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   Guest_ | Jan 06, 1999 01:28am | #1

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   Thor,

   First, I'm very impressed with the American Standard Web site, as it includes detailed specifications, rough-in diagrams, and other information on the tubs. You need Adobe Reader to download them. Go to and work your way in on the professional side. I had an Americast installed in my house -- the standard 60 inch one. I wanted the integral overflow, but it would have delayed the project a few weeks, and my wife wanted a decent bath, like now. I like the tub very much, as does my wife. It installed easily -- just nailed to a back ledger -- and it has a flange for overlapping the cement board on the three sides. It's quiet, stable, and warm. I've heard that some don't care for the non-skid surface on the floor of the tub, saying it's difficult to clean. I haven't had that problem, but we also clean the tub as it's used. I stayed at a rather posh resort this fall, and it had Americast tubs in its rooms. They also seemed fine. I've heard of chipping problems with the Americast sink, but I don't anticipate this with the tub, as we would seldom clean auto parts in it, and our butts aren't that hard. Hope this helps.

   Barry

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   John_Winans | Jan 06, 1999 09:51am | #2

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   Thor

   I have installed several Americast Tubs and sold several to clients as well, seems to be a great product at half the weight of cast! The problem with these kinds of products is that they have only been in the field for five or six years so the jury is still out on longevity! I havent seen any chipping problems (certainly no worse than cast-iron) or had any complaints about the non-skid, except to say that from my own viewpoint the pattern used in the non-skid base is cheap looking. I have to say that for my money acrylic tubs are the way to go, not fiberglass but true acrylic, tough, light, reasonable pricing and some good looking designs. I particularly like Jacuzzi's non-jetted line. Of course I run into a lot of folks who only want cast-iron and it too is a fine tub but haul one to a third floor bathroom and then lets talk!

   Regards, John W.

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   Thor_ | Jan 06, 1999 11:53pm | #3

   *Barry & John--thanks for the info. I did visit the American Standard web site and downloaded their specs. I understand your feelings about lugging the cast iron tubs to upper floors. It made me sweat bullets and get sympathy back pains as I watched my two sons try to get one up a narrow stairway and around a corner at the top. Well, I THINK I understand! Thanks again. Thor

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   Thor_ | Jan 06, 1999 11:53pm | #4

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   Client has picked an Americast tub for her full bath remodel. I have seen them only at firesale prices--like maybe they were less then satisfactory. Anyone with experience (good or bad) would be appreciated. Any articles, reports or web sites would be helpful too. Thanks
   Thor