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There are a few ways to check whether your tub is fiberglass or acrylic. If your tub is a color other than white, then your tub is likely acrylic (as fiberglass tubs are usually white). Check to see if there is discoloration on the bottom of the tub, because if it’s yellowed, then you can be fairly sure it’s fiberglass.

Also, fiberglass tubs have thinner edges and are cool to the touch. Acrylic, on the other hand, is either room temperature or warm to the touch.

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.

As with any project, refinishing your bathtub presents pros and cons to consider, such as:

Pros

• The job is typically quick, and your tub is ready within 48 hours.

• Your bathtub looks new.

• You don’t need to tear out the old tub and replace it with a new one.

• You can customize it with the color of your choice.

• You can’t tell the bathtub has been refinished.

Cons

• Refinished bathtubs can be slippery.

• Not all refinishing products are created equal.

• You need to wait up to 48 hours before using the bathtub.

Bathtub refinishing costs an average of $460 and includes removing the finish, sanding or acid etching the surface, priming it, and applying an epoxy coating. After the coating cures, the bathtub should look as good as new, and the finish should last between seven and 10 years. Because bathtub refinishing requires hazardous chemicals, you should call a bathtub refinisher to do the job.