RUB-A-DUB-TUB

Are you planning on replacing the old bathtub? Before tearing down walls, here are a few tips. I can provide week’s worth of information on Bath Tubs but let’s simplify it to the two most popular options: cast iron and acrylic.

Round 1: Cast Iron

Cast iron bathtubs are expensive and heavy. This sounds like a bad date but no worries because this one is safe to take home. Cast Iron is heavy duty making it durable to any abrasions. It’s made with boiling ferrous alloy, carbon, and steel and then set solid. If you are living in NYC and climbing five flights of stairs, think twice and consider the weight. I will warn you this is contractor's biggest complain. 

How gorgeous is this clawfoot from Cheviot

Devon & Devon

Round 2: Acrylic bathtubs

The fat-free options are acrylic bath tubs. The acrylic material is a type of hard reinforced plastic. These bath tubs are becoming more popular as it comes in many different styles, it’s comfortable and cost efficient.  

Duravit's Happy D

Aquatic's soaking tub

I've had many clients use acrylic and are really happy. I knew an architect who refused to specify acrylic bathtubs he would break out in hives. Ok I'm exaggerating. Times have changed and acrylic is not what it use to be 20 years ago. I think its definitely a comparable option.
Here's an inexpensive cast iron option;

Hope Depot's Kohler Villager is exceptionally priced and best bang for your buck. The only comment I have is that its only 14" tall, I like deep bathtubs.

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