Do you have a fiberglass bathtub, shower, or sink that needs to be repaired? If so, you should know that restoration is easy. Given that fiberglass usually only keeps its ‘new’ look for a few years, this is great news. What’s worse? It does not take much for fiberglass to chip or crack either. The good news is that fiberglass refinishing can quickly take your dulled, chipped fixture and turn it into a new piece of art.
Fiberglass Refinishing Vs. Fiberglass Repair
There are two different ways to fix the look of your bathroom. Your first option is to remove your fiberglass shower, bathtub, or sink and have it replaced with a new one. Your 2nd option is to have your fixture refinished. While both options have their advantages, fiberglass refinishing is generally suggested over fiberglass replacement. Let’s find out why.
Fiberglass Replacement Benefits
It is easy to see the benefits of complete replacement. By replacing your fiberglass fixture, you will have a completely new one, giving your bathroom that ‘renovated’ appearance. With that said, there are more downfalls of replacement than there are benefits.
Disadvantages Of Fiberglass Replacement
When it comes to replacing a fiberglass fixture, there are many disadvantages. The first is the cost. When having a new fiberglass fixture installed, not only do you need to pay for the fixture, but you also need to pay for the removal and installation (providing you do not know how to do it yourself). Not only that, but fiberglass replacement can put your bathroom out of commission for over a week, generating a huge mess in the process.
Why You Should Choose Fiberglass Refinishing Instead
As said previously, L.A. fiberglass refinishing is the suggested alternative to fiberglass replacement. Why? Firstly, fiberglass repair and refinishing is much cheaper than replacement. For a fraction of what it would cost you to have your fiberglass fixture replaced, you can have your fiberglass refinished and achieve the same ‘new’ looking results! With the help of refinishing, the repair of cracks, discolorations, and chips is simple. What other benefits does refinishing hold? Unlike replacement, fiberglass refinishing can be completed without removing your fixture. What does that mean? No mess! In addition from saving your from a huge mess, refinishing can also be completed much quicker than fiberglass replacement (within 24 hours) and does not require you to find a disposal method.
If you have an old fiberglass bathtub, sink, or shower, have it refinished. Replacement is always an option but, as you can see from above, refinishing is clearly the better alternative. Opt for refinishing!












