Have an ugly bathtub? Visit a home improvement store and you note that a new bathtub is inexpensive--less than $300. How hard can this be to replace? But add in the cost of a, demolition, removal, landfill fees, tilers, and a plumber, and the total cost of the job has ballooned, or another option is to refinish your tub, Compared to all that, refinishing your tub looks pretty good. Please view the process video and photos below.
Bathtub Refinishing Process
Refinishing is a process of resurfacing your existing bathtub and sinks. Our professional Chicago Bathtub Refinisher's and refinishing products can repair almost any porcelain bathtub, fiberglass bathtub, ceramic bathtub, or acrylic bathtub. Refinishing will save you up to 85% over replacement costs and last for decades to come. One huge selling point of bathtub refinishing is that the bathtub does not need to be--and should not be--removed and taken to a shop. Refinishing is done on-site. Most refinishing technicians are highly aware of the fact that they are in a private residence, so they take many precautions to minimize over spray and other mess. At some point--perhaps due to comments from readers--I decided to dig deep into the often-shifty world of bathtub refinishing. It's a fast, inexpensive way to spiff up your bathtub or shower, just as all those ads claim. My conclusion: It's better than you might think, and it does work.
Does it work forever? No. It will peel eventually (it's paint, after all). Can you do it yourself? Yeah, sorta-kinda...not really. Is it cheaper than a bathtub liner? Yes. So, presented for you here is the entire universe of "everything bathtub refinishing related" (at least to this point!), from About Home Renovations. Replacing an existing bathtub with a brand new one can often involve more time and money than one might imagine. Several issues come into play that some people often do not think about when considering this type of remodeling project: If the bathroom is small, it may be necessary to remove the toilet, sink, and cabinets before there is room to take the old bathtub out. If the original tub is very old, it may be necessary to replace much of the original plumbing. This requires hiring a professional plumber, which adds to the cost of the project.
Many old bath tubs were installed during construction of the house, and so there may not be enough room to get the old tub out and the install new one in with the walls in place. If this is the case, it may be necessary to open up a wall in order to get the job done. Most new bathtubs differ in size from their older counterparts. If your new tub doesn't exactly match the dimensions of the older one, it will be necessary to remove and replace the molding and floor covering on which the tub sits. This may also mean removing or replacing floor tiles to match the new dimensions.