What do you think about tile refinishing?

[Mike Dmuchoski]

Some older homes with tile showers over time become functionally obsolescent.  I see 3 options to deal with this eyesore when flipping: 1) remove and replace, 2) clean the grout and tile, and 3) tile refinishing.

Has anyone had any experiences with tile refinishing?  Years ago it looked like a cheap coverup but I'm interested if the quality has improved.  Good bang for the buck?

[Corey Beckwith]

Hi,

I use it on homes I sell for under 200k. It has worked out pretty good for me. They've become more sophisticated with it now. They can even give you an accent strip in the tub area and walls if you'd like. You can look it up on google images. Don't laugh but I just reglazed a kitchen floor in a low end flip. They do it with a stone texture. I wouldn't do it again on the floor though. Most companies I've come across give a 3-5 year warranty on the Reglazing that you can pass on to the new home owner. Again, don't laugh but the Reglazing was getting so good to me that I reglazed a jacuzzi tub in a house I just sold for over 500k. I won't be doing that again either. Everyone buying in that price range can spot it as soon as they walk in the bathroom. I'm not sure how to upload pics yet on bp. When I learn I'll show you how it came out.

All the best
Corey