Hey breezy! You and me both! LOL I had a different rainhead when we remodeled Mbath at previous house. It was also large and I loved it! Though when I washed my hair, I sometimes used DH's. ( I have very thick hair) We are probably still a month away of being in. The latests setback was the stair color. I told the GC I wanted kind of pecan colored to match my floor. Some how I ended up with BURGANDY! So, they were stripped and sanded and now 2 1/2 weeks later since starting the staining, they are the correct color. Sometimes I just want to pull my hair out! Good luck on your faucet choices! Bridge

I am still a little unclear about how the material is different, other than the color goes all the way through. My GC highly recommended them, he has installed a number of them and never had a problem. Most models have a caulkless install due to the way the panels fit together and the size of the apron. Plus I was told a few times that the Kohler white might be hard to match and Sterling should be a good match. My 24 year old builder grade fiberglass tub had the finish, not whole structure, chip/crack, leading to the remodel. I patched it easily myself. They also make vikrell patch kits. I did not need to replace the tub because of the crack, but it creaked when moving about in the shower, which I hated, and it had sliding doors, which I hated and were impossible to clean. So it was my excuse, but not necessary. I don't think toys would be a problem. I would stick mostly to bath toys, though not exclusively soft. Bumps and such shouln't hurt it, though of course sharp objects or forceful attacks might cause some surface scratching. I haven't had a problem with the bottom yet. The old tub was impossible to keep clean. I think most of its issue was by the time I figured out what worked, the build up was too thick and I was doomed. Plus I'm a bit lazy about cleaning. I have found the Comet bath spray works great. It doesn't smell nice, but it works. I use it once a week before I shower, then after I shower I rub it down with a magic eraser. You might find an in-between eraser use helpful with the boys, or even an extra use off the cleaner just on the floor. The main thing is to just keep on top of the cleaning. It takes me about 10 minutes total each week, maybe less. With the old tub, the soap and mineral film got out of hand and I could not recover. Granted it took a long time for it to happen, but if I knew then what I know now I would have been much better off. We don't have children. Do any of your friends with kids have a fiberglass tub? They could offer some insight about the toys. Our new tub doesn't creak and feels very stable. I wouldn't let the floor worry you too much, it isn't too hard to deal with.

I am not sure how you're applying the floor tile, but I thought I'd share my tub surround with you and hope it might inspire some new thoughts. I used a 12x12 tile on my tub and in my shower and then used the same travertine on the floor, but I applied it on a diagnal. My deck is done in a ceramic tile with my accent color (brown) but perhaps if your floor tile is reasonable for an idea like this, you could find a great complimentary color for the Silver Sage for your deck tile and keep the walls and floor all the same. It's a nice look, and it actually does cut costs since you can buy a less expensive tile for the walls and then splurge on the deck. These are constructin photo's The walls have since been marbelized and the cabinets somewhat finished (the GC is VERY VERY Slow!!!) But anyhoo...just an idea to throw out :)

Forget the fantasy brown granite. . Please ?. Also consider a change on the bath floor.? A faux wood meeting another wood in your bedroom is not a great idea. A nice mid gray porcelain tile on the bath floor......use the shower wall tile for the tub surround, and make a panel for tub front. In White to match vanity. The tub is natural focal point. You don't need this many ideas going on : )