How to Install Tub Liners Yourself

How to Install Tub Liners Yourself
Written By
Cindy Paterson
Cindy Paterson
Published: Nov 23, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Insert caulk into the caulk gun and seal all around the liner edges. This step will seal out moisture.

  4. 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.

Photo Credits

child & rubber ducky/duck image by Katrina Miller from Fotolia.com

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Cindy Paterson

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…

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