Might be good to do research on how much it is locally to maintain that type of tub like fixing cracks, touching up chips etc...Porcelain cost more but lasts longer but can need glazing from time time as well so research that to locally for longer term care.  

.), cut out the porcelain-on-cast-iron bowl out with a grinder equipped with a diamond turbo blade, and then carefully keep cutting small pieces until you get the bowl down to the granite.

We renovated the heck out of it-brand new carpet, new porcelain tile and laminate flooring downstairs, epoxied the garage floor, new countertops, sink, pull down faucet, glass backsplash, new paint entire house, all new baseboards, added crown molding, and artificial turf and hard scaping front and back yard.

You have to do your own numbers and guess what your appreciation will be to arrive at what is the best return for you.In my rentals I prefer granite in the kitchen and porcelain in the bath.

For example, here's a short list of things we'll be looking to update while living in the unit:- Clogged upstairs bathroom drain-Need bathroom fan- Bathtub porcelain chipped- Broken balcony door- Broken kitchen window- Missing smoke detectors- Redo kitchen floors- Refinish living room floors- Paint in all rooms- Improve kitchen cabinetsWe don't have a specific $$ budget, but we're always looking to keep costs low while providing quality.

$150 porcelain on steel tubs for me.

Wow your friends and family with exquisite cooking with brand new stainless steel appliances!

Rough plumbing in, drywall and tape over or backer board walls and porcelain tile if you are keeping this long term.

Like Jim K. mentioned we took out 63 1ftx2ft porcelain floor tile.

It's a travertine with a great feel and the only tile that matches the existing set up close to the price point. stone look Porcelain feels cheap IN THIS instance and clearly printed on.