After deciding on the style you want, you must choose the material and finish. Most bathtubs today are either cast iron or acrylic. Cast iron is extremely durable, solid, and elegant. However, they are extremely heavy, and tend to chip, so be prepared for a Bath Tub Refinishing project. If you prefer a lighter, easily maneuverable bathtub, you may want to consider an acrylic one. They also are completely waterproof, not only on the inside, which makes the tub incredibly easy to maintain and clean.
If you don't like the sound of the refinishing job, and you're reluctant to pay for a professional to do the job for you, there is another option to consider. You can have a refinish clawfoot tub liner custom-made for your tub. This liner will fit like a glove and cover up a multitude of scratches and stains. Keep in mind that this option isn't appropriate if your tub isn't in basically-sound condition, and it won't be a permanent fix for your problems.
One thing that you might have to do after owning and using one for a few years is to refinish it. This is an easy process that requires you to use specific tools and products. This should only be done when the pain on the outside or inside of the reglazing tub is chipped and coming off.
You want to make sure that you invest wisely in a vessel sink. Sure, you might think that you just have to have the latest trends. This is an actual bathroom fixture, it's not as easy as changing a pair of blue jeans. If you do want to change out your bathroom a lot then just spend less money on the sink. This way you'll have money left over when you want to change it out or you get sick of it. Glass vessel sinks are typically a lot cheaper than copper or stone.
You may want a very large vanity put into your bathroom to keep all of your items neat and organized. Being organized is definitely one way to have peace of mind. With a very large vanity you can keep all of your washcloths, towels, make-up, hairdryer, toilet paper, bubble bath, extra shampoo and conditioner you find on sale, etc., all neatly stored in your bathroom vanity. It is wise to hire a professional to place the very large vanity filled with cabinets in your bath tub restoration. If you try to install the vanity you may not measure correctly and you will end up having to take the large vanity back to the store you bought it from. When trying to place the vanity you may damage it. When at all possible hire someone who has experience.
The process of installing a new framed-in tub can be fairly easy as long as you're replacing an old tub with a similar model. To start from scratch in a new bathroom, however, you'll need to start by framing the area. This includes adding 2x4s which are nailed into the wall studs on the back and sides of the tub called ledgers. After framing you can add the plumbing. Once again, when replacing an existing tub, the plumbing will already be there for you to use.
When you're tired of those same old bathroom walls, try a good cleaning and if that's not satisfactory, refinish or replace. You're not stuck with those walls. With a little work and a little cash, your ceramic bathroom walls can be, once again, a pleasure to behold.