the oversized 2 inch drain, the adjustable foot jets, the glass door with its integrated gasket, and where the controls sit: the intensity dial on the rear deck and the on/off plunger on the front skirt.

Planning Your Installation

• Verify doorway and hallway clearance against the shipping crate: the LayDown60 crate measures 63"L x 33"W x 29"H.
• Confirm your alcove width: the LayDown60 is 30 inches wide and the LayDown72 is 32 inches wide.
• For the LayDown60, have your contractor plan the wall-mounted faucet supply before installation day.
• As with all Ella tubs, use a licensed plumber and electrician; one dedicated 20 amp GFCI line covers air only, hydro only or microbubble only.

Common Questions

Still deciding, or have a question about your specific bathroom or order? Open a ticket at ellasbubbles.com/support and the team will be glad to help, or call (800) 480-6850.