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06-16-2009, 08:45 PM
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Nepster
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Cast Iron Tub
Anybody know about how much a 30" x 60" cast iron tub weighs?
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06-16-2009, 09:21 PM
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Professiona Instigator
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Design Build Remodeling Contractor Washington, DC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by antnepi
Anybody know about how much a 30" x 60" cast iron tub weighs?
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300-500lbs
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06-18-2009, 04:53 PM
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Nepster
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Went to the dump today with the tub and a couple barrels of tile and plaster and the load weighed 720lbs.
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06-18-2009, 05:14 PM
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Framer
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We just had a new one delivered Tuesday and the weight of the tub was 264 I believe. The older ones probably weigh more though.
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06-18-2009, 05:38 PM
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Pro
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Quote:
Originally Posted by antnepi
Went to the dump today with the tub and a couple barrels of tile and plaster and the load weighed 720lbs.
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Sounds about right.
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06-18-2009, 06:35 PM
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Professiona Instigator
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I use to throw them away for years 100's of them. I now refinish them and sell them for 1500 bucks a pop.
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06-18-2009, 06:37 PM
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Chief Toilet Mover
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Who the hell would pay $1500 for a cast iron tub when you can buy them new for under $500.
Are you talking about claw foot tubs?
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06-18-2009, 06:58 PM
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Professiona Instigator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Finley
Who the hell would pay $1500 for a cast iron tub when you can buy them new for under $500.
Are you talking about claw foot tubs?
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Yep clawfoot tubs. You take the legs off and they blast of all the paint til the details come back then take them to the artsy lady and paint a nice design or gold leaf or what ever on the legs and a matching border around the outside and walla you got a classic restoration. refinish the inside.
It takes a lot of work to restore them back to looking like new. We put in about 2 weeks on each tub
Last edited by rbsremodeling; 06-19-2009 at 08:45 AM.
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06-18-2009, 07:14 PM
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Pro
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I've got a six foot reclining cast iron Koler tub, I beleive it was about 350 lbs. No idea what it's worth today, but a lot more than $500. If you're asking for load, double up your joists. Think what that will weigh full of water and two people in it  ( or more )
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06-18-2009, 07:36 PM
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Chief Toilet Mover
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rbsremodeling
take them to the artsy lady and paint a nice design or gold leaf or what ever on the legs and a matching border around the outside and walla you got a classic restoration. refinish the inside
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badda boom badda bing. and a little cha-ching! 
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06-21-2009, 08:23 PM
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Registered User
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you need a good design, so some guys to tell you, it is good way!
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