In Bashford Manor, the Louisville technician we send repairs, sprays and caulks your tub where it stands.
One number reaches the technician who would hold the gun. The figure comes on the call, not after a visit.
(866) 951-0558The voice on the line belongs to the trade, not to a switchboard reading a script. Two minutes of plain description are enough to price a standard tub.
Your old tub looks downright depressing with all those ugly stains and tiny hairline cracks staring back at you every single morning.
Fortunately, you can completely transform that worn-out fixture without spending a small fortune on a messy, stressful demolition project.
Our skilled local team specializes in applying a high-performance liquid acrylic coating directly over your existing cast iron or steel basin to make it look brand new again.
By choosing this smart surface restoration method, you skip the massive headache of hiring plumbers and tearing down drywall.
This means you save thousands of dollars while still getting a gorgeous, high-gloss finish that looks identical to a factory-fresh installation.
We love helping homeowners fall in love with their bathrooms again by delivering beautiful results in just a single day of work.
If you want to see how affordable this transformation is, we invite you to request a completely free, no-obligation estimate today.
We will gladly look at your specific project, explain our detailed process, and give you an honest price with absolutely no hidden fees.
Let us do the hard work so you can finally enjoy a sparkling, clean bathroom that you actually feel proud to show off to your guests.
To get a finish that lasts for many years, we must follow a very strict and detailed preparation process.
First, we thoroughly clean the old surface using specialized industrial cleaners to strip away decades of stubborn soap scum, body oils, and hard water deposits.
After that, we apply a professional-grade acid etching agent that creates microscopic pores in the original porcelain or enamel so our new coatings can bond permanently.
Once the surface is chemically etched and completely dry, we carefully repair any deep chips, rust spots, or scratches using a waterproof polyester filler.
Next, we mask off your entire bathroom with protective paper and plastic sheets to keep your walls, floors, and vanity safe from any overspray.
Then, we spray several coats of a high-tech molecular bonding primer that acts as the ultimate glue between the old tub and our new topcoat.
| Restoration Step | What We Do | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Chemical Cleaning | We remove all grease, soap scum, and mineral deposits. | Ensures the new finish sticks perfectly without peeling later. |
| Surface Etching & Repair | We etch the porcelain and fill in every single crack or chip. | Creates a completely flat, smooth, and seamless surface. |
| Molecular Primer Application | We spray a specialized bonding agent across the basin. | Guarantees the topcoat fuses permanently with the old material. |
| Acrylic Topcoat Spraying | We apply multiple layers of premium high-gloss coating. | Delivers a brilliant, durable shine that is incredibly easy to clean. |
Finally, we use professional HVLP spray equipment to apply multiple layers of a premium, aliphatic acrylic polyurethane topcoat.
This specialized material cures into an incredibly hard, glossy shell that resists impacts, scratches, and harsh household cleaning chemicals.
This process ensures you get a beautiful, long-lasting surface that looks like a million bucks without the hefty price tag of a brand-new fixture.
Replacing an old fixture sounds simple enough until you realize that the unit is literally locked behind your bathroom tiles and door frames.
To get it out, workers usually have to destroy your beautiful tile surround, rip up flooring, and sometimes even widen your doorways.
Which means a simple plumbing upgrade quickly spirals out of control into a massive, multi-week remodeling nightmare that costs a fortune.
When you choose our on-site surface spray restoration service, you completely avoid that chaotic construction zone.
Our technicians complete the entire job right inside your home in about four to six hours, which keeps your daily routine running smoothly.
On top of that, you can safely use your beautifully restored shower again after just twenty-four hours of curing time.
Choosing to renew your existing fixture is also an incredibly eco-friendly choice that keeps heavy cast iron out of local landfills.
This lets you do your part for the environment while keeping hard-earned money in your wallet for other home improvement projects.
You get to enjoy the absolute comfort of a pristine, hygienic bathing space without any of the typical remodeling stress.
We are incredibly proud to offer our premium surface restoration services to the hard-working residents living in this beautiful part of Jefferson County.
If you live near the bustling commercial hub around Bardstown Road or close to the peaceful residential streets of Bashford Manor, Kentucky, we are just a quick phone call away.
Our team knows the local architecture well, from cozy mid-century brick ranches to more modern suburban homes that deserve a quick bathroom face-lift.
Since this lovely neighborhood, nestled under ZIP code 40218, features homes with sturdy, classic fixtures, restoring them is almost always better than replacing them.
Many homes built in this area during the mid-to-late 20th century possess incredibly strong cast iron tubs that are far superior in quality to modern plastic units.
By saving these durable vintage basins, we help preserve the original character and solid value of your home while updating its overall look.
Our local business relies entirely on happy neighbors, which is why we always treat your home with the utmost respect and care.
We arrive on time, keep our workspace incredibly clean, and leave your bathroom smelling fresh and looking absolutely spectacular.
Whether you want to prep your home for the real estate market or simply make your daily bath more enjoyable, we have you covered.
You might see cheap DIY paint kits at your local home improvement store and wonder if you should try doing this job yourself.
However, those store-bought kits usually contain cheap epoxy paints that you apply with a roller or a brush, leaving ugly streak marks behind.
These consumer-grade paints lack the chemical bonding power of professional materials, meaning they will likely start peeling and cracking within a few months.
Our professional service uses commercial-grade molecular primers and high-velocity sprayers that create a perfectly uniform, factory-like finish.
We also possess the heavy-duty ventilation equipment needed to safely extract the strong fumes and dust from your home during the spraying process.
Investing in our professional team prevents you from wasting time and money on a failed DIY project that you would eventually have to pay to strip off.
Furthermore, we stand firmly behind our expert craftsmanship and the premium materials we use by offering an excellent warranty on our work.
This gives you total peace of mind, knowing that your beautiful new finish will hold up against daily use without bubbling or losing its luster.
You deserve a stress-free experience and a gorgeous bathroom, which is exactly what our friendly team delivers every single time.
Keeping your newly sprayed basin looking shiny and clean is actually much easier than scrubbing an old, porous porcelain surface.
Because our high-gloss acrylic coating is completely non-porous, dirt, soap scum, and mildew have a very difficult time sticking to it.
This means you no longer have to use abrasive bleaching powders or harsh scrub brushes that scratch up your finish and tire out your arms.
To keep your tub shining like new, simply wipe it down once a week using a mild dish soap and a soft microfiber cloth or sponge.
Always avoid using abrasive scrubbing pads, steel wool, or cleaners containing harsh acids, bleach, or ammonia, as these can dull the shiny finish over time.
We also highly recommend avoiding suction-cup bath mats, because pulling them up can slowly weaken the chemical bond of the coating over several years.
If you follow these incredibly simple care guidelines, your beautifully restored surface will easily maintain its brilliant shine for up to a decade.
This simple routine keeps your bathroom looking like a high-end luxury spa with only a tiny fraction of the usual cleaning effort.
You will love how quick and easy it is to keep your washing space looking absolutely pristine and inviting for your family.
There is absolutely no reason to spend another day tolerating an ugly, stained, or hard-to-clean bathroom when an affordable solution is right here.
Our friendly local team is ready to answer all your questions, look over your project, and provide a detailed plan to bring back the shine.
We make the entire process incredibly simple, straightforward, and affordable from the very first phone call to the final cleanup.
By requesting a free quote from us, you get a clear, honest price tailored specifically to your home with absolutely no pressure to buy.
We pride ourselves on our transparent communication, top-tier craftsmanship, and the durable, gorgeous finishes we create for our local neighbors.
Take the first step toward your dream bathroom today by reaching out to us for your free, friendly surface restoration estimate.
Three quiet stages carry the whole result. They are also the ones nobody sees in the after photo.
Stage 1 of 3
A reglaze fails or lasts on what happens before the gun comes out. The old surface gets scrubbed of soap film and silicone, etched or primed so the new material has something to grip, then wet sanded until it feels like fine paper. Skip any of that and the prettiest coat in the world lets go within a year, which is exactly the story most peeling tubs tell us.
Stage 2 of 3
Chips, rust blooms and worn drain rings are ground back to sound material and rebuilt with polyester filler, then sanded flush until a fingertip cannot find the spot. Coating over damage only photographs well on day one; a repair you cannot feel is what keeps the finish honest for years.
Stage 3 of 3
The topcoat goes on in fine sprayed passes with an extractor pulling air out the window the whole time. Sprayed layers flow together into one even skin, which is why the result reads as gloss rather than as paint. Brushes and rollers leave the texture that gives cheap refinishing its reputation.
Three real ways out of a worn tub. We only do the first one, so the other two columns are simply what we would tell a friend.
| The question | Reglazing in place | Acrylic liner | Full replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| What a standard tub costs | $350 to $800 | $1,600 to $4,000 | $3,000 to $10,000 once walls and plumbing join in |
| Bathroom out of action | One day, then the cure | Weeks of lead time, then a fitting day | One to two weeks of trades |
| Demolition involved | None at all | None, but the old tub is sealed inside | Walls opened, floor patched, debris hauled |
| Honest life expectancy | Five years and up when cared for | Long, unless water creeps between the shells | Decades |
| Watch out for | Prep shortcuts by cut-rate crews | A spongy feel and hidden moisture | The budget doubling mid-project |
If your tub is cracked through, actively leaking underneath, or you simply want a different fixture, reglazing is the wrong tool, a verdict you will hear on the very first call.
Pass 1
Soap scum, silicone and old wax stripped, then the surface etched or bonded so the coating can bite.
Pass 2
Every ding ground out, filled and sanded flush. The repairs disappear under the coating instead of through it.
Pass 3
Tile, faucet, floor and glass papered off. Overspray lands on masking paper, never on grout or chrome.
Pass 4
Primer, then gloss coats laid on in thin passes until the surface reads as one poured skin.
Pass 5
The finish hardens on its own clock, 24 to 48 hours. We tape the door and leave the tub in peace.
Pass 6
Old caulk goes out with the old finish. A new mildew-resistant bead seals tub to tile on the way out.
A reglazed tub is your old tub wearing a professional coating. That is a fine thing to be, as long as everyone knows it going in.
A sprayed acrylic urethane skin, bonded to prepared porcelain, steel or fiberglass. It is smooth, glossy, warm to the touch and fully waterproof. Done properly it gives five years and more of daily service, and plenty of our tubs sail well past that with nothing but gentle cleaning.
It is not factory enamel fired onto iron at kiln temperatures, and no honest refinisher will tell you otherwise. It can be scratched by grit, dulled by harsh powders and lifted by standing water in a spot where caulk has failed. It is a durable coating, not a new tub, and it is priced like one.
Two minutes
ZIP, what the tub is made of, what bothers you about it. Said out loud it goes faster than typing, and a photo can follow later if the case is odd.
The same call
The technician who would do the work asks his questions and names a firm figure for a standard job, then confirms it in writing before any van is booked.
You set the date
One van, one technician, drop cloths from the front door to the bathroom. Water off for nothing; only the tub is out of service.
Most of that day
Damage filled and sanded, the room masked, extractor running, then the primer and gloss coats go on in thin, even passes.
24 to 48 hours
The finish hardens untouched, the new caulk bead goes in, and you run the first bath knowing exactly what was done and what to expect of it.
| What we quote | Typical range | Reading the number |
|---|---|---|
| Standard bathtub, reglazed complete | $350 - $800 | Clean, etch, repairs, sprayed gloss and fresh caulk. |
| Chip or rust repair alone | $150 - $300 | When the finish is sound and only one wound needs closing. |
| Clawfoot tub, inside and out | $700 - $1,300 | Two surfaces, more masking, and paint-grade feet if you wish. |
| Shower pan or base | $300 - $550 | Same process on the floor you stand on every morning. |
| Caulk renewal with the job | $90 - $180 | Old bead cut out, mildew-resistant line laid in. |
| Small job minimum | around $250 | The van, the materials and the cure time exist even for tiny work. |
Heavy previous coatings that must be stripped, unusual colors and badly pitted iron push a job toward the top of its bracket. The written price reaches you before the van is even loaded, and it holds.
Ventilation is not a courtesy, it is part of the job. The extractor runs from the first solvent wipe to the last sprayed pass, pulling air out the window instead of through your hallway, and the technician wears supplied air even when the household has gone out for the day. By the evening the bathroom smells like a bathroom again.
The materials are the professional two-part systems made for this trade, mixed fresh on site, never the single-can kits sold next to the paint rollers. It is the difference between a finish that cures into a hard skin and one that stays soft enough to peel at the drain within a season, and it is most of the reason our work carries a written workmanship promise against peeling and loss of adhesion.
And the schedule respects the cure. We tell you in writing when the tub goes back into service, 24 hours for most jobs and 48 for the cautious ones, because handing a family a beautiful surface and letting them ruin it that same night helps nobody. If anything in our workmanship lets go early, the technician comes back and makes it right without a discussion about whose fault the water was.
Strong while spraying, gone surprisingly fast. The extractor vents the room to the outside for the whole job around Bashford Manor, so the rest of the home stays livable, and by the next morning the odor has left with the fumes. Pregnant households and bird owners get the frank version of this talk before booking.
Between 24 and 48 hours after the final coat, and the exact time is written on the paperwork you keep. The first bath is not a gamble; it is a date.
Any color. The most common request is retiring an avocado, pink or almond tub to white, and the coating is tinted before it is sprayed, so the new color is in the material rather than painted over it.
Yes. The prep changes, the primer changes, the result reads the same. Fiberglass with soft, flexing spots gets extra reinforcement talk first, because coating a moving floor is how warranties die.
Now the old coating comes fully off, which is honest work we price plainly, and then the job proceeds as if the tub had never been touched. Peeling almost always means the first crew skipped the etch or sprayed over silicone, not that your tub rejects coatings.
Five years is the floor we are comfortable promising out loud, not the ceiling. With soft cleaners, no standing mats and caulk kept sound, these finishes routinely serve a decade. What we refuse to do is whisper twenty and hope you lose our number.
Zoom for the lay of the land; the link lists further down name every community the van reaches from here.
Somewhere under that worn surface is the tub you chose. One day brings it back.
Call (866) 951-0558