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Gelcoat Tub Extender- For model 2848
- Enjoy a comfortable, accessible bathing experience with one of American Standard’s Walk-In tubs. Featuring a large walk-in tub door, built in comfort seat, seep soaking dimensions, and optional Quick Drain fast water removal system, our Walk-In tubs make bathing safe and relaxing. Choose from a wide range of soaking, whirlpool, air spa, and combo massage models to suit any bathing need.
- Gelcoat with fiberglass reinforcement
- Warranty: Lifetime on door seal, 10 years on the tub shell, 5 years on components
- Watertight door system
- Built-in chair height seat
- Built-in color matched grab bar
- Textured tub floor
- Color matched waste and overflow
- Free standing metal support frame
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Product Group:
- Washroom/Bath Accessories
- Product Subgroup:
- Parts and Accessories
- Product Type:
- Tub Extender
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Parts and Accessories Type:
- Drain Assembly
- Application:
- Toilet
- Country of Origin:
- China
American Standard 9EXT-48GL – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the American Standard 9EXT-48G tub extender used for?
It is a gelcoat extender panel made to pair with the American Standard walk-in tub model 2848. When the walk-in tub is shorter than the existing alcove opening, the extender fills the remaining run so the finished installation closes out wall to wall without framing a filler.
2) Will this extender fit any American Standard walk-in tub, or only one model?
Only the 2848 walk-in tub. The extender is built for that shell specifically, so if the tub on the job is a different American Standard walk-in size, this panel is the wrong part.
3) What colors does the 2848 walk-in tub extender come in so it matches the tub?
Two walk-in bath colors: White (part 9EXT-48GW) and Linen (part 9EXT-48GL). Order the one that matches the tub shell color, since the extender sits in the same sightline as the tub apron.
4) What is the tub extender made of, and will it hold up in a bathroom?
Gelcoat with fiberglass reinforcement, the same construction as the walk-in tub shell it extends. That means the finish and the wear surface match the tub rather than being a painted or laminate filler panel.
5) Does the tub extender include a drain or any plumbing?
No. The waste and overflow is part of the walk-in tub itself, which ships color matched. The extender is a shell extension panel only, so no additional trap, waste, or supply work comes with it.
6) Do I need a tub extender when replacing a standard 60 inch tub with an American Standard walk-in tub?
Often, yes. Walk-in tubs are deeper and shorter front to back than a conventional alcove tub, so a 2848 dropped into a longer alcove leaves an open run at one end. The gelcoat extender closes that gap in a matching color instead of leaving the contractor to build and tile a filler. If the opening already matches the tub length, you do not need it.
7) Is the walk-in tub this extender fits a free standing unit or does it need wall support?
The 2848 walk-in tub sits on its own free standing metal support frame, so the tub carries its own load. The extender closes out the alcove alongside it rather than acting as structural support.
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Does the American Standard 9EXT-48GL come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The American Standard 9EXT-48GL is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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