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A peeling bathtub is not a good thing. It’s a sign that the finish is coming off, and continued exposure to water and cleaning products can continue to damage the finish and eventually the underlying structure of the tub. What starts as a few chips or flakes can worsen into large chunks peeling off.

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.

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.

Resurfacing a tub is worth it if there are just a few dings, scratches, or chips. Expect to pay about $330 to $630 to refinish a tub. You can restore your tub to looking brand new for less money than replacing the tub. But you're better off replacing old bathtubs with heavy damage, mold, or other major issues.