So, things are looking like they need to be updated, and you’re feeling like it’s about time to just go ahead and do it already.
Maybe you’ve been waiting and procrastinating on it for a while now because you dread what it will cost you.
Or perhaps you just don’t want to deal with the hassle.
Whatever the case may be, we’ve got good news for you: There’s a high likelihood that you don’t actually need to go through all that.
And that’s because bathroom floor tile refinishing has some pretty huge advantages over a full replacement.
What sorts of advantages?
Well, for starters, …
It Costs Less
Unsurprisingly, the project with fewer moving parts and lower labor and material requirements costs considerably less.
Yes, if your bathroom is in need of an upgrade or even just a restoration back to its old glory, you can make that happen without spending as much money as you would to have everything removed and replaced.
After all, do you know how much new tiles cost?
Sure, it depends on what kind they are and where you get them, but it doesn’t even matter in the case of bathroom floor tile refinishing since you’ll be keeping the tiles you already have.
It Takes Less Time
You may be starting to notice a theme here.
The reason it costs less is the same reason it takes less time: There simply isn’t as much to do.
If you decide to replace everything, you’ll need to remove what’s already there, prep the area for installing the new tile, and do everything else involved in a new installation.
Every step in that process takes time and requires a person (or people) to do it.
We don’t want to make replacement sound like a crazy undertaking, because you sometimes do need to replace everything when the tiles are too damaged or have some other problem.
However, much of the time, you can save yourself a significant amount of time and energy by refinishing what you have instead of buying all new stuff.
It Can Last For Years
This really depends on the quality of the tiles you already have in your bathroom, since bathroom floor tile refinishing does not involve installing all new tiles.
If your current tiles are of the Cheapo Depot variety and are falling apart faster than a pickup truck that was made in China, you may want to spring for a full replacement.
On the other hand, if they are of great quality and will last for decades as long as they don’t get damaged, then why not keep them?
Good materials are getting harder to come by these days, so it’s inadvisable to throw good things out if you don’t have to.
Just remember to treat your tiles well so that they last as long as possible.
It Won’t Disrupt Your Life As Much
Since you don’t have to tear up the whole area for bathroom floor tile refinishing, it tends to get done a lot faster than a complete replacement.
Now, don’t get us wrong—skilled professionals can often finish the job pretty quickly with minimal inconvenience or debris ending up in other areas of the house.
However, there’s simply less work to do with refinishing.
So, that work is naturally completed sooner unless someone is slacking or there are unexpected complications.
Because everything can typically be done in a single day, you don’t even need to plan around it very much, if at all.
You can mostly just go on about your day, and the refinishing will likely be done before or shortly after dinnertime.
Of course, this is assuming that work on the project begins in the morning or early afternoon.
You Get To Keep Your Current Tiles
This one matters a lot to many people, especially those who really love their bathrooms and have lived in their homes for a long time.
If you’re one of those people who’ve gotten used to the way things are in your bathroom, and you don’t want to see it change entirely, then bathroom floor tile refinishing may be right for you.
It’s possible to preserve your bathroom’s overall aesthetic while also making everything look nice and new.
If you’ve got something good that’s done you right for years and shows no signs of stopping, you should definitely consider holding on to it.
And as we mentioned a minute ago, the market is currently being flooded with cheap but low-quality garbage, so good tiles are worth preserving if you’ve got them.
If It Ain’t Broke, …
In summary, if you want everything to look just as clean and crisp as if you had redone it all, then bathroom floor tile refinishing is likely something you should consider.
(Side Note: This same logic also applies to other parts of your bathroom.)
Aside from the fact that you’ll be keeping your current tiles, your floor will look brand new.
And the only reason you’ll know it’s the old tiles is that you saw them before the refinishing happened.
But in most other ways, from resistance to mold and mildew to that dazzling new tile shine, it will appear and function as though you got a whole new bathroom floor.
Unless your tiles are damaged beyond saving or repair, there’s really no reason not to do it.
