Not All Acrylic Tubs Are Created Equal

Posted on Wednesday, June 29th, 2011

Acrylic tubs and bath liners don’t have a universally standard thickness. One of the biggest differentiators in the cost of the tubs is the thickness of acrylic. Some acrylic tubs are literally twice the thickness of other low end tubs. As you can imagine, the thinner models are much cheaper, but also much less durable than thicker models. If you are in the market for a new tub, make sure you are making an apples to apples comparison between tubs.

Acrylic: The Best Bathtub Material History Has To Offer

Posted on Friday, February 25th, 2011

Given acrylic’s high value, it’s no wonder why bathtub manufacturers have chosen it as the industry standard. Users are so satisfied with their experiences, they aren’t even seeking other materials. For now, and into the foreseeable future, acrylic will be the bathtub material of choice for those seeking the best tubs history has to offer.

Gelcoat Fiberglass Tubs: A Stepping Stone To Acrylic

Posted on Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Prior to gelcoat fiberglass, people were making hot tubs out of wood. The porous material would harvest bacteria, splinter, rot, and leak. It was entirely impractical. Boat hulls were being made out of fiberglass as early as the ‘40s but it was generally cost prohibitive in other applications.

Classic Cast Iron Clawfoot Tubs

Posted on Monday, February 21st, 2011

Iron tubs have a rich history in this country. Their look, known as clawfoot, evokes a sense of nostalgia. By the 1930’s people had enough of clawfoot tubs and for good reason. Though we regard them as beautiful and vintage today, clawfoot tubs’ impracticalities were their demise.

A Brief History Into Bathtub Materials

Posted on Friday, February 18th, 2011

At Dixie, we will be doing a series of blog posts related to the materials used in bath tubs. Over the course of history, we’ve used many materials to create a man made area of water to bathe in privacy. People have used everything from wood to the more modern acrylic. It is our goal to cover why these materials were used, and how far we’ve come in creating a clean, safe, and beautiful tubs for long-term, everyday use.

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