Over the years, your trusty bathtub can take quite a beating. It is not surprising to see tubs
with scratches, cracks, gouges or even burns! Eventually, enough is enough and
something has to be done. You could always get a new one, but it certainly can end up being an
expensive proposition:
* Bathtubs are not a small ticket item to begin with.
* You will need to pay a professional to remove the old tub.
* 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.
Before you buy a new bathtub,
examine some of the other choices available.
Before You Buy A New Tub, Look At These Choices
1. Bathtub Repainting: You can repaint your tub or
have someone do it for you. 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. It is a good way to give your tub a shiny new look, maybe even a
new color!
2. Bathtub Refinishing: This is probably the most reliable way to give your tub another twenty
years of life. This is also a rather quick option
completed in a day.
3. Bathtub Liners: A
liner, or new outer surface, is another quick way to make your tub look great.
4. Bath Tub Surrounds: While this does not do anything to the tub itself, the
area around it looks better.
There are several
easier and cheaper alternatives to replacing a tub, but sometimes, it is simply
the best choice.
