So you’ve gone and reglazed your bathtub. 

Great!

But how long does reglazing a bathtub last? 

Well, the short answer is that glazing on a bathtub can last up to 10-15 years if you take care of it properly. 

That’s not the full answer, though, and you probably want to know what factors determine that timespan. 

And although you might not have thought of it, it would also be good for you to know what signs to look for in the future (or now) to know whether or not it’s time for a reglazing. 

That’s what this article is all about, and we’ll be going into detail. 

But don’t worry, because we won’t be going into so much detail that it gets overly technical or confusing. 

Unless you’re a professional, it’s best to get a wide view and keep things simple. 

First, Materials Matter

As with so many other things in life, you will tend to get the quality that you pay for. 

If you buy a Cheapo Depot bathtub off the internet that was manufactured in a Chinese prison using recycled plastic from a landfill, then it won’t matter much which glaze you use. 

That tub won’t last long enough for it to matter. 

Likewise, if you cheap out on the glaze, don’t expect to get high-end results. 

Now, we’re not saying that you have to break the bank or buy a golden bathtub like some obnoxious mumble rapper with a Pop-Tart tattooed on his forehead. 

What we are saying is that you should make sure that the glazing material you’re using is good quality and from a trusted brand. 

And also, if your bathtub is probably going to be toast within a year or two anyway, you might be better off saving money in the long run by simply buying a new one. 

All that being said, most homes in America are fortunately built with decent bathtubs. 

So, unless you’ve swapped yours out for a Temu alternative of dubious origin, you probably only need to worry about the glazing material. 

It’s Usually Better to Hire a Professional

Full disclosure, this is what we do. 

We’d even dare to say that we’re very good at it. 

However, it technically is something you could probably figure out how to do yourself. 

That being said, what you’re paying for isn’t only the skill set. 

You’re also paying to avoid having to spend your own time and energy figuring out how to do it yourself, and surely messing it up at least two or three times before you get decently good at it. 

If you try to complete the task all by yourself, you’re most likely going to spend hours, if not days, researching, shopping for materials, going back to the store to buy materials you didn’t know you needed the first time you went, and attempting to redo things that you mess up. 

This is a normal part of learning any new skill. 

But it’s up to you to decide how much time and energy you want to take away from your work and other activities so that you can learn how to do this thing that you’ll probably never do again. 

Whether it’s us or someone else, we’d recommend saving yourself the stress and just hiring someone who will be in and out of your house quickly and leave your bathroom glistening. 

It’s Better to Have a Few Things You Treat Well…

… Than to have many things that you treat badly or neglect. 

The more stuff you have in your bathroom, the more things can go wrong to make your bathroom look off. 

If you’ve only got one sink and one toilet, then those are the only things in there that can break, rust, get dirty, etc. 

And if you keep them clean and in tip-top shape, your bathroom will look stunning even though that’s all it has in it. 

Once you start adding more things like toilet paper holders, mirrors, fancy doorknobs, and so on, you have to figure out how to keep those things clean and maintained as well. 

The same goes for bathtubs, and good maintenance is how you get the glaze on it to last until that 10-15 year mark we mentioned in the intro to this article. 

How Much Are You Using Your Bathtub?

It goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: The more you use your bathtub, the faster it’s going to wear down. 

That’s the same rule that applies to any appliance or furnishing you have in your house. 

But it’s ok. 

You bought it to use it, right? 

So use it. 

Enjoy it. 

Seriously, enjoy every minute of using it. 

Even if those hour-long soaks in the tub every Saturday cause that 10-15 years to become 7-9 years, it’s still worth it. 

Worst case scenario, you can just call the same  professionals you hired to glaze it last time. 

And then you’re good for another decade or so. 

Just don’t forget to watch out for…

Signs That You Might Need to Reglaze

It happens. 

But don’t worry. 

If you haven’t been seriously mistreating your bathtub, it’s just the result of the passage of time. 

Unless you’re a Roman aristocrat and your bathtub is made of solid polished stone, it’s eventually going to start looking faded, dull, or even stained in places. 

Even if it is made of solid stone, it will probably chip or crack at some point. 

If there’s any kind of layer or coating on it already, it will eventually start to peel. 

All of this is ok. 

And of course, it may gradually become more difficult to clean because of these things and the slow buildup of calcium and other things on the surface of the tub. 

It only means that you’ve had your bathtub for a long time and that you’ve gotten a lot of good use out of it. 

But these things are all signs that it’s time to reglaze your bathtub. 

Don’t Sweat It

Really. 

Like we said, all bathtubs eventually start wearing down, and nothing in this world lasts forever. 

You’ve no doubt enjoyed a lot of time in your bathtub, and you’d probably admit that you’ve gotten your money’s worth out of it. 

But before you go and hold a funeral service for it and start shopping for a new one, give the pros a call to see if they can save you some money on a new bathtub by restoring and refinishing the one you already have. 

The fact that you’re asking a question like “How long does reglazing a bathtub last?” suggests to us that you want to keep it. 

And why shouldn’t you want that? Think of all the happy memories. 🛀