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DIY Bathtub Refinishing

By Oahu Tub Experts / January 16, 2019 / Comments Off on DIY Bathtub Refinishing

We get asked a lot about DIY bathtub refinishing kits. I’m not sure why prospective customers ask us. Its sort of like asking an accountant what he thinks about Turbo Tax software. However, we don’t mind helping customers save money, even if we loose a sale. Besides already being so busy, my thinking is that…

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Getting the most bang for your buck

By Oahu Tub Experts / January 2, 2019 / Comments Off on Getting the most bang for your buck

We did an estimate today on a 2 bedroom at 1350 Ala Moana, an older high rise in a fabulous location. Everything except the fridge and dishwasher was original, from the 60s. Both bathtubs are in need of refinishing. Years of abrasive cleaners have made the finish dull. The tile surround in the master bedroom…

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Renovation vs. Rejuvanation

By Oahu Tub Experts / December 27, 2018 / Comments Off on Renovation vs. Rejuvanation

Although this article is primarily written for income properties, it applies equally to homeowners who want to get maximum bang for their buck with home remodeling. To generate more rental income, or to give your soon-to-be-listed property the edge, it is sometimes necessary to put in a little bit of work. A full scale remodel…

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Refinishing vs. Restoration

By Oahu Tub Experts / December 16, 2018 / Comments Off on Refinishing vs. Restoration

There’s a lot of confusion in the marketplace between traditional “refinishing” and the so called “eco” or “no-spray” refinishing. The later isn’t refinishing at all, but rather a “restoration”. Companies that solely offer tub restoration, tout their “lifetime warranty against peeling”. They can make this claim, because there is no new finish on the tub.…

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