In Day Square, the Boston 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.
You can completely transform your old bathroom without spending thousands of dollars on noisy demolition. Many homeowners think they need to rip out their entire washing basin when the surface gets ugly and stained. Actually, a professional surface restoration service can make that worn-out fixture look brand new in just a few hours. This smart option saves you a ton of cash and prevents a massive mess in your home.
If you look closely at your wash basin, you might notice it has lost its original shine. Years of scrubbing with harsh chemicals can ruin the factory finish. Our local crew specializing in porcelain refinishing can fix this issue right on-site. We serve a historic neighborhood in Boston where older homes often feature gorgeous vintage cast iron fixtures that are definitely worth saving.
Choosing this specialized service means you avoid the nightmare of hiring plumbers and carpenters to tear down your walls. Since the old unit stays exactly where it is, your walls and floor tiles remain completely untouched. You get to enjoy a sparkling, clean bathroom without the stress of a major construction project. Let us show you how we can bring back that bright, clean look today.
Replacing a built-in tub often turns into a giant headache that drags on for weeks. You have to pay for the new fixture, but the real expense comes from the labor costs of ripping out the old one. Frequently, the old unit is larger than the doorway, which means workers have to chop it into pieces. This messy process can easily damage your surrounding tiles and drywall.
On top of that, you might discover hidden water damage or outdated plumbing behind the walls once everything is torn open. These unexpected discoveries will quickly blow your budget out of the water. By choosing a professional enamel resurfacing instead, you bypass these risky surprises entirely. You keep your original layout and avoid paying for expensive plumbing permits.
Our team treats your home with the utmost respect while we perform this magic. We use advanced ventilation systems to keep your indoor air clean and safe during the process. This means you can stay relaxed in your house while we do the hard work. Here is a quick comparison to help you understand the differences:
| Factor | Complete Replacement | Our Coating Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very High (often thousands) | Highly Affordable |
| Time to Complete | 3 to 7 Days minimum | Only 4 to 6 Hours |
| Mess and Dust | Extremely High | Virtually None |
First, we thoroughly clean the entire surface using specialized cleaners to remove every bit of soap scum and mineral deposits. This step is super important because even a tiny bit of grease can ruin the bond of the new coating. We then repair any deep scratches, chips, or rust spots with a heavy-duty filler. This makes the old, damaged area completely flat and smooth again.
Next, we apply a proprietary bonding agent that acts like a chemical anchor. This special primer ensures that the new topcoat fuses permanently with the old porcelain or fiberglass. After that, we spray several layers of a high-tech acrylic polymer coating using specialized equipment. This creates a deep, glossy finish that looks identical to brand new porcelain.
Finally, we let the new surface cure completely so it hardens into a durable, impact-resistant shield. You will be amazed at how smooth and clean the final result feels under your hands. This process works beautifully on acrylic, fiberglass, and classic cast iron units alike. You get a gorgeous, revitalized bathroom that is incredibly easy to keep clean.
Since we live and work around the local area, we understand the unique character of the homes here. Many properties in this part of Massachusetts feature beautiful older craftsmanship that deserves preservation. Our team has years of experience dealing with the specific types of fixtures found in these historic layouts. We know exactly how to handle delicate older plumbing and vintage materials.
We take pride in our punctuality and our friendly, down-to-earth customer service. When you contact us, we explain every single step of the process so you know exactly what to expect. We do not use pushy sales tactics or hide extra fees in the fine print. You get honest, straightforward communication and top-tier workmanship from start to finish.
Your satisfaction is our main priority, which is why we use only the highest-grade materials available. Cheaper DIY kits from the hardware store simply cannot match the durability of our industrial coatings. Those cheap retail paints often peel off within a few months, leaving you with a bigger mess than before. We do the job right the first time so you can enjoy your beautiful bathroom for years to come.
To keep your beautiful new finish looking great, you should avoid abrasive scouring powders and scratchy scrubbing pads. These rough tools can create microscopic scratches that dull the shine over time. Instead, we recommend using mild, non-abrasive liquid soaps and a soft sponge or microfiber cloth. This gentle cleaning routine keeps the surface incredibly glossy and bright.
You also want to make sure you do not leave wet bottles of shampoo or heavy toys sitting on the ledge for long periods. Standing water can eventually weaken the bond of any coating if left unchecked. Simply wiping down the edges after you finish bathing will prevent any moisture buildup. This simple habit keeps your bathroom looking fresh and clean with minimal effort.
By following these easy guidelines, you can extend the life of your gorgeous new finish significantly. Our customers love how much easier it is to clean their restored fixtures compared to the old, porous surfaces. You will spend much less time scrubbing on your hands and knees and more time relaxing. It is a win-win situation for your wallet and your peace of mind.
If you are ready to upgrade your home, we are here to help you get started. We offer completely free, no-obligation quotes to all residents in our service area. Our friendly technician will visit your home, examine your fixture, and explain the best options for your space. This allows you to make an informed decision without any pressure.
We serve the vibrant community nestled within the 02128 ZIP code area, which is known for its rich history and close-knit neighborhood feel. Whether you own a classic triple-decker or a modern condo, we can help you save money. Do not let an ugly, stained wash basin ruin the look of your entire home any longer.
Taking action today will save you a lot of future stress and remodeling headaches. Our team is ready to deliver a fast, affordable, and beautiful transformation that you will love. Contact us right now to schedule your free home consultation and take the first step toward a brighter bathroom.
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 Day Square, 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.
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Somewhere under that worn surface is the tub you chose. One day brings it back.
Call (866) 951-0558