How to Change the Color of Your Tub

You’re ready to remodel your bathroom! As you stand back and assess all the elements you’re going to update, you realize that you’re stuck with a tub and tiling that will not compliment the new decor and color scheme you’re hoping for.

So what do you do? Will you have to stomach the cost of a brand new tub and full tile replacement service?

Not necessarily. If your bathtub and tiles are in good condition, you’re in luck because you qualify for bathtub resurfacing

You might already know that bathroom refinishing is the process of restoring the surface of your tub and tile like new, but did you know that our bathtub reglazing services include color changes?

That’s right! No more living with 1950s bubblegum pink or powder blue. Don’t like the deep brick red tub the previous homeowners installed? Change it! With tub reglazing, you now have the freedom to choose more modern colors that compliment the new ambiance of your updated bathroom.

Bathtub Color InspirationIndustrial Gray Bathtub

Design an urban inspired spa by choosing metallic-like charcoal gray as the finish for your tub, tile, sink or countertops. Keep it sleek with a traditional glossy glaze or add in a texturizing elements for a speckled finish.

Modern White Bathtub

Bright and minimal, white is no doubt the most popular color for bathroom fixtures. If you’re attracted to clean design or simply want a color that will be attractive to future homebuyers, white is always a winner.

Farmhouse Sage Bathtub

Bring out your rural side with soft farmhouse inspired neutrals such as sage green, light gray or khaki brown. Mixed with rustic wooden flooring or decor, these colors will give your bathroom a unique, distinctive style.

Traditional Ivory Bathtub

Like white, ivory never really goes out of style. When coordinated with mixed tonal granite vanity countertops and white walls or trim, it’s a classic choice that compliments nearly any decor.

Contemporary Black Bathtub

Make a statement, yet keep it neutral with a pitch black tub or tile walls. Popular with contemporary art lovers and industrial fans, black is a versatile, yet bold color that will bring a strong aesthetic to your bathroom.

Bold Blue Bathtub

It may feel a bit risky, but blue bathroom fixtures can really transform the entire space. Popular colors like teal, cerulean and navy can be paired with neutral accessories to bring a pop of character into the room without going overboard.

Tips for Choosing a New Tub Color

Match the Other Fixtures

If the toilet and sinks are ivory, it might not make sense to change the tub to bright white. It’s best that all your bathroom fixtures are coordinated in their color.

One exception to this rule would be if your tile and countertops have a wide mix of colors that could tie in differing fixture colors. For instance, if you have beautiful granite vanity counters that are modern enough that you don’t plan on replacing them and they include veining with white, ivory and other colors, then you can probably get away with some white and some ivory fixtures.

Another option is to simply change the color of all the fixtures in your bathroom at once. If they are currently bone or ivory, and you want to change them to white, simply hire a company to update them all at the same time. Problem solved.

Consider the Buyer

Are you planning to sell your house in the next 3-5 years? If that is the case, you’ll probably want to choose a shade based on typically homebuyer preferences, not on your current color obsession. While you might love the idea of a bold, statement-making black tub, this may not be popular among conservative buyers. For the most marketable home improvement, stick with neutrals everyone can stomach.

The 10-Year Test

Be careful not to select a color that is likely to go out of style quickly. Trends come and go, some more fiercely than others. There are some shades of colors that seem to withstand passing fancies and others that lose their appeal in a hot minute. When selecting a color for your tub, tile or sink, try to consider whether it could fall out of style quickly and stick with colors that feel like they’ll still be attractive in the next decade. You don’t want to have to change it in the next few years again when the next color fad comes along.

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