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Duravit v. Mirabelle v. Kohler soaking tub??

8 years ago

We are replacing an old 60 x 30 cast iron alcove tub/shower in a remodel of our upstairs hall bathroom. It will be the only tub in the house, at least for now, so we want one that has more depth than the old 14" tub! After much looking on the web, reading posts and visiting showrooms, I currently am thinking about the following three acrylic tubs:

Duravit Architec
Kohler Archer
Mirabelle Edenton

Any advice/experience with one of the tubs would be greatly appreciated!!

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anna_in_tx

8 years ago

Pind54 - good to hear.

I just saw that Kohler has a new Archer 60 x 30 alcove with apron in acrylic and Archer 60 x 30 alcove no apron in exocrylic. It appears to be a popular tub.

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anna_in_tx
8 years ago
You can search this forum and find detailed info on the Kohler Archer and Mirabelle Edenton. The Edenton had production problems when it first came out but they have been corrected. I like the feel of the Mirabelle acrylic over Kohler. Tha Maax Rubix is similar to the Edenton.
cfa3
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you for the information! I have read posts about the Edenton, but wasn't sure whether the problem was corrected, so good to hear that.
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I am comparing the Durivant vs Mirabella vs Jaccuzzi 60x 30" tub...So a skirted, slanted tub that keeps the water warm....any other thoughts other than what is posted? I am fiding the prices to be all around the same $550 ish
Theresa Yoford
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We put in the Durivant and I really like like it. Also considered the Maax Tub. Durivant was going to be a little faster to arrive and seemed to have slightly more slant to the back slope and had narrower side rails. HTH
ecdunton2
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Just had a Kohler Archer get a huge crack in the back of tub causing all kinds of water damage below. Had it for 6 years so not sure what happened. Was happy with it until that problem! Ready to replace it and am comparing Duravit Architec to Kohler Archer (but risking getting the exact same tub again feels scary).. Anyone have more recent experiences to share since this last post?

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