This method of restoring the bath, such as installing an acrylic liner, has been used in Europe for a long time, now it is gaining popularity with us. Specialists especially recommend this method when there is no way to make a full repair. There is another option - to restore the enamel coating, but it is much more expensive and more difficult than installing an acrylic liner in the bathroom. Reviews in this regard are quite controversial. We will try to consider the pros and cons of technology.
The most obvious advantage is the impeccable appearance, which guarantees an acrylic liner in the bathroom. Installation of the structure is carried out within a few hours, and already a day later the bathroom can be used. No other type of repair will allow you to bask in warm water the very next day. This is especially appreciated by families with small children. In addition,
bathroom repairs will not be affected. The acrylic liner is very easy to clean. For severe contamination, it is sufficient to use, for example, a dishwashing detergent, after which the surface will again shine with cleanliness. Before installation, you do not need to dismantle and remove the old bath - it will serve as a frame. Water will stay warm even longer, besides, the acrylic surface itself is warmer to the touch than cast iron or steel, which also can not but rejoice. Experts note that the noise from filling the bathtub with water, in comparison with cast iron or steel, completely disappears.
Now let's try to consider what problems you may encounter by installing an acrylic liner in the bathroom. Reviews agree that the main troubles are always associated with poor-quality installation. If the master did a poor job, air bubbles may appear under the liner, and over time, it may begin to loosen. If the connection to the walls is leaky, water can get under the acrylic, which threatens the appearance of mold and an unpleasant odor. Sometimes people who have installed an acrylic liner in the bathroom, leave negative reviews about the material itself. Although manufacturers claim that it is impossible to scratch it, it is quite easy to do, and with improper care, darkish, cloudy spots may appear at all. In addition, the acrylic liner is easily cracked and can break off if a heavy or sharp object is dropped onto the surface. Therefore, basins with linen in the bath will have to be placed with great care, best on a rubber mat. In addition, the internal
volume of the bath with the installation of the liner is slightly reduced.
If the above-mentioned shortcomings did not scare you and you are satisfied with the acrylic liner installed in the market for the bathroom price, think also about the installation process.
The importance of quality installation has already been mentioned. Do not try to save excessively. A cheap liner with poor-quality installation is not at all what you dreamed about. It is important to properly measure the dimensions from the bath. If you are afraid to make a mistake, it is better to invite a specialist. Inserts have a clear size, if the required depth and width are not determined correctly, it will not work. The liner is installed using a special mounting composition, not ordinary foam.
So, install or not acrylic liner in the bathroom? You will find both positive and negative reviews, but only you can decide whether to carry out such a restoration.