Home renovations are inspiring because you get to design your home the way you want. Renovating a bathroom is often a fantastic daydream, but in reality, the costs, hassle, and time quickly make people forget they ever had the idea. Does this mean a person must resign their fate and hate rooms within their home? Fortunately, homeowners can do many small and affordable things to revitalize and modernize their homes. Read more
Most A1 Tub and Tile clients, when inquiring about our services or getting an estimate for reglazing, rarely ask about the coating being applied. Many years ago, most, if not all, reglaze coatings were epoxy-based. Epoxy was thought to be stronger and more durable than any traditional paint or coating. However, we at A1 Tub & Tile discovered epoxy coatings turn “yellow” over time. Also, the VOCs emitted from epoxy-based coatings were much higher. Read more
Are time and money standing in the way of you getting a new bathtub? If so, you need to consider all your options. Replacing a tub or getting a bathtub fitter can end up costing thousands of dollars. Many people end up paying these prices because they haven’t heard of bathtub refinishing or bathtub painting. Simply put, bathtub refinishing transforms an old tub into something that looks shiny and new. Read more
Bathtub reglazing is a helpful home renovation/repair technique that benefits many homeowners. Most do not know much about this service, which is often detrimental to a person’s wallet. What could be a quick, reliable, and most of all cost-effective repair often ends up constant thousands of dollars. When someone has minor issues with their tub and does not like the way it looks, they often replace the tub entirely. Below we want to go over bathtub refinishing, and other FAQs associated with this service. Read more
When you want to revitalize an older-looking bathroom, you do not need to tear everything down and start from scratch. In fact, you can save a lot of time and money by simply investing in one change—changing the color of your bathtub. Home and bathroom design choices have greatly changed over the years. What was once fashionable is now seen as old and tacky. One of these clear indicators is the color of a bathtub. Read more
Hiring a contractor to do work in your home is often an overwhelming and confusing task. Without the help of a trusted recommendation (from a friend or family member), it is almost impossible to feel confident in your choice. Read more
There are several reasons a homeowner should regrout wall tile in their bathroom. Over the years, wall tile, especially around the tub area, tends to shrink and break down due to steam and hot water exposure. If not regrouted, water can penetrate and cause tiles to become loose, sometimes even causing them to fall apart. By simply regrouting the wall tile with non-sanded grout and recaulking the area where the tile meets the tub, you will preserve and maintain your tile for years to come. A1 Tub & Tile offers this service which takes a few hours for our technician to make your grout lines healthy again. Read more
There are many reasons to choose bathtub painting in Union NJ, from giving a bathroom new life to repairing minor damage on tubs and showers. There is one benefit to repainting that most homeowners overlook, which is an increased home resale value. When people are on the market for a home, even a rental, they are often first attracted to bathrooms and the kitchen. In some instances, an old-looking kitchen or bathroom can break a real estate deal. Read more
As a homeowner, you know what the major details of your home give it its value, and it’s the items and fixtures we use daily, but can’t easily replace. Your bathtub is one of those examples, as it is the centerpiece of a bathroom and will dictate both its look and value. Read more
At A-1 Tub and Tile Refinishers, reglazing bathtubs is our specialty – so we have a lot of experience cleaning and caring for reglazed bathtubs. Wondering how to keep your newly-reglazed bathtub clean, sparkling, and beautiful? Let’s look at a few simple steps you can take to get the best results. Read more