Restoration of baths with acrylic - an insert, "a bath in a bath"

In this article we will focus on one of the ways of restoring the old bath. Acrylic liner or as it is often called " bath in the bath ", is an insert that covers the entire surface of the old container. The apartment repair site itself recommends not to rush and carefully study the recommendations for installation.

Restoration of baths with acrylic - liner

It is not recommended to perform the installation with your own hands, now we will explain why. Production of acrylic liners is carried out on an individual order, of any shape and color. Sometimes they are further strengthened with the help of fiberglass. The finished acrylic liner is inserted into the old container. The drainage openings of the new and old bath are docked at the same time. After that, the liner is fastened with the old container by means of a special adhesive compound, which is applied to both surfaces with a thin layer.

If the walls of the bathroom are lined with ceramic tiles, then the insert is cut under the tile, the seams are sealed with silicone.

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Of course, the job of installing the liner, must be performed only by specialists who have received special training, since if the inset insert is not hermetically sealed, water will seep between the two surfaces, which can eventually lead to fungal attack or evento blister the acrylic insert.

The restoration, as a rule, takes about three hours, after which the container is filled with cold water. In a day all will be fully ready for use.

The lifetime of the of such an insert, if used correctly, is not less than five years.

The system has a beautiful appearance and a smooth surface, and also perfectly preserves the water temperature, i.е.after the "equipment" with acrylic, the water cools down much more slowly than in steel or cast iron.

It is also worth noting that acrylic is resistant to rust formation. However, with all its advantages, you can easily scratch or damage, so to care for it you need to use a soft sponge and soap or specially designed for washing. It is highly discouraged to use when washing abrasive detergents. And of course, it is very important to protect the surface of the acrylic bath from the fall of heavy objects. If on the acrylic bath there are minor defects, then in the future they can be polished.

The way "bath in the bath" - photos before and after

As you can see, in the end it turns out like a new one. Very good will save you and will last a very long time.