[Thomas Kleaton]

Hi! Since I am renovating the entire bathroom in our 1960's split level, I want to give my wife a new cast iron tub. My wife wants something similar to what's there (cast iron alcove model, left hand drain, 60" x 32" and 16" from top of tub to floor) as we will use it only for a shower and she'll be able to step in and out of it easily.

I would like cast iron and for around $400 or so; and am asking for recommendations. I thought about the Kohler Villager K715-0, but it had a few bad reviews. I am perfectly capable of handling the installation.

Thanks for any help!

 

[Windows on Wash]

Probably your best bet on a new tub manufacturer if you aren't going antique.

 

[Thomas Kleaton]

I do my own work. I'm just looking for products.

 

[Old Thomas]

I installed a Koehler cast iron tub in 1990 and it still looks good. I dreaded taking it upstairs. I borrowed an appliance dolly, strapped it on, and had a buddy come over. It was up there in about 90 seconds.

 

[huesmann]

If you do dolly method, wrap that mother in a blanket so you don't ruin the finish!

 

[Spyder]

Villager is an Ok tub, not sure what the bad reviews are about. We have a Bellweather in the kids bath, it was slightly deeper.

another option if you're not using it as a tub
https://www.homedepot.com/p/KOHLER-...shold-Shower-Base-in-White-K-9165-0/206668750

get a cast iron shower base.

I have a 4" version in my bathroom and love it.

 

[Thomas Kleaton]

Hi, Spyder! Thanks for the info. Most of the bad reviews I read about say the non-slip coating in the bottom of the Villager isn't comfortable, and is difficult to clean.

I really like the design of the Kohler Bellwether K-837-WH tub. We are going back with a tub in the main bathroom because I don't want to hurt the house's resale value. I am also renovating the bathroom adjoining the master bedroom, which is 6" X 6'. I am still trying to figure out how to install a 48" length shower in it. Ha! Looks like a smaller shower, or turn it into a half bath.

 

[Old Thomas]

I filled the empty space around my cast iron tub with insulation. It helps keep the water warm.

 

[diyorpay]

Contractor installed our Toto in 2015. No problems.
Can't find model # but generic owners manual has some pics.
https://www.totousa.com/filemanager_uploads/product_assets/0GU5019_CAST_IRON_BATHTUB_IM_OM.pdf