Refinishing Advantages . . .
Compare time, cost, results, safety, and value.

A replacement bathtub can cost as little as $100, but add the cost of a contractor, demolition, removal, disposal, paying a tile setter and a plumber and the total cost quickly grows to $2000 or more.
View cost comparison of replacement vs refinishing >

To see how difficult the process can be…read these Steps to Replace a Bathtub

A good refinishing job on a bathtub should be very glossy, smooth to the touch, and have a uniform appearance. You will not get these results from a do-it-yourself kit.
Read about the limitations of DIY kits >

Bathtub liners are pieces of PVC plastic or acrylic which are molded to the shape of a tub, placed over your existing tub, and then glued down to cover it up.
Read considerations before purchasing a liner >

Many refinishers use a corrosive acid, usually hydrofluoric acid, to chemically “etch” a porcelain or ceramic tile surface in order to allow the new surface to “stick.” Acid in any form is dangerous. Read why we don't use acid >