Apartment and condos bathtub resurfacing or apartments bathtub re-glazing is saving apartment owners and property managers money when they renovate their apartments or condos in this tight economy. The slow, but recovering economic climate is hampering owners from making the needed maintenance on their property including bathroom renovation.

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Apartment and Condo Owners - Why you must renovate your bathrooms

Apartments and condo and owners, like most of the country are feeling the after effect of the recession and, when it comes to cutting costs, many owners and managers prefer to cut maintenance and renovation citing a tight budget.

While many owners think they can save money by postponing bathroom renovation and other important maintenance, they are actually making their units less attractive to potential tenants. Those apartments that keep up with their maintenance will survive the competition and the recession.

Bathtub resurfacing saves up to 80% of the cost of bathtub replacement

Using bathtub resurfacing, many property owners are saving up to 80% of the cost of a tub replacement since all work is done in the bathroom. By having all work done in the bathroom, there is no mess to going to the landfill.

Your bathtub resurfacing process

The resurfacing or refinishing process involves cleaning the old tub of soap scum. After the bathtub is cleaned of soap scum and grits, the surface is sanded to roughen up the surface so that a primer can bond to the surface. After a primer is applied, about two or three coats of top coat is applied. This gets the tub looking like new.

The whole bathtub resurfacing process takes about 5 to 6 hours to complete. The tub can be used the next day. The cost of refinishing or resurfacing a tub is $450 to $595. However, with so many units to be resurfaced, apartments and condos owners pay much less because of volume discount.

Bathtub replacement is expensive and takes longer time than tub resurfacing

On the other hand, bathtub replacement is an intense project. You may buy a new bathtub for less than $300.00, but it costs a lot more to remove the old bathtub and put in a new one. If the size of the old bathtub is not the same as the new one, the contractor will tear out the walls, (if required), before removing the existing tub.

Then the technician installs a new tub, vapor barrier, concrete backer and under-layment. Additionally, new control valves and drain plumbing, including a shower stand pipe, and re-tiling of the walls are done. A foot note: Be aware of any electrical wiring that could be behind the walls you are working with, and also be mindful of the plumbing therein.

Another drawback of tub replacement is that it takes about a week or more to complete the bathroom renovation. Adding together all the sub-contractors to be paid, the cost of replacement can go up to $2000.00

Why resurfacing your tubs is better than replacing them

Summary of the advantages of your tub resurfacing over tub replacement

• You save up to 80% over the cost of tub replacement and the mess of renovation
• You get almost any color of your choice
• Your tubs look good in just days, not weeks
• All work is guaranteed by trained and licensed professionals

Tub can last up to 15 years after they are refinished.

Your apartment or Condo surfaces that can be resurfaced

• Bathtubs
• Sinks
• Countertops
• Tiles on walls and floors.
  

If the after effect of recession is hampering your apartment's or condo's bathroom renovation, take another look at your bathroom renovation options. We will be glad to help you achieve your renovation needs as you save up to 80% of the cost of bathtub replacement.

In fact, now is the time to consult us. To get started, fill out our estimate form, send your email to sales@refinishingstars.com or if you prefer, call:

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