Loadbearing baths

[StructuralEngineer]

We're getting a new bath with shower over, and the builder says we should get a decent bath that will take the weight of someone standing in it -- not something cheap and flexible. Seems to make sense. Does anyone have suggestions for a decent brand to look out for?

[Temp]

I would also look for one that has a relatively flat bottom. Some are quite curved which can make them dangerous to stand in.

[Guest Alphonsox]

We had the same concerns when we fitted the bath in our current place. We fitted a "Trojan Cast" bath - basically a reinforced acrylic construction. It's extremely solid and has no movement even when "larger" members of the family use it. Definitely recommended

 

https://trojan-baths.co.uk/trojan-cast/

[bassanclan]

Steel with anti slip? kaldewei amongst others 

[PeterW]

+1 for Trojan - have just specified one of those and it’s very heavy and the base is heavy encapsulated GRP and the acrylic layer is very thick. Wasn’t too expensive either. 

[StructuralEngineer]

Thanks all. I'll take a look at Trojan and Kaldewei.

[newhome]

I have a Kaldewei. Wasn’t that expensive either.