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   BillHartmann | Jan 19, 2009 07:27pm | #1

   Can you give a brand and model number/name?

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   Lyptus | Jan 19, 2009 07:55pm | #2

   The company is American Shower and Bath Corporation (http://www.asbcorp.com) and the style of tub is "Divani". They do have a limited lifetime warranty on the product but given that the tub is on the inexpensive end (~ $200) I have my doubts about quality and durability.- Lyptus

   Edited 1/19/2009 11:56 am ET by Lyptus

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   BillHartmann | Jan 19, 2009 08:14pm | #4

   There website is worthless.The search did not find it. Finally found it by going through the list.But no specs. No sales info.No infomration about the products.I have used one or 2 ABS products in the past.They where functional, but not the highest quality..
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   DanH | Jan 19, 2009 08:04pm | #3

   My experience in general is that polystyrene isn't nearly as durable as acrylic. Can't say about this particular product -- it may use some "enhanced" form of PS or whatever.

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   rez | Jan 19, 2009 11:13pm | #5

   In lower end plastic tubs a troublesome spot is often at the wall/bottom shallow end where heels apply compacted pressure over and over as typical endwall shelves feed a lot of standing movement and can cause flexing in those unsupported corners which often leads to a crack forming.

   With a Lifetime warrantry it would seem that you may have a thicker mil unit which works in your favor.

   Regardless, if you haven't installed the tub unit yet seating it in cement mortar remedies much potential for flexing.

   Lining the floor and top of mortar with a thin mil plastic will ease future repairs in the event of a new tub.

   Don't give in to the thought of using drywall paste instead of mortar.

   and ue a marine wax before the first use to apply a added protective finish and make sure no abrasives are used in future cleaning.

    

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   Edited 1/19/2009 3:21 pm ET by rez

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   DanH | Jan 19, 2009 11:57pm | #6

   And keep in mind that the warranty generally doesn't cover labor, or replacing adjacent tile, etc.
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   rez | Jan 20, 2009 07:16pm | #7

   Ya, warranty...View Image