nunyaLXI 483 MVM join:2000-12-23 O Fallon, MO |
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Re: Had my bathtub refinished by Miracle Method this week$500 ?!?!?!?!? I'd just do sledge hammer and new tub. |
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Msradell Premium Member join:2008-12-25 Louisville, KY |
Msradell
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2014-Aug-23 11:55 am
said by nunya:$500 ?!?!?!?!? I'd just do sledge hammer and new tub. That approach would definitely give cost more than this and been much more disruptive. In addition know the new jobs are as good as the old cast-iron tubs. Depending on how the home is decorated the style of the tub could be much more appropriate compared to any of the new sleek looking tubs. I see lots of reasons to do refinishing instead of destruction. |
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ThespisI'm not an actor, but I play one on TV. Premium Member join:2004-08-03 Keller, TX |
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Can you still buy an art deco tub like this? |
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nunyaLXI 483 MVM join:2000-12-23 O Fallon, MO ·Charter
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More cost? No, because I would DIY. You can get a new cast iron tub for $300 at the supply house. Probably the same at Menard's Lowe's Depot. Disruptive, maybe. Saving and repairing the bottom tile would be the hardest part of the job. Fitting the tub in is pretty simple once you are committed to destruction. |
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said by nunya:$500 ?!?!?!?!? I'd just do sledge hammer and new tub. Sledge hammer and new tub is not even close to $500! As you can partly see in the last photo, the wall tile goes around the whole bathroom, all four walls. The walls would have needed to be stripped down to bare studs, new tile put in, and the toilet and sink removed. I would have to hire out the tile job, as I doubt my ability to apply wall tile and get excellent results on the first try. So we'd be talking several thousand dollars, at least. Also, it is a one bath house and I don't fancy crapping in a bucket in the basement for a week. |
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said by Msradell:That approach would definitely give cost more than this and been much more disruptive. In addition know the new jobs are as good as the old cast-iron tubs. Depending on how the home is decorated the style of the tub could be much more appropriate compared to any of the new sleek looking tubs. I see lots of reasons to do refinishing instead of destruction. In addition to a full bath remodel (too expensive for me), I considered going with a tub and shower liner, but my personal preference is against it. I've stayed at motels where the liner leaks, and the tub squishes when you stand in the shower. Yech. My neighbor had a liner installed, and his does not leak. But it gave the tub a boxy square edged appearance that I don't particularly like. Also, in general, I don't like cover ups. If something is going bad, I don't want it hidden away. |
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samuel0
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2014-Aug-23 1:47 pm
its funny how they Taped over the emergency water overflow drain? why didnt they just unscrew it and paint? it would be cleaner? |
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kherr Premium Member join:2000-09-04 Collinsville, IL |
kherr
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2014-Aug-23 2:06 pm
You ever take apart something that old. Some things you leave be unless it's necessary ...... |
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said by nunya:More cost? No, because I would DIY. Assuming the tub is in a location that didn't require it to be placed before all interior walls were framed in. I'm not even in the business and I've seen more than one instance where you can get the old tub out in pieces, but can't get the new one in. This is one reason multi-piece fiberglass tubs were developed, but those also aren't nearly as nice as a decent quality cast iron tub and tend to crack and need replacement long before a cast iron tub would need to be refinished. Of course, wanting to stick with cast iron, one can always opt for a narrower or shallower tub that will fit through their doorway, but why give up luxury if you don't have to? |
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