When you’re looking to give your bathroom a new look, a bathtub liner may seem like an ideal replacement or a bathtub refinishing solution.
Tub inserts, on the other hand, have a number of drawbacks that you may not notice until it is too late.
Don’t slap a band-aid on the problem if you can fix it for less money!
Bathtub Liners: What are the Advantages Them?
It’s common to hear the term “tub liners” or “tub inserts” used to refer to molded plastic or acrylic covers that go over an existing tub.
Six Problems Caused By Bathtub Inserts
- Plastic is being used in place of porcelain.
Your present tub’s beauty is sacrificed when you use an acrylic or plastic bathtub liner to cover it. In spite of its durability, acrylic does not hold up as well as a porcelain tub. It’s common knowledge that tub liners are prone to breaking. If you want to use the tub often, you should keep in mind that acrylic and plastic have a different feel than porcelain, which is something to keep in mind.
- Prices for Tub Liners tend to be higher.
While most people believe that inserts are a more affordable alternative than refinishing, the truth is that liners are typically more expensive than refinishing. While refinishing just costs a few hundred dollars, liners may potentially cost thousands of dollars.
- Leaking Bathtub Inserts are Possible.
In spite of the fact that tub liners are meant to fit tightly over your tub, they are bonded and caulked into place. Smells, mold, and mildew may build up between the liner and the original tub. It’s tough to get rid of the water, and it will build up again.
- It might take weeks to get them installed.
It might take weeks or even months from the time you sign the contract with your chosen contractor to the time your bathtub liner is installed. You must provide the manufacturer with the measurements of your tub in order for them to produce and deliver the liner. The expert will next have to schedule a time to install your new lining.
- A plumber will be required.
The increased height of the cover demands a plumber’s adjustment of the drain and overflow. It’s easy to slip the cover over your tub.
- Difficulty in Getting a Replacement
Tub liners degrade with time and will need to be changed at some point. When it comes to removing the old liner, you may have to cut it out of the tub to get it out.
Your time and money may be saved if you refinish.
Refinishing the bathtub is a one-day job that costs a fraction of what it would cost to install a new tub liner. No demolition is required, mold or mildew is eliminated, and no plumbing is required. Your porcelain tub will be restored to its former opulence, if not better, thanks to our restoration process. We provide a broad selection of color options to ensure that your tub matches your home’s aesthetics at all times