When you choose to resurface, refinish, or reglaze your bathtub, you are choosing to give it a new and fresh look. This project can really breathe life into your bathroom and elevate it to the next level without the whole remodeling process.
If you have considered restoring your bathtub, you probably want to know how much it will cost. Let’s face it, this is the question on everyone’s mind. Fortunately, the cost to reglaze or refinish your tub is relatively inexpensive, especially compared to replacement.
It is important to remember that there are several factors and considerations that go into the cost of your project and we will go over some of the below.
How Involved is the Process?
To better understand the pricing, you want to better understand the process. To have a tub reglazed or refinished, it will require that the tub be stripped down, sanded, and then finished with the new glaze. While it does sound pretty simple to do, there are some smaller steps in between, and the process is recommended to be done by a professional because the job can easily and quickly go wrong.
Average Cost to Have Your Tub Reglazed
On average, you can expect to pay about $480 to have your tub reglazed. However, the amount that you will actually pay will depend on the labor, materials, and anything else that comes up along the way. Therefore, you should plan to spend anywhere from $300 to $700 total on the project.
Even with the cost of the project on the highest end, you will still save money over replacing your tub, which is why so many homeowners choose this option.
What Influences the Cost?
One of the major influencers of cost is going to be the material of the tub you have. Some materials will cost more than others. Another factor is labor. Labor costs can make up almost half of the cost of the project in some cases.
If you have a porcelain tub, you can expect to pay right within the range that we said of $300 to $700. A fiberglass tub may run you a bit more money and can range all the way up to around $1,000 for a reglaze, but it can also be cheaper than this. A cast iron tub will range around the same as a porcelain tub.
Lastly, you will also need to look at the condition of your tub. If your tub has a lot of damage, cracks, or chips, it will take a bit longer to repair it, which may add to your cost overall.
Are Other Options Affordable Too?
As you do your research, you will likely want to know the cost to replace your tub or to even install a liner in the tub.
A tub liner can cost you anywhere between $800 and up to $6,000 or more depending on the size, any plumbing issues or repairs needed, and even the materials. Custom liners will be on the higher end of the spectrum.
Replacing your bathtub is an option but one that comes with more expenses and a more involved process. For example, replacing the tub can run anywhere from $3,000 up to $10,000 or maybe even more.
Reglazing your tub continues to be the most affordable option and it will look new once the project is complete.
Hire Our Team Today for Your Tub Reglazing Project
If you are looking for the best bathtub restoration service in Long Island, you have come to the right place. The experts at Long Island Tub Refinishing have many years of experience reglazing tubs and can transform yours both quickly and affordably. Give us a call today to learn more about the process and to receive a free quote.
