Bathtub Liners vs. Refinishing

[DSegal1027]

Our bathtub is old, scratched and cruddy. We were wondering about having a vinyl liner put over it along with a wall surround unit to cover the tile. How does this compare with just simply having the tub refinished? Pros/cons?

What is the cost of something like this? Any suggestions on what company to use? How long does it take to do (i've heard only 1 day for the liner). Does the liner really last a lifetime and stay clean without mildew?

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[frank]

[Bill]

I asked about price when I saw a reliner at the home show last year. The man said for a bathroom like mine it would be about $1000. I immediately thought $1000-$1500 dollars. I always figure at least a 50 percent increase over what they give you as a quick response.

I have heard that reliners can have problems. They have been known to get water under the liner, and then have a bulge that gives under your feet.

Remember that it isn't a real bath tub, just a sheet of (heavy) plastic over the original.

Bill Gill