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Another Fast Renovation: Bathtub Refinishing

Bathtub Re-Glazing - Permaglaze Technician

Bathtub Re-Glazing - Permaglaze Technician

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Bathtub refinishers, or "reglazers," experience a surge in work requests before the holiday seasons. Icky, yellowed, and otherwise nasty bathtubs and showers which have been behind closed doors for 50 weeks of the year are suddenly exposed when guests come to stay.

Bathtub refinishing is a very fast remodel. Refinishers lightly sand the tub or shower surface, then spray it down with a special type of paint. Some companies may return for a second sanding, while other companies confine the project to one day.

The only hitch is that these companies are in high demand prior to holidays. So, this one- or two-day job may take three weeks to set up.

Tips:

  • The two big companies, Miracle Method and Permaglaze, aren't the only tub refinishers out there. If time is tight, look at the independents.
  • Be cooperative. Take time off from work and meet them on the weekdays.

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