Bathtub repair or bathtub replacement? That is the question. Bathtubs are made of a variety of materials like porcelain, acrylic, fiberglass or cultured marble. Years of use could leave your tub battle-scarred. Chips, gouges, scratches, cracks and burns may appear. Refinishing, re-glazing, or resurfacing could restore your bathtub to its pristine condition. Instead of installing bathtub liners, damaged, stained, or worn bathtubs can be restored to their original state.

Very few people are aware that their old and drab tubs can be renovated into having smooth and bright finish. Most of these repair jobs do not take more than 24 hours unless you have to remove the bathtub for repairs.

Repairing Bathtubs - You Get What You Pay For

Some DIY-ers may feel that they could do a good job of repairing. And why not, where filling cracks or so is involved? To get the best results, however, restoration needs to be performed with the right materials and procedures. Professionals with a track record of performance, using advanced, hi-tech materials would be the ticket. Repairing bath tubs would cost around 25 percent of the cost of replacement and in less time too!

Porcelain bathtubs can be restored to look like 'new' and if required the color changed without removing it from its position. They are first cleaned, by sanding and other procedures, to remove soap and oil films and other minerals. Chips, scratches, cracks and other damages are filled and repaired. The new finish is chemically bonded onto the old porcelain surface.

Fiberglass bathtubs become worn and dull after about 10 "“ 15 years of use. Fiberglass bottoms can weaken and develop cracks. These tubs can be restored giving a new and glossy finish and, if needed, color can be changed to match with your current bathroom decor.

Your antique bathtub, over the years, could wear out and develop scratches and chips. Repair of antique and vintage tubs involve professional care to restore them to their original shine and feel. The interior and exterior of the freestanding antique bathtubs can be refinished along with metal plating the claw feet.

While you are restoring your tub you may as well give it a slip-resistant coating, to reduce the likelihood of slipping and injury.

With the incredible results of bath tub repair and restoration, most people cannot tell the difference between a new bathtub and a refinished one.