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05-10-00, 07:39 AM
I currently have ceramic tile around my bathtub, but am tired of cleaning the grout with a toothbrush and caulking every several months. I have looked at bathtub/shower liners, but feel that, unless they are a one piece unit, installed a the time the house is constructed, they look unattractive and cheep. Are there any alternatives to liners an ceramic tile? Perhaps some type of sealant one could use on the tile and around the tub to keep the moisture out? Any thoughts/suggestions?
05-10-00, 11:23 AM
You can have the tile grout cleaned and the lines even up then refinish the tile the same as you would a tub. The lines are permanently sealed and the tile can be coated a color of your choice. I have pictures at my web site. http://www.newkote.com
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Babs:
I currently have ceramic tile around my bathtub, but am tired of cleaning the grout with a toothbrush and caulking every several months. I have looked at bathtub/shower liners, but feel that, unless they are a one piece unit, installed a the time the house is constructed, they look unattractive and cheep. Are there any alternatives to liners an ceramic tile? Perhaps some type of sealant one could use on the tile and around the tub to keep the moisture out? Any thoughts/suggestions?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Gary Goel/Owner Newkote Kitchen & Bath Refinishing
We are just a shade better...
gary@newkote.com
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Babs:
I currently have ceramic tile around my bathtub, but am tired of cleaning the grout with a toothbrush and caulking every several months. I have looked at bathtub/shower liners, but feel that, unless they are a one piece unit, installed a the time the house is constructed, they look unattractive and cheep. Are there any alternatives to liners an ceramic tile? Perhaps some type of sealant one could use on the tile and around the tub to keep the moisture out? Any thoughts/suggestions?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
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Gary Goel/Owner Newkote Kitchen & Bath Refinishing
We are just a shade better...
gary@newkote.com
08-31-00, 10:01 PM
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Babs:
I currently have ceramic tile around my bathtub, but am tired of cleaning the grout with a toothbrush and caulking every several months. I have looked at bathtub/shower liners, but feel that, unless they are a one piece unit, installed a the time the house is constructed, they look unattractive and cheep. Are there any alternatives to liners an ceramic tile? Perhaps some type of sealant one could use on the tile and around the tub to keep the moisture out? Any thoughts/suggestions?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
I currently have ceramic tile around my bathtub, but am tired of cleaning the grout with a toothbrush and caulking every several months. I have looked at bathtub/shower liners, but feel that, unless they are a one piece unit, installed a the time the house is constructed, they look unattractive and cheep. Are there any alternatives to liners an ceramic tile? Perhaps some type of sealant one could use on the tile and around the tub to keep the moisture out? Any thoughts/suggestions?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>