Installing New Tub Lining and Surround – Any Tips??
Jul.15, 2010 in
Repair Tips
I want to install a new tub liner and surround to cover up the nasty baby blue monstrosity that came with my house. I’m pretty handy and have done some medium remodeling projects and plumbing. Anyone out there re-do their bath this way? Any tips and tricks? Any advice on what to look for when choosing a liner and surround package? Advice from anyone whose done this before would be appreciated. Thanks!
July 15th, 2010 at 8:24 am
I completely understand what a surround is, and have installed many. I’m only moderately confused by what you might define as a Tub Liner.
Certainly there are companies that will re-surface tubs, and probably even profit in some modest success. I wouldn’t do it, but that’s just a personal opinion.
Without knowing the substance of your current tub, or your thoughts about replacement, I just shopped Total units for a possible customer. Molded single piece, heavy gauge composite tub and surround that fits into an existing space, and has a durability rating quite high. In fact two of the packages I priced were in the $300 range, plus install.
Steven Wolf
July 15th, 2010 at 8:24 am
I have a tip, don’t let my uncle do the job…he ended up breaking the toilet and having to replace it too.
July 15th, 2010 at 8:24 am
I suggest that you go to the Home Depot, and see when they are doing the next seminar on this.
Also buy a couple of D/I/Y books and follow all of the suggestions that they give you.
The biggest thing to do is to dry fit everything before cementing or screwing anything into place. If you make a mistake, you cant fix it once you start glueing, or drilling holes.
July 15th, 2010 at 8:24 am
I am not aware that they have DIY kits for this. I have seen companies that do it (for big bucks) but after installed, you need to be extremely careful when cleaning. The drain is the big problem. You need to remove it and put the liner under it, reinstall, and hope it doesn’t leak. If you would get the wrong kit (size wise) it would have air bubbles that could break and leak later.