All Forum Posts by: Katherine T.

I did a renovation on my first rental and the tub was in a bad way. We ended up getting a re spray that came with a guarantee. It cost about $250. With a new floor down and  the shinny new bath tub it looks like the whole room has been done. Worth every penny. We did it in our second one as well.

Hey Katherine,

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What kind of stains are they

We are located north of you in Hartselle, AL. We had a tub issue like yours, as well as with a crack. We had a professional from Cullman who refinished the tub/repaired crack for us for $550. They did a phenomenal job, the tub is as strong as ever, and I didn't have to rip out and replace all of the items that go along with a new tub install. If you'd like his contact info send me a message and I will be glad to provide it. Or perhaps he knows someone in your neck of the woods. 

@Katherine T. I typically have my rental tubs glazed for around $350. I have had a couple nearly ten years with no signs of giving up. Before replacing try having it painted professionally, as with any painting the devil is in the details. Most professional tub sprayers will give you a several year warranty as well. Good luck!

In 2012, I used a company in Georgia called Miracle Method to repair a fiberglass shower in my master bathroom. The house was built in 1989. The shower is an almond/beige color. The floor of the shower was cracked. They drilled holes and sprayed foam under the shower base, rebuilt the shower pan, and painted it. They only painted the shower pan, not the whole shower. They matched the color perfect. It looks great. 3 years later it is still holding up great. This shower is in the rental house that I own. I paid $465. Worth every penny to me. If I would've have replaced it, I would have spent much more money and time to rip out the shower, purchase a new shower, install, repair drywall and tile around the shower. The company was in and out in one day. They would've sprayed the whole shower if I wanted them too. They also would have painted it a different color, but I wanted it to match the tub and sink. 

There are guys that come and prep and spray the tub.  Mine at my house has held up for 8 years with 2 boys , still looks good . Look up tub glazing .  Forget bathfitters  , first they "required " both me and my wife be there for the est , ( told them I was single)  second just to put a liner over the tub , not the walls they wanted $3000.  yes three grand . I laughed at the salesman and threw him out .  The guy glazed the tub for $ 275 .  

@Katherine T. I am going against the grain on this one.  I have done 7 tubs over the past year and a half and I have had no problems with them.  These are all rentals that I currently hold.  But you have to do it right...  There are kits that you can buy online and even at HD.  The key to this like any paint job is the preparation.  But make sure you use a REALLY GOOD respirator if you are going to go this route.  If you go with a pro they will knock a tube out in no time, but your other trades won't be able to enter, or at least they should not, for at least a day.  

But always remember... your mileage may vary!

If it is really fiberglass, and you think it will be a problem to rent as is, then I vote to replace it. I don't think the bath fitters will be as durable as a new tub, and I think you will find them expensive - they try to appeal to those needing a turnaround in a day, and you pay a premium for that. 

But will it be a problem to rent as is? 

Oh, I think you are flipping this - replace. New kitchens and baths sell. 

everyone so far appears to be against the paint option, what I have found from my experience is you can paint metal tubs with no problem as long as you remove the drain and paint under it when reinstall it, if they tape around it which most of them do, it will begin to peel from there, what I would like to know is what is the best cleaning chemical to remove the stain, as far as painting a fiberglass tub I have no experience with that, hope this helps. let us know what you end up doing because I also hate spending money I don't have to.