Cultured Marble vs onyx collection vs solid surface shower pan
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Comments (6)docket, I received your email, but apparently cannot reply to it because you have not enabled the email option. Here's what you wrote: I am seriously considering going with cast iron. I like the fact that it strong, I do not want to worry about leaks. It seems that w/ acrylic it is prone to get damgaged. Tile you have to worry about the grout getting black. The picture looks great how is the feel. Is is slippery? You still happy with your decsion to go w/ cast iron. Why did you go cast iron did you look at other options? We've been using the guest bathroom for some months now while work is being done on our MB and hall bath, so can tell you first-hand about the Kohler shower pan. It's very nice! Feels nice and solid underfoot, and not slippery at all. We recently installed two Toto cast iron tubs (one in each of the other two bathrooms); one bathroom is functional. I've been showering in there daily and the tub is very, very nice also. I really like it. Also, not slippery. We chose the cast iron because we liked how it looks, we liked the sturdiness and durability, and we liked the heat retention for which cast iron is known (and it was cheaper than a tile shower floor, which for a guest bathroom, was a good place to save a few $). We originally ordered a Kohler acrylic pan, thinking it was fiberglass. When it arrived though, we discovered not only was it acrylic, but it had no non-slip grips, which was a deal-breaker for us. We returned it for the cast iron pan. I really wasn't interested in a solid surface material (e.g. Corian, Swanstone), so never looked into those. Two things to note. One, cast iron can be a bit colder than other materials initially, but once you runs some warm-hot water, it warms up right away. Our guest bathroom is on the ground floor, on a slab, so it was a little chilly to the touch back in March (when we started using it daily). But, like I said, it warmed up quickly. The second thing, is that the non-slip grips can and do discolor. Regular cleaning with Lysol Basin, Tub, and Tile cleaner doesn't seem to remove the discoloration (at least not too well), however, the Magic Eraser (I use Mr. Clean original Magic Erasers) cleans them with little to no effort. They clean up so well, the first time I used it to clean mine, I thought I had scrubbed away the non-slip grips they were so clean and white! If I can help with any other questions, let me know....See MoreSolid acrylic shower pans vs coated Dreamline?
Comments (3)I’ve spent the past few weeks obsessively researching solid surface pans. You won’t find a standard shower pan in an odd size. There are many 60” wide to accommodate tub conversions, then down to 48, 42, 36. What type of surface are you looking for? I just got a quote of around $800 for a custom Onyx base; Corian is significantly higher. Many more options exist for tile rather than solid surface. I haven’t made a final decision yet (first preference was Kohler cast iron.) if you go with 48”, you may want to check out Kohler cast iron or acrylic, or Sterling, a Kohler company recommended to me by a real plumbing store. I tend to think Dreamline is lower quality, though I could be wrong....See MoreShower tray comparison: Onyx Collections vs Porcelanosa Krion
Comments (9)Here is my search for cast iron. the Bellwether has a more modern look than the standard fare. https://www.us.kohler.com/us/browse/bathroom-showering-shower-bases/_/N-2d8rZ1z13vg7?Nr=AND%28product.language%3AEnglish%2CP_market%3AKPNASite%29 I have the 5x3' salient center drain pan and I love it. Comes in a lot of colors. I see that the other 5' lengths don't come as wide which is a shame, cause the 36" width is nice....See MoreOnyx surface for bath -- light/white colors; matte vs glossy
Comments (4)I waited a year and am now starting my remodel. I opted for tile but mainly because I found a very talented tile guy. I did a lot of study and felt like with the right tile guy I wouldn’t have to worry about waterproofing issues as much. The guy I am working with is doing the right prep work. I just love the patterns of porcelain and so I decided to go with that. I think Onyx is a great product. I just Couldn’t find a color that I like so I decided to just wait. There are many solid surface options like Corian. You will never have to worry about grout!...See MoreTom Damratoski
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