Everything You Need to Know About Bathtub Refinishing

If your tub has seen better days, it might be time to choose between buying a new one and re-coating what you already own. Here's our guide to bathtub reglazing.

Relaxing in a warm bath is a great way to unwind after a hectic day. However, when your bathtub is dingy or deteriorating, taking a bath can be a much less pleasant experience. A tub that's chipped, scratched, rusty, or worn can make your bathroom look dated and unattractive. Before you get rid of that old tub, though, consider refinishing what you already own. Usually more cost-effective than swapping it for something new, refinishing a bathtub saves you the time and effort involved in a larger bathroom remodeling project. Plus, it allows you to preserve an older design, such as an antique clawfoot tub, that adds character to a bathroom but has seen better days. Check out our guide below for everything you need to know about bathtub refinishing.

The Average Cost of Bathtub Refinishing

Replacing an existing bathtub with a newer model is not always a simple chore. The original tub almost always needs to be cut into pieces to fit through the bathroom door. There might also be flooring, trim, surrounds, and plumbing that will need to be removed and replaced. While a new tub can cost as little as $150, labor expenses for the replacement process can easily add $1,500 or more to the bill.

Instead, many homeowners have the existing tub reglazed or refinished, which typically costs $300-$600, depending on the area and process. If your bathtub is dingy and stained, or even if it sports some serious rust and cracks, a trained professional can likely fix and re-coat the surface for a like-new look.

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