Sterling Ensemble Walk-In Shower Kit vs Kingston Brass VTDE603122R Alcove Tub

These are not the same kind of product. The Sterling Ensemble is a complete walk-in alcove shower kit: walls, pan and a 60-inch tub in one Vikrell package, rated for commercial use and backed by a 10-year residential warranty. The Kingston Brass VTDE603122R is a tub only, with no walls or shower surround, so it needs separate tile or wall panels to finish the alcove. Buy the Sterling if you want one box that finishes the job. Buy the Kingston Brass if you already have walls and just need a deep soaking tub. Owners of the Kingston Brass praise the deep basin and packaging but warn that it must be mortared in to keep the warranty.

• Choose the Sterling Ensemble if you want a complete alcove shower and tub kit with walls included, a 10-year residential warranty and commercial approval.
• Choose the Kingston Brass if you already have a finished surround and want a deep, comfortable soaking tub with a right-hand drain.