salvaging vintage cinderella tub
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Comments (10)You might like the Cypress acrylic corner bathtub found at ttp://deabath.com/index.html. If you click on the picture at the site you can see the tub specifications, with cross sections and dimensions. The Cypress tub is new for this year so there likely won't be many (or any) reviews of this particular tub out there. However, the specifications include Strom Plumbing by Sign of the Crab at the top of the pdf page, so you might be able to find reviews related to the manufacturer if you use those for search words. The price is $2250 but that includes the drain, so that puts the cost of the tub itself lower. Nice to take into consideration when doing comparisons with other tubs. DEA Bath has been in the business for a long time and is a reputable company. I bought a sink from them and had a good experience throughout. They ship all around the country; the charge is dependent on location and distance. In case you decide to get a vintage one they carry those, too, in the style youâÂÂre looking for. Check out the hard to fine colored fixtures section under the original antiques tab and they have a tub, sink and toilet set that's in relatively good shape. Also go to the antique tubs section under the original antiques tab to see the white tubs they currently have. Their vintage inventory is always changing, so if they don't have what you're looking for now they may get it in later. Here is a link that might be useful: DEA Bath...See MoreClawfoot Tub Made in USA
Comments (6)The claw foot tub originated here in the USA. Kohler and American Standard are the two companies that started producing them back in the late 1800's. They still make them, but their selection in cast iron has become much smaller. People don't buy cast iron tubs like they used to. Acrylic tubs are cheaper and most people don't know any better. As golddust suggested, you may have better luck finding a used cast iron tub. They are commonly discarded, or even worse smashed with a sledge hammer because they are difficult to remove in one piece. Kohler also has like 5 different company names. Kallista is their high end bathtubs....See Moresalvaging vintage cinderella tub
Comments (1)I think it is worth salvaging, I think your GC just doesn't feel like it. You have to carefully remove all the tile around the perimeter of the tub because there is a flange under there. There will be some nails or screws holding the edge of the flange to the studs. You will need to remove those without damaging the porcelain on the flange. From the back side of the tub you will need to disconnect the drain and from the front and back you will need to disconnect the overflow. I would consider paying someone else to move it other than your GC because he may "accidentally" damage it because he doesn't feel like moving it, and of course it can't be replaced. Or you could try putting a clause in the contract that he will be fired immediately if he ruins the tub. This post was edited by palimpsest on Sat, Aug 16, 14 at 11:02...See Morewhat do you call a tub with 2 finished sides?
Comments (28)Posting here since 10 years later this is still the best thread that came up when I tried to answer the same question about why nobody seems to sell a replacement tub for our current bath. After some further long searching though, Americh makes a model that can be used to replace this 50's style corner tub. Search for "Americh Bow Tub" The basic soaker starts at around $2,300 so is quite a bit less than the one previously mentioned in this thread....See Moremusicgal
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