American Standard 2422V002.011 Evolution 5 ft. x 32 in. Deep Soaking Tub with Reversible Drain, Arctic

I did a lot of comparison shopping before purchasing this tub, and found this tub to be the most comfortable, one of the deepest for a 5' length without being too wide for our small bathroom (5' x 10'), and having a better warrantee than options from other manufacturers. The price through Amazon was also better than I could get ordering locally.I have a young adult disabled son, and he loves baths but our old tub was too small, shallow, not comfortable, and rusting around the drain. I redid the bathroom to give my son a spa-like experience in the little space we had, and this tub is perfect for that. My son is 5'10 1/2", and about 220 lbs, and he is comfortable in this 5' tub, so comfortable that he sometimes finds himself falling asleep in it. (I also installed a small wall-mount TV in the bathroom - outside of the tub, far enough it cannot be reached from in the tub - so he can watch his favorite shows while soaking in the bath.) In the few baths I have taken, I have also found the tub to be extremely comfortable. I was concerned about the high step into the tub, since my son has left side weakness and numbness, but he really wanted a deep tub. I installed a vertical grab bar on the wall just outside the tub, and he has no problems stepping in and out while holding the bar. My son is a cancer patient, has a lot of pain and headaches, and taking a bath helps him to feel better. He enjoys this tub so much that he now often takes multiple baths per day. (Since he is sick and doesn't have a lot of other things in life he enjoys so much, I'm fine with the extra water use.)I hired a contractor to install the tub for me (and put in water proof barrier and cement board on walls, so it would be ready to tile), and we used the Universal Tile Bead Kit for the top lip of tub on the wall sides, and the Deep Soak Drain made for this tub (also purchased on amazon). I had showed the contractor the specs on the tubs I was considering (available on manufacturer websites), and he advised me to get the tub option without the front apron because we were putting the tub in a 5' space (full width of bathroom) and it would be easier to fit the tub between the walls without the apron. This made more work for me, since I was doing all the tile work myself, but tiling the front of the tub came out beautiful and looks so much better (spa-like) than an apron would have. While tiling the walls of the tub surround, I kept the tub covered and stood on the sides of the tub while tiling to ceiling. The tub is strong and was solid under my weight while I walked on the top edges of it. I also made sure the contractor put cement under the tub so it would feel solid while standing in it. (Installation instructions are included with the tub.)I also purchased the Danze 8" tub spout for use with this tub, as a longer spout was needed to reach out over the edge of the tub. The Danze 8" spout is the perfect length for this tub.We have been using the tub for about 8 months and the finish still looks new. I don't use harsh cleaners in it but wipe it out with a microfiber towel after my shower, so it stays clean and looking new, and is always ready for my son's next bath.The delivery crew put the tub in my backyard upon request (we weren't ready to install it yet when it came) and offered to take away the pallet it came on, which I especially appreciated given the free delivery.Edit 3/5/14: I am glad that others have found my review helpful, and I'm especially grateful for the kind words regarding my son, who has passed away since my review was written. He died last year but had enjoyed the tub regularly for a couple years. It is sort of a small thing in life, a bathtub, but things that make a difference to quality of life are so important. This was one of those things for us. The bathtub is still in great shape. I still haven't used any harsh cleaners on it, just dry quickly with microfiber towel after showers and it stays clean.

Great product! Just be prepared to carry it from the road to your home!

This is the ideal tub. It's deep, mostly comfy if not just a little short and looks great. The most unfortunate thing is that the drain hole bottom is not level, therefore we have yet to find a way to properly seal the drain. It leaks everywhere. Very disappointing. If you do buy this tub make sure that it has a flat bottom.

LOVE this tub! We moved into an "over-55" community that has only showers and little dinky builder's grade tubs pre-installed, at least in the model we bought ... Note that this is a "drop in" tub (doesn't have skirting etc.), so you need to have someone build an enclosure for it. We installed it in a standard 32 x 60 in bathtub alcove, and it worked out perfectly. Got rid of the cheesy acrylic bathtub surround, and out-fitted the alcove walls with beautiful rustic tile. Went with half inch "coin" tile for the front "skirt", and it looks fantastic! Used the existing shower/bathtub fittings (though had to move them up on the wall somewhat since this tub is substantially higher/deeper than the old one was ... but I love this tub so much, have never used the shower. Was puzzled by one reviewer's statement that this tub had only one tiny pre-drilled hole for faucet installation ... the only pre-drilled hole in our tub is on the top deck, in the middle of the "front", where the overflow fits (and, of course, the pre-drilled drain outlet in the bottom). So, if you're expecting faucet drill holes, you'll be disappointed ... faucet(s) and valve(s) will need to be installed on the deck if you have room for that, or (as we did) on the wall above the tub. We have the un-jetted version ... have had jetted tubs in the past, and find we don't use the jets very often and they are a pain to keep clean.Only drawback -- it you're mobility limited in any way, this is a BIG step, getting in and out of the tub. I have some mobility limitations, but those were overcome by installing strategically placed grab bars, so I can pull my self up/down and also steady myself as I'm standing on one foot, stepping out of the tub. Others have complained that it's "too narrow", but I haven't had any problems, and I'm not a petite person ... over 200 lbs, five eight, and basically pear-shaped. True, you can't lay down full length unless you're under 5 ft tall, but it still allows a mighty fine soak for me, and is a great help for easing my arthritic back/hip problems.

I bought this tub for our complete bathroom remodel, and am happy with it. It is very deep and feels spa like somehow, which is just what I was going for. The slant of the back is perfect and very comfortable. I like the push down plug and the arm rests are nice, but really I don't use them much, however, it does contribute to the spa like feel and look in a way.The Cons:This is not a tub for large people. I am 5 foot 3 (barely), have a petite frame and I can only put my legs straight in this tub if I am sitting up with my back flat against the back of the tub. If I am somewhat reclined, my knees stick out of the water.Furthermore, and perhaps more importantly, the base of the tub is not wide, largely due to the arm rests where it is quite narrow. If I was 15-20 lbs heavier, this tub would feel very confining. It did feel like that to me upon first and second use, but now I am used to it and love the tub.We also had issue with finding a Roman Tub mounted faucet (not wall mounted) that would work for this tub because most are too short to reach over the tub lip and overflow drain clearly, so pay close attention to the reach of the faucet you order.Bottom line: This is a deep soaking luxurious tub, but only for those under 5 foot 5 and slim to average in weight!