Can You Change the Colour of Your Bathtub?

Yes, refinishing allows you to change the colour of your bathtub. It's one of the most common reasons customers call us, and it's one of the most satisfying results we deliver.

Here's what colour change through refinishing actually involves, and what to consider when you're thinking about it.

Why People Want to Change Their Tub Colour

The most common reason is a bathroom that was designed in a different era. Avocado green, harvest gold, almond, and pink tubs are perfectly functional, but they make a bathroom look dated in a way that's hard to work around. Changing the tub to white, off-white, or a soft grey can transform how the whole bathroom feels without touching anything else.

The second most common reason is colour coordination, a homeowner renovating the bathroom surround or updating fixtures and wanting everything to match.

For clawfoot tubs, colour is often a design choice rather than a correction. Many homeowners choose to have the exterior of their clawfoot refinished in a colour that complements their bathroom, a deep charcoal, a soft sage, or a classic glossy black, with a crisp white interior.

Going Lighter vs. Darker

One practical consideration: going from a darker colour to a lighter one is more straightforward than going lighter to darker, though both are possible. The most common colour change we do is from an aged or discoloured off-white to a clean, fresh white. This is also the most forgiving in terms of achieving a uniform result.

If you're considering an unusual colour, a deep tone or something outside the standard whites and creams, discuss it with us when you get your quote. We'll advise on what's achievable and what the result will look like.

Tub and Tile Together

If your tile surround is also an outdated colour, our tub and tile refinishing service can update both in the same visit, the tub and the surrounding tile refinished in a seamless, matching finish. This is a highly effective way to completely transform the look of a dated bathroom without replacement.

Clawfoot Tubs, Interior and Exterior

Clawfoot tubs offer the most interesting colour possibilities because they have both an interior basin and a visible exterior. The classic look is a white interior with a coloured or painted exterior shell. We can refinish the interior and exterior in different colours and also address the claw feet, typically in a matching or contrasting finish depending on your preference.

What to Expect

A colour change through refinishing follows the same process as any refinishing job. The surface is prepared, any damage is repaired, and the coating, in your chosen colour, is applied. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish in the new colour. After the 24-hour cure period, the tub is ready for regular use.

A note on pricing: Colours made with a clear base or a deep base will affect the price point. If you have a specific colour in mind, mention it when requesting your quote so we can give you an accurate price.