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BY Home Improvement ExpoTue Jun 30, 2009 at 2:11 PM
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www.HomeImprovementExpo.com Before installing your cast iron bathtub, you should remember that cast iron tubs are very heavy and during your bathroom remodeling project, you may need to reinforce the floor underneath to hold its massive weight. No one wants a bathtub to fall through and land in the kitchen. Also, be aware that cast iron bathtubs are one of the most expensive tubs out there, so be ready to spend some money for the quality and elegance that cast iron bathtubs have to offer. Discuss the options with your bathroom contractor and choose the bathtub that will meet your needs and budget.

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Corian can also make a good countertop for your
bathroom. Corian countertops offer a smooth surface and a variety of colors.
Corian is made from an advanced blend of natural materials and pure acrylic
polymer. These bathroom countertops are nonporous and are resistant to mold,
mildew, and bacteria; as well as stain resistant. If a Corian countertop is ever
damaged by heat-generating appliances, they are easily restored to their
pristine condition by using an ordinary abrasive cleanser and a cleansing pad.

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The manufacturers make these bathtubs by ?casting?
iron, which means they pour the molten liquid iron into a mold which, as the
metal hardens, gives these tubs their shape. Because these bathtubs are pure
iron and very thick, cast iron tubs are very durable, and last much longer than
other types of bathtubs. Cast irons are fire polished to make them smooth,
comfortable and beautiful. The fire polishing gives these bathtubs their vivid
color and high gloss finish.

Because of the nature of the materials,
cast iron bathtubs hold the heat of the water in the metal itself, which then
reciprocates the heat back into the water. This allows cast iron tubs to keep
the water warm for a longer period of time than conventional bathtubs.

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Home Improvement Expo Inc: Before installing your cast iron
bathtub, you should remember that cast iron tubs are very heavy and during your
bathroom remodeling project, you may need to reinforce the floor underneath to
hold its massive weight. No one wants a bathtub to fall through and land in the
kitchen.

Also, be aware that cast iron bathtubs are one of the most
expensive tubs out there, so be ready to spend some money for the quality and
elegance that cast iron bathtubs have to offer. Discuss the options with your
bathroom contractor and choose the bathtub that will meet your needs and budget.

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