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Recoat your bathtub
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Making it Look New Again:
This is one of the most significant bathroom renovation ideas as it requires less time, effort, and money. However, you’d want to hire a professional for the job, as handling it yourself might get too challenging.
- Consider the following skills when looking for an expert to recoat your bathtub:
- sands down the bathtub’s surface;
- fills in the worn-out areas and the cracks;
- applies several coats of paint and primer; and
- does a final buffing.
- Recoating your bathtub is usually a temporary fix since it’s just a cosmetic update. You can compare it to applying nail polish. Your nails will glow for a little while, but as you go through your day-to-day routine, you would need to retouch them.
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Will It Work For Your Bathtub:
You may be wondering if a simple recoat will work for your tub. Yes, it certainly will, especially if it’s in pretty good shape or has minor scratches, stains, or other surface imperfections.
- It’s a good option if the damages on your bathtub aren’t as prominent. However, if they’re significant, it’d be best to look for other options.
- You should also know that recoating is suitable for only certain types of bathtubs. If you have antique clawfoot tubs made from heavy iron, then it’s a viable option.
- You can also recoat an acrylic bathtub as long as the issues are minor. This is a quick option because it usually takes less than 24 hours to complete.
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Go for bathtub liners
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Styling Your Tub:
Tub liners are ideally a replica of your existing bathtub, but you can change the style and color if you want as you remodel your bathroom. They’re made of acrylic and are relatively easy to install.
- Professionals install the bathtub liner on top of your bathtub. Then, they stick it permanently using silicone acrylic and two-sided tape.
- The actual installation of bathtub liners usually takes a day or two, even though the whole process can go on for more than a month. This is because your installers have to take photos of your bathtub first, get its exact measurements, then mold a liner using acrylic, which may take days or weeks.
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Make Sure To Get It Done Correctly:
If recoating doesn’t work for your tub in the long run, you can try the liner option. Also, if your tub and its surrounding area have intense cracks or missing tiles, total relining is the better option.
- These are some of the things you need to know and consider as you go for this option:
- Ensure you’re working with contractors who are experts in the installation of bathtub liners.
- The liner will feel and look like plastic, which is probably slightly different from what you’re used to.
- Since the acrylic cover is a bit thick, your bathtub may feel or seem a little bit smaller.
- Ensure that water doesn’t get trapped between your tub and the liner to avoid problems in the future. If this happens, you’ll have to replace the liner again.
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Replace the bathtub
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Time For a New Tub:
Sometimes, your tub may be too far gone, such that you need to replace it entirely. This is the most expensive and time-sensitive option as it involves getting rid of your existing bathtub and replacing it with a new one.
- You may also have to remove your wall tiles, which means plaster repairs would have to be part of the process too. While the walls are open, your bathtub installers will have to:
- upgrade the shower valve;
- install blocking for new grab bars; then
- put niches to the new tiles on the walls to place your decorative items and bathroom products.
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View the Selection of Tubs Available:
If you have the financial resources and time to do a complete bathtub replacement, then it’ll be worth it. In addition, if you don’t like the shape, size, and location of your existing tub, you’d now have the chance to customize your bathroom space and go for a bathtub that’ll meet your taste.
- Just make sure to familiarize yourself with the do’s and dont’s of bathroom remodeling, such as selecting the appropriate finishes.
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Plan the Remodeling:
This process can take several weeks, so if you don’t have another bathroom in your house, you’ll have to develop alternatives while the renovation is going on.
- The good thing is you’ll surely be proud of yourself after the whole process since this is a long-term solution. It’ll take many more years before you’d even think about doing another renovation.
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Choosing Your Tub:
- Choosing the right tub for your bathroom can be a tough decision. There are so many types of tubs to choose from, and you want to make sure you get one that fits the style of your home.
- There are many different styles of bathtubs. Therefore, you should choose one that fits your bathroom space.
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- In this blog post, we have compiled a list of 10 important factors to consider when choosing the best bathtub!
- view post: Top 10 Tips on Choosing the Right Tub for Your Bathroom
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CONCLUSION
You definitely want an appealing bathroom with a tub that you’ll be comfortable relaxing in after a long day. If you’re not satisfied with how your bathtub looks, you can install a new bathtub liner, recoat the tub, or replace it entirely.
- Whichever option you choose, make sure to enlist the help of professionals to make the whole process go smoothly and efficiently.
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