Bathroom Tub Liner
Is your old bathtub full of stains and scratches? Ripping out the bath tub can
be a messy job that may also involve relaying the flooring and walls. It would
also necessitate repositioning of the plumbing. These days there is an alternative
to this - bath tub liners. A bathtub liner is taped or glued on to the inside
of the existing bathtub giving it an entirely new surface. Bath tub liners are
fitted over the existing bath tub and offer the fastest and most affordable
alternative to bathroom remodeling. They are custom made to fit over the existing
bathtub and walls. Acrylic bath tub liners are molded to fit the size, shape
and style of the bathtub.
You can choose to install liners that have molded slip resistant bottoms and thereby eliminate the need for bath mats and strips. Application of buffing compound can liven up an acrylic bath tub liner after a few years in case it has lost its sheen. High gloss surface of bath tub liners gives your bathroom a totally new look. They can be customized to fit the contours and details of the original bathtub. It is essential that there is no gap between the tub and the liner as it can lead to problems of water gathering between the gaps. While replacement of a bath tub can cost anywhere between $1,500 and $2,500, a high gloss acrylic liner for the bath tub can be installed for a much lesser cost.
Bath tub liner
Bath tub liners come in a variety of colors and resist chipping and scratches. Installation of bath tub liner can be done in a few hours. An estimator will identify your existing tub and take precise measurements. The new liner is custom made to suit the necessary specifications. The new bath tub liner is installed over the existing tub and you now have a spanking new bath tub. This is done sans any disturbance to the walls, flooring and plumbing. Maintenance of these liners is simple. The new bath tub liners can be cleaned with mild soap solution and soft wash cloth. Abrasive cleaners must be avoided.
Acrylic bath tub liner
Acrylic bath tub liners are lustrous and glossy. Such liners are an effective means of remodeling the bath tub sans costly replacements. Acrylic bath tub liners come in a wide range of colors and can be matched with your existing tiles and flooring. Another advantage of acrylic bath tub liners is their capacity to retain more heat than steel or cast iron. The high impact acrylic used in bath tub liners is more resistant to acid than porcelain. With a life expectancy of nearly 20 years, it is little wonder that acrylic bath tub liners are extremely popular in bathroom improvement projects.You can choose to install liners that have molded slip resistant bottoms and thereby eliminate the need for bath mats and strips. Application of buffing compound can liven up an acrylic bath tub liner after a few years in case it has lost its sheen. High gloss surface of bath tub liners gives your bathroom a totally new look. They can be customized to fit the contours and details of the original bathtub. It is essential that there is no gap between the tub and the liner as it can lead to problems of water gathering between the gaps. While replacement of a bath tub can cost anywhere between $1,500 and $2,500, a high gloss acrylic liner for the bath tub can be installed for a much lesser cost.