PSP Recommendations

What PSP members have said about bathtub reglazing over the years:

• "From what we’ve read, once you start the reglazing “track” you may have to do it every few years as it doesn’t last very long. Other things I’ve read say that it should last 10+ years."
• "Your tub/shower will be out of commission for 2–4 days. The sanding can be quite messy but is a must, and make sure that they repair the chips and cracks as these are places that can be the source for new reglazing to wear off first."
• "[The process] indeed smelled so bad that the neighbors called to find out what was wrong. The smell was gone in a few hours. It's true that you're not supposed to use a bathmat, put shampoo bottles down on it, or use abrasive cleaners."
• As for pricing, PSP members reported the following in Summer 2023:
  • $350 (from local business)
  • $400 (from local business, including re-caulking; otherwise would have been $350)
  • $800 to $900 (from general contractor)
• Some places use a special product called TopKote, which is some sort of German miracle paint according to one member's architect.
• Once it’s re-glazed, it’s recommended that you do NOT use a suction-cup mat.