What is the bathtub refinishing process?

In short, the process involves preparing the bathtub surface, masking off the surrounding areas, and painting just like you would do on a car. However, not all refinishers and the process they use are the same. In the old days, a refinisher would etch a bathtub surface using a very strong hydrofluoric acid to remove the gloss and pit the surface so an epoxy primer would have something to embed itself into. This was done to create a sufficient bond to the bathtub before applying the new glossy finish and there are still several refinishers out there that continue to utilize this method. When done properly, this method works quite well but, as stated above, not all refinishers are the same. When I say this, I mean not all refinishers will take the time to do it right and truthfully.

The old way of bathtub refinishing Fort Worth TX has given way to the new age of refinishing. This new age of bathtub refinishing simply involves cleaning the surface with a heavy-duty cleaner and applying an adhesive material that will create a molecular bond between the bathtub surface and the new glossy finish to be applied. This way of refinishing is a lot faster and in my opinion, has a much better track record for non-failed bathtub finishes.

How long will a refinished bathtub last?

This all depends on several factors.

• Was the refinisher a qualified bathtub refinishing professional?
• The quality of the bathtub refinishing product.
• Was the surface prepared correctly?
• How was the surface maintained?

Let’s say that if all of these factors have been taken in, your refinished bathtub could last 8-10 years. However, if any of these factors have been compromised, your refinished bathtub will not survive the test of time.

The bottom line

You should use care when soliciting services from a bathtub refinishing professional. Make sure they have had proper bathtub refinishing training and are qualified to do the work. Make sure they use a bathtub refinishing product that has a track record. Check references that are at least a few years old to see if those customers are still happy and make sure the refinisher educates you on the proper maintenance and gives you a written warranty. If you do these things, you will be sure to have a happy bathtub refinishing experience.

If you need assistance in finding a qualified bathtub refinishing professional, visit Fort Worth Refinishing website to locate a professional bathtub refinisher near you or call (817) 633-9100. We will be glad to help.