Yes indeed. I need a 3 wall alcove tub, 5′, with tile flanges and no apron, so I can tile up the front. Where is it hiding? Anyone seen one? I just found the very end of the internet so I assume such a tub does not exist? Seriously, are 5 footers this limited? We hate acrylic, which does not help either. Grrrrrr………
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How about a 5' deck-mount style tub, with the vinyl stick-on flanges for the 3 wall sides? I assume you want cast iron. Kohler sells the flange kit for their deckmount iron tubs when used in an alcove situation.
Bill
You will find exactly what you're looking for down at HD or one of the other Big Box stores. Standard, no-name, enameled-steel, 5-footer el-cheapo alcove tubs.
Oops, you want it without an apron? Hmmmm, not sure about that. Seems like there oughta be at least one out there. I know there are acrylic or Fibreglas¯ models available in that configuration (Aciflex).
Dinosaur
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We saw the Kohler but the flanges make it spec out at 5'6" unless I am wrong. I will ask the distributor. The deck mount with stick ons may have to happen. Acrylic and fiberglass are a no go. Feels like a hot tub no matter what!"Democracy is when the people know exactly what they want, and get it good and hard." HL Mencken
Try this ...
http://www.us.kohler.com/onlinecatalog/product_result.jsp?module=Baths&category=10&subcategory=57&QS_0=5%27&QS_1=Drop-in&QS_2=All&QS_3=All&QS_4=All&QS_5=All&QS_6=All&QS_7=All&QS_8=All&colorIdx=7
I saw this. I am unclear on how Kohler flanges work. All I know is the tub specs out at 5'6" per Kolher, and I only have 5' . Is there an aftermarket tile flange that sits on top of the tub edge? Would it work or be a mickey mouse set up? "Democracy is when the people know exactly what they want, and get it good and hard." HL Mencken