Bathtub refinishing is known to only about 20% of Americans. The custom for most of us has been to replace bathroom fixtures instead of refinishing them. The tight economy and the green movement are forcing many to reconsider their bathroom remodeling needs with a view to saving money. It is a known fact that a replacement bathtub can cost as little as $100, but what many people don't realize is that when you add the cost of a contractor, demolition, removal, disposal, paying a tile setter and a plumber, you can see how quickly the cost goes up to $2500.
 

We should set our circadian rhythm around that of the sun - when it goes down, so should we. When it rises, again so should we! But most get to bed far too late and this will inevitably play havoc with many key hormones. It's been said a thousand times that every hour before midnight is like two hours after, so it is best to front-load your sleep before midnight.

While waiting for your tub to dry, it's time to prepare the room for spraying. Floors can be adequately protected by drop cloths and tarps. You will need to mask off everything else using masking tape and either newspapers or plastic. Taking these precautions prior to spraying will save you a lot of time and grief replace a shower with a bathtub in the long run.

One end of the claw foot reglazing tub is rounded and the other is squared off. The rounded end is the end at which the bather would sit, whirl the faucet is placed at the square end. The vintage tub allows for the moist options being available.

Make sure that you clean your tub thoroughly. If your kit includes its own cleaning solution make sure that you use it. This is professional grade stuff that can remove oils and resins that may not be visible.

Newly exposed hardwood floors may contain carpet tacks and protruding nails. Wearing thick-soled work boots and good work gloves will help bath tub restoration avoid any injuries.

If you decide to do it yourself, you will need to purchase a bathtub resurfacing kit. There are several kits available, with varying paint and finish types. So although these bathtub resurfacing kits are used in the same or similar way across the board, make sure you pick one that will match the color and sheen that you want.

If you're honest with yourself, you have the time you need to rest your mind. The question is, are you taking it? All of the strategies in the previous chapter are meant to free up your time. When you maximize your time at work, you have more time for more productive work and more productive rest. It doesn't take time; it takes commitment. Yours.