May, 17 2024 Connecticut Reglazing Admin
If updating your bathtub and remodeling your bathroom is on your to-do list this year, you may have spent the last few weeks or months looking at different ideas and exploring different ways that you can lessen the cost.
An outdated tub, or bathroom fixture for that matter, is unsightly and can cause your home to decrease in value. Choosing to have your tub or bathroom fixtures replaced will cost you a hefty amount of money, but there is an alternative that can keep money in your pocket.
Tub reglazing and bathroom refinishing will help you keep your bathroom remodel as inexpensive as possible while ensuring all of your fixtures look brand new. No one will ever be able to tell you opted to keep your old fixtures and have them repainted over replacement.
Cost to Refinish a Tub vs. Replacing a Tub
Refinishing your bathtub comes with several benefits and the most important being that you will save money. Most people save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars, choosing to have their tub reglazed. On average, you can expect to pay about $480 to have a tub reglazed. Of course, the exact cost you pay will depend on several factors. In general, you can expect to pay around $200 on the low end and up to $1,000 on the high end for tub refinishing.
The average cost to replace your bathtub comes with a much larger price tag. Replacements average somewhere around $3,400. You can expect to pay around $1,400 at the lowest end and $7,000 at the highest end. You may also need to pay extra to have your old tub removed and disposed of as well.
What Exactly Is Bathroom Refinishing?
Refinishing involves the process of restoring your bathroom fixtures to a like new condition. The process generally includes sanding, repairs, priming, and painting.
During the reglazing process, any cosmetic flaws in your bathroom fixtures will be repaired or removed. You can have any bathroom fixture refinished such as your tub, sink, toilet, tiles, floor, countertops, vanity, and more.
When done correctly, no one will be able to tell that you had your fixtures refinished – they will simply think you replaced them all.
How Long Will It Take?
Fortunately, bathroom refinishing is not only inexpensive but also quick. In most instances, your bathroom fixtures are refinished the same day. Depending on how many fixtures you plan to have refinished and the condition of them, you can plan on a crew to be in your home for a couple of hours or for several hours out of the day.
How Long Will the Fixtures Last Once Refinished?
Once your fixtures have been refinished, you can expect them to last a long time, especially with proper care. A reglazed tub will last roughly 10 years.
Refinishing vs. Replacement: How Do I Decide?
Deciding between refinishing and replacement can be a difficult one, especially if you are not too familiar with reglazing and what it can offer you.
Just about any type of tub and fixture can be refinished, which is why refinishing is such an excellent choice and alternative to remodeling.
Choosing to refinish your bathtub or bathroom fixtures is a good idea if:
- You want to update your bathroom and plan to sell your home
- You do not need any plumbing work or updates
- Your tub or fixtures are in good condition structurally
- You are happy with your tub or fixtures overall, but they need a refresh
- Your tub or fixture is an antique and you cannot get another like it
- Your fixtures are heavy or awkwardly shaped and removing would be near impossible
If you have a fixture or tub that is heavily damaged, it is best to replace it. Reglazing does not address large cracks or structural issues with the fixtures or tub. Any time you want to reconfigure the plumbing in your bathroom, it is usually best to go ahead and opt for new fixtures because it makes the most sense to have it all done at once.
Give Us a Call for Inexpensive Bathtub or Bathroom Remodeling
Connecticut Reglazing specializes in refinishing both tubs and bathroom fixtures. We can transform the look of your bathroom right before your eyes both quickly and affordably. We use the best products on the market, and you can expect your newly reglazed fixtures to last a long time. If you would like to learn more about our services, give us a call today.