| Why
Acrylic is your best choice in material construction. |
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When designing your new bathroom or remodeling
an existing one, remember the focal point is the tub. And
what could be better than choosing a whirlpool bathtub for
this project. Here you can come to escape your everyday
stress to relax and unwind. Use your whirlpool bathtub for
the many therapeutic benefits it provides to help ease body
aches and pains. While dreaming about this relaxing experience,
don't overlook the importance in choosing the perfect material
for your new whirlpool bathtub. Whirlpool baths come in
4 basic materials and you should consider which of these
choices will best enhance your bathing experience and look
new for many years. |
| The
4 Choices |
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Hydrotherapy from Laurel Mountain Whirlpool
baths improves circulation, stimulate nerve endings, and
help to relax you sore and tired muscles. Adjustable jets
supply a strong yet gentle flow of water to the parts of
your body that require soothing. These adjustable jets can
be directed to your neck, back, feet, and other parts of
your body. Your whirlpool bath provides relaxation and helps
to ease your aches and pains. |
| 1.
Gel-coat Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester |
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Known simply as fiberglass, this lightweight
material is available in a variety of sizes and shapes to
fit any bathroom. One drawback of a fiberglass whirlpool
is its extremely porous surface makes getting mold and mildew
tough to get out. Color is sprayed onto the lower-quality
polyester surface making it more susceptible to stains and
dulling over time. This can make your new bathroom look
very old in a relatively short period of time. |
| 2.
Porcelain Enameled Steel |
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Requires a tiled surface called a "wet
wall" that costs more than the tub itself to be applied.
Even though this material is sturdy, the enamel coating
has a tendency to chip. Because it is made of steel, it
is very cold to the touch and cools the bath water faster. |
| 3.
Cast Iron |
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Having been the material from which claw foot
tubs were made, it's the most durable bath material on the
market. But it is only available in a very limited amount
of shapes and sizes. And because it's so heavy, any tub
made of cast iron may require additional structural support
in the floor beneath it. Like enameled surfaces, cast iron
is cold to the touch. Just like enameled steel baths, the
coating can chip. |
| 4.
Cast Acrylic |
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It's warm to the touch making for a more relaxing
experience. The water stays warmer much longer than the
other 3 choices. This highly durable, non-porous solid surface
will better resist scum and mildew. Its surface is much
easier to clean than the other ones too. When cleaned according
to its manufacturer directions, the surface will retain
its showroom finish for many years.
Cast acrylic bathtubs are available in a wide variety of
shapes and colors. LUCITE® cast acrylic sheet is unique
because the color goes all the way through the material.
The color is not just sprayed onto the surface as with the
other 3 choices. Cast acrylic color will not fade over time
and it can absorb impacts that would chip the other materials.
Cast acrylic is slightly more expensive than fiberglass,
but over the long term, it's your best investment. |
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