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Liquid baths, liquid acrylic: reviews, photos. An infusion bath with your hands. What is better - a bulk bath or an acrylic liner?

Liquid acrylic for baths - a new concept in the world of sanitary engineering. How is this material used? What is a bulk bath? How to manually update the bathroom with liquid acrylic?

What is "Stakril"?

Today, two methods of bath restoration are used. The first is the installation of an acrylic liner, the second is the pouring of a surface with a liquid polymer. Both versions assume the use of the same material, but the technological process and costs are largely different.

Liquid acrylic ("Stakril") restore old, broken or scratched baths, mask defects. For several hours of work, the master from an unsightly bath makes a new copy that looks no different from those on the market. "Stakril" is used for restoration and when all models are completely updated. Pouring baths - so called the restoration of baths "Stakrilom", a new bath is literally poured into the old one. The method is simple enough, fast and efficient, therefore it is quite possible to carry out the restoration work with your own hands. The bath of water made by own hands will come out cheaper. The costs will be from 15 to 20% of the selling price of the new product.

When is it better to carry out work on restoring the bath? If the enamel has chips and cracks, it has lost its smoothness and has become rough. Acrylic composition can be purchased at any sanitary ware shop. In addition to the material, you will need tools: a device for removing the system "overflow - drain", rubber gloves, paint tape, drill with wire nozzle, brush. A flashlight or a carrying lamp can be useful for working with an internal surface.

The advantages of liquid acrylic

  • Allows you to completely transform the appearance of the bath, restore her shine and gloss, without buying a new plumbing. Cheaper than buying and installing a new bath.
  • The material forms a non-slippery, but smooth and pleasant to the touch surface.
  • The liquid bath (liquid acrylic), reviews of which are generally positive, are not afraid of bacterial, chemical, mechanical effects. The composition does not become a breeding ground for bacteria. It simplifies the care of the bathroom, it is easier to wash. Choose should be sparing, soap, soda.
  • When working with acrylic, it is not necessary to dismantle the finish, remove the protective plastic corner or tile. Acrylic is combined with any base.
  • Restoring the baths of cast iron gives the same excellent result as the restoration of products made of acrylic or steel.

Restoration of "Stakrilom". Preparation

  1. Disconnection from the sewerage network, removal of drains, removal of siphons, gaskets and parts.
  2. Surface cleaning with sandpaper or grinding machine.
  3. Processing and leveling with the surface of deep scratches, chips and other defects. Acrylic better and more evenly lie in a single plane. The liquid bath (liquid acrylic), about which it is advisable to study when planning a repair, observing the technology has a smooth gloss.
  4. Degreasing the bath (alcohol, refined gasoline, acetone and other special means) is important to do correctly, so that "Stakril" could clearly fix on the surface.

Enamelling "Stakrilom" in stages

  • Selection of tools. We prepare only special devices, in no case a brush or a roller.
  • Preparation of "Stakryla" according to the instructions. In the initial state, it is represented by two components: a thick acrylic base and a liquid hardener. Before the restoration, they are well mixed. The resulting working mixture must be viscous, fluid and solidified after a short time after application. The raw material must be of good quality and fit in time.
  • Distribution of material in the bath. The process will require care and caution.
  • On average, standard size liquid tanks require about 3.5 kg, dry for 4 days.

Pour acrylic slowly, first onto the top edge, with a thin stream, so that it flows down and fills the entire surface. Immediately fill in the blanks that are left blank. "Stakril" evenly falls on the surface, forming a layer of the desired thickness (2-8 mm).

An infusion bath with your hands. Advice

  1. Stripping of the old enamel with abrasive material allows creating the necessary roughness and increasing adhesion. It is better to use a drill with a metal brush.
  2. All dust after stripping should be washed off with water, then degrease the surface with a solvent.
  3. Skills and cracks need not be carefully hidden, acrylic fill them.
  4. After the siphon is removed, place a container under the opening.
  5. In the process of filling the bath with acrylic we pour the composition onto the rim, controlling the thickness of the jet. When the first wave reaches the wall, start moving along the perimeter. Then fill in a circle until it closes.
  6. Constantly we watch, that the material is filled in the necessary quantity for formation of a layer: not much and not a little. Do not be afraid of excess, it will pour out through the hole.
  7. You can not straighten or direct the draining composition. Uniform thickness should be established by itself.

Filling acrylic bathtubs, reviews of which speak of their high quality, are becoming increasingly popular due to the simplicity and efficiency of the technology.

How is the acrylic liner made?

To obtain the insert, the sheet of sanitary acrylic is brought to the desired temperature and blown into a special shape. In fact, this is a simple acrylic bath, only an old bath of cast iron or steel becomes its frame. Acrylic liner can be installed independently. To do this, pre-grind and dry the surface. Before installation, it is important to accurately and accurately measure the location of the drain holes and cut them in the insert. After preparation, the insert is put into the bath. Landing is carried out on a special glue or mounting foam. The form stands with water throughout the time of shrinkage and strengthening.

Installing the acrylic liner

A liner made of acrylic is an effective method of restoration, extending the life of the bath for another 20 years or more. It is selected for each bath individually, since the insert should fit the base under the form. Determine what is better - a bulk bath or acrylic liner, is quite difficult. Both methods of recovery are very effective. Having studied the essence and technology of these methods, you can choose the most acceptable.

The master takes measurements, finds out the wishes of the customer about the color. The manufactured insert is installed only after preparatory measures:

  1. Cleaning and degreasing of the internal surface.
  2. Application of glue on the base and liner.

The acrylic liner is placed in the bath and pressed tightly. In this case, special attention is paid to the coincidence of the drain holes, the elimination of gaps. The pressure that keeps the mold during the hardening of the glue is water.

A bathtub or a liner - which is better?

Let's compare both versions of bath repair on a number of parameters. The characteristics are given in the table.

Options

Acrylic insert

Filling bath

Life time

Up to 20 years

Up to 15 years

Time for work on restoration

2 to 5 hours

1,5 to 2 hours

Full drying

24 hours

1 to 4 days

Bath Shape

Standard

Any

Do you need to dismantle the tiles on the side?

Yes

No

Comparison of the two technologies

Pouring baths and acrylic liners are practically not inferior to each other in terms of practicality and economy. But each recovery method has its pros and cons.

  • Acrylic filling of the bath will reduce the likelihood of poor-quality installation or installation. The paint itself is fixed on the prepared surface. Pouring liquid acrylic allows you to hide defects.
  • In the process of pouring "Stakrilom" the possibility of detachment is excluded, and the use of an acrylic liner can be associated with a number of problems. There is a depressurization of the runoff, which results in spots, fungus, mold, an unpleasant odor.
  • The acrylic liner can be unevenly installed, with an uneven cushion, air bubbles and deflections. If the solution is not prepared correctly, dark spots will appear through it to install the liner.
  • It is important that the appearance of the acrylic liner is much more advantageous. It is worth remembering that the liner in the steel bath is twice as long as in the bath of cast iron. For the steel products, the filling method is still beneficial.
  • The bath, the photo and technology of which can be found in the article, wins in terms of cost and versatility. Repair with liquid acrylic is more technological than the work on installing the liner. Restoration with "Stakrilom" can be done independently, without referring to specialists.
  • To install the liner, it is necessary to expose the edges of the bathtub. If it is rigidly connected to a wall (epoxy or cement mortar), the joint will have to be destroyed, and after the restoration it will be done again. Liquid acrylic does not require this.

Important for Beginners

Beginners who do not have experience in the restoration of baths, it is recommended to watch video materials, demonstrations on the technique of pouring "Stakrila." Acrylic liner or filling tank requires a clear and quick approach to installation. A few minutes spent watching the training video will not be lost in vain. Viewing a professional's work will help to avoid some serious shortcomings related to the inexperience of the master.

The time of solidification of the composition is determined by the chosen brand. Materials are divided into quick-drying, allowing you to operate the bath within 24 hours, and ordinary, hardening for at least 4 days. The coating, which lasts longer drying, eventually comes out somewhat stronger.

For high-quality repairs, it is recommended to purchase branded "Stakril", of course, with a valid shelf life. When reconstructing it is undesirable to dilute acrylic is too liquid, saving in this case will mean a saving in strength. A liquid composition with reduced viscosity leads to a reduction in the thickness of the layer and the reliability of the coating.

Conclusion

What if the surface of the bath has got an indelible dirty yellow tint? Now you can restore the bath yourself at home. "Stakril" in terms of strength is not inferior to the factory enamel. The filling layer adjoins the surface more densely than the liner, forming a single whole with it. Acrylic is able to withstand heavy loads, is resistant to mechanical, chemical effects, facilitates care. The purchase of new plumbing is much more expensive than the restoration of bathtubs. The bowl will serve up to 15 years, and the liner of acrylic - up to 20 years.

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