Q: What is a Bathtub liner?
Answer: It is a brand new bathtub made from Re-Bath's exclusive DuraBath SSP that fits perfectly over the old bathtub.
Q: What is a Wall Surround System?
Answer: DuraBath SSP wall panels designed to go directly over existing tile walls.
Q: What is DuraBath SSP?
Answer: It is a specially engineered building product by Spartech, manufactured and sold exclusively through Re-Bath Dealers nationwide. It combines the highest impact strength with sparkling clarity. This material will not fade, chip, peel, rust or mildew. The smooth, non-porous, stain resistant, high gloss finish is extremely easy to clean. DuraBath SSP is far superior to all other competitive products and excels in fabrication performance.
Q: Can I purchase a Re-Bath System from other companies?
Answer: No. Only authorized Re-Bath Dealers sell DuraBath SSP products. A genuine Re-Bath installation must comply with rigid standards of excellence, and there are no substitutes when it comes to the quality of Re-Bath products. Re-Bath offers patented installation procedures, and a lifetime guaranty.
Q: How are you able to match my bathtub so precisely?
Answer: We thermoform an exact duplicate of your bathtub from an inventory of over 1,000 bathtub molds. For example, if your bathtub is an American Standard bathtub made in 1952, Re-Bath will have that exact mold to manufacture from.
Q: How does Re-Bath know which size bathtub liner to manufacture?
Answer: A Re-Bath salesperson goes to the customer’s home. They take photographs and several measurements. With that information Re-Bath can determine the size, age and manufacturer of the bathtub. We have 1,000 molds in our warehouse.
Q: How are bathtub liners installed?
Answer: A Re-Bath certified installer scribes the bathtub liner for exact fit within tile walls. The installer lines the existing bathtub with a butyl sealant and inserts the bathtub liner over the existing bathtub. The new overflow and drain are installed. To complete the job, Thermal Expansion Sealant is then applied around the edges. The entire process takes approximately 3 to 5 hours.
Q: How long is the product warranty?
Answer: Re-Bath LLC warranties all DuraBath SSP material purchased from their authorized Dealers for material defects for life.
Q: Why not remove my old bathtub?
Answer: Replacement can cost $10,000 or more. It is necessary to disturb your tile, plumbing and flooring. That takes weeks to complete.
Q: How are Re-Bath Wall Surround Systems different from other wall kits?
Answer: Each Re-Bath Wall Surround System is custom manufactured from DuraBath SSP and installed directly over your existing walls with an exact fit. “Do-it-yourself” or “one-size-fits-all” wall kits can be difficult to install and maintain, and they are manufactured from inexpensive paper-thin material.
Q: Do Re-Bath Wall Surround Systems need to be grouted?
Answer: No. DuraBath SSP and our patented installation process eliminated the need for grouting as well as other tile maintenance problems.
Q: Do I have to remove tiles?
Answer: No. In most cases Re-Bath Wall Surround Systems are installed directly over the existing solid walls or tile.
Q: Why not re-glaze or repaint my old bathtub?
Answer: Repeat applications are needed every 1 to 3 years due to cracking, peeling and discoloring.
