Steel Baths - Would you install one?

I recently fitted a steel enamelled bath and love it.

I've never got along with plastic as I've always managed to scratch them or ruin the finish with the wrong cleaner. They also used to flex a bit too much for my liking when I was....ahem....sharing (purely for moneysaving purposes obviously!) and I used to be worried they might crack.

In terms of noise, what you call tinny I call a very satisfying ring, especially when putting a glass of wine down on the side (you can also play 'name that tune' by tapping on the side with your nailstips!)

However, if something drops into a steel enameled bath you can chip it. Fingers crossed I've never done this on any steel bath I have. You have to earth them - they usually come with an earthing wire but you have to connect it.

I'd never swap it for a plastic one. I like my baths big, traditional and solid.

Hope this helps.

i would never use a plastic bath either
had a new bathroom fitted lastyear and had a caron steel bath fitted and its lovely
long, deep and wide too

mchu6am4 wrote: »

Thanks for that - it was a very useful read.

However, I am interested in people's experiences of steel baths and whether they would recommend or not. Any feedback much appreciated.

Good evening: We have had both, OH installs both...both have their advantages/disadvantages....acrylic easier to remove and install but can be prone to cracking if repeatedly subjected to a 'heavy load' As you know from looking at the link the benefits/downsides of both I can't really add anything else.

Good luck in your quest.

Canucklehead

I hate plastic/acrylic baths.
The scratch & just feel horrible.
I fitted a 1700 long Kaldewei one. I think they do a couple of thickness's, mine is a bit thicker than the cheapest ones they do, it was very heavy. It also has a little non-slip area where you stand for a shower.