Are all acrylic tubs equal?

9 years ago

Hello,

We're looking at buying a new acrylic tub and are a little overwhelmed with the price range between tubs.

Is there a real difference between a Kohler acrylic tub vs a no-name acrylic tub? The price varies by a few thousand dollars. Is Kohler " Lithocast" just premium acrylic and if so, what is the actual difference between a 1000 dollar tub and a 3000 dollar tub.

Thanks!

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Polly

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Is there an acrylic with quality close to that of a Victoria & Albert (stone resin composite)? It's hard to believe that "acrylic is acrylic". (And saying it doesn't matter if all you want is a "plain tub" is ridiculous).

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
9 years ago
I like Maax for style and price point.
kudzu9
9 years ago
You might consider going to a reliable site like build.com. My American Standard acrylic tub had a list price of over $3000, which is what they wanted to charge me locally. I got it at build.com for $1600, with free shipping, and it was sent from California to Washington State in 2 days. A no-name acrylic tub might be fine, or it might have problems in a few years. I prefer cheap, name brand with a reliable warranty.
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Milly Rey
9 years ago
I like my Maax better than my Kohler
kudzu9
9 years ago
Milly-

Some specifics would be helpful...
chris2000kc
9 years ago
Attn Maax owners, which Maax acrylic tub model did you install and how is it holding up regarding appearance and scratches?
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Luxury Plumbing USA
9 years ago
Hi There,

I would say: If you are just looking for soaker, which is plain tub without any pumps and jets, then you dont really care about the brand.

Al these brands using same "acrylic" so outcome will be the same.

When it comes to the jetted tub, it is whole different game.

Please let us know your size requirements, we will advise on good quality tubs.