Tips for getting the best job at the right price

Contractor Selection

Not all contractors are the same, make sure the contractor / refinisher is:

• Licensed, each county requires a license, check expiration dates and license limitations, not everyone can do it all.
• Insured and can prove it with a Certificate of Insurance specifically addressed to you or your building mgr.
• EPA certified (new ruling, see the ruling here.)
• How long has been in business
• Referrals
• Experience with bathtub and tile refinishing

Get 3 estimates

• Do not use phone quotes as the main factor to select a contractor/refinisher
• You need to get an in-home estimate or in writing
• Measure for square footage
• Get rate per square foot
• Add cost for extras like colors, tile repairs (loose tiles, fixtures, chipped/ broken tiles, etc.)
• Is the grout on the walls being redone?
• Is the caulking around the tub/shower being removed and replaced?
• A common issue is paint removal from previous jobs, that needs to be addressed and costs need to be added or dealt with
• Is the paint from previous job being removed?
• Is the bathroom being protected and ventilated correctly?
• Strong fumes and odors need to be vented outdoors (very important)
• Is there shower doors?
• Is their removal and re-installation included in the price?
• How much are you paying for these service items
• What the total cost is with sales tax
• What is the deposit, progress and final payment
• When are these payments due and how are they paid.

When following this guide lines you can expect a very good job from a reputable refinisher at a fair price, remember a contractor needs to have insurance and skilled labor and you are expected to pay for these costs. Bathtub and tile refinishing is an affordable option and a real bargain compared to new bathroom remodeling.

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• |04-28-2011 13:52:35 Annette Heinsheimer
  
  I am looking for a quote for a bathroom project in Margate City, NJ 08402. It is a 1950's blue bathroom and I'd like to have both the tub and sink reglazed, retaining the original color. Fixtures and medicine chest also need to be replaced. There are some old tiles and caulk to be removed from around tub and the walls are currently some sort of bathroom wall pannels. Perhaps you have suggestions for removing and replacing those too. Additionally, we need to upgrade the kitchen and it might be cool to be able to retain the orignial sink, so I'd like an estimate for reglazing that also. As I recall there are some nicks in the kitchen sink, but I believe that the tub and bath sink are in great shape, except that the glaze has worn off in places. Please contact me at the email above or 610-825-3308.
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