Bathtub Reglazing

Bathtub Reglazing

Bathtub Reglazing is a process of restoring your bathtub so that it will look and feel brand new again.  People normally have their bathtub reglazed after 3-5 years because of scratches on the surface of the bathtub and some may even begin to chip off the top layers.  Upon calling up your local contractor to do your bathtub reglazing, here's what to expect:

First, they will clean the bathtub and remove any caulking that might be there from the original installation.  Second, they will mask and cover the areas not to be reglazed.  Then, they will remove the fixtures such as the overflow covers and faucets of the bathtub.  After that, they will setup their ventilators to expell the fumes that wil accumulate from the bathtub reglazing process.  Now, they'll begin to sand your bathtub using a sander to remove the top deteriorated layer of the bathtub.   

Sometimes, they will have to etch the surface to help the glaze coating to adhere.  They'll vacuum your bathtub until it is clean without any powder left and then they'll fill up holes and cracks and imperfections.  Make sure they protect all your cabinets and sinks with plastic or newspaper from the chemicals they'll use.  They will coat your bathtub with 3 coats of bathtub reglazing chemicals.  After the process is over, expect to be able to use your tub in 48 hours minimum. 

Bathtub reglazing companies often differ in the way they finish the bathtub reglazing.  Some contractors may come back to fix the imperfections of their process, and some claim that their reglazing process will not have imperfections and will not need to come back after 2-3 days.  Whichever claim they make, make sure to check your tub immediately after a day or two and report any imperfections and demand them to fix it perfectly.  Never settle for anything less because the price of bathtub reglazing is not that cheap.  So don’t get ripped off. 

Make sure that you do not clean your bathtub with very strong chemicals or acids.  Remember that this bathtub reglazing is not as tough as the original coating of your bathtub.