Re-Bath vs. Reglazing 

Nine key differences between the RE-BATH system and tub refinishing.

1. Water serves as a catalyst for a peeling reaction.

When a RE-BATH tub liner is installed, our patented system of quality adhesives will adhere the liner to the original tub for life. The liner is guaranteed for life not to leak.

2. The smallest gap between the drain flange and the beginning of the porcelain will start a peeling reaction. NOTE: It is impossible to mask the drain perfectly and consistently every time.

Your new RE-BATH tub liner will be an exact copy of your current tub. The drain flanges will fit tightly on your new bath tub liner; plumber's putty or similar approved plumbing sealants are used as if a new tub where installed in your bathroom.

3. The drain is the most vulnerable part of the bathtub because of water activity.

RE-BATH uses a wide variety of drain adapters to assure a tight and perfect fit.

4. Any object that falls in the tub, i.e., razors, shampoo bottles, hair brush, can cause chips or cracks in the epidermal or outside layer and starts a peeling reaction.

RE-BATH products are made out of DuraBath SSP™, a co-extruded solid surface polymer, which is also used in sports helmets and certain airplane windshields. RE-BATH tub liners are extremely impact resistant. As long as you use the approved cleaners, your liner is guaranteed for life .

5. If any residue is present after the etching process and is not wiped out, it will cause a break down in the chemical adhesion process thus starting a peeling reaction.

There is no etching of any kind when installing the RE-BATH tub liner.

6. Temperature conditions play a big part in the success of refinishing. A tub should be at room temperature when painting. If a tub is too cold or too hot it will not allow the paint to adhere properly, thus causing a peeling reaction.

RE-BATH adhesives are developed to provide lifelong adhesion under any temperature condition.

7. When applying the paint, if there are any bubbles on the surface of the tub it will not allow the paint to maintain a constant chemical reaction, thus causing a breakdown and a peeling reaction.

The RE-BATH tub liner is an exact copy of your tub thus guaranteeing a tight fit.

8. Once a bathtub has been refinished it is very difficult to successfully refinish again. This is because of a major inconsistency with the surface of the tub.

The RE-BATH tub liner is good for life, guaranteed by both the local franchise and the manufacturer of the product.

9. Refinishing is very sensitive to the slightest amount of abrasive and if used will cause a peeling reaction.

Re-Bath tub liners are made out of impact resistant DuraBath SSP™. Should an occasional scuff mark occur, it can be polished using a fine polishing compound commonly available at any automotive store or "Gel Gloss" which can be bought at your local hardware store.