A cast iron bath is one of the most valuable fixtures in a home. Properly maintained, a cast iron bath will outlast the house itself. But the enamel coating that gives it its finish can chip, wear and dull over decades of use — and when it does, professional repair or resurfacing is almost always the right answer.

Why Cast Iron Baths Are Worth Repairing

Cast iron baths are heavy, expensive and often irreplaceable. The cost of removing a cast iron bath — which typically needs to be cut into sections to get it out of the bathroom — is significant. The cost of a quality replacement is significant. And the environmental impact of discarding a cast iron bath that could be restored is considerable.

A professional repair or resurfacing gives a cast iron bath another generation of life at a fraction of the replacement cost.

What Can Be Done?

Single chip repair — a chipped area of enamel is filled, coloured and polished to blend with the surrounding surface. Most repairs are invisible.
Multiple chip repair — several chips addressed in a single visit at a reduced rate per chip.
Full resurfacing — where the enamel is significantly worn, discoloured or has multiple chips across the surface, full resurfacing is the most cost-effective option. The existing enamel is cleaned and prepared, any chips and cracks are repaired, and the entire bath is recoated in the original colour or a new chosen colour.