Cultured marble vs Cast iron vs Americast

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I'm looking at buying a new traditional non-jetted tub for a bathroom remodel... I'm replacing a 40+ year old cast iron tub. What's the pros and cons of: cultured marble vs cast iron vs americast? This question is in regard to: cost, surface durability, easy of care, and comfort. To me, it always seems worth spending the extra dollars today to avoid a major disapointment in 5 or so years. Thanks for any advice.
 

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It would not be cultured marble in most cases, but if it were, they usually have sharp corners where surfaces meet and are uncomfortable when used as a tub. Acrylic and fiberglass tubs are the easiest to transport and install, but the surface longevity is fairly short.
 

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For what it's worth, we just installed an Americast tub in our guest bath and it seems fairly durable. It has a much better "feel" to it than a plain steel tub and it's also relatively light and easy to handle. Cast iron is probably the best, but they're HEAVY and are difficult to maneuver into place for a three wall installation.

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