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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 ...

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 ...

Q. How do I go about refinishing 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The bathroom is supposed to be a spa retreat, right? But chips on the tub, stains in the sink and ugly tile are less than luxurious. So it comes down to a choice: Refinish or replace. If it were easy, ...

If your diligent scrubbing efforts aren't paying off anymore, that's one common sign it's time to install a new bathtub. Over time, the protective finish can wear off, resulting in spots and stains ...