When you're renovating a bathroom, it's tempting just to scrap it all and start over. You can repaint and replace the floors, but unless you fix the dingy old bathtub your space won't look totally ...

Q. In one of your columns last year, you addressed bathtubs and how to cover a colored tub. You indicated the best solution was to use a tub liner. When we bought our house, which is about 120 years ...

The price of a new bathtub starts from $300, surprisingly bathtub refinishing (a.k.a reglazing, resurfacing) is around the same cost. So, why should anyone consider reglazing an old bathtub, while a ...

Depending on the material that your bathtub is made of, you might have the option to refinish it rather than replace it. If your bathtub is made of porcelain, cast iron, or fiberglass, it can be ...

Replacing a bathtub can be expensive and often requires demolition, construction, and disposal fees. Refinishing is a great alternative, with bathtub refinishing costs ranging from $335 to $628 and an ...

Q How do I refinish my porcelain bathtub? A The refinishing or painting itself isn’t too difficult, but preparing the surface properly can be quite a hassle, even if the tub does not have chipped ...

The bathroom is supposed to be a spa retreat, right? But chips on the tub, stains in the sink and ugly tile are less than luxurious. So it comes down to a choice: Refinish or replace. If it were easy, ...

You can buy a brand-new bathtub unit for as little as $300 at a retail hardware store, but the actual costs of removing and replacing will likely be much greater. Houses are typically built around ...

Q. We are considering an epoxy (or similar) refinish to an old cast iron tub (cannot be removed). Are there health risks of chemicals leaching from the epoxy finish during hot baths or baths with ...