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What's the Difference: Tubs

Plastic, Steel, or Cast Iron?

Admit it. Whenever you see a photo of a bathroom, you envision what it’d be like to take a long soak in the tub. As the room’s largest fixture, the bathtub heavily influences both the style and the functionality of the space. Tubs are available in a vast array of sizes and styles, so sorting through the hundreds if not thousands of options can quickly become overwhelming. To help narrow the field, start by considering the material that the tub is made of. While there are certainly bathtubs made of materials other than plastic, porcelain on steel, or cast iron, these are the most common and the most budget friendly. Login now for a detailed comparison of plastic vs. steel vs. cast iron tubs.

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