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What is the Ella LayDown walk-in bathtub and which sizes are available?

Updated September 2026

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  1. The Two Sizes
  2. Door, Drain and Shower Screen
  3. Faucets and Therapy Choices
  4. Who the LayDown Is for
  5. Related Guides
  6. Related Videos
  7. Common Questions

The Ella LayDown is a walk-in bathtub you lie down in rather than sit in: a flat-floored acrylic tub with a tempered glass side-entry door in a brushed aluminum frame, a low threshold, straight sidewalls and a single oversized 2 inch brass drain. It comes in two sizes, the LayDown60 at 30 inches wide by 60 inches long by 21 inches high and the LayDown72 at 32 inches wide by 72 inches long. Because there is no molded seat, Does the LayDown Tub Have a Seat? Flat Bottom Design, Seat Figures on Listings, Faucets and Therapy Choices explains how it differs from every other Ella tub.

The Two Sizes

  • LayDown60 (30x60): actual size 60 inches long by 30 inches wide by 21 inches high, with an interior floor of 46 by 20 inches. Net weight 160 pounds, shipping weight 220 pounds, shipping size 63 by 33 by 29 inches.
  • LayDown72 (32x72): 32 inches wide by 72 inches long nominal, with the drawing printing the overall length as 71 3/4 inches and an interior floor 22 1/2 inches wide. It is offered with a left or right drain, so find your house drain before you choose.

Both sizes have a soaking depth of 15 inches, compared to about 11 inches in a standard bathtub, which is why the LayDown is much deeper and roomier than an average tub while sitting only 21 inches high in the 60 inch size. Because the 72 is wider than the 60, measure the width of the alcove as carefully as the length. The larger model has its own profile in What is the Ella LayDown72 32x72 lay-down walk-in tub?, and the height question is covered in Do they make a bathtub that is only 15 inches high?.

Door, Drain and Shower Screen

The door is a tempered glass panel in a brushed aluminum frame with a chrome locking handle. It swings inward through a 115 degree arc with a door opening of 19 5/8 inches, so no floor clearance is needed in front of the tub. Swing the door in, step over the low threshold, close it while you are still standing, rotate the handle fully, and drain the tub completely before opening it again. The LayDown60 spec sheet lists a 2 inch brass drain with overflow. On the LayDown72 the drain assembly is a cable-operated drain opener, a copper overflow and a 2 inch threaded brass drain worked by large, easy-to-turn controls, with a 2 3/4 inch drain hole. A folding tempered glass shower screen is an optional accessory on both sizes. The video shows the 30x60 model's chrome locking handle, tempered glass door and low threshold, along with the bifold glass shower door with its chrome hinges, chrome brackets and bottom gasket.

Faucets and Therapy Choices

No LayDown tub includes a faucet by default. The LayDown60 has no faucet option at all and requires a pre-existing or new customer-supplied faucet, typically wall mounted. The LayDown72 is faucet ready and can be ordered with an optional Ella deck-mount fast-fill faucet, either the five-piece or the two-piece set, each with an extendable multi-function hand shower. A LayDown takes a single therapy system, chosen when you order: soaking with no jets, hydro massage with an intensity dial and in-line heater, three-speed air massage with auto purge that activates 20 minutes after the pump shuts down, or microbubble therapy. The LayDown60 air massage system has 20 jets, which the video describes as a full body air massage you can stretch out in.

Who the LayDown Is for

The LayDown is meant for reclined bathing. Every other Ella walk-in tub is designed for seated bathing, and lying down in a seated tub is not recommended and could be hazardous, as Can you lie down in a walk-in tub? explains. Someone who needs to sit upright, or who cannot lower themselves to the floor of the tub and rise again, is better served by a seated walk-in tub or a transfer tub. Ella does offer two removable seat options that can be installed in a LayDown, and the team can send images so you can see how they sit. The deck has no room for hardware, so grab bars are mounted on the wall beside the tub. Like every Ella tub, a LayDown is built with a door; a doorless soaking version is not offered.

Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing the 3060 Laydown Tub The video introduces the 3060 laydown walk-in tub, highlighting its design, tempered glass door, and low threshold.
  2. 0:20 Air Massage and Hydrotherapy Options The 3060 tub features 20 powerful air massage jets and can be customized with hydrotherapy jets or MicroBubble therapy.
  3. 0:59 Fast Fill Waterfall Faucet The new Fast Fill waterfall faucet fills the tub in less than five minutes and includes an extendable multi-function hand shower.
  4. 1:37 Bi-Fold Glass Shower Door The 3060 laydown tub can be outfitted with a bi-fold glass shower door, featuring chrome hinges and a gasket to prevent leakage.

Watch: The 3060 Walk-In Laydown Tub: A Solution for Cool & Stylish Accessibility | Ella's Bubbles with chapters and a full transcript.

Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Lay Down Tub Features The video introduces the 32x72 and 30x60 lay down walk-in tubs, highlighting their safety and comfort features.
  2. 0:43 Door and Drain Design The tubs feature a tempered glass door, a low threshold for easy access, and oversized drains for fast, efficient draining.
  3. 1:04 Faucet and Air Massage Options Customers can choose between a five-piece or two-piece fast-fill faucet set, and the air massage tub includes a three-speed air massage with auto purge.
  4. 1:42 Hydro Massage and MicroBubble Therapy The hydro massage option offers an intensity control dial and an inline water heater, with MicroBubble therapy available for a skin-softening experience.
  5. 2:10 Safety and Optional Accessories The tubs are designed with straight sidewalls to minimize slipping, and a tempered glass folding screen is available as an optional accessory.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing the 3272 Lay Down Tub This chapter introduces the 3272 walk-in lay down tub, highlighting its sleek, modern design and spa-like bathing experience.
  2. 0:31 Safety Features and Depth This section discusses the straight sidewalls that minimize tripping accidents and the tub's deeper design for a more satisfying soak.
  3. 0:52 Slip-Resistant Floor and Door The tub's slip-resistant textured floor, low threshold, and beautiful tempered glass door with a stainless steel frame are showcased.
  4. 1:08 Hydro Massage and Water Heater The invigorating hydro massage system with intensity control, adjustable jets, and an inline water heater for consistent comfort is demonstrated.
  5. 1:30 Fast Drain and Faucet Options The large, easy-to-turn drain opener and oversized two-inch drain for quick water removal are shown, along with available fast-fill faucet options.
  6. 1:54 Center Door and Deck Space The uniquely positioned center door provides extra deck space, allowing for easy add-ons like the Ella's folding tempered glass screen.
Chapters in this video
  1. 0:00 Introducing Ella's Lay-Down Bathtubs Ella's Bubbles introduces their standard lay-down bathtubs, designed for families with young children and seniors with limited mobility.
  2. 1:02 High-Flow Faucets And Drain The video highlights the high-flow chrome finish faucets, handheld shower, and oversized 2-inch drain for fast water removal.
  3. 1:58 Spacious Interior And Safety Features The bathtub features a huge oversized bathing space with a textured anti-slip finish for safety and comfort.
  4. 2:23 Tempered Glass Door And Seal The tempered glass door has a large handle, a secure locking mechanism, and an integrated stainless steel jam and gasket for quality.
  5. 3:08 Adjustable Water Jet Controls The video shows the intensity control for the water jets and the plunger control to turn the air and water system on and off.

Common Questions

What sizes does the Ella LayDown come in?
Two. The LayDown60 measures 30 inches wide by 60 inches long by 21 inches high, and the LayDown72 measures 32 inches wide by 72 inches long. Both have a 15 inch soaking depth and a tempered glass side door.
Does the LayDown walk-in tub have a seat?
No. The floor is flat from end to end with no molded or elevated seat, so you lie back in the water. Seat figures on a listing do not describe anything inside the tub; work from the exterior dimensions on the spec sheet.
Does the LayDown tub come with a faucet?
No LayDown includes a faucet by default. The LayDown60 has no faucet option and needs a customer-supplied faucet, typically wall mounted. The LayDown72 is faucet ready and can be ordered with an optional Ella deck-mount five-piece or two-piece fast-fill faucet.
What kind of drain does the LayDown have?
A single oversized 2 inch brass drain with overflow. On the LayDown72 it is made up of a cable-operated opener, a copper overflow and a 2 inch threaded brass drain, and that size can be ordered with a left or right drain.
Which therapy systems can a LayDown have?
One system per tub: soaking, hydro massage, three-speed air massage with auto purge, or microbubble. The LayDown60 air massage uses 20 jets. Choose the therapy that matters most to you when you order.
Does the LayDown door need clearance in front of the tub?
No. The tempered glass door swings inward through a 115 degree arc with a 19 5/8 inch opening, so no floor space is needed in front. Drain the tub completely before opening the door.

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