I have an OLD clawfoot bath tub that need complete re-fininishing. I can't seem to find any one to do the job.

Question

It more then likely needs to be sandblasted before re-finished.has pits, chip and some minor rust. Fort worth, Azle, TX area

Answer 1

Call me and I will be glad to get you a firm price. Bob 972 333 7908. I have been in the business of refinishing for eighteen years. Rough price is $300.00 for the inside and $ 225.00 for the exterior

Answer 2

Do you want it refinished in porcelain or with polyurethane enamel?

tcw

Answer 3

It's a lot of work, but you can do it yourself.  It's a two part process:  a chemical to strip and clean the porcelain and then the finish.  I bought the stuff at a little local hardware store, but a big chain store may have it too.  It's been about 10 years so I can't remember the name of the stuff. Try the link below.  It might help.

Bathtub Refinishing Referral Network - DIY Porcelain Chip & Ceramic ...

Do-it-yourself porcelain, tile, bathtub refinishing repair and resurfacing kits. ... cracks or rust in porcelain or cast iron tubs, restore cracked ceramic tile with ...

www.refinishingonline.com/porcelain.ht...

Answer 4

Go to your local large plumbing store. We build houses and had a scratched tub. They provided names of people that they had used for repair and for refinishing and gave us honest opinions on who to use and not to use.

Answer 5

I am a plumber and we have a guy here that comes right to the home and sets up  basically what looks like a little autobody shop in the bathroom , fans venting fumes out the window  , all sorts of products to refinish the old tub , after about 3 hours the tub looks like brand new, i know the etch the old one and than refinish it , maybe the link below could help  you in your area, i am in nj

Answer 6

Here's one of our articles about tub refinishing. This one compares tub liners to refinishing and there's also a list of tub refinishers at the end. Always check with previous customers of the service you're considering to see how they liked the work that was done.

http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/...

Answer 7

Call a reputable interior designer or antique store. They will know who does this.