Refinishing a bathtub is more cost-effective than replacing it. The average cost to refinish a bathtub is $480, compared to $3,400 to replace it. Refinishing can fix minor cracks, scratches, and discoloration. If your bathtub has major cracks or leaks, it's better to replace it.

Refinishing describes the process of giving an existing tub a facelift by buffing out surface imperfections, filling gaps or cracks and applying a new finish that enhances the tub's overall aesthetic. Reglazing is simply a step in the refinishing process—the final step, to be exact.

Bathtub refinishing makes use of polyurethane in most of its projects because it is durable, and it offers a nice and succinct finish to it. It is important to note that water-based polyurethane is not as strong and durable as its counterpart, so it is not often used in the process.

A lot of that hinges on the amount of abuse the refinished tub endures. Officially, we let our customers know that with proper care and regular cleaning a resurfacing surface could last well over 10 years.