Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Bathtub Reglazing
Bathtub Reglazing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Bathtub Reglazing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Bathtub Reglazing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Bathtub Reglazing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Bathtub Reglazing labor cost? What are the important Bathtub Reglazing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Bathtub Reglazing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Bathtub Reglazing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Bathtub Reglazing expect to pay between $213.00 to $346.13 per fixture. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Bathtub Reglazing work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Bathtub Reglazing. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Bathtub Reglazing project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Bathtub Reglazing work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the epoxy coating may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
| Is Bathtub Reglazing something that I can do myself? | The typical Bathtub Reglazing project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Bathtub Reglazing requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Bathtub Reglazing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 3 days. |
Bathtub Reglazing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Bathtub Reglazing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Bathtub Reglazing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Bathtub Reglazing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- There will be no gap of more than 1/16 inch wide where the coating meets adjacent surfaces; a gap (in no cases wider that 1/16 inch) can be hidden by: __scribing __a smooth bead of caulk __ appropriately finished molding
- No coating or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- The coating finish will be free of drips, runs, brush marks, roller marks and dust
- The coating finish will have uniform color depth and appearance in all lighting conditions
- All coating edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- Adjacent surfaces, materials and fixtures will be protected from stray 0; any 0 clean up will be performed by safe, non-destructive means, only after owner approves of clean up method
- The coating surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- There will be no epoxy coating on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to epoxy coating application, whenever possible
Bathtub Reglazing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Bathtub Reglazing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the epoxy coating work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review material choices for Bathtub Reglazing with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Select, specify and order epoxy coating; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Clean, sand and remove dust from surface to be finished
- Apply a smooth, even coat/layer of acid etching wash
- Apply a smooth, even coat of epoxy coating
- Apply 2 smooth, even coats of coating to all exposed surfaces, with a light sanding and dust removal before each coat
- Apply 2 smooth, even coats of coating to all exposed surfaces, with a light sanding and dust removal before each coat
- Inspect Bathtub Reglazing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Save and label extra epoxy coating for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label
