In today's uncertain housing market, whether you are thinking of an extensive bathroom renovation or planning a face lift, the remodeling decisions you make today, and their results, will impact your wallet and the environment today, and in the future. By using bathtub refinishing as the core method of your green bathroom renovation project, you will save money, time and the environment. The core principle of green bathroom renovation is to save natural assets that are so very important to our survival, while saving money - green and the environment- green. These assets include water and energy.
Speaking of saving natural resources, let's talk first of all then about bathtub refinishing.
Bathtub reglazing costs about $450-$650 and is done in the bathroom. Home owners can even choose their own color scheme. For instance, you may like a very light pink bathtub, to with your darker color pink wall. And you may finish it off with a black sink and toilet ( new toilets only may be refinished. check with your local bathtub refinishing company.) put together. There is no tear-out, no plumbers or tile-setters involved. To recap: the benefits of bathtub refinishing over replacement are savings in time, money (up to 80%) and the environment- green.
And speaking of green, tub replacement costs $1500-$2500 depending on location and contractor. Here are the reasons why it costs about $300 to buy a new tub at your friendly home remodeling store, but costs $1500-$2500 to replace, not counting the cost of dumping the non-biodegradable tub into the landfill,- environmental impact.
Replacement of a bathtub involves tear-out, and the services of different sub-contractors. Hiring different sub-contractors yourself or through a hired general contractor, is a specialty in mess- if any exists. It takes a special gift in the art of co-ordination, and answer to lots of prayer. Such miss and match scheduling can give you ulcers, and raise your blood pressure- I am not a doctor. To recap: replacement involves the services of different contractors with varying skills and businesses, working on one project at your place, in a little room- your bathroom. Good health to you.
Now, consider the energy cost of replacement - energy is used in making and transporting new fixtures. First, the raw material have to be procured and transported to a warehouse to start the manufacturing process. Then valuable assets are wasted in the transportation of a new fixture from the factory to the warehouse, and to its final resting place-your bathroom. Replacement costs more, takes more time and its impact on the environment is one that a lot of people do not want a part of it.
Other energy and water savings
One of the ways that water is waster is wasted and green goes down the drain is by using old, water guzzling shower heads. Replacing them saves in water bills. Dual- flush toilets are used by many to cut down on the amount is wasted and the amount of green that is washed into the toilet. Dual flush toilets as name implies, has two flush modes. One for number one and another mode, using more water when going number two. Energy efficient bulbs will definitely cut down your energy bills. Skylights in your bathroom can add an inspirational ambiance, and supply you with a fresher and cleaner air.
Today, many are doing their best in looking for ways to save money in their green bathroom renovation, while adding value that makes a positive impact on the environment. Bathtub refinishing, when combined with other energy, water and environmentally sound and best renovation practices is a happy choice choice for saving green and living green in a blue economy.
Wilson Uche Ukah, is the President of Refinishing Stars, a bathtub refinishing company serving the bathtub reglazing needs of homeowners in Atlanta, Chattanooga, Nashville and Knoxville. Refinishing Stars, refinishes bathtubs, sinks, and countertops for hotels and motels nationwide. He writes regularly on green remodeling. Wilson can be reached at http://www.refinishingstars.com or sales@refinishingstars.com
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