greetings all!
i'm choosing fixtures for a bathroom, and i'm on a slim expense account.
i'm looking at soaking tubs, in both gelcoat and acrylic - just for soaking, not for whirlpool use.
would prefer an acrylic tub, but might not want to spend the extra cash on this item. (cast iron is a favorite, but not in my realm at this time)
is there any way to install a gelcoat tub so it feels less flimsy and hollow?
i've lived in many rental apartments and know how poorly they hold heat and so on - but they've also been installed without much support beneath or around.
can i insulate from below with some sort of foam insulation, blown-in or otherwise?
is it preferable to install on a mortar base than wood?
other suggestions?
or, is it simply better to leap up in cost to an acrylic tub?
lastly, can anyone comment on whether Vikrell is a more substantial gelcoat product than other gelcoat products?
i appreciate your input.
best regards,
kavita
i'm choosing fixtures for a bathroom, and i'm on a slim expense account.
i'm looking at soaking tubs, in both gelcoat and acrylic - just for soaking, not for whirlpool use.
would prefer an acrylic tub, but might not want to spend the extra cash on this item. (cast iron is a favorite, but not in my realm at this time)
is there any way to install a gelcoat tub so it feels less flimsy and hollow?
i've lived in many rental apartments and know how poorly they hold heat and so on - but they've also been installed without much support beneath or around.
can i insulate from below with some sort of foam insulation, blown-in or otherwise?
is it preferable to install on a mortar base than wood?
other suggestions?
or, is it simply better to leap up in cost to an acrylic tub?
lastly, can anyone comment on whether Vikrell is a more substantial gelcoat product than other gelcoat products?
i appreciate your input.
best regards,
kavita