Help with bathtub

jakester · May 8, 2017

Hi Gents!

We are remodeling our bathroom and will be replacing out tub. What tub would you guys recommend? Looking for Alcove type with 3 sided wall. What brand, material would you guys recommend? Or what should I avoid?

I do not want a cast iron because I won't be able to get it to the 2nd floor.

frodo · May 8, 2017

briggs steel enamel

with tile walls or cultured marble

RayPow · May 8, 2017

American Standard Americast. Home Depot and others.

jakester · May 9, 2017

So steel enamel over acrylic tubs like kohler?

johnjh2o · May 9, 2017

jakester said:
So steel enamel over acrylic tubs like kohler?

Yes, there lighter then cast iron and don't rust out like enamel over steel. I have had one in my own home for the past 22 years.

jakester · May 9, 2017

Steel enamel and enamel over steel is different? isn't that the same thing just wording it different?

Zanne · May 9, 2017

johnjh2o said:
Yes, there lighter then cast iron and don't rust out like enamel over steel. I have had one in my own home for the past 22 years.

Wait.. are you saying the steel enamel doesn't rust like cast iron? Is that what you meant to say?
I'm a bit confused. LOL.

frodo · May 12, 2017

Zanne said:
Wait.. are you saying the steel enamel doesn't rust like cast iron? Is that what you meant to say?
I'm a bit confused. LOL.

they both will rust if you chip the enamel

Zanne · May 12, 2017

frodo said:
they both will rust if you chip the enamel

Ah. So best not to chip the enamel.

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