Tub Armor Team | 3 min read
The reality most builders don't know: Your tubs need protection for 16-24 weeks—from installation (week 6-8) through final walkthrough (week 26-30).
Here are the 4 phases where 89% of damage actually occurs:
Phase 1: Drywall (Weeks 10-14)
Risk Level: EXTREME - 40% of all damage
Why it's deadly to tubs:
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Utility knives everywhere
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Workers stepping into tubs and stepping on screws to reach high walls and ceilings
Real costs we've tracked:
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Utility knife, screws, or debris scratches: $300-600 repair
Phase 2: Tile Work (Weeks 18-22)
Risk Level: EXTREME - 28% of all damage
Why it's unavoidable:
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Installers standing directly in tubs for wall work
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Tile adhesive that's nearly impossible to remove once cured
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Heavy materials and wet saws creating slurry
Real costs:
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Cured adhesive removal: $500-800 professional service
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Tool gouges: $700-900 repair
Phase 3: Painting (Weeks 14-20)
Risk Level: HIGH - 21% of all damage
Where painting creates problems:
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Paint overspray bonds permanently to surfaces
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Chemical primers can etch certain tub materials
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Ladders using tub edges for support
Real costs:
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Overspray removal: $300-500 professional cleaning
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Chemical etching: $600-900 refinishing
Phase 4: Final Trades (Weeks 24-30)
Risk Level: MODERATE - 10% of damage
Why the finish line is still risky:
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Multiple contractors with tool belts and hammers that can strike tubs
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Harsh cleaning chemicals from cleaning crews
Real costs:
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Tool belt damage: $200-400 repair
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Chemical burns: $500-700 refinishing
What's This Costing You Right Now?
Use our calculator to see your monthly risk exposure:
Tub Damage Cost Calculator
The math that matters:
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Average cost to refinish a bathtub is around $480, typically ranging from $350 to $650
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Tub Armor protection: $29.99 per tub
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ROI: 220% return on investment
Why "Just Be Careful" Fails
After tracking thousands of builds:
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Workers focus on their deadlines, not your fixtures
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Each trade assumes someone else handles protection
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Sharp tools and tight spaces don't care about good intentions
Bottom line: You get one shot at that buyer walkthrough. Protecting your tub for 16–24 weeks costs $29.99. Just one scratch or chip can cost $480 on average — and up to $1,200 or more for a full refinishing. With a 1-in-5 chance of damage, your ROI on Tub Armor protection is over 220%.
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