After a busy, stressful day there's not much that beats taking a long hot bath. The acrylic soaking tubs available today can make that bath the ultimate in comfort. Just what is an acrylic tub, and how does it differ from other types of tubs? Let's look at some basics.
An acrylic tub is made by putting a solid sheet of acrylic in a mold and forming it by using heat. Because it's a molding process, tubs can be made in a wide variety of shapes. The molding process lets the manufacturer include features like arm rests and lumbar supports when the tub is built. By itself, acrylic generally isn't strong enough for the demands that being a bathtub put on it. That's why the bottom side is normally covered in fiberglass. The fiberglass gives additional strength to the tub.
The flexibility that the molding process offers allows for a wide range of tubs. Acrylic has been used for walk-in tubs, drop-in tubs, small deep tubs, corner soaking tubs, and Japanese style tubs. It's also easily adaptable for installing jets for Jacuzzi baths, and in-line water heaters. Another great feature of acrylic is the availability of colors. This allows for a large number of options when designing or re-modeling your bathroom. Unlike fiberglass, the color goes all of the way through an acrylic object. This means that there's very little likelihood of the color fading.
Acrylic tubs are sturdy and easy to clean. You can use any type of dish washing detergent or household cleaner like Formula 409 or Spic and Span. The things to avoid getting on your tub are acetone, paint thinner, Scrubbing Bubbles, or lacquer thinner. Basically anything that attacks the structural integrity of the acrylic. Using these products can cause irreparable damage. It can also void any warranty that the tub might have.
If your tub does become scratched or faded you can restore it by a liquid polish and, in some cases, a fine grade sandpaper. If you do have to use sandpaper, use something like a 1500 grit and wet sand in an area slightly larger than the scratch. When the scratch has been sanded out, polish the sanded area with a polishing compound. As you can see, acrylic soaking tubs come in many styles, colors, and shapes. This can make them be a great choice for either a new tub, or for use when re-modeling. Aquatic Plans Big Splash at 2011 International Builders&apos Show (IBS) With . - Benzinga
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