Cultured marble bathtub surrounds offer the look of authentic marble at a fraction of the cost.
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On the other hand cultured marble is more expensive than many other bathroom tub materials on the market.
Once the cultured marble has been cut to fit your surround test fit each panel in place.
This blend creates a wide variety of patterns and colors that look natural.
Many homeowners tire of the faux marble and replace it with a more stylish option.
Cultured marble is a blend of resins and stone particles mixed with pigments.
Damaged or aged marble can be refinished with a few supplies that can be purchased from most any building supply or craft supply store.
Tape along the edges of the bathtub near the door and at the top of the marble.
Refinishing a cultured marble bathtub can take several days to accomplish.
Disadvantages of cultured marble tubs.
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For example a homeowner will typically spend between 10 to 35 per square foot on cultured marble whereas porcelain or even fiberglass tubs typically sell for just a portion of that.
What is cultured marble.
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This is then casted in molds of specific shapes like that of sinks countertops and bathtubs to create the respective pieces.