Why not simply do a drop-in tub and have your contractor frame out the box for tiling? Duravit makes a 55" drop in that would likely work.

I don't see how the overlap is a waterproofing issue; bathrooms are designed like this all the time. He just has to leave enough room for the waterproof substrate all around.

No real contractor would have an issue with that as long as it was properly section detailed by a real designer. Someone has to know the big picture of how the puzzle piec s fit though. And it’s concerning that you have neither a designer nor a contractor with a clue. You need to hire different Pros.

your contractor is not the ONE. Youve just got a warning of what may come so pay close attention. And your CAD budget is not going to get you to the quality level youll need im guessing you mean just the tub cost itself..

Your budget is your real killer. You can’t find what you want at that price. And the renovation will not be cheap either. Better check your overall scope. You’re in for a 40-60K project here.

We bought this a few years back for under $1000 http://www.sherlic.com/fr/produits/bain-quad.html

60" x 31" with optional apron

Is this what you are looking for? The foot end of the the tub is the same. If so I can try to see what kind it is and where we bought it, but it was about 15 years ago. In Canada. It wasn't expensive. It does have arm rests.

If it's not a tub shower, you don't need an alcove tub. You need a drop in. Waterproofing the deck shower wall interface isn't difficult. You may have the wrong contractor involved though.

There is areason why , this requires a drop in tub what is your problem with a drop in IMO it works better for what you want than trying to jerry rig something that does not work.BTW get new contractor if they have no idea about waterproofing you are already in trouble.This is a basement bathroom do you really need separate tub and shower , why not solve the whole thing by just doing a tub/ shower unit tile where you want tile.

^Exactly. A tiny terrible shower plus a small tiny tub is NOT an improvement over just a nice tub shower setup. Which would also be eons cheaper.

I was told that an alcove tub should be used when a installing a tub/shower combo. You can order one with NO apron which allows you to tile face of the tub.

Hello - I know this is an older post but I am having the exact same issue. Did you ever find a resolution? For everyone who said it is the contractor, it isn't. These tubs are very hard to find in a reasonable price point. And it seems silly because you are asking for less material. Just need a standard alcove tub with no apron! I feel your pain Shifra. Please let me know how you resolved.

I am planning renovating an hall bath with an alcove tub that I can tile the front of. The salesperson at the kitchen and bath store told me that the Kohler Archer series has an alcove tub without the front apron so you can tile the front. I didn't get the part number but when I looked on the Kohler website they do have one.

Easy - Kohler Archer...

What I think was confusing everyone is the fact that this is basically a drop in tub with an integrated tiling flange. It installs the same way as a drop in tub does - there just isn't any sort of decking exposed.

You can order any drop in tub you want and get the tiling flange and it will do the same thing.

Good luck!

Found a 60x30 rectangular alcove tub with tile flanges and no apron made specifically for tiling the front. Fits my requirements perfectly.

Mirolin Aura BO63L/R List is C$940 for soaker version, more for whirlpool

Hi all,

I know this is somewhat of an older thread but I’m struggling with this issue now too. Would the tubs above work for a tub shower combo? What if I wanted to tile the top rim of the tub too and not just the apron? Could I still do that with those tubs or what type of tub should I be looking for?

K-1946-L-0

@Debbi Washburn, Can the Archer be used for tub shower you think? I was under the impression only an alcove tub should be used when a installing a tub/shower combo.

Agree with Debbi, we have this tub in our boys’ bathroom and it functions perfectly as a shower as well. Very comfortable to soak in and the non-skid bottom feels safe to stand on while showering.

Thankyou, @Debbi Washburn and @anjiz. I will go ahead and order that.