Over time, your bathtub can definitely start showing its age. The years of use will start manifesting themselves on your tub with gouges, scratches, chips and even burns. Now that you're tired of your old tub, what can be done? The easiest choice is to buy a new tub, but there are some drawbacks:
* New bathtubs will hurt your wallet quite a bit.
* Bathtub removal is not trivial, so you will need to hire a professional.
* Similarly, bathtub installation requires some skill, so you will probably need to hire someone again.
* 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.Depending on what shape your bath tub is in, you may have several simpler and less expensive options. Let's examine them now...
Alternatives To Buying New Bathtubs
1. Bathtub Repainting: You can have your tub repainted. Kits for doing it yourself are available, but if you're not handy, it would be better to find a pro. 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 Reglazing: This process essentially puts a new surface on your tub, which can easily last another 20 years, with a little care. Like painting, this is usually done within 24 hours.
3. Liners For Your Tub: A liner, or new outer surface, is another quick way to make your tub look great.
4. Tub 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.