Delta Classic 400 Tub Review – Tough & Durable

The Delta Classic 400 is available in both left and right-hand drain options. With simple installation, this tub is designed to fit into alcoves easily.

It is made with ProCrylic™, making it an attractive, bright, and shiny bathtub. This high-gloss coating makes it strong and durable. This bathtub should last for many years to come and is comparable to a cast iron tub in durability.

Easy to clean, and extremely scratch resistant with a beautiful high gloss white color. This bathtub will brighten up any bathroom.

Highlights

  • Premium high-gloss non-porous acrylic surface
  • Beautiful bright white finish
  • Simple installation
  • Option for left or right-hand drain option
  • Fits alcoves 60 in. x 33 in.
  • Very durable
  • Textured surface resists scratches and stains
  • Easy to clean surface resists mildew

No Fiberglass Backing

  • Because of the unique make-up of ProCryclic, there is no need for a rough and abrasive fiberglass backing.
  • With the lack of a fiberglass backing, it makes this tub very easy to handle.
  • This tub also requires no mortar bed, which saves time and money.

Simple Installation

This tub uses direct-to-stud installation. This helps to create a long-lasting and secure unit.

The built-in nailing flange and bathtub support also help to ease installation as well as durability.

Whether you are having this tub installed by a professional, or doing so yourself, you will have no problems.

Resists Mildew

  • The surface is easy to clean and resists mildew.
  • Exposure to mildew can cause health effects in some people.
  • Extensive mold contamination may cause health problems.
  • Breathing mold can cause allergic and respiratory symptoms.
  • By avoiding mildew in your bathtub, you can avoid the collection of mildew in other parts of your bathroom.

Greenguard Certified

  • Greenguard certified products are certified to Greenguard standards.
  • This means there are low chemical emissions that are put into indoor air during product usage.
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Pairs With Shower Unit

If you are looking to complete this tub with a shower unit, the Delta Classic 400 tub pairs with the Classic 400 32 in. X 60 in. x 60 in. 3-Piece Direct-to-Stud Tub Surround in High Gloss White.

This shower is model #40044 and is sold separately.

Pros
  • Resists scratches and stains
  • Easy installation
  • Extremely durable
  • Easy to clean
  • Resists mildew
  • Attractive warranty
  • Great value
Cons
  • Only one color option
  • Drain not included
  • Not ADA compliant

ProCrylic™ Surface

This is a type of acrylic surface developed by Delta. It is durable and easy to clean. It is patented, and Delta tubs are the only tubs that use this surface.

The material this tub is made from is similar to acrylic, but a bit different. It is equipped with premium high-gloss, non-porous, ProCrylic™.

Drain Option

Option to choose your drain on either the left or right-hand side.

Great Warranty

Delta® Tubs offers a great warranty on this tub.

  • Warranted to the original consumer purchaser or commercial user, as applicable, to be free from defects in material and workmanship
  • Ten (10) year warranty from the date of purchase
  • For commercial users, warranty is one (1) year from the date of purchase

Specs Sheet

MaterialAcrylic


Warranty
  • 10-year limited residential

  • 1-year limited commercial
ADA Compliant?No
ColorHigh Gloss White
Basic length54.75 inches
Basin width23.88 inches
CertificationsIAPMO Certified
Faucet mountWall
Overall length60 inches
Overall width32.5 inches
Product dimensions59.88” Width x 32.5” Diameter x 18” Height
ShapeRectangular

What To Be Aware Of Before Buying…

  • Drain and overflow not included: This can be an extra cost that you may not be interested in paying for.
  • Not ADA compliant: This means that individuals with mobility issues or disabilities will most likely have a difficult time using this tub. This is not made for individuals with mobility issues or disabilities.
  • Only available in one color: This can be concerning if you do not want a white bathtub. If you are looking for a bathtub in a color other than white, in that case it may not be the right bathtub for you.

Well made and beautifully designed product

The Delta Classic 400 is a bathtub that offers an attractive design. It offers the strength and durability of acrylic, with speciality ProCrylic™ coating. This makes it very unique. No other bathtubs use this coating.

This tub is durable and features built-in, reinforced bathtub support. This will enhance the installation and performance of an already easy to install product.

Although there are a few things to think about with this tub, only one available color, the drain, and overflow are not included, and it is not ADA compliant, overall this is a great tub.

Enjoy this beautiful, and bright white, modern tub, in a high-gloss acrylic. It provides the benefits of acrylic without the need for the rough, abrasive fiberglass backing.

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