Bathroom Renovations

If you have a bathtub or have found an antique clawfoot bathtub and the enamel is in bad shape or the tub is cracked, it can now be made to look like brand new. The process of bathtub refinishing will allow even the color the tub to be changed. The process of bathtub repair will allow for the chips and cracks to be repaired to an almost new look also.

After using the tubs for a period of fifteen to twenty years the enamel can become dull and porous making it hard to clean and even still looking like it needs cleaning after you just cleaned. Also the style several years ago was to have the colored bathtub and sinks in the bathroom. If you are thinking or removing and replacing the sinks and tubs for either reason, consider the process of bathtub refinishing. The color of the bathtubs can be changed to almost any color scheme you may need. One of the good points of the refinishing is the fact it can usually be done in one day. Also with the fact the sink and tub do not have to be removed from the bathroom. This not only will save time but a large amount of money. No need to purchase the new sink or tub, hire a plumber, carpenter or a painter just to name a few of the expanses that you would not have to now pay for.

If you have found one of the antique clawfoot bathtubs the refinishing can be done but the process is a little bit different. The outside of the tubs really are made out of cast iron. Even if the cast iron clawfoot bathtub has been abused or left outside for years, chances are it can still be saved and refinished to look better then a new tub. After years of neglect, the outside of the tub will probably need to be sandblasted. This will remove any rust, dirt, grim or whatever from the outside. This will leave it pitted so it will be filled in and sanded to a very smooth surface. Then your choice or color will be applied. The enamel on the inside of the tub will be refinished also. This can be done to either match or contrast with the outside color. So no need to worry about your colors, almost anything is possible.

Do not forget the actual claw feet. They can also be refinished to complete the fresh, new look. Even if you do not need the whole tub refinished, the process of bathtub repair can fix the chips or a crack . The amazing thing is the way the professionals can match almost any color to repair the tub in a way most people will not even be able to spot the repair.

Jenny