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There’s no better way to relax after an exhausting day than with a long soak in the tub. You don’t just get squeaky clean, but the warm water will soothe aching muscles and you will feel the tension in your body melting away. Surrounding yourself with suds is an ideal way to unwind, but if your bathtub has been streaked with soap stains, oil residue, and other unsightly build-ups, then you’re probably thinking twice about stepping into that tub.

A dirty bathtub is quite an eyesore and you sure don’t want to bathe in something that doesn’t look clean. A new bathtub could be a solution, but we all know that getting one can be expensive. Why do you have to spend hundreds of dollars on this purchase? And don’t forget about the installation costs. Home improvement purchases will always be pricey, and there’s almost no way to get around that. But if you’re determined to lower your expenses, you might want to refinish your bathtub yourself. Bathtub refinishing seems like an extremely difficult task, but you can accomplish this task on your own if you have the right kit and the right tools.

Before you refinish your tub, remember that you’ll be handling a lot of toxic solutions. So get a mask ready and open those windows; you might be stuck in the bathroom for a couple of hours and you’ll be needing that fresh air. You’ll first need to get rid of the stains and build-ups found on the surface of your bathtub. Some do-it-yourself kits have just one or two types of solutions, while others have two or more. After soaking your tub with the solution, you must scrub it clean with sandpaper. Smooth out your tub, and remove the residue. Once you have a clean tub, then you can proceed. Spraying on the primer and covering cracks with putty or sealant evens out the surface of your tub. This should take about half an hour to dry and then you can go to the final step. Applying the top or base coat is the last thing to do in do-it-yourself bathtub refinishing. Several layers of this coat would make a solid bathtub surface which can last for decades.

Your tub will be ready in a day or two, so just be patient. You’ll be satisfied with the results, and you will be able to enjoy long soaks in your tub that looks as good as new.