Wash hand basins and kitchen sinks can also be re-modeled with a color of your choice to go with the wall or theme of the room. The taps can also be plated with gold, chrome or nickel colors to look and achieve an elegant and stylish finish. What's more, the functioning aspect of your taps will be checked as well to ensure they are easy to open and close. We also seal leaking taps.
In addition, an old cast iron/porcelain tub weighs about 200 lbs and even the pieces are heavy -- yes, those broken ends are sharp. It's a lot of heavy work and requires some knowledge. After the demolition, the old tub pieces have to be taken to a landfill. At the end, the new old bathtub removal may cost less than $300.00, but with all the tear-out and payments to a plumber, tile setter and disposal fees, tub replacement can cost up to $1500.00. The project may last a week or more.
Changing the hardware can also create new look. If you have then space you can reglazing tub build custom cabinets for storage especially if you opt for a vanity without storage. Floor to ceiling storage is perfect for linens, towels and toiletries.
Make sure that you clean your tub thoroughly. If your kit includes its own cleaning solution make sure that you use it. This is professional grade stuff that can remove oils and resins that may not be visible.
Bathtub reglazing is an affordable alternative to replacing an old bathtub with a new one. Contractors usually charge $1,600 to $2600 to install a new bathtub and tile the walls. You may also want to consider doing your shower, sinks, and countertops. You can restore these surfaces and have the color changed if you like. A variety of colors are available, so you won't be limited with your decor. Cast iron, porcelain, and fiberglass bath tub restoration can all be done.
Start with the feet of the tub. Each foot is designed to fit in only one spot on the tub, so make sure you put them in their correct places. You may want to get a friend to help you with this. Install both feet on the plumbing end of the tub first, and then the feet on the opposite end.
When you're tired of those same old bathroom walls, try a good cleaning and if that's not satisfactory, refinish or replace. You're not stuck with those walls. With a little work and a little cash, your ceramic bathroom walls can be, once again, a pleasure to behold.