When you're renovating a bathroom, it's tempting just to scrap it all and start over. You can repaint and replace the floors, but unless you fix the dingy old bathtub your space won't look totally ...

You can buy a brand-new bathtub unit for as little as $300 at a retail hardware store, but the actual costs of removing and replacing will likely be much greater. Houses are typically built around ...

An old, stained, scratched, and/or discolored bathtub is an eyesore, and not a pleasant place to put your naked body. But replacing a tub is not just a disruptive process, it’s also damned ...

Whether it’s for relaxing bubble baths, or hastily washing up, one thing’s for certain — your bathtub likely gets a lot of use in your home. If you use it regularly, the wear and tear of frequent ...

Q How do I refinish my porcelain bathtub? A The refinishing or painting itself isn’t too difficult, but preparing the surface properly can be quite a hassle, even if the tub does not have chipped ...

Want to replace your vintage cast iron bathtub? You may be surprised that a comparable antique tub, or even a period-style reproduction, can easily cost thousands of dollars. Sure, $30 will get you a ...

Q. We are considering an epoxy (or similar) refinish to an old cast iron tub (cannot be removed). Are there health risks of chemicals leaching from the epoxy finish during hot baths or baths with ...

A. Jim Wagner, general manager of Ark Porcelain Refinishing Service, (165 Prairie Lake Rd., East Dundee, 773-763-6600; arkrefinishing.com), thinks there are three reasons to get a bathtub refinished ...