Tips for installing alcove tub4/12/2023 The bathtub we chose was Acrylic and this was the first time we have installed an Acrylic bathtub. Learn more about the different pros and cons of each bathtub material here. A Quick Note About Bathtub Materialsīathtubs are typically either made of Porcelain (with a Steel Base or Cast Iron), Acrylic, Fiberglass, or Marble. As seen in the photo above, there is a built-in bathtub support system (the black stuff in the picture), which makes it easier to install and more durable. I love that this bathtub requires no mortar bed. It offers direct-to-stud installation and has a built-in flange for nailing into the studs. This product is made from something called “ProCrylic”, which is a non-porous durable, high-gloss acrylic that “provides all of the benefits of acrylic without the need for the rough, abrasive fiberglass backing”. We went with the Delta Classic 400 60-inch Rectangular Alcove Bathtub with a Left Drain in High Gloss White. I thought I would include this picture that I snapped while Logan was putting the new tub into the bathroom because it was so interesting! If you are curious, this is what the underside of the bathtub looked like.
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