What are the pros and cons of cast iron vs. porcelain covered steel bathtubs? I'm wanting a free standing bathtub but do not want the fiberglass or acrylic type that are common now.
What are the pros and cons of cast iron vs. porcelain covered steel bathtubs
bathroombathtub
Related Topic
- What to look for when choosing a new bathtub
- What are the advantages of various bathtub materials
- Replacing tub surround: pros and cons glue-up vs direct-to-stud
- How to best secure claw foot tub feet
- What are the drawbacks to having the bathtub on a different floor from the bedrooms
- Bathtub Resurfacing Options: Pour-on vs. Spray-on
- Could a chipped tiling flange on acrylic tub cause problems in the future
Best Answer
Great call. Cast Iron's bottom & sides are solid, none others are. Steel is quite bouncy & hollow sounding. Cast Iron is very heavy so consider that if you'll be installing yourself. You'll want 3 other helpers & to make a stretcher under its rim out of 2x4's & treat it like a King or Queen...unless winding stairs or shallow hallways will be a length issue.