This method of restoring a bathtub, like installing an acrylic liner, has been used in Europe for a long time, now it is gaining popularity with us. Experts especially recommend this method in the case when it is not possible to make a full repair. There is another option - to restore the enamel coating, but this is much more expensive and more difficult than installing an acrylic liner in the bathroom. Reviews on this subject are quite contradictory. We will try to consider the pros and cons of technology.
The most obvious advantage is the impeccable appearance that the acrylic bathroom liner guarantees. Installation of the structure is carried out within a few hours, and a day later the bathroom can be used. No other type of repair will allow you to soak in warm water the very next day. Families with small children will especially appreciate this. In addition, the renovation of the bathroom will not suffer. Acrylic liner is very easy to clean. In case of heavy soiling, it is enough to use, for example, dishwashing detergent, after which the surface will again shine with cleanliness. Before installation, you do not need to dismantle and take out the old bath - it will serveframe. The water will now stay warm even longer, and the acrylic surface itself is warmer to the touch than cast iron or steel, which is also good news. Experts note that the noise from filling the bathtub with water completely disappears compared to cast iron or steel.
Now let's try to consider what problems you may encounter when installing an acrylic liner in the bathroom. Reviews agree that the main troubles are always associated with poor-quality installation. If the master did not do his job well, air bubbles may appear under the liner, and over time it may begin to loosen. If the connection to the walls is not airtight, water can get under the acrylic, which threatens the appearance of mold and an unpleasant odor. Sometimes people who have installed an acrylic liner in the bathroom leave negative reviews about the material itself. Although manufacturers claim that it is impossible to scratch it, it is quite easy to do this, and with improper care, darkish cloudy spots may appear at all. In addition, the acrylic liner cracks easily and can break off if a heavy or sharp object is dropped on the surface. Therefore, you will have to put basins with linen in the bath with great care, best of all on a rubber mat. In addition, the internal volume of the bath with the installation of the liner will decrease slightly.
If the above disadvantages did not frighten you and are satisfied with the acrylic bathroom liner that has been established on the marketprice, think about the installation process as well.
The importance of quality editing has already been mentioned. Don't try to save too much. A cheap earbud with a poor quality fitting is not what you dreamed of. It is important to correctly measure the dimensions of the bath. If you are afraid of making a mistake, it is better to invite a specialist. The liners have a clear size, if the required depth and width are not determined correctly, it will not work. The liner is installed using a special mounting compound, not ordinary foam.
So, should I install an acrylic liner in my bathroom or not? You will find both positive and negative reviews, but it is up to you to decide whether such a restoration is worth it.
