How to Install Tub Liners Yourself
If you’re thinking about replacing your bathtub, whether due to damage or simply to remodel, you can also consider buying a bathtub liner instead. A bathtub liner is custom made to fit right over your tub. They can be made of acrylic, plastic, or PVC material and are available in a variety of colors to suit your look.
Things You Will Need
- Lime scale remover
- Butyl tape sealant
- Silicone adhesive
- Caulk
- Caulk gun
Bathtub liners cost about half of what a new tub will cost, and you can install one yourself given the right tools and instructions.
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Clean the bath rigorously with a lime scale remover. Check for any signs of rot. If you do not remove rot, it will spread throughout a wall that has been covered by a liner.
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Place butyl tape sealant and silicone adhesive in the tub according to the liner instructions. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines carefully. Set the liner into place over the tub.
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Insert caulk into the caulk gun and seal all around the liner edges. This step will seal out moisture.
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Insert drain and overflow cover fixtures that come with the bathtub liner. These should line up with the holes in the original tub. Do not use the liner for a day in order to let the seal bond.
Tip
Follow the bathtub liner instructions carefully. A liner that is not fitted properly may give way under enough pressure.
Warning
Lime scale remover is toxic. Keep windows open during use.
References
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Based in Santa Rosa, Calif., Cindy Paterson has been writing articles on travel and lifestyle since 1991. Her work has appeared on ForbesTraveler.com and MSNBC.com. Paterson holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in creative writing from Columbia University in New York.
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