If your tub is chipped, stained, or just dated, you have two real choices: tear it out and put in a new one, or refinish the one you have. Here is how they compare.
Side by side
| Refinishing | Replacing | |
|---|---|---|
| Demolition | None | Yes |
| Hauling out the old tub | None | Yes |
| Tile and plumbing work | None, everything stays | Often involved |
| Time on site | Most jobs 4 to 5 hours | Longer, and it disrupts the bathroom |
| Ready to use | Typically 24 to 48 hours | Depends on the job |
A refinished tub carries a coating built to last 10 to 15 years with normal care.
When refinishing makes sense
- The tub is chipped, stained, dull, or an outdated color.
- You want to keep your tile, plumbing, and layout as they are.
- You do not want your bathroom torn up.
- Cracks in a fiberglass tub can be repaired, sealed, and refinished as part of the job.
Not sure which one you need?
Send a few photos and we will tell you straight. Every job is quoted on its own, and photo quotes are usually accurate within about $20. See what drives the cost or start on the contact page.
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