After fifteen to twenty years of everyday use, a clawfoot bathtub can become dull, porous and hard to get that clean, fresh look that was there when the tub was brand new. The use of abrasive cleaners over the years can also break down the finish. Plus after years of use, the clawfoot tubs could be chipped, cracked or scratched and become ugly to look at. Plus, several years back, it was stylish to have colored bathroom sinks and tubs. Could it be you do not mind the sink and tub but can not stand the color of it? Or perhaps you have found a antique clawfoot bathtub and would like to use it but it is in pretty bad shape.
Now there is a way to change the color of that tub and sink to compliment any bathroom decorating plan 
that you can dream of. The acrylic clawfoot bathtub can be refinished. With a wide choice of colors and textures, almost any decorating scheme can be accomplished. One of the best reasons to refinish is the amount of money that can be saved. You will not need to hire a building contractor to remodel or a plumber . Also the refinishing can be done in less time then remodeling. Most can be done within a day. The dull, pitted, chipped, porous, impossible to clean, don’t even want to get into it bathtub can be made to look clean and shiny just like a new one. The process can extend the use of the tub another ten to fifteen years. Most refinishing professionals state that nine out of ten people will not be able to tell the different between the old refinished tub and a brand new one.
To refinish a cast iron clawfoot bathtub the process is a little different. The exterior of most of the tubs was a rough, exposed cast iron. The outside can be sandblasted. This will remove any rust, corrosion or old paint. Then it will be filled and sanded to be smooth and glossy if you like. Or you could have a custom color on the outside with the traditional bone, white or almond interior if you like. Some refinishing professionals offer stone finishes also. Don’t forget to ask about a clawfoot bathtub faucet. Many of the professional bathtub refinishers also will sell the faucets.
The clawfeet can and will be refinished also. This can be done to match or to contrast with the refinished claw foot bathtub. In your choice of nickel, bronze, chrome or even gold, there is a perfect choice for you to fininsh the look of the tub.