Material

Longevity

Ease of Cleaning

Appearance

Warranty

Plastic or
Fiberglass
Tub + Walls

5 to 7
Years

Poor

Looks
Inexpensive

1 Year
or
Less

Steel Tub

Plastic or
Fiberglass
Walls

7 to 10
Years

5 to 7
Years

Fair

Poor

Looks
Inexpensive

Looks
Inexpensive

1 Year

1 Year

Cast Iron
Tub

Ceramic
Walls

8 to 12
Years

12 to 15
Years

Good

Good

Good

Good

1 Year

1 Year

Cast Iron
Tub

Corian or
Equivalent
Walls

8 to 12
Years

30
Years

Good

Excellent

Good

Excellent

1 Year

1 Year

Cultured
Marble
Tub +
Walls

10
Years

Good

Good

1 Year

BATH FITTER
Acrylic
Tub

30
Years

Excellent

Excellent

5 Years