do you think that bath fitter is a good idea or i should go and buy a new bathtub?

Answer 1

There are 3 main companies doing this type of remodel
1) Luxury Bath
2) Re-Bath
3) Bath Fitter

Luxury Bath is the highest quality by a long shot. It also has a product called microban. Microban is a antimicrobial product that actually kills mold and mildew. It also comes with the best warranty. www.luxurybath.com

Re-Bath would be my second choice. The reason being is they, like Luxury Bath have a one piece "dog leg" (The area on the wall in front off the tub. The dog leg goes from the top of the tub rail to the floor.)

The reason I would not recommend Bath fitter is because of the dog leg. This is the area that is most prone to leaking and they piece it together here.

As far as other options there is

1) tearing it out and starting over
2) Ceramic tile
3) re-glazing

With tearing it out you will be forced to use a fiberglass tub, which is very porous making it very difficult to clean. (for those that are reading this, thinking how nice your fiberglass tub is, go in there and rub your fingers over it. It may look o.k. but it will be greasy, that’s because the porous material is literally sucking the soap scum in. Fiberglass surrounds are also known for cracking and being "spongy" when you stand in them.

Ceramic tile is definitely attractive, but unfortunately the grout is the weak point, after all its 80% sand, and sand sucks in the water making it a perfect surface for mold and mildew. Grout also needs maintenance once a month, but before you do the maintenance, you need to clean it with a toothbrush.

re-glazing is when they paint the tub. This is more of a band-aid if your trying to sell the home, but don’t care how it will look in 6 months to 1 year. It also doesn't address the walls or fixtures.

Answer 2

Bath Fitter Problems

Answer 3

I would say that the answer to that depends greatly on your know how or ability to install a new bath tub.
Bath fitter is so much worth it in the long run.
Where or how do you dispose of the old tub? Dig a hole and make it a fish pond? use it as a giant flower planter? lol
Once, living in military housing, they replaced all the bath tubs, We could not use our tub for 3 days.

Answer 4

A bath fitter is the way to go. Less work, probably less expensive, less material wasted on manufacturing, and it looks just as good.

Answer 5

Make sure of the price of the bathfitter. I have seen anywhere from $600 and up. Are you also getting the walls done? Bigger bucks. Bathfitters save the hassle of having a mess in your home. Check Home Centers for tub prices. Just remember, if you go bathfitter, you are getting a plastic insert placed into your tub. Make sure what cleaners you can use on it.

Answer 6

Depends, are you also replacing the tile?

If yes, replace the tub, get the beautiful tile you want & the plumber will haul away the tub.

If you aren't going to replace the tile, Tub fitter is the best choice.
It cost approx. $650.00 which is way cheaper than tub & tile replacement (about$2500), but if I needed to get rid of the tile, I would just replace the tub.

Answer 7

it seems awesome and less work. just my guess