Acrylic Bathtub Manufacturer: Alcove Tubs Built to Spec
Acrylic alcove bathtubs built in the standard 60-inch (5 ft) footprint, configurable with a left- or right-hand drain to suit either wall layout. The reinforced acrylic shell is light to ship and install yet warm and durable in daily use, making it a practical fit for residential bathrooms, apartment fit-outs and hospitality projects where three-wall recessed tubs are the norm. Custom sizes, drain orientation and private-label branding are available on request.
Three series,
one alcove footprint
All three are 60″ three-wall alcove tubs in white acrylic, each in left- or right-hand drain. The differences come down to apron style, width, and height — highlighted below.
| BTS6030 Smooth apron BTS6030L · BTS6030R | BTS6032 Skirted apron BTS6032L · BTS6032R | BTA6032 Smooth apron BTA6032L · BTA6032R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Compact alcoves · standard tub replacement | Traditional bathrooms wanting a paneled apron front | Contemporary bathrooms · widest interior |
| Apron front | Smooth | Skirted / paneled | Smooth |
| Nominal size | 60″ × 30″ | 60″ × 32″ | 60″ × 32″ |
| Width | 30″762 mm | 31½″800 mm | 31⅞″810 mm |
| Length | 60″1524 mm | 60″1524 mm | 60″1524 mm |
| Height | 22″560 mm | 21 1/16″535 mm | 22″560 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Installation | Three-wall alcove | Three-wall alcove | Three-wall alcove |
| Material | Acrylic · White | Acrylic · White | Acrylic · White |
| Drain opening | Ø55 mm | Ø55 mm | Ø55 mm |
| Drain options | Left / right | Left / right | Left / right |
| View BTS6030 → | View BTS6032 → | View BTA6032 → |
Drain opening shown in metric (Ø55 mm), identical across all three series.
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Certification is where a lot of bathtub sourcing deals stall, so every series in this collection carries the approvals our partners need to sell with confidence:
- cUPC — plumbing approval for the USA and Canada
- CE — conformity for the European market
- WRAS — UK water regulations approval
- SGS — independent product testing and inspection
- ISO 9001:2015 — the quality-management system behind how we build
- INMETRO — certification for Brazil
- NOM — certification for Mexico
That spread is the practical value of working with a manufacturer rather than a trading desk: the paperwork that lets a tub clear customs and pass inspection is already in place across the major markets.
Acrylic earns its place in this collection for durability and down-to-earth practicality. It's lightweight next to cast iron, which keeps freight and on-site handling manageable — one of the quiet benefits when you're moving a container of bathtubs. The non-porous finish resists staining and everyday wear, wipes clean with mild soap and water, and holds heat a little longer than steel through a long soak.
Durability also comes down to the finish. With reasonable care, an acrylic bathtub keeps its appearance for years; minor surface scuffs can usually be polished out, and the glossy white surface wipes back to clean. We aim to keep that finish consistent across a production run, so the bathtubs in an order match each other — the kind of repeatability that matters when a customer is tiling a whole bathroom around them.
A bathtub only works if it fits the space and the way people actually bathe. The 60-inch length suits the majority of North American bathroom layouts, and the 30-inch width on the BTS6030 is ideal where the bathroom is tight on floor space. Step up to the 6032 sizes and the interior opens out for a more comfortable, deeper soak.
Small design details shape the bathing experience more than the spec sheet suggests. The contoured interior of the BTS6032 gives you more room to lean back, and its lower edge makes the step in a little easier. On that same model, the textured base adds a measure of grip underfoot. The apron design — smooth or paneled — lets you match the tub to a contemporary or traditional bathroom. These are bathtubs designed to make a compact bathroom feel finished, not to chase a feature list.
You don't need a full container to start. The minimum order is 1 unit through a freight forwarder, or one 20-foot container shipped direct — flexible enough to sample a series before you commit, or to scale once a size proves out in your market.
Lead time is 30–45 days after sample approval, and we reply to inquiries within 24 hours. Sampling first is the sensible path: approve the exact finish, drain placement, and apron on a single unit, then place the production order against what you've already seen and signed off.
Start with two measurements — the recess and the plumbing. If you're replacing an existing tub, the 60" × 30" BTS6030 usually drops straight in. If you have a touch more room and want a deeper soak, the 6032 sizes give it without changing the 60-inch length.
The detail buyers get wrong most often is drain orientation, which is exactly why we make every series in both left- and right-hand drain. Stand at the front of the tub looking in: the drain side is the hand it sits on. Match that to where the waste line already runs and the install goes smoothly.