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. So, you've
decided to finally do something about it You can buy a new bathtub, but you'll spend a quite a
bit:
* 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.
* Removing and installing a bathtub can take days and even weeks,
so you will have to to do without your bathtub in that time period.
There are are several
alternatives available to buying a new bathtub.
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 will usually be done in a day, and beats buying a new
tub. This is an easy way to give your bathtub a great new look.
2. Bathtub Refinishing: Refinishing your tub gives it a new surface which can last 20 years
or more. This is also a rather quick option
completed in a day.
3. Liners For Your Tub: A
liner, or new outer surface, is another quick way to make your tub look great.
4. Bathtub Surrounds: These are walls around the tub, so they
do not actually do anything to improve the bathtub itself, but instead dress up
the surrounding area.
There are several
easier and cheaper alternatives to replacing a tub, but sometimes, it is simply
the best choice.