Bathroom Resurfacing

Bathroom resurfacing is mostly required in old homes and houses for sale. Bathroom is a second area (only to the kitchen) which is subjected to humidity, heat, condensation and mechanical stresses. The most popular item which requires a total make-over are showers and baths. Next in line are bathroom sinks, tiles and fittings.

Bath Resurfacing - The Bath

You can replace a silicon strip yourself. However, to replace a bath you must call professionals. Replacing bath requires plumbing and a specialised lifting equipment. The other option is to resurface it. The resurfacing option is much cheaper. It is also a quicker solution.

Bathroom Resurfacing - The Shower

Again, changing a silicon rubber or fixing the shower door does not require a specialised personnel. The same applies to tub fittings and seals. However, qualified tradesmen must undertake works which lead to changes of bathroom shower plumbing and/or wiring. The proper application of sealants also may need some certification. Otherwise, you cannot claim any insurance on problems resulting from unprofessional bathroom resurfacing.

Bathroom Resurfacing Prices

To resurface a bath (pressed metal or a fiberglass) you pay around $500. The bathroom resurfacing of the iron cast bath cost about $50 more. The resurfacing of a shower tray is worth $450. Basins are about $220 each. The make-over of vanity tops costs about $400. The price of bathroom tiles replacement is around $100 per square meter. You should dedicate $2000-$2500 for bathroom resurfacing.

Bathroom Resurfacing Contractors

The best is to hire a single contractor to do the entire job (unless they cannot do it). The single operator will not give you the best price but you do not have to resolve issues separately. What's more, the bathroom resurfacing companies may charge you extra for any delayed work, which you (or other subcontractors) could have caused. Essentially, you can save about 25%-30% using separate businesses. However, the single operator offers far less stress. Companies like Action Resurfacing provide full resurfacing services which cost around $2400 for an average bathroom resurfacing job.