The bathtub refinishing business can be very lucrative. It is valuable to homeowners because it saves them a lot of money over the alternatives of full replacement, as much as 80%. Experienced refinishers can make as much as $100.00 per hour. Start up costs are fairly low compared to many small business start-ups. One can start and run a bathtub refinishing business right out of their own home. It is possible to start and run your business as an independent, or as part of a national franchise. Contractors can easily add bathtub refinishing to their existing list of Home Improvement services.