Resurfacing for Vintage Bathtubs

A clawfoot, pedestal, or other vintage bathtub can add real charm and an element of elegant design to any bathing space, whether it’s a guest bath or the master bathroom in your suite. These classic styles of bathtubs elevate your bathing experience, blending comfort and aesthetics in a timeless way.

If you’ve found a vintage clawfoot bathtub or cast iron tub on the resale market, you may feel like you’ve struck gold. These treasures, often passed over in modern remodels, are now back in vogue for homeowners who appreciate style bathtubs that bring character and history into the bathroom.

If the tub was not purchased, but obtained as part of a home sale, you may have decided to fix it up due to its vintage charm.

Unfortunately, if the visual condition of the tub is less than stellar, however, what you feel like you’ve saved big money on can end up costing quite a bit in terms of time, energy, and frustration.

Vintage Bathtubs Are Only As Attractive as Their Finish

Simply put, a rusted, worn, faded, or chipped finish on your vintage tub will take something that could be an elegant focal point for your bathroom and turn it into an eyesore. A dull or damaged clawfoot bathtub not only detracts from the room’s overall look but can also impact the quality of your bathing experience. If your vintage tub isn’t looking like an inviting place to unwind, it’s probably time to consider resurfacing.

Most style bathtubs—especially cast iron ones—feature a porcelain surface that protects the structure and adds visual appeal. Over time, this surface can degrade, but professional resurfacing can breathe new life into your vintage tub and bath, making the piece look brand new again.

Resurfacing Can Be an Intensive Job

Refinishing bathtub surfaces on your own can take many hours and can result in very substandard and unappealing finished products. While there are cheap options at most home support and DIY stores for refinishing bathtub surfaces – especially vintage cast iron tubs – most of these are essentially glorified spray paint.

They won’t last, and getting an even application is nearly impossible. Add to that the risk of chemical exposure via the propellant and the risk of trapping things like dirt, lint, or pet hair in the porcelain, and it just makes sense to call in the professionals to resurface your vintage tub.

Vintage Bathtubs Deserve Professional Resurfacing to Maximize Their Potential

A professional bathtub refinished can resurface your tub quickly and cost effectively. A professional service can cost a fraction of what you may pay to replace the tub.

If you want to get the most out of the visual impact of your clawfoot tub, and if you want the new finish to last for a long time, your best option is to contact the Seattle Bathtub Guy for professional refinishing and resurfacing of your vintage claw foot tub.

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