Do you have an all in one unit that is starting to show its
age? These fiberglass units are functionally very easy to
maintain, since there are no caulking seams in the corners.
But when they become dated, worn, stained or damaged, it
can become quite hard to keep them looking clean.
Removing them is difficult, since they cannot be taken out of the house in one piece. Also if you remove them, in most cases you can no longer get a one piece unit installed, since they are far too big to fit through finished rooms or doorways. Fortunately we can refinish these units, which can extend their life for many more years to come.
When a fiberglass unit is installed, it is supposed to be set into a wet mortar bed, which becomes the foundation of the unit. Unfortunately this is rarely done properly, which can lead to cracks. In this case, we would assess the damage to see if the bottom is still structurally sound. If we determine that it can be repaired, then we perform a structural repair, which repairs the crack. But more importantly, this reinforces the bottom of the tub, in hopes to prevent future cracks.
Fiberglass One Piece Tub Or Shower Combo
Fiberglass Crack Repairs
Fiberglass One Piece Shower Stalls and Tub and Shower Combos were first introduced some time in the 1960’s. They were a hit because they are lighter than any of the traditional alternatives while still maintaining decent structural integrity. Plus, they are much easier to install than a separate tub with tile surround. Unfortunately, they have several major drawbacks. Years of cleaning with abrasive cleaners can permanently dull the surface. They can be stained easily. The color of the fiberglass can fade or even change depending on the exposure to sunlight. They are also prone to cracking.
When a fiberglass unit is installed, it is supposed to be set into a wet mortar bed, which becomes the foundation of the unit. Unfortunately this is rarely done properly, which can lead to cracks. In this case, we would assess the damage to see if the bottom is still structurally sound. If we determine that it can be repaired, then we perform a structural repair, which repairs the crack. But more importantly, this reinforces the bottom of the tub, in hopes to prevent future cracks.
Fiberglass Crack Repairs
Do you have an all in one unit that is
starting to show its age? These
fiberglass units are functionally very
easy to maintain, since there are no
caulking seams in the corners. But
when they become dated, worn,
stained or damaged, it can become
quite hard to keep them looking clean.
Removing them is difficult, since they cannot be taken out of the house in one piece. Also if you remove them, in most cases you can no longer get a one piece unit installed, since they are far too big to fit through finished rooms or doorways. Fortunately we can refinish these units, which can extend their life for many more years to come.
Fiberglass One Piece Tub Or Shower
Combo
Fiberglass One Piece Shower Stalls and Tub and Shower Combos were first introduced some time in the 1960’s. They were a hit because they are lighter than any of the traditional alternatives while still maintaining decent structural integrity. Plus, they are much easier to install than a separate tub with tile surround. Unfortunately, they have several major drawbacks. Years of cleaning with abrasive cleaners can permanently dull the surface. They can be stained easily. The color of the fiberglass can fade or even change depending on the exposure to sunlight. They are also prone to cracking.