Learn more about the process of clawfoot tub refinishing.
Brief Clawfoot Tub History
Amazing Process.
Clawfoot tub refinishing has become very popular again in recent years, both in the renovation and the new home industry. Cast iron claw tubs have been around since the nineteenth century. They were manufactured on a mold and the cast iron was then spun on to the rotating mold at great speed. This process made for a very heavy tub and an uneven surface thickness with many flaws. As time went on, newer and lighter metals were used in the bathtub manufacturing industry for convenience and ease of installation, many clawfoot tubs ended up in landfills and eventually became a bit of a rarity. In recent years, the demand for vintage clawfoot tubs has increased.
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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.