Sooner or later, every bathroom needs a tuneup, and the tub's shower enclosure is often the best place to start. An enclosure is large enough to dominate the room and set the tone, yet it's often the ...

Scrape the surfaces to be painted with a single-edge razor blade to remove soap scum buildup. Focus on areas under the soap tray and the tub or sink drain. Wipe all scrapings into a garbage bag.

The bathroom is supposed to be a spa retreat, right? But chips on the tub, stains in the sink and ugly tile are less than luxurious. So it comes down to a choice: Refinish or replace. If it were easy, ...