Bathtubs
endure daily use and accumulate quite a lot of wear and tear. The years of use will start manifesting
themselves on your tub with gouges, scratches, chips and even burns. Now that you're tired of your old tub, what can be
done? You could always get a new one, but it certainly can end up being an
expensive proposition:
* Bathtubs are not a small ticket item to begin with.
* Bathtub removal is
not trivial, so you will need to hire a professional.
* And of course, you have to pay a professional again to install the new
one.
* There can be a significant amount of time involved (days or even weeks), when
the bathtub will be completely unavailable.
Before you buy a new bathtub,
examine some of the other choices available.
Alternatives To Replacing Your Bathtub
1. Bathtub Repainting: You can have your tub repainted. While DIY kits are available, it can be a tricky
process, so hiring someone is usually advisable. Even if you hire someone, this process is done within 24 hours and is quite
economical. It is a good way to give your tub a shiny new look, maybe even a
new color!
2. Bathtub Resurfacing: Refinishing your tub gives it a new surface which can last 20 years
or more. Like painting,
this is usually done within 24 hours.
3. Bathtub Liners: A
liner, or new outer surface, is another quick way to make your tub look great.
4. Bathtub Surrounds: While this does not do anything to the tub itself, the
area around it looks better.
Very often, one of the above alternatives will work just fine, but
sometimes, nothing but replacing the tub completely will work.
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