Bathtub Refinishing Versus Bathtub Replacement

Bathtub Refinishing Versus Bathtub Replacement

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There are many things you can do and many places you can go to get your home looking more fresh and modernized. I will explore many of those options here for you.



Another item to look at is your vanity cabinets. Are they pleasing to the eye as well as no holes or other damage? If not, you should replace them. You do not have to purchase an entirely new vanity, you can just choose new cabinet doors to update the look. It is best to hire a professional to do this as he or she can help you with the design choice as well as replace the cabinet doors.

Bathroom tiles can simply become dull through build-ups of environmental debris, smoke, or even mold. The simple wall cleaning you do occasionally might remove water spots or obvious dirt, but is not sufficient to remove from ceramic bathroom tiles the oils that smoke resolves into. The tiles may be clean but shower with no tub the grout gets discolored easily. By giving your bathroom walls a spring cleaning, you can restore it to the brilliance it once had.

Of course, you'll want to make sure that you work safely. Since refinishing a bathtub involves chemicals, some of which are toxic, make sure that you ventilate the area well before beginning. Also, protect yourself with a ventilator, safety goggles and gloves. Once protected, gather your supplies and get going! Give your reglazing tub a cursory cleaning and remove any loose caulking and gaskets.

If you enjoy your work you'll never work a day in your life. I remember looking forward to Monday mornings sitting in Sunday school before church. I could hardly wait to get started on Monday morning on that new project I just got a down payment on.

Start with the walls: I just finished refinishing the walls of our Airstream Landyacht with a wonderful product that is trowelled on and sticks to anything. It is called Lustrestone. It brings drab to its knees with a shimmery, yet stoney look; and can be done any number of color combinations. After removing the window cornices and patching any holes, a few coats and it's better than new. The bath tub restoration walls were done with a different color of Lustrestone, then stencilled with a bamboo trellis. The challenge was to work with the uneven angles of a motorhome. The bedroom walls were done in a faux lepoard skin which has transformed it into a lush, cozy room, and separate from the rest.

It is possible not to get into the nitty-gritty steps of refinishing. You might want to use bathtub liners instead. As the term suggests, liners are placed over the tub surface like a cover or a layer. You might not want this option though if the overall condition of your tub is not good. A liner may not last very long.

Any type of free-standing bathtub will add a focal point to your bathroom. Instead of being tucked into corners, these tubs were built to be almost works of art. If you'd prefer to have a brand new tub, you will find many reproductions that should do the job for you. However, if you want a truly Victorian look and feel, a vintage tub is the way to go.