A typical bathtub replacement project requires an unnecessary amount of damage to the surrounding bathroom fixtures when tearing out the old bathtub. From replacing tiles to repairing the damaged plumbing, homeowners should understand that such expenses are easily avoidable by choosing an alternate approach to updating their bathroom, using a bathtub liner. However, before you decide to install a bathtub liner, it is better to acquaint yourself with some basic knowledge about their composition and functionality.

What are bathtub liners?

Liners are the most popular of contemporary, bathroom refacing options. Every liner is custom molded to fit over your existing bathtub. It is the easiest way to cover the most deteriorated of bathtubs without having to continuously refinish or replace the bathtub. The liner is fitted to cover all exposed parts of the bathtub’s surface, the tub and 3 surrounding walls, concealing every small crack, fissure, hard-to-remove grime deposits or stains, resulting in a ‘just-cleaned’, sparkling appearance for the bathtub.

What material is used to manufacture bathtub liners?

Our bathtub liners are made from Microban-infused acrylic, which is proven to add to the overall lifespan of a bathtub. Due to its synthetic nature, the bathtub liner does not react to water, making it completely resistant to moisture-seepage. In addition, the liner’s surface has a lesser tendency to trap dust particles or retain stains, making the entire cleaning process easier.

Having a naturally glossy surface, tubliners sustain the ‘fresh-scrubbed’ look, and allow for easy cleaning. Most bathrooms require the need for cleaning solutions containing chemicals that can cause irreversible staining, however, a bathtub liner is resistant to such typical cleaning issues and it won’t discolor or stain for decades, as it can be cleaned with simple soap and water.

Being composed of a synthetic material, a wide range of color choices, styles and finishes are available to complement the surrounding décor.

Is installing a bathtub liner easy?

The process begins with a design consultant taking measurements of the exact dimensions of the bathtub. Based upon these measurements, the liner is custom made in the factory to the exact dimensions of your bathtub. The liner then shipped to the contractor who then completes the installation of the liner on your bathtub.

The installation includes the cleaning of the existing tub along with preparation of all surfaces the liner will cover. The entire process is quick, taking only a day or two for installation, and involvement of the customers is kept to a comforting minimum.

A proper installation should yield a water-tight seal that doesn’t allow water seepage. Installations done through do-it-yourself kits or undertaken by inexperienced plumbers can compromise the durability and the efficiency of a bathroom liner and thus, hiring the services of a refacing expert is highly recommended.