jeudi 3 août 2017

Things To Consider When Planning For Bathtub Reglazing

By Amy Morgan


People like to take long hot baths specially after long days for relaxation after they took a shower to wash off dirt from their body. Bathtubs are used to do this which are large or small containers made for an individual to bathe. These tubs are made from porcelain enameled steel, thermoformed acrylic and fiberglass reinforced polyester.

But their surfaces will become worn down and damaged after some time and you would either need to replace it or have it fixed. You can hire bathtub reglazing NYC companies and let them do the job for you because professionals could give better results. Here are some things to think about when deciding what you should do with it.

Replacing tubs takes lots of work due to the difficulties of removing the old one which usually needs demolishing it beforehand. Doing this though is a great opportunity in having everything, from fixtures, plumbing and tiles, updated. Selecting this depends on what the quality is of your previous tub and if it is worth it to have it replaced.

Reglazing involves sanding and cleaning the bathtub deeply, making repairs to chips or cracks and applying a coating. Different coating types are used and the have various ways for sticking it on the tub which is usually through etching. This is done by using acid to remove previous coats so that it will have good adhesion though methods without using acid are also available.

The coating might match its previous color or have one that is different that depends on preference and if the bathroom will be updated. They would then be wet sanding, polishing and buffing the tub for ensuring a glossy finish but other companies do not do this when not asked. You can not use them for a few days depending on what coating is used.

If you plan in doing them yourself, kits are available in the market allowing you to do this which you can use in this project. Although its quality will be lower significantly than those done professionally and they are usually not longer lasting. They have also a painted look because these are usually applied with rollers or brushes.

Properly plan on when the project will be performed because this would need a longer time and you cannot use them for several days. This is because of the coatings needing several days to cure completely which if not followed, will probably cause them to get chipped. The smell also of chemicals used must be removed first for health safety.

Consider what the quality is of your previous tab because older ones have better quality and have usually their own characteristics. If you are planning to keep every old decorations inside your bathroom then reglazing it similar to previous appearance is better. But if you are planning to change them then choose a different color.

Finally, inquire how much does the company charge for their service and compare it with others. You can save money when doing them yourself but the risk of failing is great. While reglazing is the cheaper option compared to completely replacing it.




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