Replacing a bathtub - Landlord Forum thread 317830

Replacing a bathtub by Micah on April 23, 2014 @08:21

I gutted one apartment and need to put in a new tub with shower enclosure. I was considering using a steel tub since it's lighter than the cast iron but stronger than the fiberglass... Anyone have any experience with the steel tubs?

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Re: Replacing a bathtub by Micah on April 23, 2014 @08:26	[ Reply ]

Basically I'm afraid of chipping and rust...

Re: Replacing a bathtub by MaineLL (Maine) on April 23, 2014 @09:21	[ Reply ]

I've seen some commentary that people like the Bootzcast or Americast. Has a lot of the advantages of cast iron without the weight.

Re: Replacing a bathtub by Bill on April 23, 2014 @10:36	[ Reply ]

The porcelain on steel tubs is thinner and more subject to chipping. Check out Ebay for a tub.

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Re: Replacing a bathtub by anonymous on April 25, 2014 @03:07	[ Reply ]

About four months ago we had our home tub, steel and some bad rusted parts, refinished for $425. Looks new; We like it. In a rental I would try the same. I think it was called tub refinishing. Replace the tub and you are into tile work, maybe floor work, tub cost, plumbing maybe different connections. I had to replace an oversize tub in a rental that was badly cracked the whole bottom about 4-5 years ago and it turned into a bathroom remodel almost. I did get an estimate from a tub refinisher then but he was jerking me around with different prices and scenarios, hard to schedule, and I didn't trust him. In retrospect I may have used him.