Monica Essick
New Member
Hi Everyone;
My husband and I have been remodeling our home in recent years. We just finished our kitchen and powder room, and we are now moving on to the second floor bathroom.
We are replacing a steel tub that measures 60x30x14 mainly because it is 1970's powder blue and I want a more classic look. All of the fixtures will be white with Carrera marble tile, and a stone vanity top.
Can anyone offer advice on replacing our bathtub? Initially, I wanted a cast iron tub because of their durability and solid sound/feel, but am finding the cost to be prohibitive. I don't want to settle for a cheap acrylic tub that creaks and groans when you stand in it to shower, and will eventually crack and stain.
Optimally, I am searching for a 60 x 30 alcove soaker tub in white that is deep and quiet with a solid feel when used. I would also like a tub that has ample space in the basin. Many of the models I've checked are considerably smaller at the bottom of the tub than at the rim. Being that my bottom is NOT considerably smaller than my top, I don't think they would be a good "fit" for me.
I'd appreciate any and all feedback. I am in the information gathering/money stashing stage of this renovation, so I have a bit of time before I will be making a purchase.
Thank you, in advance, everyone. I appreciate your feedback.
My husband and I have been remodeling our home in recent years. We just finished our kitchen and powder room, and we are now moving on to the second floor bathroom.
We are replacing a steel tub that measures 60x30x14 mainly because it is 1970's powder blue and I want a more classic look. All of the fixtures will be white with Carrera marble tile, and a stone vanity top.
Can anyone offer advice on replacing our bathtub? Initially, I wanted a cast iron tub because of their durability and solid sound/feel, but am finding the cost to be prohibitive. I don't want to settle for a cheap acrylic tub that creaks and groans when you stand in it to shower, and will eventually crack and stain.
Optimally, I am searching for a 60 x 30 alcove soaker tub in white that is deep and quiet with a solid feel when used. I would also like a tub that has ample space in the basin. Many of the models I've checked are considerably smaller at the bottom of the tub than at the rim. Being that my bottom is NOT considerably smaller than my top, I don't think they would be a good "fit" for me.
I'd appreciate any and all feedback. I am in the information gathering/money stashing stage of this renovation, so I have a bit of time before I will be making a purchase.
Thank you, in advance, everyone. I appreciate your feedback.