we're looking to add a tub in the master bath remodel which is next

[NMDemDist2]

we're thinking this company looks pretty good, anybody have any comments?

san siro tubs http://www.bathsofdistinction.com/Default.asp?Redirected=Y

specifically, this one

http://www.bathsofdistinction.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SS75Air

[Robb]

1. Good-looking. I know nothing about them.

My only advice, having put in a gi-normous tub last year, is to make sure you have some parity between your tub size and your water heater size.

Or, barring that, do like I did and insulate the hell out of the tub and learn patience. I start filling an evening bath around 2:30 p.m. :D

Edited to add: looks like a 78 gallon tub. That's a whooooole lotta water. :D

[Warpy]

2. I'm not nuts about having the faucet in the center

because I'm always barking a knee on it.

Otherwise, it's an attractive tub.

[NMDemDist2]

3. it's for Mr K, I don't take baths, but he thought it would be easier to reach the knobs

there without getting up

and it's BIG enough he'll be able to stretch out in the tub

[Wash. state Desk Jet]

4. It looks like a good one !

It's in the price range of a good one. There are places that restore original old style bathtubs .In that price range for what that amounts to , I would do a little research. Naturally you want the best you can get for the money you willing to spend.

Have you checked out any high end kitchen bath suppliers in your area?
Such as their showrooms ? In such a place is where you will easily find out what is what about the type of quality you are after. In short for your money that tub should look just like it does ten years latter and ten again at least.

The last victorian remodel I did the client located a perfectly restored old tub from a dealer.

I am sure your bathroom design is very interesting.

Good luck with your project !

[NMDemDist2]

5. high end kitchen/bath suppliers in my area

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:



it's a 90 minute drive to a Home Depot and 3 hours minimum to anything remotely 'high end'

but we're headed up to HD next week to talk to one of the bath designer people to see what they can order.....

[Wash. state Desk Jet]

6. It's a specialty item

High end does not necessarily mean way up there in the sky prices.
HD's mark up is way too high on special orders. What I meant was suppliers.
As a contractor that is where I would go to look into that. Although Hd and Lowe's carry those, Lowe's as a matter of fact in stock on display. Along research line American Standard, Kohler to name two name brands internet searches through manufacturer sites. Than of course there are always catalogs. HD does indeed have those.

Indeed now on a bath tub you can spend $100.00 or you can spend five thousand dollars. And anywhere in between !

Old fashioned reproductions have become a fashionable trend and because it's a trend you will spend more . It is a specialty item.

And for what you will be spending, you do want quality for your money, not just something that looks good in the show case.
Yer question is, how will it stand to the test of time. That's the material it is cast from, how or if it is insulated and the thickness of the porcelain.And the credibility of the manufacturer. Meaning do they stand by their product. Manufacturer web sites will have statements from people who have and have had for some time their products.

And ,what ever the name brand is, you will want to know if that company sells porcelain repair kits for that specific model should something happen at some point in time that really shouldn't happen.And that's important.

Just a thought ,
Good luck.