Should You Refinish or Replace Your Bathtub

Why not buy a new bathtub if doing so will cost about as much as having your current one refinished?

One can get a brand-new bathtub for less than $500, but one cannot replace it for the same amount. Why? Considering that the bathtub is typically the focal point of a home and that installing a new bathtub is by far not the most expensive aspect of remodeling a home.

The majority of the replacement cost is initially concealed. Which one of these costs are concealed in particular?

Expenses Of Removing And Discarding A Bathtub

Can you carry the tub outside, remove it from the bathroom, or transfer it physically? If at all, how will you get rid of the trash?

Even if you are successful in removing the tub entirely, you will almost surely damage some of the bathroom’s tile, and it’s possible that the new tub’s plumbing won’t even work with the existing fixtures.

So, you might also need to employ a plumber and a tile installer.

Hence, updating a $500 bathtub may easily cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

So Why Is Tub Refinishing Better In This Regard?

How long is a renovated bathtub supposed to last?

There are numerous similarities between a newly built bathtub and one that has recently been renovated. A surface that has been resurfaced may last 20 years, which is equivalent to the lifespan of a brand-new bathtub, assuming it is properly maintained.

Do bathtubs that have been refurbished require particular maintenance?

Yes. Remember, a properly finished surface looks feels, and cleans like new, so stick to using gentle, nonabrasive cleaning agents without bleach. Abrasive cleansers like bleach might harm or lessen the shine or luster, just as they can with any newly-surfaced material.

The best benefits come from maintaining nonsilicone caulking around all refinished surfaces, especially bathtubs. A refinished bathtub should not contain any form of suction mat. The use of a non-suction mat necessitates removal after each use in order to avoid moisture accumulation between the mat and the tub.