The process of bathtub refinishing or reglazing restores an older tub to like-new condition. The process can be used to avoid spending money and time on a replacement tub and to maintain an older tub. This option is not well-known by many homeowners, who often pay more to remove a valuable tub and replace it with a brand new one than they would have paid for bathtub reglazing and refinishing. In an effort to help educate bathtub refinishing paint, the following steps will be explained.

It is important to note that tubs of any age can be restored. The refinishing of bathtubs and reglazing them can repair the most common types of damages and restore their natural beauty. The cracks and dent are filled with an epoxy-based material in a similar way to the body work done on automobiles. Filler has a perfect name as it fixes these defects and damages areas, leaving a surface that is seamless and can be refinished.

In order to systematically apply the new surface, the next step in the reglazing and refinishing process of the tub is to use a bonding agent. A fine spray is applied to the surface, which prepares it for polishing.

However, the surface of the tub may appear dull or discolored. This will be addressed in the next step. After buffing with equipment of progressively smaller grits, the tub will return to its previous state, and become extremely smooth, cool, and pleasing to touch. The tub may still appear dull. To make it sparkle, use high velocity polishing machines. If maintained correctly, this will prevent the tub from absorbing water and allow you to enjoy the tub for years to come.