Refinishing bathtubs is a relatively quick job; the time needed to reglaze bathtub surfaces is often 1 day or less. There are some exceptions, such as bathrooms in which it’s very difficult to ...

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 ...

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. 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 ...

An old, stained, scratched, and/or discolored bathtub is an eyesore, and not a pleasant place to put your naked body. But replacing a tub is not just a disruptive process, it’s also damned ...

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 ...

A. Jim Wagner, general manager of Ark Porcelain Refinishing Service, (165 Prairie Lake Rd., East Dundee, 773-763-6600; arkrefinishing.com), thinks there are three reasons to get a bathtub refinished ...

Whether it’s for relaxing bubble baths, or hastily washing up, one thing’s for certain — your bathtub likely gets a lot of use in your home. If you use it regularly, the wear and tear of frequent ...

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 ...