Are Bath Liners a Good Idea for My Moreno Valley, CA, Home?

If you’re planning to remodel a bathroom in your Moreno Valley, California, home, you’ve probably heard about bath liners and wondered if they would be a good option from your renovation. Bath liners are acrylic shells designed to fit over your existing tub and are usually marketed as a more affordable and less work intensive alternative to the complete removal and replacement of a bathtub. While bath liners have gained in popularity over the years, they have a number of drawbacks that make them a less-than-ideal choice for Moreno Valley, CA, homeowners. Shower liners can:

• Cover over existing problems – The sealing around your old tub may have been compromised over the years, allowing moisture to seep into support structures. If the tub is then enclosed in yet another layer, any underlying problems such as rotting or mildewed wood will be impossible to reach without the removal of both your new bathing enclosure and your old tub.
• Fit poorly – Every liner has to be custom made based on extensive measurements to fit snuggly over your existing tub. If those measurements are off by even a fraction of an inch it can result in voids that feel squishy underfoot.
• Leak or crack over time – Liners aren’t designed to flex repeatedly, day after day, yet that’s what happens if a gap exists between the floor of the liner and the old tub. Eventually, cracks may develop. Also, if the liner isn’t properly caulked around the drain, water can seep between the old and new tub, collecting in a stagnant pool that smells bad and encourages the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew.

At Reborn Bathroom Solutions, we never play the shell game with old tubs. Instead, we’ll remove your bathtub and replace it with a new one of your choosing before adding beautiful wall surrounds.

If you’d like to learn more about the premium bathing enclosures we can install at your Moreno Valley, CA, home, contact Reborn Bathroom Solutions today to schedule a no-obligation consultation with one of our design experts. As full-service bathroom remodeling company, we also do tub-to-shower conversions, fixture updates, and more.