My FIL had his tub & shower surround done by Bathfitters several years ago. It looks great, but he spent 5 or 6K on it. The 2 or 3 piece wall surrounds are available at your local mega building supply store for anywhere from $200-500 depending on how fancy you want to go. I didn't ask, but nowhere could I find any of the fiberglass tub overlays.

Are those available anywhere or do the bathroom refinishing folks have a stranglehold on the market?

My problem is, that my tub really needs some attention. The grout on the 50 yo tile job is starting crumble, the tile is very outdated and grubby looking no matter how much it's cleaned and the finish on the tub is worn off in places. Within the next few years we will be adding onto the house, the full bath will be moved upstairs, and this bathroom will be cut in half, the tub removed, a shower stall installed and a door relocated to where the tub currently is. If it didn't plan on tearing the thing up in the near future, I could see shelling out some cash.

I don't mind dropping a grand into it, though, and if I could find an overlay that would seem reasonable including the surround. Any suggestions?

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