Bathtub Refinishing Giving An Old Bathtub A Face Lift

Remodeling your bathroom can be a very expensive project. Savvy consumers have learned that bathtub refinishing is a great alternative to tearing out a bathtub and the cost is a fraction of what you would pay for a contractor.
Bathtub Refinishing Giving An Old Bathtub A Face Lift
Does your bathroom need a makeover? Most bathrooms I have seen can use a little help when it comes to color especially those yellow tiles and harvest gold bathtub. Changing these colors may seem expensive but there are alternatives you may not have thought about.

Refinishing your bathtub and tiles is an easy and very cost effective alternative to replacement. Contractors typically charge $1500 to $2500 or more to install a new bathtub and tile the existing walls. Refinishing these fixtures run about $350 on average if the work is completed by a professional bathtub refinishing company.

Porcelain bathtubs are not the only fixtures that can be refinished. Fiberglass bathtubs and showers, cultured marble vanity tops and countertops are just some of the surfaces that can be restored or have the color changed. Do-it-yourself kits are also available from companies like the Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network.

Products available for both professional and do-it-yourself applications are very durable and will last between 5-10 years with proper preparation of the fixture. Just about any color is available so you will not be limited with your decor.

Thousands of bathtub refinishing companies are located throughout the United States. Always check with your local Better Business Bureau before hiring a bathtub refinishing company or contact the Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network for a prescreened referral in your area.
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By Kelly Rountree
Published: 4/16/2008
 
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