Bathtub restoration or replacement? There comes a time when you need to decide. Bathtubs are made of a variety of materials like porcelain, acrylic, fiberglass or cultured marble. Years of use could leave your tub scarred with chips, gouges, scratches, cracks etc. Restoration of bathtubs is a process of refinishing, re-glazing, or resurfacing that could restore your bathtub to its original immaculate condition.

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Restoring Bathtubs To Look Like New

This is a very cost effective way of revitalizing your battle-scarred bathtubs. Restoration cuts down the need to replace your current tub. Replacement is a very costly proposition.

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 answer. This process cost around 25 percent of the cost of replacement and in less time too!

Porcelain and fiberglass bathtubs can be restored to look like 'new' and if required the color changed to match with your current bathroom décor. Porcelain tubs are first cleaned, by sanding and other procedures, to remove soap and oil films. 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 bathtubs are restored giving a new and glossy finish.

Bathtub restoration of antique and vintage tubs involves 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.

With the incredible results of bathtub restoration, most people cannot tell the difference between a new bathtub and a restored one.