Bathtub reccommendations?

**SH140** · 02-02-2013, 11:02 AM

I'm getting ready for a bath re-model. The tub will be a 60 X either 30 or 32. It's an upstairs bathroom. I would like to get a fairly deep soak tub (at least 12"). I was looking at Americast or steel. Briefly concidered an (acrylic) type, but I'm not sure about the durability over the long-haul. Cast iron would just be too heavy for my tired bones to haul upstairs. Could anyone advise me as to what brands/models to look for, (and what to stay away from)? Budget is limited, would like to keep it less than $400, but could go up to $600 or so for the right tub. Thanks guys. (and gals?)

**Terry** · 02-02-2013, 12:02 PM

Americast and Acrylic are good. I''m not a big fan of steel tubs. I like Kohler cast iron tubs, but that takes two guys.
You can get a deeper tub with acrylic. If it's installed properly, it should be fine.

hj · 02-02-2013, 01:36 PM

Upstairs an Americast is the only one I would recommend, (I have taken too many cast iron tubs upstairs already), but you can buy anything you want and I would install it for you.

**SH140** · 02-02-2013, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by hj

Upstairs an Americast is the only one I would recommend, (I have taken too many cast iron tubs upstairs already), but you can buy anything you want and I would install it for you.

hj, sounds like you're angling for a working, California vacation.