{"id":246,"date":"2022-01-31T09:03:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-31T09:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/?p=246"},"modified":"2021-08-12T09:08:24","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T09:08:24","slug":"what-is-bathtub-re-enameling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whiteglovereglazing.com\/blog\/what-is-bathtub-re-enameling\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Bathtub Re-enameling?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it: most people are forced to replace their bathtub after a few years. Most of the time, this is due to rust and grime that simply can\u2019t be removed using traditional methods. In some cases, people want to change the look of their bathroom and the color of the old tub doesn\u2019t fit in. Whatever the reason, replacing a bathtub is an extremely costly endeavor. You should avoid it at all costs. But what can you do if your tub has white splotches or yellow spots all over it? How can you get rid of all the rust and grime? Well, the good news is that you now have an option: re-enameling. Re-enameling is basically a different term for reglazing, refinishing or resurfacing. By reglazing the old tub, you can bring it back to its former glory without having to spend thousands of dollars in the process. And the end result will be breathtaking. Take a look at this tub, for instance:<\/p>\n

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Struggling With a Rusty Tub?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It goes without saying that you simply can\u2019t have a modern, good-looking bathroom when you have a bathtub like the one you see above. The first thing that probably comes to your mind is replacing the old tub. While this is definitely an option, it is not the cheapest or the most convenient. You will have to pay a ton of money for waste removal and for plumbing work \u2013 on top of the cost of the new tub. Also, you will need to go through the hassle of doing construction work in your home.<\/p>\n

Simply by re-enameling (or resurfacing) the old bathtub, you can achieve the same result. Reglazing is the process during which the entire surface of your tub is re-enameled. The old layer of coating is removed, along with all the rust and grime and a new layer is applied. The end result is a tub that looks and feels just like a brand new one. So, why would you want to replace the old tub? The cost of refinishing your old tub is much lower than replacing it.<\/p>\n

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Re-enameling and Its Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are many benefits when it comes to re-enameling your old bathtub. Here are the most important ones, in our opinion:<\/p>\n