What has been your experience with tub reglazing?

Question

My tubs finish is awful and trying to decide which way to go, buy a new one or have it reglazed. My house was built in the 50s so I'm assuming it's cast iron.

Answer 1

I've had a LOT of experience with this. Reglazing can work well however many times is doesn't. It works great on a house your flipping because it looks great for awhile no matter what. The problem is it takes a lot of prep work to get a finish that will last a long time. Many times the reglazing will begin to chip and crack after only a few months because of poor prep work, especially around the drain area. Then trying to get the contractor back to redo it isn't easy and he probably won't do any better at it the second time. But I have seen contractors spend several hours removing the drain and other hardware to make sure it was done right.

So I guess it's like any other remodeling project, you take a risk unless you know the contractor. Why not get a couple of estimates and then visit a plumbing supply house and see what the new tubs have to offer then make a decision? Good luck...

Answer 2

Joe is right to some extent and the other one with the spray cans, I've never heard of that.

I've re glazed more then a few tubs, it's a matter of what you want to put into it. If your looking at a long term finish and you have kids, you want something that's going to last, buy a new tub.

If your looking at saving some money, you don't mind the work and you have Patience, do it yourself but, it's a lot of work.

Buy the kit at Home Depot, if you have gouges in the tub, you'll have to get a small fiberglass kit also.
It cost $35.00 and takes a few days with the drying so, here's where the patience comes in.

I don't know what they charge to have it done, I've never done this. I think I would buy a new tub first.

Answer 3

I had one reglazed about 15 yrs ago. That house was built in the 50s also. I don't remember what we paid the guy but the finish was fantastic. Looked brand new.

Answer 4

you can buy a product ,from lowes, to re finish your tub,
buy the spray can, product,
it works buy mixing up two spray cans , you need to read and understand ,the product ,
first ,lightly sand your tub, wash it out, and dry it ,
then spray it , take about 10 mins to spray , two light coats are better than one big one , great looking tub , after wards,
if you hire a pro , it will cost about $400 to $500 to re due it

Answer 5

If I have been you, i could employ a professional to do it. I used a house glazing equipment that i offered from living house depot. It grew to become right into a brilliant style of stressful paintings and that i had to do it two times. the 1st time, i did no longer use the bathtub for extremely almost in line with week (instructions mentioned 3 days i think of), yet while i eventually used it, the glaze have been given tangled up. even while it style of feels like its dry to touch, the tension of status interior the bathtub messes up the glaze. the 2nd time I gave the bathtub very almost 2 weeks to dry. There are a pair of spots interior the bathtub that are tangled up, yet overall its ok. in evaluation, as quickly as I lived in an condo my bathtub grew to become right into a multitude as quickly as I moved in so the condo supervisor employed somebody to come back in and do it. the professional did it at as quickly as and honestly and it got here out completely. to boot, notwithstanding glaze he used dried thoroughly in 24 hours so shall we use the bathtub the next day. reliable success!