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Zoesky1
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Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1515
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 3:10 pm: | 
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Has anyone here ever had a bathtub reglazed? Mine needs it, but I am not finding the process of hiring a reglazer very easy. After doing some online research, it seems the industry is full of scam-like tub "refinishers" who actually just reline your tub with acrylic, which apparently can foster mold and can bubble up in a short time frame. These people are calling this reglazing, but it's not -- it's lining. There also seem to be tub reglazing franchises that people are running out of their homes, and I am leery of them, as well. Yet I know there are reputable reglazers out there ... I just need to find one. I am not looking to skimp costwise; I just don't want to get ripped off. Help! Anyone? |
local denizen
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Username: Local_denizen
Post Number: 97
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 - 3:40 pm: |
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I used Mr Ugly about 4 years ago. $350 for the tub alone.
Looked good when new but the bottom got chipped from the constant dropping of razors and the occasional wrench, but worse is the discoloration and wear around the calk line and drain. Other parts of the tub still looks good.
Few points to consider though: 1) I have a slow drip at a handle I just can't fix which probably contributes to some of the erosion. 2) My water is not softened so said drips are hard and the minerals probably contribute to the discoloration. 2) 3-5 years is probably the life expectancy of these jobs anyway.
If you've got a nice dry tub and don't drop as much stuff as we do I think your job would probably look good for 5 or more years. But if you're rough on your stuff life expectancy will be compromised. |
Pdg
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Username: Pdg
Post Number: 923
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 12:26 pm: |
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I used Sal Calandra of Premier Refinishing Inc. 973-571-0077 - 1 tub reglazed and chip repairs cost a total of $420 in Feb 2006. It comes w/guarantee of 5 years and a list of things that will void the warranty like dropping stuff, leaks, use of rubbermaid-type mats with suction cups, washing with anything other than a sponge and a cleaner like Lysol tub & tile.
Overall, we're very satisfied - it was a heck of a lot cheaper than ripping out our ugly pink tub. Our tub was in great condition and only had the most minor chips that I'd never noticed before. He said the slight amount of rust around the drain was not guaranteed not to come through, but so far so good. Also, the tub bottom is not smooth as glass anymore and there are tiny little bumps that you can feel, but the kids don't mind. Also, you're not supposed to store bottles of stuff (shampoo, etc.) on the tub anymore b/c they will discolor the glaze. They will wrap your fixtures in plastic before doing the reglaze, so be aware that you may notice tiny flakes of glaze/paint after you first use the tub. It'd be a good idea to gently wipe those areas to get the loose bits off before the first bath.
Sal was very courteous, prompt, and cleaned up after himself nicely. I'd recommend him. |
Zoesky1
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Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1518
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, May 25, 2006 - 1:15 pm: |
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Thanks, Pdg. I'll try Sal, I think. Tub is in basically good condition, but when I moved in last summer we removed a glass tub enclosure, which ripped off the glazing from the tub's outer edge. There are also some scratches inside the tub itself. It looks like it had been reglazed already some years ago. Time to redo it.
Thanks! |
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