Some old tubs are worth saving.

Is Repair an Option?

Maybe your old tub's character -- or the daunting task of ripping it out -- doesn't justify replacement. Refinishing or lining your tub is a great way to take care of unsightly chips and stains. Some companies can refinish your tub with a polyurethane coating that gives it a hard, high-gloss surface. Other companies can outfit your tub with an acrylic liner molded exactly to its size, shape, and style. Look in the Yellow Pages under "Bathroom Remodeling" or "Bathtubs, Sinks-Repair and Refinish."