geebee2000
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My wife and I are having a contractor do a gut renovation of the main (and only) bathroom in our 1927 house.
The current tub is cast iron and has held up well. We plan to have a cast iron tub installed in the 60" x 30" end of the bathroom. When I look for white cast iron alcove apron tubs that cost less than $1000, I see Kohler's Bellwether and Villager tubs.
I like the look and the larger floor area of the Bellwether. My wife and I always take showers. Soaking in the tub is rare, but since this is the only bathroom in the house, I feel it should have a tub.
I haven't found a showroom with the Bellwether on display. I read online that some people have found that the grooves on the floor of the Bellwether trap dirt and are difficult to keep clean. Other than that, I prefer the Bellwether's rectangular look to the look of the Villager.
In anyone's experience do the grooves on the Bellwether trap dirt and make for difficult cleaning? Are the grooves uncomfortable for bare feet?
Are there are other cast iron tub choices less than $1000?
Thanks.
The current tub is cast iron and has held up well. We plan to have a cast iron tub installed in the 60" x 30" end of the bathroom. When I look for white cast iron alcove apron tubs that cost less than $1000, I see Kohler's Bellwether and Villager tubs.
I like the look and the larger floor area of the Bellwether. My wife and I always take showers. Soaking in the tub is rare, but since this is the only bathroom in the house, I feel it should have a tub.
I haven't found a showroom with the Bellwether on display. I read online that some people have found that the grooves on the floor of the Bellwether trap dirt and are difficult to keep clean. Other than that, I prefer the Bellwether's rectangular look to the look of the Villager.
In anyone's experience do the grooves on the Bellwether trap dirt and make for difficult cleaning? Are the grooves uncomfortable for bare feet?
Are there are other cast iron tub choices less than $1000?
Thanks.