Planning a bathroom refresh? Changing your bathtub is one of the first steps in a remodel. New bathtubs are relatively inexpensive, ranging from $200 to $500. However, the true cost is more than the tub itself. Bathtub reglazing is one alternative to costly remodeling.
With a professional reglazing service, you can avoid the costs of labor, plumbing, and demolition. You can also protect your bathroom’s existing surfaces, while reducing the amount of time until you can use your tub again.
At Jet’s Amazing Glazing, our team specializes in bathtub reglazing in Metro Detroit. Contact us online today or call (734) 744-5621 to learn more or request a quote.
How Can Bathtub Reglazing Help Homeowners Save on Remodeling Costs?
While the sticker price on a new acrylic tub might fit your budget, the true cost can quickly reach $2,500 to $5,000. Depending on the extent of the remodel, you may have to deal with demolition, rerouting the plumbing, and repair of the surrounding tiles.
If your bathtub is still in good condition, you can avoid these remodel costs through professional reglazing.
Reglazing can help you save on a couple of costs:
Demolition
Professional demolition services cost an average of $1,500 for labor and debris disposal. Fees can vary based on:
- Tub material
- Tub size
- Plumbing fixtures
- Amount of surrounding tile that has to be removed
Demolition also creates excessive debris. It can take days or weeks to complete repairs to get your bathroom back in usable condition.
Reglazing requires zero demolition of your current bathroom. You can keep your existing tub, fixtures, and wall tiles in place. It’s also much faster, so you can get back to using your bathroom in 48 hours.
Plumbing Changes
When you install a new bathtub, the old plumbing rarely aligns with it. The drain and overflow locations can differ by fractions of an inch, requiring professional adjustment.
A licensed plumber will have to reroute the pipes, which involves cutting into the subfloor. If your tub is on the second floor, they’ll potentially have to cut through the ceiling below.
Bathtub reglazing avoids plumbing problems. The glazing process is entirely surface-level, so the plumbing can stay exactly the same. You also won’t have to deal with the risk of accidental pipe damage or mechanical alterations.
Reglazing also means you won’t have to pay for a professional plumber’s labor, which can cost $75 to $150 per hour.
This frees up your budget to focus on other bathroom improvements, such as high-end fixtures, new lighting, or a premium vanity.
What are the Other Benefits of Bathtub Reglazing?
Besides saving on demolition and plumbing costs, reglazing comes with several other benefits:
- Shorter Wait Time: A full bathtub replacement can take anywhere from three days to a week or more. During this time, you won’t be able to use your bathroom. Reglazing, on the other hand, is completed in four to six hours. The room is ready to use again after the curing process, which takes 24 to 48 hours.
- Preserve Old Tub: Older bathtubs are often higher-quality compared to modern replacements. Glazing allows you to preserve your old tub, while updating its aesthetic appearance.
- No Damage: Professional reglazing technicians prevent damage by carefully masking your walls, floors, tiles, and surrounding fixtures. This ensures the glaze is safely applied only to your bathtub.
Contact Jet’s Amazing Glazing for Expert Bathtub Reglazing
If you need professional bathtub reglazing, contact our team at Jet’s Amazing Glazing. We’re a family-owned business with years of experience serving homes and businesses across Metro Detroit.
Working with us to glaze your tub can help you save time, money, and stress. You can trust our team to transform your bathtub and help you create the bathroom of your dreams.
Want to learn more about our professional reglazing? Call (734) 744-5621 or contact us online today for a quote.