



The housing market in the Atlanta area is starting to come back to life. New construction is available everywhere in the city and suburbs: very expensive, new dwellings. Many buyers are snatching up old, historic Georgia properties. Is this smart or crazy? It may be a little bit of both. It makes sense to buy older homes that need some TLC. It’s cheaper and you can find these historic homes sprinkled all over Atlanta and the surrounding areas. While you can get an older home at a far better price, you still have the task of fixing it up and breathing new life into it.
Buying a fixer upper that has solid structural bones is smart. If the foundation is good, everything else can be fixed. Cosmetic repairs are fairly easy and cost effective. One of these cosmetic solutions is to repair and resurface the bathroom.
Resurfacing an old bathtub and even the tile surrounding it can dramatically change and update the look of a bathroom without having to gut the room and start over. Especially if you are trying to keep your historical home’s old charm. Refinishing the bathtub is the easiest and most cost effective solution. You can keep that rare, old tub and just breathe new life into it by hiring a professional to resurface it.
Resurfacing consists of stripping the old, worn paint off, repairing any cracks, chips or dents and applying a new surface that will last for many years. That old claw foot tub is suddenly transformed into its former glory and you have managed to retain the integrity of your older home.
Top Gun Applied Surfaces has been doing this kind of refinishing work on older dwellings for years. We know the importance of trying to bring that old charm back to your home. We can turn your bathtub into a new, usable fixture, and, we can also do the same with tiling throughout the house as well as older cabinets and countertops. Resurfacing cabinets and countertops is easier than you think. When older homes were constructed they were done so with the idea in mind that they were built to last. This not only includes the structure but the fixtures inside it. Older construction is definitely durable and has shown to withstand the test of time. Why replace what isn’t broken? Just resurface it!
Let us show you how we can help make your dream of home buying and remodeling more affordable. You can afford a wondeful house in a great neighborhood. You just have to have an open mind, a positive attitude and a Top Gun professional to show you the potential your home has!
As Atlanta’s housing market continues to rise, new construction is becoming plentiful in the metro area. But old Atlanta is still scattered around the trendy neighborhoods . Faced with competition from newer homes, the older homes that make up Atlanta’s history are still viable. They’re waiting for new owners to come and lovingly bring them back to life.
Atlanta is rich in history. It’s old homes are everywhere. Restoration is being increasingly important in order for Atlanta to hold onto its beautiful historic past. As new construction goes up, the older homes are being neglected and forgotten about. These are the homes, set in that up and coming neighborhood that get overlooked because they haven’t been cared for in a long time. Instead of buying a newer home in the same neighborhood, sometimes for double and triple the price, grab that older home and take on a fixer upper!
When purchasing an older home, many homeowners are faced with the tough decision of doing a complete gut and remodel or trying to restore the home to its former glory. In a lot of aspects, complete remodels do not have to be necessary in an older home. Homes built many years ago were constructed to last. With that said, ripping out older fixtures may not be the right path for your classic home.
One decision to make when tackling an older home is what to do with the bathroom. In very old homes, there are usually claw foot tubs, porcelain sinks and tile that isn’t being produced anymore. Bathtub refinishing has become a very popular trend recently. Not only in older homes, but in rental properties and hotels where tubs see a lot of activity.
A bathtub is often the focal point of a bathroom, especially in historic homes. If it looks scummy, grungy or run-down, the rest of your bathroom will too. These flaws don’t have to stay forever though. Instead of scrapping that old claw foot tub and installing a new, costly soaker tub, you can easily restore and transform the existing one. For a fraction of the cost.
Bathtub refinishing is a quick and easy process that will take that older, well-constructed tub and restore it to its former glory. It was most likely loved by its former owners and now you can love it too! Bathtub refinishing will also save you tons of money so you can focus on other projects that need more attention.
Let Top Gun Applied Surfaces show you how we can help in the restoration of your older, well loved home. We can tackle the bathtub, tile and sink of your bathroom but we can also help you with cabinet and countertop resurfacing in your kitchen. If your kitchen has an original sink, we can handle that too! We have proudly been serving the Atlanta Metro area for over 15 years in both commercial and residential projects. Most jobs take as little as a few hours and are ready for use within 24 hours.
A realistic life expectancy of any resurfacing job is between 5 and 10 years. There are several factors that will determine just how long you can expect a surface to last. The condition of the surface before refinishing, how often the surface will be used and how the newly refinished surface is taken care of are some common factors. When deciding if you should replace or resurface, it is important to know how long a resurface will last so that you can decide which route is best for you. Most bathtubs, tile, cabinets and countertops can be resurfaced and their condition will determine just how long that resurface will last.
A bathtub, for example, that is badly worn will not have the same lifespan of a bathtub that is moderately worn. Chips, cracks and scratches from years of wear and tear will certainly need to be considered when deciding to refinish your tub. Most bathtubs and other surfaces that have seen years of neglect can easily be resurfaced to look new, including any chips or scratches. However, the shape it is in when resurfacing is done will predict it’s life cycle.
A newly refinished bathtub in a bathroom that serves as a guest bathroom will last longer than a refinished bathtub in a bathroom that has several uses per day. Your kitchen countertops can be expected to last a few years with resurfacing. Since it is an area that is used everyday, chips, dents and scratches are inevitable. Resurfaced tile can last far longer because most tile surrounding your tub and on your walls doesn’t see everyday abuse like a tub our countertop does.
As for care, the proper cleaners must be used and often enough so that your newly refinished bathtub or tile does not suffer from the natural damage that oils, dirt, and soap scum do. For instance, a bathtub and tile surround needs daily maintenance, especially if it is in a bathroom that is used regularly. Simple wipe downs of the surface can keep your refinishing job looking brand new for many years.
What is equally important to remember is how the resurfacing job is done in the first place. Relying on experts in the field can ensure a professional, top quality job that will play the biggest factor in how long your surface will last. Trying to do the job yourself will not have a long lifespan that you seek. Professional resurfacers use top grade supplies and equipment that only those in the industry have access to purchasing.
Let Top Gun Applied Surfaces resurface your bathroom or kitchen! We are professionals, offering Commercial and Residential services in the Atlanta Metro area. We have been providing quality, resurfacing services since 1997. We will be realistic with you when determining how long you can expect your new resurfaced fixtures to last. Most resurfacing jobs can be done in less than one day and surfaces can be used within 24 hours.
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