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New tub- need opinions
Posted on 12/18/23 at 6:47 am
Posted on 12/18/23 at 6:47 am
We are about to remodel our hall bath, including replacing the not in great condition alcove tub. We are trying to determine if we should go with an acrylic/fiberglass tub or step up to cast iron. We have heard through friends that the new acrylic tubs aren’t very strong and can crack and some say they are susceptible to staining. But looking at the cast iron tubs, it seems like they all don’t have great enameling with streaks, runs, and an orange-peel texture.
What are the H&Gs thoughts on tubs?
What are the H&Gs thoughts on tubs?
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Posted on 12/18/23 at 7:31 am to cherrycoke
as the owner of two new to me cast iron claw foot tubs I can say unequivocally they are the most comfortable bathtubs I’ve ever had and I had no idea what I was missing
seriously…when they say they don’t make ‘‘em like they used to, this is what they are talking about
seriously…when they say they don’t make ‘‘em like they used to, this is what they are talking about
Posted on 12/18/23 at 9:15 am to cgrand
Posted on 12/18/23 at 10:09 am to cherrycoke
Most people rely on the little styrofoam blocks the factory installed under the tub. Cracking comes from flexing, which still occurs with the styrofoam blocks, to some extent.
All flexing can be eliminated by setting the tub in a bed of mortar, and pressing it down in it to get a full coverage, rock solid base.
All that aside, cast iron tubs are far superior.
All flexing can be eliminated by setting the tub in a bed of mortar, and pressing it down in it to get a full coverage, rock solid base.
All that aside, cast iron tubs are far superior.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 10:20 am to cgrand
quote:
as the owner of two new to me cast iron claw foot tubs I can say unequivocally they are the most comfortable bathtubs I’ve ever had and I had no idea what I was missing
We remodeled our master bath a year ago and put in a cast iron claw foot tub. I never took baths before. Now I do. Very comfortable and relaxing.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 4:46 pm to cgrand
quote:
as the owner of two new to me cast iron claw foot tubs I can say unequivocally they are the most comfortable bathtubs I’ve ever had and I had no idea what I was missing
seriously…when they say they don’t make ‘‘em like they used to, this is what they are talking about
this ^^^^^^^
and the old tubs are easy to refurbish and have a new ceramic finish applied to them to look brand new. the hard part is the feet are often missing or broken from the ones you can find when looking for those the old tubs.
its best to go to one of those specialty shops that find and refurbish old tubs and sinks for them for them to resell
one thing to keep in mind with clawfoot tubs, the entire floor must be finished end to end before the tub gets installed. that adds extra cost to the remodel vs the fiberglass tubs by almost doubling the sq footage of flooring you need to buy
This post was edited on 12/18/23 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 12/18/23 at 5:36 pm to 9rocket
If you read the instructions that come with those tubs you are supposed to grout or set them in a mortar bed to support the bottom.
Posted on 12/18/23 at 5:45 pm to JusTrollin
Depends on the brand.
I always set them in mortar, regardless.
I always set them in mortar, regardless.
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