Why not just purchase a new tub if you can do so for around the same price as having an old one refinished?
For as low as $500, you may purchase a brand-new bathtub, but you cannot exchange it for the same amount. Why? Since bathrooms are designed around bathtubs, buying a new tub is absolutely not the most expensive component of replacing a bathtub.
In fact, the majority of the cost of replacement is first concealed. What examples of hidden costs are there?
Removal And Disposal Fees For Bathtubs
Can you physically take the tub from the bathroom, get it out the front door, or do any of those things? How will you get rid of it if you can?
Even if you manage to remove the tub all the way to that point, a portion of the bathroom tile will undoubtedly be damaged, and the plumbing for the new tub might not even work with the old plumbing fittings.
That being the case, you might also need to engage a tile installer and a plumber.
By doing that, you might very easily wind up replacing a $500 bathtub for hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
What Makes Tub Refinishing A Superior Choice Then?
How long should a tub that has been refurbished last?
A refurbished bathtub shares a lot of similarities with a brand-new bathtub in terms of durability. A restored surface may last as long as a brand-new bathtub if kept properly.
Do refurbished bathtubs need to be handled differently?
Yes. Make careful to only use gentle, nonabrasive cleaning products without bleach because a professionally refinished surface feels, looks, and cleans like new. The sheen or shine can be dulled or destroyed by abrasive cleaning or bleach, just like with any new surface.
Maintain nonsilicone caulking (particularly around bathtubs) around all refinished surfaces for best results, and avoid using any kind of suction mat in a refinished bathtub. In order to prevent moisture buildup between the mat and the tub when using a nonsuction mat, it must be removed after each usage.