February 5, 2012

Refinishing Your Shower

When it comes to aging shower pans, there are several different ways to restore their look. It’s true! Replacement is probably the least cost effective option for updating your shower pan. A more cost effective alternative to replacement is refinishing.

What Is Shower Refinishing In Los Angeles?

Refinishing is an option that allows you to restore the look of your shower pan to new, without having to completely remove it and reinstall a new one. With the help of a good refinisher, you can easily take your discolored pan and make it look new, take your chipped pan and repair the damage, and take your cracked pan and make it seem as though nothing had ever happened to it. That’s right – refinishing can give your shower the ‘new shower’ appearance, without paying the ‘new shower’ price. Within 24 hours of having your shower pan refinished, it will look like a completely new pan.

Whether your shower pan is suffering from cracks, chips, or discoloration, a refinishing job can repair any damage, completely changing the look within 24 to 36 hours. It does not matter whether your shower pan is made from porcelain or fiberglass, both can be easily be repaired with the help of a professional refinishing job. Is refinishing a long process?

Refinishing generally takes between twenty-four and thirty-six hours. Pans that require extensive repairs will cost more than those that don’t. After any necessary repairs have been made, your shower pan will by coated with acrylic urethane. To give it a more finished look, the shower pan will then be gently sanded down. There are a variety of different refinishing colors, so feel free to change up the look of your shower pan, or keep it the same – (just newer and fresher!).

For those who are concerned with the environment, you may want to choose an alternative method. For porcelain shower pans, polymer finishes are much more environmentally friendly than acrylic ones. Polymer finishes can also reduce the amount of toxins released into the air, making it safer for you and your family to breathe in.

If your shower pan is starting to look out of date, start looking for a professional refinisher today. While replacement requires timely and messy demolition, refinishing requires none! Refinishing is also a much more cost effective option. People may think that it does not cost much to replace a shower pan, but after you consider all unexpected fees, the cost can really add up. By selecting the alternative of refinishing, you can save over 50%!

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