Currently it is not at all difficult to choose a new bath from the variety of sentences. Brand new acrylic, light steel and familiar cast -iron fonts for every taste and wallet are represented in almost every store. But do not forget that the process of dismantling the old font is a very difficult event that requires high costs and efforts.
Modern methods of restoration of baths – bulk acrylic or acrylic liner help to avoid large expenses, inconvenience and construction waste. In order not to make a mistake with the choice, we will consider the main features of each method of repairing the old font.
Bath in the bath
A similar method of restoration is not called by chance. A bath station, an acrylic liner or a bath in a bath-all this is the same technology, the essence of which is to install a new thin-walled bath in an old bowl. The insert is made, like acrylic baths, from hygienic and completely safe material-ABS-plastic covered with a layer of acrylic.
What you should know:
Restoration of a liner is possible only for baths in general sizes
In the installation process, it may be necessary to remove a number of tiles and dismantling a decorative screen
The installation of the liner is associated with a possible replacement of some communications, such as drainage, siphon, part of sewer pipes
The bathtub will be ready to use after 24 hours
Advantages:
High resistance to mechanical damage and the effects of chemicals
Durability. The liner is made of high quality materials and with careful handling is able to preserve the perfect view of at least 20 years
The method combines the best qualities of acrylic and cast -iron baths: excellent visual result, increased strength and noise insulation
Based on materials: Services
Bath bathtub
Another equally popular way of repairing font is restoration by a bulk method. During the procedure, the prepared old font is covered with new enamel, masking possible defects. As a new coating is the epoxy composition (paint), which has the merchant name “liquid acrylic”.
What you should know:
The capture method requires careful professional training of the surface of the bowl. Namely, the complete removal of the old enamel mechanically, degreasing, puttying cracks and chips
Depending on the initial state of the font, enameling in several layers is possible
What method is used: bulk acrylic or acrylic liner, the same is the likelihood of replacing the drain-re-re-replacement and part of the communications
The coating is sensitive to damage and requires accurate handling
The new bath will be ready for operation no earlier than after 4-7 days
Advantages:
Large selection of shades
The baking method is suitable for the restoration of any baths, including non -standard parameters
Low cost
Based on materials: Stati
Having determined the most important points, it is much easier to decide which method of repair: a bulk bath or an acrylic liner is suitable for you. Regardless of the selected method, the visual result will justify all your expectations, and the cost of repairs will be significantly reduced.