America's Most Popular Tubs Are American Standard Bathtubs
American Standard and its ancestor companies have been a constant pioneer and innovator in bathtubs. Among the highlights in American Standard bathtub history:
In 1883, they perfected enameling cast iron bathtubs. The resulting smooth surface allowed for easier-to-clean bath tubs. American Standard created the built-in bathtub in the early 20th century In 1987, American Standard came out with their enameled Americast material, which provided a lightweight yet durable alternative to cast iron bathtubs. Americast bathtubs are pressed from a high-quality alloy which has a glossy porcelain finish applied to it, and finally is bonded with a structural composite. This unique material ensures that bath water stays hot longer.
American Standard and Porcher Tub Styles
On the low end (~$500), there is the Standard Collection Bath tub, a basic soaking bathtub made of acrylic with fiberglass reinforcement.- The midrange-priced Enfield tub (~$1500) line are made of acrylic, with back and lumbar supports at both ends.
- American Standard bathtubs' Reminiscence line has the old-fashioned curvy designs of yesteryear. The Reminiscence Slipper Soaking Bathtub (~$1400) is an elegant clawfoot bathtub made of acrylic. There is also the Reminiscence Drop-in tub, with lumbar and back rests, as well as a raised headrest and molded-in arm rests.
- The Town Square line has a more angular, modern look. The Town Square Bathtub (~$800) is made of acrylic with fiberglass reinforcement. It is designed for two with center drain and dual backrests, as well as dual molded-in armrests. American Standard also offers optional components to convert the tub to a whirlpool.
- The Savona Oval bath tub is an acrylic and fiberglass reinforcement tub having simple, elegant countours. Savona Whirlpool models are also available.
- The Spectra Cast Iron Bathtub (~$1300) is a durable enameled cast iron, recessed bathtub.
- The Stratford tub (~$1300) is made from American Standard's Americast material and has a glossy porcelain finish.
- The reasonably priced Ellisse Oval bath tub (~$1000) is made of acrylic with fiberglass reinforcement.
- The Cadet line offers the Cadet corner bathtub (~$900), made of acrylic and fiberglass reinforcement, with dual lumbar back rests.
- The acrylic and fiberglass Scala line has the Scala corner tub (~$1000) with an integrated seat, and the Scala oval tub (~$800).
- The Princeton Above-Floor Cambridge line (~$800) has Americast construction, with a glossy porcelain finish.
- The reasonably-priced Colony bath tub (~$500) is acrylic with fiberglass reinforcement.
- The budget-minded Huron Recess Bathtub (~$250) has a porcelain on steel construction.
- The similar Mackenzie Recess , Salem Recess and Solar Recess bathtubs with Luxury Ledge (~$900) are made of Americast material,and has a lumbar support and beveled headrest. They also have a porcelain on steel construction
New models are always being added too, so be sure to check back here.Take a look at the wide variety of American Standard bathtubs available below:
American Standard Bathtub Resources
American Standard Bathtubs - Official Site The home page for the American Standard bathtub product catalog