JW Toms River Tub Reglazing

  If you are planning to replace your bathtub or if your drain fitting is already severely corroded and needs replacement, learning how to remove a tub drain is a necessary plumbing skill you must have. The drain fitting is a metal basket-like piece that has a lip or flange at the top and a body with threads on the outside. It is screwed into the elbow of a horizontal length of pipe that extends toward the end of the tub, and is ultimately tied into the  drainpipe assembly . Inside most drain fittings, there are two metal crossbars forming an “X”. This is placed to prevent items from falling into the drain. These crossbars are also what make it possible to remove the drain using tools like a plug wrench or pliers. A plug wrench is a small wrench that is milled to fit the crossbars of two or more different sizes of drain. It is a handy tool to have, especially if you expect to remove your tub drain more than once. Meanwhile, pliers are the best substitute if you don’t have a p...

  If it has been a while since you bought your bathtub, then it is understandable if it already looks worn out and discolored. And if no amount of cleaning or scrubbing could bring it back to its former pristine condition, then it is also understandable if most homeowners would think that replacing it with a new one would be the best option. However, with all factors considered like time, money, and effort, it is in your best interest to consider bathtub refinishing/reglazing instead.  First of all, bathtub replacement will cost you a fortune as the cost of the new bathtub is only the beginning. For starters, a standard 5-foot enameled steel tub might cost around $150, but when you factor in the cost of a contractor, demolition, removal, landfill fees, tilers, and plumber fees, the total cost skyrockets. Alternatively, there’s bathtub relining, which is also pricey but is undeniably cheaper than a full replacement. However, it is merely a band-aid solution that just covers up ...