Update a plastic shower base

Marion asks: 

Hi Jake, we have an ugly platsic shower base I want to update, without taking it out. What are our options? Can we cover it with Epoxy or concrete, maybe something else? 

Thank you very much, 

Marion

Jake's answer:

Marion,

Probably the best bet for your new shower floor would be to use an epoxy paint.  Most paint stores will sell a residential packaged epoxy.  It will come in two parts.  One of the parts is the hardener.  Mix up that of which you will use immediately for it will set up with-in 24 hours.  Epoxy can be rather odorous so be prepared to ventilate the area that you will be working in. 

Preparation is important to minimize the chances of the new floor failing.  Thoroughly clean the floor, use a medium grit sand paper to prepare a bond then wash it down with a TSP cleaner.  You should also consider putting a light grit sand mixture in the epoxy to add some slip resistance to your new floor.