FAQ Bathtub Refinishing

To refinish a tub, most homeowners spend between $200 and $900, with the average cost coming in at around $460. If you consider all of the costs associated with replacing, refinishing seems like a real bargain.

If your existing bathtub is already in pretty good shape but is covered in minor stains, scratches or other surface imperfections, reglazing is a good option. It’s also ideal for certain types bathtubs. … Acrylic bathtubs can also be reglazed, as long as they don’t have any significant issues

With proper care and cleaning, your bathtub’s new finish can last this long or longer. According to Chuck Pistor, president of Surface Doctor, the finish on a reglazed tub can last 10 to 15 years if you take proper care of it.

Professional tub refinishers may call their process reglazing, and the specific steps they use may differ somewhat, but the basic process is more or less standard. Clean the bathtub thoroughly and remove all caulking. Mask around the bathtub and cover areas not to be refinished.

Using your orbital sander or by hand sanding, begin sanding with 120 grit paper or sanding disks (put your respirator on first). Sand any rust areas and sand the dirty overflow area. Sand the corners of the tub and where the tub meets the tile. Sand the entire tub down well.

Most people pay between $500 and $17,000 with an average price of $2,000 for the actual tubs, depending on the type, size and brand. A professional contractor will charge between $60 and $85 per hour for this labor-intensive installation.

Get the gunk off old enameled bathtubs and sinks by applying a paste of 2 parts baking soda and 1 part hydrogen peroxide. Let the paste set for about half an hour. Then give it a good scrubbing and rinse well; the paste will also sweeten your drain as it washes down.

Bathtub refinishing fumes are most certainly dangerous during the application process and immediate curing process. … Dust masks do not protect you from bathtub refinishing vapors. If you are in your home during professional bathtub refinishing and you smell the refinishing fumes you should remove yourself from the area.

Fill the Crack- Using a 2-part polyester filler, mix according to instructions and apply the filler to the crack with a clean rubber spreader until the stop-drill holes and the cracks are completely filled-allow the filler to dry before proceeding.

With proper care and cleaning, your bathtub’s new finish can last this long or longer. According to Chuck Pistor, president of Surface Doctor, the finish on a reglazed tub can last 10 to 15 years if you take proper care of it.