Sep 27, 2019

Porcelain bathtubs are worth purchasing or not? Pros and cons

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Porcelain bathtubs are worth purchasing or not? Pros and cons

Porcelain tubs became extremely popular in the XIX century but nowadays such models tended to be also demanded due to their characteristics. On the one hand those models look elegant and match any interior style but on the other hands such tubs have several disadvantages like heavy weight or high price.
The contemporary market offers interesting decision that lies in combining porcelain with other materials (cast-iron, steel, etc.). As a result consumers get interesting models that are both qualitative and long-serving but nevertheless nothing lasts forever. In course of time a tub surface is damaged by stains and scratches. The color changes from shining white to yellow and the attractiveness of a bathtub is lost.
Our company offers porcelain tub repair provided by qualified and experienced technicians. They mask all existing defects and cover a surface by special agents obtaining excellent result. In fact your tub will look almost like a new one. Prices are rather attractive and moreover our company provides warranty for executed services.

Porcelain bathtubs earn their fans for good reason: they hold heat beautifully, feel solid and substantial, and carry a timeless, glossy look that acrylic simply can't match. The trade-offs are just as real — porcelain surfaces chip, and years of use dull the shine and leave stains that scrubbing won't lift. The good news is that these very drawbacks are what our porcelain reglazing was made to solve, restoring a factory-fresh finish without you replacing the tub at all.

Weighing the pros and cons, the deciding factor is usually maintenance, and that's where refinishing changes the math. Our bathtub reglazing repairs chips and renews the glaze, while our tub refinishing brings back the smooth, easy-to-clean surface that made porcelain appealing in the first place. We can even change the color, so a dated tub matches a modern palette.

So rather than debating whether to buy a new porcelain tub or tear out an old one, most homeowners find that bathtub refinishing delivers the look they want at a fraction of the cost. And because we also offer sink refinishing and tile reglazing, we can renew the whole porcelain-and-tile bathroom in one visit.

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