If you want to save some money, reglazing may just be the perfect choice for you. It can be done on anything from tubs and sinks to urinals and toilets. And did you know that a seasoned professional can even reglaze your wall tiles. If you are after a cost effective bathtub remodeling solution, refinishing is the best one! The only thing you can do more is order a regrouting and a recaulking. These will further improve the aspect of your bathroom. Truth be told, all the fixtures and the wall tiles will look just like new.
How Is Reglazing Done?
Most people know just that reglazing is a way to do a cheap remodeling for your tub. They don’t know the process. So, let’s shed some light on this. A NYC bathtub reglazing professional will take these steps during a resurfacing project:
- The caulking is removed completely and the tiles surrounding the tub are covered to prevent damage.
- The professional etches or sands the entire surface of the tub. The entire coating will be gone.
- Any rust will be eliminated. All cracks and chips will be repaired.
- A layer of primer (bonding agent) is applied on the surface of the bathtub.
- Two or even three layers of coating are applied. This finishing needs to be left to dry for 24 to 36 hours.
This is it; the reglazing procedure has been completed. After the finishing dries, you are free to use the bathroom. The coating will cure completely in around two weeks.
Types of Tubs Reglazing Works On
Refinishing is an inexpensive tub restoration service that can be applied to almost any bathtub or shower: plastic, acrylic, porcelain, fiberglass, cast iron, and even cultured marble. Keep in mind that only the coating of the tub is removed during the resurfacing work. It is then replaced with a new layer of coating.
A Word on Costs
Reglazing is basically a resurfacing of surfaces and, as such, doesn’t cost much. In New York, the average price for an excellent refinishing is anywhere between $350 and $600. It depends on the materials and the quality of the solutions used. The price also depends on the complexity of the project. However, the price is almost always less than half the cost of replacing the bathtub. Reglazing really is a cost effective bathtub remodeling option!
