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In a current project of mine, there's a worn-looking but otherwise good
cast iron tub that perfectly fits the tight space of its NYC bathroom.
I'm wondering if there are any durable and environmentally decent methods
to renew/refinish the tub, either in situ or sending it out. (We are
replacing the tile, so removing the tub and sending it out for
refinishing is not out of the question.)<br><br>
From what I've researched so far:<br>
1. The DIY finishes are terrible -- both environmentally and
esthetically, as well as durably.<br>
2. There are at least two types of in situ refinishing services. One is
apparently far better than the other in terms of durability, but both
involve toxic fumes. The resulting finish, I've heard, may not look like
the original porcelain.<br>
3. I've heard rumor of places you can send the tub to that give it a new
"dip coat" that's more similar to the original finish, but
haven't found who does it. Nor do I know anything about the toxicity of
that process.<br><br>
Does anyone have any further info on this? I hate to remove the tub
and then replace it with a new one that is similar in size but doesn't
fit as well or look as right.. And I've searched for vintage
replacements.<br><br>
Thanks,<br><br>
David<br><br>
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