Drench
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About to replace a fiberglass shower/tub combo from 1971 with a new tub/tile surround.
Any thoughts on what's a good option for a standard 60/35 alcove opening?
I searched the forum to see if one model in particular looked like it was getting all of the love, but didn't see anything conclusive. If I missed an obvious thread, please forgive me.
I see that the material options are steel/acrylic/cast iron
Not so interested in wrestling a cast iron. Steel, from what I can see, seems to be prone to chipping. So, seems like acrylic is the best option, but maybe I'm wrong.
Seems like there are many acrylic options in the $350 range that have spotty reviews.
But the reviews of the acrylics closer to $1,000 seem less plentiful and similarly spotty.
What's the bomb proof tub that looks somewhat modern?
We're more concerned with having a nice wide spot to stand for showers and less concerned with a super-deep soaking depth, jacuzzi capability or other doodads.
This is slab on grade, and I'm not afraid to use a jackhammer if necessary. Probably would set in some sort of mortar bed to assure solid contact with the slab to make creaking and groaning less likely.
Any thoughts on what's a good option for a standard 60/35 alcove opening?
I searched the forum to see if one model in particular looked like it was getting all of the love, but didn't see anything conclusive. If I missed an obvious thread, please forgive me.
I see that the material options are steel/acrylic/cast iron
Not so interested in wrestling a cast iron. Steel, from what I can see, seems to be prone to chipping. So, seems like acrylic is the best option, but maybe I'm wrong.
Seems like there are many acrylic options in the $350 range that have spotty reviews.
But the reviews of the acrylics closer to $1,000 seem less plentiful and similarly spotty.
What's the bomb proof tub that looks somewhat modern?
We're more concerned with having a nice wide spot to stand for showers and less concerned with a super-deep soaking depth, jacuzzi capability or other doodads.
This is slab on grade, and I'm not afraid to use a jackhammer if necessary. Probably would set in some sort of mortar bed to assure solid contact with the slab to make creaking and groaning less likely.
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