Using Bathtub Liners

Does your bathtub look like it has seen better days? Is it discolored or scratched and chipped beyond salvation? Do you just wish you had the time and the courage to get your old bathtub replaced by a sleek, brand-new tub?

With thoughts of prying loose the old bath tub, detaching each and every fitting, cutting away tiles and then fixing and fitting them all back together again; replacing a tub can be a daunting and expensive undertaking that requires oodles of fortitude and a whole lot of cash.

Bathtub liners however, offer you a convenient and low-cost alternative to having a better looking bathtub without the hassle of tearing apart your whole bathroom.

What Are Bathtub Liners?

Designed to fit right over your existing bathtub like a new skin, bathtub liners give your bathroom fabulously new look without any fuss and commotion. Nothing needs to be removed and nothing is displaced during the installation.

The best thing about choosing to go with bathtub liners is that they are available in an assortment of colors and designs to suit a wide range of bathroom décor so there is absolutely no need to change the existing tiling around the bathtub or the bathtub surround. Bath tub liners are constructed of heavy gauge acrylic, which is the same material that is used to construct newer pre-fabricated bath and shower stalls.

Bathtub liners that are totally enclosed are extremely waterproof and are also very effective for keeping in the heat at winter time.

Choosing a Bathtub Liner

While it is easier and faster to order and install one-piece liners that cover the tub in one piece, they may not always be the perfect choice. It may take a bit longer to get a two-piece bathtub liner custom-made for your bathtub, but it is sure to save you a lot of heartache in the long run. A custom-made, two-piece bathtub liner is made-to-measure; the fit is perfect and water-tight with no margin for leaks.

The Process of Installing a Bathtub Liner

Although getting a bathtub liner installed is fairly simple, it is best done by a professional who has had some experience in this area.

You need to first decide whether you want just a liner for only the bathtub or whether you want to have the wall lined to. Then the bathtub as well as the surrounding area needs to be measured depending on whether you want the liner to go all the way to the top so that it could accommodate the shower or you want it only halfway up the wall.

At this point you also have to decide whether or not you want any accessories including handrails or soap dishes built into the liner.

The exact measurements are then sent across the manufacturing plant where the liner is custom-made keeping in mind your precise specifications and requirements. Before installing the bathtub liner, the installer will first need to get your bathroom ready by making the necessary repairs if any, to the walls. The preparation as well as the installation takes about a day to complete and you bathtub is ready for use in 24 hours.

So if you are tired of the way your bathroom looks, don’t even think about replacing the bathtub. With a minimum of fuss and at the fraction of the cost of a brand new bathtub, bathtub liners are the way to go!