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Clawfoot Tub Refinishing History
Let me share the fascinating story of clawfoot tub refinishing with you. Picture this. It's the late 1800s, and these cast iron beauties wrapped in porcelain enamel are the crown jewel of Victorian bathrooms. But like anything that gets used every day, they started to show their age once modern plumbing systems become more common.
The real game-changer came after World War II. That's when we got our hands on synthetic resins and epoxies. These materials and durable high performance coatings revolutionized how we restore these tubs. Though clawfoot tubs briefly fell out of fashion when built-in tubs took over, they never truly lost their charm.
Fast forward to today, and these vintage pieces are having quite the comeback. Homeowners are falling in love with their classic appeal all over again. The best part? Modern refinishing techniques lets us preserve these historical treasures bymaking them perfectly functional for contemporary bathrooms. It's like giving these grand old tubs a second life, combining their timeless durability with modern elegance.
Clawfoot Tub Refinishing Saves You Money!
Here's How
The price tag can be as much as $5000.00 new, for this type of bathtub. Obviously, this is where clawfoot tub refinishing becomes cost effective.
- To purchase a good quality vintage clawfoot tub to have the interior restored is between $900.00 & $1500.00.
- Complete, interior and exterior refinishing costs, including having the feet chrome, brass, nickel plated, or a painted finish is in the $2800.00 range, providing the interior of clawfoot tub has not been refinished at some point.
- Prices can vary depending on the color chosen and condition of the tub.
- Colors can be chosen the same way you would paint the walls in your home.
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When picking colors for your clawfoot tub, remember that prices can change. And here’s what you should know.
- Deep base and neutral base colors cost more to make.
- Primary colors cost more because the tints are expensive.
- Because it takes time to custom color match colors. This will increase refinishing price.
- The more transparent colors need more paint to cover the surface.
- Some neutral colors take more time to make because they need the right balance tint colors.
- Because eco friendly coatings have low VOC’S they often cost more to buy.