How to Install a Bathtub Liner

A bathtub liner can give your bathroom a slightly new look for about half the cost of installing a new tub. You can install the liner yourself even if you only have moderate experience with home remodeling.

Instructions

1. Select a bathtub liner from a do-it-yourself store such as Home Depot. There are several styles available to fit different bathtub brands. Choose a bathtub liner that has been formed over an actual bathtub and not just an impression for it to fit properly.

2. Arrange for a bathtub liner to be custom made to fit your bathtub if you want an exact fit. It will come in two or three pieces that allows for expansion during the various weather conditions year round.

3. Use a lime scale remover to thoroughly clean your bathtub before you install the new liner. Make sure you have proper ventilation because it's a toxic cleaner.

4. Remove any damaged tiles or drywall that may have succumbed to rot. If you install the liner over the rot you will have to do a complete overhaul of your bathtub in a short period, as the rot will spread throughout the wall.

5. Install the bathtub liner according to the manufacturer's instructions. Make sure to follow the instructions exactly to ensure a proper fit of your bathtub liner.

Tips & Warnings

• Look for a bathtub liner made from Microban to inhibit the growth of mold and mildew.