Are acrylic tubs better than porcelain tubs

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Are acrylic tubs better than porcelain tubs? I was hoping somebody would be able to shed some light on the subject. Thank you so much.

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Salman

Q. Are acrylic tubs better than fiberglass?

"Bath with the fiberglass it will give better looks to the bathroom so in..."

Fiber glass is best cuz this is strong and its also very beautiful the most important thing is the reliability of the fiberglass so decorate your bath with the fiberglass it will give better looks to the bathroom so in my opinion fiberglass is the best in the world after using the fiberglass you can feel the difference automatically. The fiberglass is best ever product in the world

Tim.Gagnon

Q. What is better enamel steel tubs or acrylic?

"Infact for the better looking the steel tubs and theacrylic..."

infact for the better looking the steel tubs and theacrylic are both used world wide but when we compare these two at the same time we come to know that both have the advantages and the disadvatages and we can use both of them for our baths. if the magnet sticks to the one then thats the enamel otherwise its acrylic. so better decorate your baths with either of these two so that they give the better look to your baths. have a nice day and the future

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Trish

Q. How to tell if your tub is porcelain or acrylic?

"Acrylic tub that why i would choose acrylic one because it is easyer to..."

First of all you should find out something more about these two materials. What i can tell is that the porcelain tub is heavier then acrylic tub that why i would choose acrylic one because it is easyer to install it and get out from tub `s place when it is necessary. So just knock at your tub and from that you should know the material from what your tub is made of. Judith Foster

Q. Bathtub: cheap, durable, quiet?
we need to replace our 60x30 bathtub in a small bathroom. this tub will be used daily as a shower. (yes, we considered shower-only but that's what's in the master bath. we'd like to keep a tub just in case we need one for a future grandchild or foot soak.) i want a tub that is durable, inexpensive, quiet and easy for my plumber to install. cast iron sounds good, but the weight will likely mean the install price soars, especially since this tub will be installed in a very small bathroom off a very small hall. not a lot of maneuver room getting inside. however the toilet is currently out of the bathroom so once in, the install should be a bit easier. porcelain over steel is cheap and durable, but i've read many complaints about super loud noise as the tub fills. this will likely mean it will be loud during my son's long, early morning showers and, frankly, i want to wake each morning thinking we are having an earthquake. also, i've heard it chips easier than enameled cast iron. acrylic seems like it might be a good alternative but i'm confused between brands, how to tell acrylic from acrylic-covered fiberglass, what's good, what's bad, etc. there doesn't seem to be a lot of acrylic-specific information other than waxing it to keep it looking good. acrylic-covered fiberglass is said to be flimsy and not good quality. any buzz words i should look for to make sure i don't mistake one of these for an acrylic tub? **americast--not sure about the material. it's made by american standard. some say its wonderful, the best alternative to cast iron and acrylic. (which makes me want one) others hate it, say they'll never buy it again. (which makes me rethink wanting one) the three walls surrounding the tub will be tiled. do i need a special tub for this? (i've seen some with a lip and some without a lip. not sure what is required.) fyi: we are looking for a basic, no-frills tub, no whirlpool jets, no fancy design or shape. just a good, durable, quiet, inexpensive ($350 or less), easy-to-install tub for shower use. thoughts? suggestions? opinions on what to avoid?

Cast iron . Very easy to clean and last long time. Ask the professionals in the plumbing store.

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