How to Refinish a Bathtub With a DIY Kit

When a bathtub has seen better days, there are several approaches you can take. The best option is to replace the tub, but this is both complicated and pricey. While a very basic 5-foot enameled steel tub might cost less than $150 when you add the cost of a contractor, demolition, removal, landfill fees, tilers, and a plumber, the total cost of the job skyrockets. And bathtub replacement is one of the more complicated DIY projects—so complicated that most people are well-advised not to tackle it.

Another option is to reline the tub with an acrylic liner, but this, too, can be a pricey option. Lining a tub costs nearly as much as bathtub replacement, and it is not a project homeowners can tackle themselves.

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