Fix it, and Keep on Fixing It

Your bathroom is a sanctuary, as it is somewhere you can go to relax and reflect on your day. It is a place where you can go to be alone. Due to all of these things, you want to ensure that this space is clean and comfortable all of the time. If your bathtub is old, chipped, or damaged in any other way, you may want to consider having it refinished instead of replacing it. After all, a worn-out and damaged bathtub does not invoke clean, comfortable, and serenity. Here are just a few of the benefits of refinishing your bathtub.

Refinishing Is More Cost-Effective Than Replacing Your Tub

When it comes to replacing your bathtub, you are going to be out thousands of dollars between the purchase and installation prices of the new tub and the removal cost of the old one. Luckily, you only have to pay a few hundred dollars or so to have your existing tub refinished by a professional contractor and you can end up with the same quality result.

Refinishing Can Protect You From Lead

You may not realize it, but old porcelain tubs have large amounts of lead in them. This is extremely dangerous for you and your family. The good news is that refinishing your bathtub will prevent any lead from the tub from affecting you and your family, ensuring that you can continue to use your same bathtub for years to come safely.  

Refinishing Can Extend the Life of the Tub

Refinishing your bathtub will breathe new life into it, extending its lifespan by years. In fact, if you follow the instructions of the refinishing contractor, which includes avoiding the use of scrubbing pads and abrasive cleaners, your newly refinished bathtub should last somewhere between 10 and 15 years.

Refinishing Can Alter the Look of the Bathroom Space

If you have been wanting to improve the appearance of your bathroom without spending an exorbitant amount of money, refinishing your old, chipped, or stained bathtub is a great way to do it. You can go with the traditional bright white, or you can opt for a creamy beige to change things up a bit. While you are at it, you can have everything (tub, sink, toilet, etc.) resurfaced in the space to ensure everything matches well.

As you can see, there are many benefits to refinishing your bathtub as opposed to replacing it with a new one. If you would like to learn more, contact a bathtub refinishing contractor in your area.