View Full Version : Replacement bathtub for 60x30 alcove
04-24-2011, 07:54 PM  I'm renovating my 1955 bungalow's main
bathroom. I removed the brown cast iron tub, and I'm looking for
a replacement. The alcove is 60" x 30". I'm trying to find the
deepest tub possible for the space. I bought an Aquatic Gelcoat
fiberglass tub from HD. I pulled it out of the box, and found
that the tiling flange is cracked on one side and therefore this
tub is going back tomorrrow.  I'm a little leery of the
fiberglass tubs now, seeing how brittle that flange was. I was
looking at the Sterling tubs at HD, that are made of a material
called vikrell, but I can't find any reviews of them. Americast
seems like another good option as well.  I've done a lot of DIY
work over the years, but never installed a tub. I plan to tile
above the tub with a Kerdi waterproofing solution.  Any
thoughts? We're not looking for the cheapest tub, but also not
the most expensive. We plan to sell within a year or two.
04-25-2011, 01:28 AM Vikrell or A