A) Go to your local bed and bath store and purchase the most beautiful shower curtain you can find. Do not focus on price, FOCUS ON QUALITY. This is a very important element. except for the floors, it is the most visible item your guest will see. EVERYTHING rests on the shower curtain. If it costs more than you have budgeted for, save money someplace else. Keep in mind that quality does not mean loud or flashy. The shower curtain can be very simplistic in style. Quality means that after many showers it will still look new and fresh years from now.
In addition, an old cast iron/porcelain tub weighs about 200 lbs and even the pieces are heavy -- yes, those broken ends are sharp. It's a lot of heavy work and requires some knowledge. After the demolition, the old tub pieces have to be taken to a landfill. At the end, the new bathroom spraying may cost less than $300.00, but with all the tear-out and payments to a plumber, tile setter and disposal fees, tub replacement can cost up to $1500.00. The project may last a week or more.
Changing the hardware can also create new look. If you have then space you can reglazing tub build custom cabinets for storage especially if you opt for a vanity without storage. Floor to ceiling storage is perfect for linens, towels and toiletries.
You can redecorate your bathroom at a low cost. New linens such as bath mats and towels, and even a new shower curtain can add a much needed boost to the room. It is like giving your bathroom a face lift. Plants are good in livening up any type of bathroom. Remember to choose the right one that can tolerate high humidity as well as low light requirements.
You may want a very large vanity put into your bathroom to keep all of your items neat and organized. Being organized is definitely one way to have peace of mind. With a very large vanity you can keep all of your washcloths, towels, make-up, hairdryer, toilet paper, bubble bath, extra shampoo and conditioner you find on sale, etc., all neatly stored in your bathroom vanity. It is wise to hire a professional to place the very large vanity filled with cabinets in your bath tub restoration. If you try to install the vanity you may not measure correctly and you will end up having to take the large vanity back to the store you bought it from. When trying to place the vanity you may damage it. When at all possible hire someone who has experience.
Hiring a professional to refinish your bathtub means guaranteed results. If you were to try to do the job yourself your bathtub may end up looking about as good as a Porshe that has been painted with several cans of spray paint. Hiring a professional means they come back and redo the work until you are satisfied.
Have you ever see a bathtub ring? That is a nasty spot but don't worry since this spot can be easily cleaned using cream of tartar and hydrogen peroxide. The mixture of these things should be applied on the ring. Let it dry then wipe the mixture on the tub. The ring will be disappeared when you wipe the mixture.