The Bathtub Refinishing Blog

Question? Should I reglaze my fiberglass bathtub or should I replace it? Replacing an existing bathtub with a new bathtub is not as easy as it sounds. The original tub almost always needs to be cut into pieces causing for extensive, and expensive labor. flooring, trim, surrounds, and plumbing will also need to be replaced. While a new tub can cost as little as $200, labor expenses for the replacement process can easily add $2,500.00 or more to the bill.                                                                Instead, many homeowners have the existing tub reglazed, which typically costs $300-$1,000, depending on area and process. Whether your bathtub is dingy and stained, or even if it sports some serious rust and cracks, a trained professional can likely fix and re-coat the surface for a like-new look. Cast-iron, steel, and fiberglass tubs and shower stalls can all be re-coated to match the original finish or in an entirely new color. The refinishing process involves

The Secret to Cleaning Grout in Tile Floors Here at BathArt Refinishing we are truly committed to not only saving you money by providing the highest quality service bathtub and tile refinishing has to offer, but we are always looking for ways to save you TIME!!! Yes time is money and in order to save money we need to find ways to save time!  I’m going to let you guys in on a cleaning Secret!!!! The Secret to Cleaning Grout in tile floors….. It took me years to discover how to clean tile floors in a way that was easy and that didn't harm my family, pets and the colored grout. I finally settled on using powdered oxygen bleach. Little did I know that this choice would put me way ahead of the current green movement. Oxygen bleach is nontoxic, doesn't produce harsh fumes, and is color- and fabric-safe. It removes all food and grease stains with no or minimal scrubbing. The oxygen ions attack the stain molecules, breaking them into pieces that rinse away with little

  Nanotechnology - Self-Cleaning Shower Glass Doors - Florida's #1 Nano Coatings Company  - www.bathartrefinishing.com - (800) 206-5958 Do you hate to clean your  shower doors ?  Tired of filthy soap scum build-up on your shower glass doors?? Do you Love the look of frameless shower doors but are afraid that they will be too much work to keep clean? Fear not!   Introducing BathArt’s exclusive  Self Cleaning Shower Glass Door Nano Coatings. Imagine never having to deep clean your shower glass doors again. Completely eliminate hard to clean soap scum, hard water satins, and finger prints for years!!!  Benefit from years of sparkling clean flawless shower glass doors, save time on daily cleaning and save money on harsh expensive cleaning products. BathArt LLC  is proud to introduce our home cleaning products and services.  Our super hydrophobic and antimicrobial nanotechnology glass coatings are formulated to facelift and return shower glass door

Don’t Replace it! Refinish it with Glass Coat Refinishing - (800) 206-5958 It’s financially worthwhile to refinish your tub versus paying for bathtub replacement or liner.  The difficulty with liners is that moisture becomes trapped in between the surface of the tub and the liner itself. This can lead to mildew, rust and mold, all of which weakens your bathtub. Bathtub Refinishing is clearly the best option for your bathtub! It will save you thousands of dollars and time. Replacing can take days sometimes weeks of messy, dirty, loud and expensive construction level work.  BathArt Refinishing artist’s, have the ability to reglaze your existing bathtubs or tiles and return those surfaces back to their original look. Our exclusive glass coat strengthens the surface extending the life by 30 years and reducing cleaning by 10%.  It’s clearly a no brainer. Don’t replace it! Reglaze it! The most return on a remodeling investment has been proven to be in the Bathroom and

BathArt Refinishing , Orlando’s leading bathroom and, kitchen refinishing company was recently attending The AAGO trade show one of our most asked questions is, If a porcelain, cast iron, or fiberglass bathtub is worth refinishing or replacing. The cost-effectiveness of refinishing versus replacement does not even come close, after the cost of tub removal, dumping, and the cost of the new tub itself, as well as installation. This is especially true for " period tubs ", like old claw-foot and cast iron bathtubs. For example, BathArt Refinishing www.bathartrefinishing.com lists $289.00 as their standard price for refinishing a bathtub, whereas vintage-style claw-foot tubs are generally listed in the high $900's to the thousands, and the standard price for replacing and reinstalling a new bathtub is $3,500 in the Central Florida area. The process of refinishing a bathtub is a lot like auto-body work. Uneven or damaged surfaces are etched, then primed, then

BathArt Refinishing - Orlando, Florida #1 Rated Hospitality Bathroom & Kitchen Refinishing Company How Can BathArt Refinishing Hospitality Services Help your Company? BathArt Refinishing stands behind The Hospitality Industry wanting to ensure their properties maintain a clean and pristine appearance year after year.  BathArt Refinishing supports the needs of your commercial properties by offering our exclusive bathroom and kitchen refinishing services and nanotechnology coatings.  Here at BathArt Refinishing, all of our projects come complete with our industry leading warranty, protecting the project from chipping, peeling and discoloration for a full 7 years.  We understand that each day your room is down is lost revenue. We do all we can to avoid this. We understand Hospitality commercial accounts have specific needs and concerns when initiating a project, particularly regarding the time required and the impact on space during high-occupancy periods. BathArt Refini

BathArt’s Bathroom Refinishing Tip Of The Day How to Maintain and clean a refinished bathtub? The truth is that a properly refinished bathtub will last a minimum of 20 years with proper care and maintenance.  What does a properly refinished bathtub mean?? That's a bathtub that has been professionally refinished by a company certified and trained in the professionalism of bathroom and kitchen refinishing.  Here at BathArt we truly believe a bathtub that has been acid washed, cleaned and sanded prior to primer application and then followed by at least 3 solid polyurethane coats will last longer then a new hardware store fabricated bathtub. Here at BathArt Refinishing we educate all our customers on the proper care and maintenance suggestions for cleaning and caring for a refinished bathtub.  Here are a few tips and bullet points we recommend you use when cleaning a refinished or even bare bathtub unit. First never, ever use any sort of abrasive chemicals, they onl

         Are you sick and tired of changing out your shower liner or curtains every few weeks??Here at BathArt Refinishing we are dedicated to saving our customers time and money! here are some tips to maintaining a soap scum free liner. Soap scum, along with mold and mildew, can render a shower curtain revolting in no time. If you have a shower curtain rather than a door, you will probably have to deal with this problem sooner or later. Once you learn the causes of soap scum, you can learn clean it and prevent soap scum buildup. The techniques equally well on both plastic and vinyl curtains.  Soap scum is caused by hard water, bar soap, and ineffective rinsing of the shower area after use. Step 1 - Hard Water and What to Do About It Hard water can be spotted by looking for mineral deposits around taps and faucets. Water softening is no longer recommended, as it damages plumbing and increases the sodium content of municipal water supplies. Instead, use a cleaner that

Do you hate to clean your  shower doors ?  Tired of filthy soap scum build-up on your shower glass doors?? Do you Love the look of frameless shower doors but are afraid that they will be too much work to keep clean? Fear not!   Introducing BathArt’s exclusive  Self Cleaning Shower Glass Door  Nano Coatings. Imagine never having to deep clean your shower glass doors again. Completely eliminate hard to clean soap scum, hard water satins, and finger prints for years!!!  Benefit from years of sparkling clean flawless shower glass doors, save time on daily cleaning and save money on harsh expensive cleaning products. BathArt LLC  is proud to introduce our home cleaning products and services.  Our super hydrophobic and antimicrobial nanotechnology glass coatings are formulated to facelift and return shower glass doors back to their original look.  Once the shower glass doors have been cleaned, buffed and prepped for nano application our exclusive nanotechnology