Acrylic liner in the bath: the pros and cons, how to choose and install

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Acrylic liner in the bath
  • Bathtub technology
  • Advantages of
  • Defects
  • Defined with size
    • Paid metering
    • Self-measurement
  • Features of choice
  • Installation, installation of

The lost old shine and whiteness, the cracked old bath is a truly depressing sight. Even if your bathroom is made "with a needle" repair, this one detail can spoil the impression. In addition, to bathe in a new bath, which is so fresh and clean is much nicer. We understand that the purchase of a new bath will not always be available, especially if before that a significant amount was spent on renovating the bathroom. However, this problem can be solved with an acrylic liner in the bath.

Technology bath in the bath

Bathtub technology

The acrylic insert is an insert that exactly follows the contours of the font. He seems to "put on" the bath and is fixed in it. This is the easiest and quickest way to upgrade an old bath. For the first time, the bath-in-bath technology was applied in Europe in the 70's. XX century, and in our country it has gained popularity only relatively recently.

The bath-insert consists of two layers.

The top layer is made of a polymer material based on acrylic acid, better known as acrylic. Acrylic today produces many types of sanitary equipment, because it has proved to be inexpensive, light and wear-resistant material.

Types and colors of acrylic inserts

Products made from acrylic, look great and do not require special care. The only drawback of this material is fragility, but if you provide a good support for an acrylic product, it will last you for many years. With the correct installation, the acrylic liner tightly adheres to the bath, so you can not be afraid that it will crack under the weight of a person.

Installation technology liner

For the production of the second, lower layer, plastic is used, which gives the product the necessary flexibility and elasticity. Plastic, in addition, has waterproofing properties, so its use in production significantly extends the life of the bath-insert. In the workplace where such inserts are made, there are several standard-sized shapes in which acrylic inserts are cast. Modern production technologies allow the production of acrylic liners of any color. The life of this product is about 20 years. Advantages of

There are many advantages of using an acrylic liner.

Bath before and after restoration

Among them are:

  • Acrylic liner is one of the most inexpensive way to breathe life into an old bath. Cheaper will cost only the painting of the bath with water-resistant enamel.
  • It looks great, completely hiding all the defects of the old bath.
  • It is very pleasant to be in the bath, renewed with the acrylic liner - its surface is smooth and smooth, but completely non-slip.
  • Acrylic perfectly keeps heat. The water in such a bath will cool down as slowly as in a conventional acrylic bath.
  • Care of the bathroom with an insert of acrylic does not cause any inconvenience. For cleaning, you need to use the most common cleaning products or ordinary soap and warm water. The main thing - do not let aggressive bath cleaners enter the bath surface, which contain abrasive substances.
  • With due care and with the utmost care, the acrylic liner will last you for a long time - for two decades, during which it will not lose its original appearance.
  • Acrylic has soundproofing properties, therefore the noise of running water will no longer cause trouble to your households and neighbors.

Disadvantages of

Among the cons are:

  • The installation of the acrylic insert may require preparatory dismantling work of the , for example, it may be necessary to remove the tiles from the bathroom walls.
  • In the mass production of acrylic inserts, the standard forms of are used, therefore it is not possible to find such a liner for a bath of unusual sizes or shapes.
  • If you allow at least the slightest contact of the acrylic layer with chemicals on the basis of acidic compounds, it will instantly be damaged.
  • Despite the fact that the cost of an acrylic liner is not very high, at its price you can buy an inexpensive steel bath.
  • After installation between the bath and the acrylic liner there may be a gap , which will have to be filled with a mounting foam.
  • To install such an insert alone is quite difficult , it's better to ask for help to professionals.
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Determine with the size of

The first step that must be taken before buying an acrylic liner in a bath is to determine its size. The size of the liner, of course, will depend on the size of the bath itself. So, you have two ways.

Paid metering

Contact , which specializes in the manufacture and installation of acrylic inserts. There are a lot of such organizations in any large city. To your home will send a master who will measure your bath and tell you all the necessary parameters. Some firms do not leave immediately for a house, and offer to measure the bath yourself, according to the instructions of a specialist who will guide you over the phone.

Self-measurement

You can also make all the necessary measurements yourself. Equip the construction roulette, and even better - with a tailor meter and measure:

  • the width of the bath from the inside. Measure only the upper part( directly under the edge).For greater accuracy, measure this figure from two sides - "in the head" and "at the feet" of the bath;
  • length from inside ( also only on top and also on both sides);
  • length outside ( same about
  • at once);
  • depth of the from the drain port.
Installation liner specialist
Example of bath measurement

Also pay attention to the shape of your bath - oval or rectangular. Write down the data and go straight to the workshop for the manufacture of acrylic liners in the bath.

Features of choice

The parameters that you need to know in order not to be mistaken with the choice of an acrylic bath-insert, this is the shape of the bath, its size and the desired color of the liner. Having decided on the first two points, think about the color performance. Here you can show imagination, as the technology of production of such liners can satisfy any of your desire. You can choose a color that matches the main color theme of the bathroom design, or you can play in contrast.

The quality of the liner depends largely on the manufacturer, so in the search for a reliable and conscientious firm it's better to focus on proven options. Ask, maybe someone from your environment has already taken advantage of this service and was satisfied? In this case, you can safely follow their recommendations.

Production of acrylic inserts

Before buying, carefully study the proposed option. It should not be chipped, cracked or curved, the surface should be flat, without any roughness. Pay attention to the thickness of the acrylic layer: ideally it should be not less than 6 mm.

Acrylic is not the only material that is used to make liners in a bath.

Some time ago in the plumbing market it was possible to find three types of such liners:

  • acrylic,
  • plastic,
  • silicone.

Silicone inserts quickly disappeared, as they did not meet the requirements for them. Thus, on sale there were only acrylic and plastic loose leaves.

In appearance, they differ little from each other, but the service life of the plastic product is much shorter.

Unfair companies can install a plastic insert instead of acrylic, so inspect the product carefully before buying and commencing installation.

Plastic liner

Assembly, installation

Usually, an acrylic liner in a bathtub is installed by representatives of the same company that made it.

If you decide to install it yourself, our advice will definitely help you to cope with this difficult task:

  • To begin with, once again make a careful measurement of the bath and the liner. At a certain stage of the installation, if there is a discrepancy, there will be no turning back.
  • Temporarily dismantle the drain-overflow device, remembering to cover before it hot and cold water.
  • Put the liner in the bath and apply markings on its edges: it is possible to cut off the excess. In some cases, it is also necessary to tear the tile off the wall and clean the decorative edge.
  • Indicate where the neck of the overflow device will be located.
  • Pull out the liner and proceed to the inner surface of the old bath. You can do this by putting a layer of plaster, or sanded with a grinder. This processing will ensure a more reliable grip of the two elements of the structure.
  • For sealing purposes, seal the drain and overflow holes with ring-shaped silicone gaskets.
  • Apply a thick layer of mounting glue or a two-component foam to the entire internal surface of the bath.
  • Replace the drain-overflow device and gently place the acrylic liner in the tub.
  • In order to insert the village as tightly as possible, fill the bath with water and leave it for a day. While it settles, treat the joint of the bath with the wall with a special sealant for the bathroom. But just make sure that the surfaces that you are processing are completely dry.
  • We perform the installation of plastic curbs. In addition to the aesthetic function, they ensure the tightness of the connection. We apply curbs to the sides of the bath and mount them on a special glue.

After a day you can enjoy your new bathroom!

Prepared bath
Bath with foam applied
Bath filled with water
Curb sticker
Result of restoration

So, to refresh the interior in the bathroom without harm to the family budget, it is very easy and simple. Acrylic liner is a great way to extend the age of your old bath without spending a lot of money and effort on it. With due care, the so renovated bath will delight your family for decades without requiring a replacement.

On the restoration of the bath with acrylic, all methods and technologies, read another article.

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