Bathtub Liners

[jziegler]

I have no information about how it was installed, it was done before I bought the house. So I also know nothing about the condition of the tub under the liner and why it was lined. So I really can't help with what kind of adhesive is used. I think that bathfitter did the work, and they have a video on their website (which I haven't watched)

http://www.bathfitter.com/howdoit.html

The video link is at the bottom.

I'll try to look up the info and send you a PM tonight or tomorrow to give you a ballpark as to what the cost was (I was given a receipt for the work for warranty purposes).

Jim

That is what worries me. Did you watch them install the tub? Do they put some kind of adhesive all over the tubs surface that acts like a "filler/adhesive"?

Ordinarily I would just replace the tub, but it's a logistics problem. The long wall that the tub sits against is 6' long. The tub that's there is a 60" (standard). At the foot of the tub, the differential in length is made up of a buildup that is tiled from the wall to the tub (about 12"). It's the same tile as on all the walls, and there's no way of removing that tile or the wall tile without damage, if the tub is removed. That tile isn't available anymore and we don't want to replace it.

I can guess that a new tub will likely cost close to a drop in liner, so it's not just the cost of the tub. It's a toss-up between a liner or re-glazing.
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