Bath Tub Liners? I see ads contained by the paper and on TV for tub...
I see ads contained by the paper and on TV for tub tub and shower likers that are installed by places like Empire Carpet. Has anyone have this done? How much does it cost to have it done and how does it look?
Answers: There are 3 crucial companies doing this type of remodel
1) Luxury Bath
2) Re-Bath
3) Bath Fitter
Luxury Bath is the highest aspect by a long shot. It also has a product call microban. Microban is a antimicrobial product that actually kill mold and mildew. It also comes with the best warranty. www.luxurybath.com
Re-Bath would be my second choice. The judgment being is they, similar to Luxury Bath have a one piece "dog leg" (The nouns on the wall in front bad the tub. The dog leg goes from the top of the tub banister to the floor.)
The reason I would not recommend Bath fitter is because of the dog leg. This is the nouns that is most prone to leak and they piece it together here.
As far as other options nearby is
1) tearing it out and starting over
2) Ceramic tile
3) re-glazing
With tear it out you will be forced to use a fiberglass tub, which is very porous making it severely difficult to clean. (for those that are reading this, thinking how nice your fiberglass tub is, progress in here and rub your fingers over it. It may look o.k. but it will be greasy, that¡¯s because the porous material is literally sucking the soap rabble in. Fiberglass surrounds are also particular for cracking and being "spongy" when you stand contained by them.
Ceramic tile is definitely attractive, but ill-fatedly the grout is the weak point, after adjectives its 80% sand, and sand sucks in the hose making it a perfect surface for mold and mildew. Grout also wishes maintenance once a month, but past you do the maintenance, you want to clean it beside a toothbrush.
re-glazing is when they paint the tub. This is more of a band-aid if your trying to sell the home, but don¡¯t concern how it will look in 6 months to 1 year. It also doesn't address the walls or fixtures.
Thanks for asking this - I hold the same give somebody the third degree.