Hi.
We are having our bathroom re-done, and am in a quandary about whether to purchase a steel or good quality (5mm) acrylic bath. We want a straight 1700mm bath, nothing fancy, just simple, clean lines for a contemporary look.
Our builder has re skimmed the walls (they were awful), and will be doing the tiling. We have used him before, and he has a high standard of workmanship. He says steel baths are much more superior, and won't move when you stand in them.
Our plumber, who we have also used on other projects, says a 5mm acrylic bath is fine, and he can put wooden battens around the wall for extra support. He says if you drop something in a steel bath, it will leave a chip.
Although this is the main bathroom in the house, it will not be used by us, as we have an en-suite shower. It will be used primarily for our teenage daughter, and when friends stay over. (And then mostly to stand in and use the shower over.) We therefore want something that will be sturdy enough for standing on, and not creak like our old one did.
We intend to stay in the house long term, so want to do this right the first time, and for it to last 15-20 years or so.
Any suggestions please on which type best suits our requirements??
Very many thanks,
We are having our bathroom re-done, and am in a quandary about whether to purchase a steel or good quality (5mm) acrylic bath. We want a straight 1700mm bath, nothing fancy, just simple, clean lines for a contemporary look.
Our builder has re skimmed the walls (they were awful), and will be doing the tiling. We have used him before, and he has a high standard of workmanship. He says steel baths are much more superior, and won't move when you stand in them.
Our plumber, who we have also used on other projects, says a 5mm acrylic bath is fine, and he can put wooden battens around the wall for extra support. He says if you drop something in a steel bath, it will leave a chip.
Although this is the main bathroom in the house, it will not be used by us, as we have an en-suite shower. It will be used primarily for our teenage daughter, and when friends stay over. (And then mostly to stand in and use the shower over.) We therefore want something that will be sturdy enough for standing on, and not creak like our old one did.
We intend to stay in the house long term, so want to do this right the first time, and for it to last 15-20 years or so.
Any suggestions please on which type best suits our requirements??
Very many thanks,
