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Q: How often should you refinish your refinished bathtub?

• <div><p>Refinished bathtubs typically need to be refinished every <b>five years</b> or so. Frequent cleaning and use will break down the finish and make cracks and chips appear more readily. Cracks and chips tend to grow once they begin unless they are repaired immediately. Ideally, you should refinish your bathtub before it gets old enough that refinishing isn&rsquo;t worth the hassle.</p></div>

Q: What happens if I don’t caulk my bathtub?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t caulk your bathtub, then there won&rsquo;t be a watertight seal between your bathtub and the wall tile surrounding it. As a result, water can seep into the wall and the floor and cause the perfect breeding grounds for mold and mildew. Not only does this require costly repairs, but mold can be harmful to those breathing it. </p></div>

Q: How do you identify rust in your bathtub?

• <div><p>Rust should be pretty easy to identify in your bathtub, as it has a dark red, brownish color, and it sits on the surface of the porcelain. It usually appears around metal fixtures, like under your tub spout or shower head, and you might also find it under metal shaving cream cans or razors that you leave sitting on the tub or a shower shelf.</p></div>

Q: Can you fix a hole in a plastic bathtub?

• <div><p>You're more likely to accidentally crack your plastic tub rather than successfully fixing a hole. You can fix hairline cracks and larger stress cracks with a plastic tub crack repair kit from a home improvement store. You'll need to clean out the tub, apply either the epoxy resin or filler putty compound into the crack, let it dry, and then sand it out.</p><p>Depending on your budget, you might consider a new tub as part of your bathroom remodel costs. It could be a good opportunity to update everything after considering all of the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/bathroom-remodel-ideas.htm">bathroom remodel ideas</a> out there.</p></div>

Q: How long does it take to refinish a bathtub?

• <div><p>For a standard-sized bathtub with minor damage, it takes approximately 3 to 5 hours to refinish. It might take a bit longer if your bathtub refinishing contractor needs to fill in significant cracks or gouges. This is the same if you have a specialty tub, like an oversized bathtub&mdash;you can expect your pro to take a bit on the longer side. </p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2020
I am writing this hoping it does not tie up the refund of my overpayment that I found in calculating my prepayments. I was told it couldnt be corrected on final payment on delivery as they had no way to contact the driver to correct the papers. REALLY! I am still awaiting my refund. I had been...
Best Quality Movers, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
I opened a project in Home Advisor to repair an sudden electrical outage at my home at about 6 pm Saturday. Was contacted about 45 minutes later and was offered an immediatre inspection and repair if inspection indicated it was possible. Electrician arrived about 7:15 pm and had my electric...
Coleman Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
Mares Roofing & Restoration did a great job repairing my roof. They were professional and did the job on time.
Mares Roofing & Restoration
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Reviewed in March 2019
They redid some ductwork so it wouldnÃ¢Â Â t be so warm in the room right above the furnace and cold in the rest of the house.
De Hart Plumbing, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2012
Overall it went very well...On the down side, Burnham is a small outfit and was not able to do the project for several months after I called them. However, they gave a fairly accurate expected start date. They did a nice job of restoring the foundation to level. They were helpful in telling...
Burnham Basement and Foundation Repair Inc
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Reviewed in November 2012
Kape did an excellent job on a complete restoration of our 132 year old victorian metal roof replacement. They coordinated the manufacturing of copper shingle to match the original embossed shingle, refabricated and restored missing/damaged pieces of decorative wrought iron surrounding the top...
Kape Roofing & Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2011
I called Glenn's this morning because my air conditioning did not work, and like the rest of the area, we are having temps approaching 100 degrees. I was told that they would call me when they were coming so that we didn't have to wait all day, but that because of how busy they were, it might...
Glenns Plumbing & Heating
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Hurst Improvements and Maintenance (H.I.M.). For all your Home Improvement and Maintenance needs just call HIM! No job is too small. We specialize in all sorts of Home Improvements and Maintenance ranging from simple sink repairs to full kitchen improvement. Indoor and outdoors needs are no problem add on to your home or build a new garage. Rather your needing repairs or looking to improve home value just call HIM!

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American Tubs designs and manufactures a complete line of premium quality Walk-In Bathtubs that are ideal for people with Limited Mobility, Seniors, Disabled and people with pain, arthritis, stress and other debilitating conditions.

Bathtub Restoration questions, answered by experts

Refinished bathtubs typically need to be refinished every five years or so. Frequent cleaning and use will break down the finish and make cracks and chips appear more readily. Cracks and chips tend to grow once they begin unless they are repaired immediately. Ideally, you should refinish your bathtub before it gets old enough that refinishing isn’t worth the hassle.

If you don’t caulk your bathtub, then there won’t be a watertight seal between your bathtub and the wall tile surrounding it. As a result, water can seep into the wall and the floor and cause the perfect breeding grounds for mold and mildew. Not only does this require costly repairs, but mold can be harmful to those breathing it.

Rust should be pretty easy to identify in your bathtub, as it has a dark red, brownish color, and it sits on the surface of the porcelain. It usually appears around metal fixtures, like under your tub spout or shower head, and you might also find it under metal shaving cream cans or razors that you leave sitting on the tub or a shower shelf.

You're more likely to accidentally crack your plastic tub rather than successfully fixing a hole. You can fix hairline cracks and larger stress cracks with a plastic tub crack repair kit from a home improvement store. You'll need to clean out the tub, apply either the epoxy resin or filler putty compound into the crack, let it dry, and then sand it out.

Depending on your budget, you might consider a new tub as part of your bathroom remodel costs. It could be a good opportunity to update everything after considering all of the bathroom remodel ideas out there.

For a standard-sized bathtub with minor damage, it takes approximately 3 to 5 hours to refinish. It might take a bit longer if your bathtub refinishing contractor needs to fill in significant cracks or gouges. This is the same if you have a specialty tub, like an oversized bathtub—you can expect your pro to take a bit on the longer side.

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