A series of events has brought to the conclusion that we need to remodel our
bathroom. The current tile and fixtures (tub, toilet, and pedestal sink)
are pink and from the 1930's (there are date stamps on the toilet lid and
under the sink). When we remodel, the entire room will be gutted and we
want to go with white fixtures.

The sink and toilet are definitely going, but we were wondering about
possibly re-using the tub by adding a white acrylic tub liner. Our plumber
has already cautioned us that a new tub would not be as deep as the one we
have now, plus we thought that since it appears to be in good shape (and
it's cast iron), why not try to re-use it if possible.

And just to be clear, we only want to line the tub. We plan on using tile
for the walls, not those acrylic wall liners.

Does anyone have experience with these acrylic tub liners? Does they work
well? Any other ideas or suggestions??



By the way, everyone who has ever used that toilet marvels at it. The tank
is bolted to the wall and it has about a 3 gallon flush. I know it isn't
environmentally sound, but damn I'm gonna miss that thing!!!

Thanks for any advice.

--
Ray

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"Ray" wrote:

Does anyone have experience with these acrylic tub liners? Does they work
well? Any other ideas or suggestions??

No. But I just did pretty much what you did, but replaced the tub with a
Kohler villager. Nice ADA compliant cast iron tub. Very nice, and not
that expensive.

The trick will be in the tiling, and getting it over the whatever you
use for a tub. I don't know how that would work with the insert.

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A series of events has brought to the conclusion that we need to remodel
our
bathroom. The current tile and fixtures (tub, toilet, and pedestal sink)
are pink and from the 1930's (there are date stamps on the toilet lid and
under the sink). When we remodel, the entire room will be gutted and we
want to go with white fixtures.

The sink and toilet are definitely going, but we were wondering about
possibly re-using the tub by adding a white acrylic tub liner. Our
plumber
has already cautioned us that a new tub would not be as deep as the one we
have now, plus we thought that since it appears to be in good shape (and
it's cast iron), why not try to re-use it if possible.

And just to be clear, we only want to line the tub. We plan on using tile
for the walls, not those acrylic wall liners.

Does anyone have experience with these acrylic tub liners? Does they work
well? Any other ideas or suggestions??



By the way, everyone who has ever used that toilet marvels at it. The
tank
is bolted to the wall and it has about a 3 gallon flush. I know it isn't
environmentally sound, but damn I'm gonna miss that thing!!!

Thanks for any advice.

--
Ray

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You probably won't be happy with a slip over liner.
these really are for doing a quick coverup on a budget.

I take it for granted that this is a regular cast iron apron tub, not one of
those freestanding ones with the "feet".

There are companies that can "resurface" them by using a porcelain like
finish without removing it, or you can pull it out and get it redone where
they actually sandblast it to bare metal and bake the new finish on in an
oven. (which is best, but highest price)

(check your phone book for "tub reglazing" or ask a few plumbers)

While the in house job is cheaper they are never quite as good. (tend to be
bumpy and scratch fairly easily)

But as another poster already mentioned, they do sell new cast iron tubs
that are deeper then the stamped steel, but they are usually expensive too.


Two other options for you to consider.

1. Can you decorate around the existing pink tub, and play up the color as a
feature ?

2. A nice new fiberglass whirlpool tub with lots of jets could really make
the renovation worthwhile, would be about the same or less cost as replacing
with another iron tub and just as deep or deeper.


If you do decide to replace the tub, you should be able to sell the old one
for good money, as a lot of idio--....,er, I mean consumers/decorators g
will pay through the nose for "retro" rare colored items in good shape.
And since you will have a full set of fixtures, you should get premium
price.

I have heard of people getting more for the "junk" fixtures than the whole
new bathroom including tile and labor cost.
(no kidding)

AMUN

I had Bathfitter re-line a tub in my old house. I was very happy with
the results. It looked great. My plumber recommended them in fact.

This has been discussed in here before and most people had negative
comments but my experience was good.

HOWEVER - I sold the house soon after getting the tub, so I can't
report on how well it has held up.

mort


On Sun, 04 Sep 2005 16:47:22 GMT, "Ray"
wrote:


A series of events has brought to the conclusion that we need to remodel our
bathroom. The current tile and fixtures (tub, toilet, and pedestal sink)
are pink and from the 1930's (there are date stamps on the toilet lid and
under the sink). When we remodel, the entire room will be gutted and we
want to go with white fixtures.

The sink and toilet are definitely going, but we were wondering about
possibly re-using the tub by adding a white acrylic tub liner. Our plumber
has already cautioned us that a new tub would not be as deep as the one we
have now, plus we thought that since it appears to be in good shape (and
it's cast iron), why not try to re-use it if possible.

And just to be clear, we only want to line the tub. We plan on using tile
for the walls, not those acrylic wall liners.

Does anyone have experience with these acrylic tub liners? Does they work
well? Any other ideas or suggestions??



By the way, everyone who has ever used that toilet marvels at it. The tank
is bolted to the wall and it has about a 3 gallon flush. I know it isn't
environmentally sound, but damn I'm gonna miss that thing!!!

Thanks for any advice.

On Sun 04 Sep 2005 09:47:22a, Ray wrote in alt.home.repair:


A series of events has brought to the conclusion that we need to remodel
our bathroom. The current tile and fixtures (tub, toilet, and pedestal
sink) are pink and from the 1930's (there are date stamps on the toilet
lid and under the sink). When we remodel, the entire room will be
gutted and we want to go with white fixtures.

The sink and toilet are definitely going, but we were wondering about
possibly re-using the tub by adding a white acrylic tub liner. Our
plumber has already cautioned us that a new tub would not be as deep as
the one we have now, plus we thought that since it appears to be in good
shape (and it's cast iron), why not try to re-use it if possible.

And just to be clear, we only want to line the tub. We plan on using
tile for the walls, not those acrylic wall liners.

Does anyone have experience with these acrylic tub liners? Does they
work well? Any other ideas or suggestions??



By the way, everyone who has ever used that toilet marvels at it. The
tank is bolted to the wall and it has about a 3 gallon flush. I know it
isn't environmentally sound, but damn I'm gonna miss that thing!!!

Thanks for any advice.


If money isn't a huge concern, and if you really like the fixtures apart
from the color, they can be re-enameled and refired. They will look like
new.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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