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Yes! lol, but finding a quality company is daunting. I don't want to do an endless cycle of refinish, peels off, refinish again, peels off, etc, etc. I use my tub daily, so I want a very durable solution.
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Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr
It would be rather hard to nail-down the specifics of your "remodel"- price wise.
However, I can tell you that a "mid-range" bath remodel in CO is around $24k/average. ROI is 45% (2023 Cost/Value- Remodeling Magazine). So, based on those numbers I would say that the quotes you have are a bit high. Plus, that's a really bad ROI. I'd be more inclined to having the tub re-done... by someone who knows what the Hell they're doing!
I don't want to do an endless cycle of refinish, peels off, refinish again, peels off, etc, etc.
I use my tub daily, so I want a very durable solution.
In 2014 I did a few jobs around here incl the bathroom.
For a variety of reasons the decision on finishes blew up.
My solution, as a "get by well enough until" sort of thing is now nine years old and holding up fine.
Only cost me $30 too (at that juncture in the project)
Im just wanting a new tub and surround. They quoted me for demo of everything down to studs, waterproof coating on walls, replace tub, new shower fixtures. Im still getting a few more quotes. Im jus wondering if 8-10,000 is too high?
Assuming no plumbing/foundation issues.
It's high for a basic standard dimensions tub. Really depends what you're doing with the surround. Most people don't. They just get a fiberglass shower/tub and drop it in so there is no surround.
Yes! lol, but finding a quality company is daunting. I don't want to do an endless cycle of refinish, peels off, refinish again, peels off, etc, etc. I use my tub daily, so I want a very durable solution.
I'd like you to think about "down the road" for a minute. While your ultimate solution may be a new tub, I want you to consider an "ADA" compliant fixture. (Yes, I know you love "tub-time!")
Unless you already have an ADA set-up in another bath, you may want to focus your energies (and $$$$) on this endeavor. (And, IF you're a veteran you may qualify for about $8000 to retrofit your existing bathroom, thru the VA.) Something to look into, if you meet the qualifications....
If we had the room in our bathroom for a walk-in shower and soaking tub we would've done that. When we bought our house it had a ginormous PINK soaking tub. Like outdoor jacuzzi size. And fregin pink toilet.
We had it remodeled and have a big walk in shower now- all tiled up. But I do like a sane sized soaking tub like a cast iron claw foot tub...
I'd like you to think about "down the road" for a minute. While your ultimate solution may be a new tub, I want you to consider an "ADA" compliant fixture. (Yes, I know you love "tub-time!")
Unless you already have an ADA set-up in another bath, you may want to focus your energies (and $$$$) on this endeavor. (And, IF you're a veteran you may qualify for about $8000 to retrofit your existing bathroom, thru the VA.) Something to look into, if you meet the qualifications....
This is an excellent comment. Since I was 73 when we upgraded our master bath, and a daily bathtub user, I explored ADA compliant tubs with walk in doors. Problem is, they offer a sitting soak, not a full body stretch. Also one has to sit as the tub fills and empties.
My best solution was a soaker tub that is “built in” with deep edging all around and grab bars so one can swing out unto the ledge. Today its popular to use the stand alone bathtubs (vs. built-in with surround) and I’ve had one…hated it. No place to put a cold drink or bathing products, no place to swing my body to sit along the side.
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