Anyone have a rough ball park figure to reglaze an existing cast iron tub. Tub is a light pink color. Customer would like to reglaze in white. Tub is in great shape otherwise. Im going to be calling some local people on this, but wondered if anyone else has had any experience in this.
Thanks in advance
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250-300 I think.
Thanks guys! I wasnt all that off. I was guessing $300-$400.
Thanks a bunch.
The tub does have tile on three-walls above.
Again, I appreciate the help.
If the tile job is old and unsightly, we have been known to also "reglaze" the tile too, making for a seamless finish. It looks great and holds up pretty well.F
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Thats a heck of an idea. Im sure the tile above the tub is a pastel-ly looking pink or a blue (think late 50's ranch decor). Glazing the tub and tile white would work out well.
Thanks.
In SoCal it varies from 380 to 500 dollars depending on original condition of tub ( ie scratches, dings, etc.) and whether it is a corner tub (with end) or between side walls. Generally good for about 5 years. I have it done all the time.
Note: if you are tiling the walls above tub, tile first, refinish tub and do the caulk at the tile/tub interface after the tub is refinished.
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I paid betwen 400 and 500 for the last one I had done about 8 years ago but it didn't hold up that well.
They may have a better product on the market now so if I was you I would check several places that do the install.
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From research I've done, tub refinishers are akin to carpet cleaners.
20% are great, professional, and do a quality job. 80% are out to make a quick buck with a crappy product/service.
At the $200-$300 range, I might be a bit leery as that sounds like they're cutting corners.
Apparently, you want to go with the companies that do a full acid etch first to ensure a complete bond. Apparently, many don't do this step.
I have had no experience with dealing with these companies. But, it makes sense to cut through the many layers of soap scum, crud, etc. that 50 + yrs leaves behind. Thanks for the input
Had mine done and it was a crap job. supposed 10 year warranty, got him out once, like pulling teeth for a fix that didn't work and that's that. He's never coming back again. Scumbag,,,,,,,used to be my friend.
My advice, buy a new tub.
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Edited 9/8/2006 5:46 pm ET by RRooster