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| Swimming Pool Steps |
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Steel, Fiberglass |
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Weatherable ABS, WeatherPro, Kapstone |
| Benefits: |
Durability, Formability, Cost |
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Steel and fiberglass, traditionally used in the fabrication of most pool steps, are now being replaced with weatherable
ABS materials. With this transformation, manufacturers and customers alike are realizing the added benefits of plastic,
including increased durability, the flexibility and formability of the product, as well as cost savings generated for
the application.
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| Shower Surrounds |
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| Previous Material: |
Fiberglass |
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| Current Material: |
Kapstone, Weatherable ABS, HIPS, WeatherPro C |
| Benefits: |
Formability, Aesthetics, Durability |
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| The transformation of shower surrounds from fiberglass to Spartech's Kapstone material or the like has allowed for
added benefits due to the flexibility and formability of thermoplastics. The look of the shower surround can be
enhanced through unique blends of materials, giving the shower a more "finished", and sometimes "more elegant",
overall look. This transformation has been key in the remodeling of many older homes, as well as bathrooms
in the hotel industry. |
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| Spa Skirting |
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| Previous Material: |
Wood |
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| Current Material: |
ABS/Laminate, PVC/Laminate, PP |
| Benefits: |
Weight, Formability, Weatherability |
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| The transformation of spa skirting from traditional wood applications to thermoplastics has allowed for a great
number of unique advantages within the pool and spa industry. First and foremost, the formability of the plastic
material generates enhanced aesthetics, allowing the manufacturer a great variety of choices for the overall "look" of the skirting. Further, weatherability of the product and weight are additional advantages. |
