Steel vs Lightweight injection molded Bath?

[katielou]

I am looking into buying a new bath and wondered which is better; A steel bath or a lightweight injection molded bath? Also, I've heard that Acrylic baths are more likely to crack - is this true?

[GuavaHalf]

Well acrylic is certainly more likely to crack than steel but that doesnt mean that it will. Nothing to choose between them really

[Uriah Heep]

Depends on quality. Nothing beats cast iron. Basically you get what you pay for. Acrylic will offer a greater choice of styles. If you are having a shower fitted over the bath strength is important. It is possible to brace below the bath to give extra support.