How does a refinished tub compare to a plastic tub liner or a new tub?
top Liners can cost nearly 5 times as much as some refinish jobs and new bathtubs installed with a remodel job can cost 10 to 25 times as much as refinishing. Refinishing can be delivered on shorter notice. When they age 20 years: you will need a new liner if it has not yet cracked on the bottom; you will need a new bathtub since the original luster is likely worn. The refinished tub can be repaired or redone, still at a fraction of the cost of the tub or liner installation. If there is a crack in a liner, it can not be repaired and must be replaced and will cost you a half day of labor to remove and reinstallation of new. If a new bathtub is damaged, average quality repairs can become more evident in time. Damaged refinish jobs can be quickly repaired to an almost invisible appearance. While results will vary due to owner care, most will experience a useful life near 10 years.
