If you hate for anyone outside your family to walk into your bathroom because the bathtub looks bad, there are things you can do to make the tub look better. One of these things is resurfacing the bathtub. Resurfacing a bathtub is often also called bathtub glazing, and is putting a new finish on the tub to cover up damaged areas. When the job is finished, your bathtub will look brand new again. Below is information about the process of refinishing a bathtub and the benefits of doing this.

The Process of Refinishing a Bathtub

The contractor will first sand the bathtub until there is a smooth surface. Sanding also removes any finish, mold, soap scum, etc. If you have a shower stall, the contractor can also refinish this for you.

Next, the contractor will put several layers of primer coating on the tub. When each layer is completely dry, a sealant is then applied. You can generally use the bathtub in a few days after the contractor is finished. The contractor will tell you how long this is.

Unless you are experienced, you should hire a professional contractor to refinish your bathtub to ensure it is done correctly. If you feel like you can do it on your own, you can purchase refinish DIY kits. Professionals do have better tools and technology they can use, however.

Benefits of Bathtub Refinishing

There are many benefits of bathtub refinishing including:

Saves you Money

One of the main benefits of refinishing a bathtub is it can save you a lot of money. If you replace your bathtub you will have to hire a professional plumber to install the new one for you. This is because new tile will have to be installed, and new flooring under the tub will have to be put in. All of this can add up to quite a bit of money. With refinishing you do not have to remove the bathtub at all so won't have to worry about changing out flooring or plumbing.

Saves You Time

Refinishing the bathtub also saves you a lot of time whether you refinish the bathtub yourself or hire someone to do it for you. This is because replacing a bathtub could take a few days to complete and you can refinish a tub in about a day.

Repair Problems

Resurfacing your bathtub can also take care of problems like cracks and chips. This is especially beneficial if this damage is the only thing wrong with your bathtub. When the contractor is finished you will not know the damage was there.

Talk with a remodeling contractor, such as at Tub Solutions Inc, for more information about refinishing your bathtub.