I honestly feel like this video had a major life lesson. Think of all of the things we buy based on the name sounding like another thing. Very informative. Thank you.
Thank you for posting all these useful videos - we're trying to remodel a newly bought apartment and the choices are overwhelming. Your videos have been of great help!
Thank you for the explaining all choices and including links. We are planning a bath remodel and now better understand the issues with different materials. Still a challenge to get the "mix" of desired material vs cost. Looking to replace what we think is a 70+ year old cast iron alcove tub which has some epoxy/resin repair on the upper edge. Considering fiberglass replacement but not plastic. However I have the [mis-?] perception that the 'bounce'/flex/feel of fiberglass is not as solid/lasting as cast-iron. Perhaps its the installation that will make the difference.
Thanks for watching Paul. I just wanted to clarify Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic bathtubs 🛀 are not as sturdy as Acrylic. Acrylic is what you should look for when considering a lighter weight material. In some cases the manufacturers even have a lifetime warranty on an Acrylic shell, as opposed to one year on plastic. The whole reason I started this channel was for folks in your position trying to make decisions but not sure 🤔 which way to go. You can check out my origin story on my podcast or watch it here. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LTdPpj8LWGU.html
I like this video. It was veryy informative. The presenter is thoughtful and knowledgeable. A lot of crappy tuub materials out there. So I don't know what is a great qualityy tub. Can't evevn count on cast irron anymore apparently
First, just wanted to say GREAT video, this is really comprehensive and gives an owner a really great primer into what they need to think about when choosing a tub. Thank you!! @RemodelMedia If you happen to see this question, do you know know how to identify Above Floor Rough (AFR) tubs? Our contractor says we need one, but AFR and Above Floor Rough do not seem common filters to find tubs. We found a couple of models by American Standard and MAAX but we are wondering if there's another way to identify them when the catalogs do not say it explicitly. Thank you again!
Very informative video. Thanks. I am looking at the "Ocala" tub from signature hardware. They call the material resin and solid surface. Do you have any idea what this material may be? It is more expensive than their acrylic tubs.
I may have missed it but what are your thoughts on enameled steel tubs? Replacing an old cast iron and want something that feels as solid. Was looking at some American standard ones from HD/Lowes
okay now I have a better understanding of which bathtub to get. I guess ill have to purchase the more expensive one .you know what they say you get what you pay for. p.s. I was gonna get the plastic once since they were a lot cheaper @ home depot
Thanks for watching. I'm glad it helped. Please let me know if you have any other questions. By the way I addressed your comment in my recent live stream at about the 60 minute mark. Here's the link ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-70LQk-EYtJg.html
I have looked at every kind of tub! I really want a free standing and like the 67 Woodbridge with jets and air bubbles. Price is way cheaper than those that I have seen in stores. Do you have a specific video for this brand?
Jennifer Byrom I got to hang out with the Woodbridge folks at KBIS year ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xv8AThfjLH4.html and we did an episode. I hope you enjoy it and make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode.
I see you’re still making vids so I hope you respond to this Sir. Could you recommend any freestanding soaking tub that could fit two people. Like jacuzzi size but absolutely no jets.
question if you are on a strict budget what the best you can get for the least amount of money .Also what about all these flexable drains free standing tubs come with .I had a flexable drain on the tub that is jetted and it failed and was replace 2 times so far (by the way hate it ) .I want to replace it with a freestanding tub with a floor mounted faucet .How sturdy are the bottoms of these tubs .I live in a rural area so not many places here to look at tubs and no way to try them out ,lowes and home depot frown on that .I guess that is why they have them high up .I have a corner jetted tub and the space to put in a freestanding tub is about 59 inch's long .Because I would want the tub filler on the end at not at the side of the tub .I want to be able to access to it easy to repair or replace it .Plus right now it is on the end
I’m trying to find an alcove deep tub. My client wants a soaker deep tub 32 inch x 60 is her size, The previous tub was a jetted tub and 21 inches deep. She no longer wants a jetted tub but as deep as the last. Tough finding one. I found a few 18’s
BZ1340 I found two that seem to match your specifications. Maax is a Canadian company that specializes in tubs and showers, and Kohler I’m sure you’re aware of. Hope this helps. Remember drains come separately. Maax 105704-R-000-001 amzn.to/34xdYyG Kohler K-1150-RA-0 amzn.to/35yJkGz
I apologize but you are incorrect. While both materials may be plastic based. There is a big difference in how they’re made. Fiberglass reinforced plastic starts out as a fiberglass shell and get sprayed with a thin coating of plastic gel. That’s where you get alternative names like gelcoat. However acrylic starts out as a thick solid sheet of acrylic and gets bent and formed into the shape of the tub. I’ve seen touched and felt both materials. They are vastly different.
You are correct it is plastic in the dictionary sense. However when selecting products for the home it’s important to understand and know the difference.
Glass door on the alcove tub is a very poor choice IMHO. The hardware accumulates dirt, will inevitably rust/fail in some way, you have to get inside to clean the glass, slower to dry, reduces space and costs a lot. I wouldn't have it even for free!
Personally I have a natural spring in my step. So it’s no problem for me to jump on in. However for some clients that have mobility issues it can be a challenge. For them I recommend looking at some lower ones. Americh has an option to get an ADA (Americans w/ Disabilities Act) lower height on most of theirs. Hope that helps and make sure you’re subscribed so you never miss an episode!
Sorry bud. I’ve been doing this sixteen years and I’ve been to the factories where this stuff is produced. Witnessed the assembly first hand of both Gel coat (aka frp aka plastic) and Acrylic Tubs. Yes they are both a type of plastic but the two processes are very different. You’re going to try a little harder if you want to mislead the people watching.
I was confused by all the materials when I was looking for a new tub for home remodeling. This video answered lots of my questions and helped me to make an informative decisions. Thanks
3:54 Ok they are not acrylic. But isn't acrylic just another type of plastic ? 4:45 What's the difference ? I really don't know. I called a few local tub re-finishers, talked to 1 kitchen designer at local dixieline. In terms of which material is more durable between acrylic VS fiberglass I got different answers, some said acrylic some said fiberglass. I am now extremely confused. I want something that can last as long as it can be. Unfortunately I can't use cast iron and don't want to use steel with flimsy coating. Any suggestions ? Thanks.
Thanks for the question. I can’t speak on behalf of designers or Dixieline but I can speak on behalf of myself and at this point 15 years of experience and visiting these manufacturers and watching them build these tubs. Technically yes plastic is a general term that means a lot of different things. Most of the time when speaking about tubs plastic tubs is short for fiberglass reinforced plastic. This is just a thin coating sprayed on top of a flimsy fiberglass shell. Versus a solid acrylic sheet that is bent and formed into the shape of the tub and then sprayed with fiberglass for insulation purposes. You should also trust your own common sense. Of course the thicker heavier material is going to be more durable and you’re going to choose acrylic if you want something that lasts longer. But it does cost more. If someone says they’re going to sell you an acrylic tub for 300-400 dollars you know they’re full of doodoo 💩. That’s where common sense comes in. Good stuff’s not cheap and cheap stuff‘s not good. Just watch out for the warning I gave at 3:00 because companies have gotten good at fooling customers into thinking they’re plastic is just as good as acrylic. This is another example of using common sense. If companies are spending so much time energy and money convincing you that fiberglass reinforced plastic is just as good as acrylic why wouldn’t you just get acrylic?
Videpedia One more thing. If if you still aren’t sure what you’re looking at when you’re shopping for a tub get the model number of the tub you’re considering and send me a message on Instagram or tweet me on Twitter and I’ll get back to you ASAP with the pros and cons of that particular model number bathtub. Multiple people have done this already and it has worked out great and they’ve been very happy.
@@RemodelMedia Thanks. I need a basic soaking alcove tub, non cast iron, non steel with flimsy coating, that can last as long as it can be, very hard to crack/scratch yet very easy to fix and re-finish, and very easy to clean and very hard to discolor. 60" x 30" x 14" ~ 16" and I am flexible on cost. Any suggestions ?
Videpedia The basic answer to your question is that this looks like a sponsored post to me. It looks like Kohler probably paid them to write a review. It’s not explicitly stated so this is just a guess on my part. Absolutely zero of my videos have been paid for or influenced by outside sources. That being said that article kind of says the same thing that I am saying just in a less direct way. In other words I’m saying the same thing as the article but I am being more direct about it. Vikrell is a composite plastic material versus acrylic. It is definitely not superior to acrylic. But the goal of the article seems to be to convince you that it’s just as good as acrylic. There’s even a line in there that makes me question if the author really knows what they’re talking about. Did you catch this? “You can find Vikrell on many other bathroom products, including entire shower sets, toilets, and more.” Kohler doesn’t make any plastic toilets as far as I’m aware. At best you might find a Vikrell toilet seat perhaps? But I don’t think that’s a thing. I’d have to look into it. Bottom line you could possibly say Vikrell is a little thicker than fiberglass reinforced plastic but it’s nowhere near as good as acrylic. Otherwise why wouldn’t Kohler make all their tubs out of Vikrell? Vikrell is there to give folks who are in a plastic budget something about the same price but a slightly higher quality. However if you’re in an acrylic budget why not just get the real deal? How about this you tell me what size and type of tub you’re looking for and I’ll give you some suggestions on which ones you should look at.
