Acrylic bath liner. Customer Reviews

Acrylic liner is a quick and affordable way to update an old bathtub

Acrylic bath liner. Reviews of the owners of the updated baths

In this article, we have collected feedback from owners from different parts of our country, so that readers can understand both the installation process and the features of the operation of acrylic liners. Real-world experience proves product quality much better than standard product descriptions in stores.

Many residents of apartment buildings are familiar with the problems that arise when replacing a bath. Signs that an old cast iron bathtub has fallen into disrepair:

• rusty streaks;
• numerous scratches;
• yellowed enamel;
• a lot of scuffs.

Acrylic Insert - Sectional View

“My wife asked for a long time to change this terrible monster, but everyone could not gather strength. It's a pile of dirt, rubbish, and a million questions: how to get it out of the 16th floor, where to take it? Neighborhood near the garbage cans has been standing for half a year, services are not taken away. Apparently very heavy. And then recently on the Internet I came across an advertisement: “Acrylic inserts. Bath in the bathroom. " It turns out that this is a special insert in the bathtub made of acrylic. The old structure does not need to be taken out, the liner is installed directly into it and glued on. "

Voronin Mikhail, Kemerovo

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Here's a description from the site:

Modern bath inserts are made of special rather elastic plastic covered with acrylic on top. The lower plastic layer is able to withstand serious loads, and the upper acrylic layer is responsible for the consumer qualities of the product. The thickness of the finished insert is about 0.6 cm, it can be made in any color on request. Acrylic inserts do not require any special care and are easy to clean with simple soap. When scratches appear, they are very easy to refurbish using a special repair kit and polish.

Cast iron bathtub with red acrylic insert

“In general, we decided to try it. We measured our bathroom, called the indicated phone number, and two days later the insert was delivered. The masters got caught with experience and did everything very carefully.In a couple of hours everything was ready. We could not believe our eyes: instead of an old rusty yellowed bathtub there was a brand new snow-white one. And all this without waste and time-consuming dismantling and finishing work. "

Usoltsev Ivan, Yekaterinburg

Important! After installing the insert, the bathtub must be filled with water to a level about 2 cm from the upper drain hole. Under the influence of such a large mass, the insert will adhere tightly to the foam, due to which the gluing will be of high quality and reliable.

Bathtub updated with acrylic liner looks very stylish

Acrylic liner: bath in the bathroom

“This insert is quite an interesting thing. I saw an updated version of the neighbors - just beauty, I wanted the same for myself. Only they are slightly unhappy. They say that when the water picks up a terrible hum, as if the void under the bathroom. I went online to read the description of the installation process. There must be a reason for this strange sound. It turns out that everything depends on the quality of the installation.

Since the problem was not in the liner itself, I decided to update my bath as well. Found a company that is installing acrylic liners in the bathtub. Reviews about the quality of their products and the masters leaving for home were only positive. We arrived, everything was done in a couple of hours. I am very satisfied. For two weeks now I have been using a new bathroom that looks like it’s just bought. ”

Oksanyuk Valery, Krasnodar

Bathroom with acrylic liner tiled with mosaic tiles

If installed correctly, the craftsmen clean the enamel on the old structure with sandpaper. This is necessary for the liner to stick more tightly. A sealant is applied to the bath cleaned after treatment. They are passed along the edge around the entire perimeter and around the drain hole from above and below. The rest of the surface is carefully filled with special foam, after which the liner and siphon are installed.

If the foaming composition is not applied everywhere and gaps remain in places, then an unpleasant sound will be created when water falls from the tap. Also, in places of gaps, the insert may begin to crack.

Important! The quality of the future design depends on the correct choice of the liner. In order not to be mistaken, all measurements must be carefully performed. The width and length are measured only inside the bath, and the depth should be measured at the deepest point - the drain.

Acrylic-redesigned bathtub will become your favorite resting place

Bathtub restoration with acrylic. Reviews of the owners of acrylic inserts

“Yes, acrylic inserts in old bathtubs have many benefits. But not everyone knows that they can be repaired. I've been using this thing for about 3 years. It still scratches. Now the children rolled the iron car, then the cat jumped after a fly. But the fact is that these damages can be easily repaired by hand. Special repair kits are on sale. The scratch is covered with liquid acrylic and then polished. Already 3 years old my insert, and it is like new. All my friends restored the bath with acrylic. Reviews are only positive. Everyone is happy. And the acrylic liner keeps the temperature better than the steel bath. "

Gusev Andrey, Penza

Gentle care will ensure the beauty of your bath for years to come

Important! In order for a bathtub with an acrylic liner to remain an excellent decoration of an apartment for a long time, then when caring for it, you need to use mild detergents that do not contain acids and alkalis. Also, do not use products containing abrasive particles for cleaning.

Bath restoration with liquid acrylic. Process video

“Our family decided to renew an old shabby cast-iron bathtub and took a different path. Acrylic is not only solid, but also liquid. For a relatively low price, the professionals will cover your cast-iron girlfriend with a new layer, and she will be like new. For a year now, the acrylic coating has been adhering to our bathtub without causing any problems. We found a video of this process on the Internet and decided to call a specialist.

Cast iron bathtub restored with liquid acrylic

Now I'll tell you how it was done.The master first, using a drill with some kind of round nozzle, removed all the old rubbed enamel. Thoroughly washed with dust, wiped with solvent. As he explained, this is necessary for the coating to hold better. After that, he proceeded to process the structure with liquid acrylic. The work was finished in 3 hours. We did not use the bathroom for 2 more days while it was drying. Then they appreciated the beauty of such a coating. Smooth, not rough, snow-white - it still pleases the eye. By the way, there is a video on the Internet: restoration of a bath with liquid acrylic. Look and see how simple, fast and high-quality it is. "

Pereverzev family, Vladivostok

How to dismantle an acrylic liner

“There are situations when an acrylic insert that has served for several years has become unusable. So it happened with us. I hung the shelf and stood in the bathroom, dropped the drill. The drill, which did not stop during the flight, severely damaged the insert. My wife and I were at a loss. Can the liner fit over the liner? Or how else to restore the broken insert?

We called the specialists, they reassured us. A broken liner is very easy to dismantle and replace. Experienced guys carefully cut the acrylic layer in several places using a small circular saw and removed it. We cleaned the old bathtub from polyurethane foam, sealant residues and put in a new insert. Now I will try not to drop the working drill any more. "

Vitaly Ozarevsky, Rostov

Of course, an acrylic liner is a rather convenient and practical thing. But nothing beats a real acrylic bathtub. Pros and cons, reviews of such products will help you easily make your choice and decide which bath will be of better quality and will last longer.

Repair of baths with acrylic (video)