Does Reglazing a Tub Fix Cracks?

Sunshine Refinishing
2 min readSep 29, 2023

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Your tub has scuffed, stained, chipped and cracked. It’s finally ready to be reglazed or refinished. But now that you’ve called a reglazing company, you discover that they don’t repair holes.

This is a problem because water can seep into cracks and cause damage like mold or weaken your bathroom tiles.

Fortunately, there are refinishing companies like us that do bathtub repair in Boynton Beach before reglazing them.

How Does Tub Repair Work?

Ideally, tubs need to be repaired before they are refinished or reglazed. This is not only for aesthetics but also to preserve their structural integrity. It will also make bathing in it more comfortable and safer.

First, technicians will inspect the damage to the tub in order to find out what kind of work it needs in order to be restored. Once they know what to do, they will clean the tub thoroughly and then strip off the layers in order to prepare it for the next step in the restoration process.

Once the tub is clean and stripped, techs will then repair the cracks in the tub. Depending on the severity of the damage, they can drill holes in the tub to access the damage and repair the crack. If it is not too deep or serious, they will apply filling materials and repair other imperfections like chips, stains and scuff marks.

The next step involves spraying several layers of primer to the tub. Lastly, a protective topcoat is applied and the reglazing is done.

Benefits Of Bathtub Reglazing

The most important benefit of bathtub reglazing is savings. The refinishing process does not involve any demolition or construction so is not as messy. This means there is less labor and materials used during reglazing.

During a reglazing, you are generally paying for the materials used for the process and the expertise of the technician.

Also, you get to enjoy a reglazed tub sooner because the reglazing process usually takes just a day and you can use it after 48 hours.

Bottom Line

Professional bathtub reglazing is a cost-effective way of bringing life and function back to your tub. You get a beautiful bathtub at the fraction of the cost of a replacement, plus you get to use it sooner rather than later.

FAQ

How durable is a Reglazed bathtub?

How long will a reglazed tub last? Getting your tub professionally reglazed can extend its lifespan by 10–15 years. However, studies have shown that a DIY reglazing job will last only around 4 years on average.

Is bathtub reglazing a good idea?

Bathtub relgazing is a good idea if your bathtub is in good working condition. The reglazing process can remove surface imperfections like scratches, scuffs, hairline cracks and stains.

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Sunshine Refinishing
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We are a local bathroom refinishing contractor that offers superior quality bathtub reglazing, shower refinishing, tile reglazing, countertop resurfacing.

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