A dull or chipped tub in East Harlem does not need a demolition crew. It needs one technician, one day and a sprayed finish that shines.
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 actually rescue your stained, ugly tub without spending a fortune on a messy demolition project. Our specialized local team brings back that brilliant, glossy shine right in your home in just a few hours. Get a free quote today to see how easy it is to transform your space.
Most people think they need to rip out an old cast iron or acrylic basin when it starts looking dingy. But doing that usually ruins your beautiful wall tiles and costs thousands of hard-earned dollars. Instead of dealing with that massive headache, our process lets you keep your existing setup while making it look brand new.
Which means you save a ton of cash and avoid weeks of construction dust floating around your apartment. We carefully prep the surface, repair any deep chips, and apply a high-tech liquid acrylic coating that bonds on a molecular level. This incredibly tough new layer resists scratches and restores that clean, sparkling look you miss.
On top of that, the entire process takes less than a single day to complete. You do not have to hire expensive plumbers or wait weeks for permits to go through. It is the perfect upgrade for busy folks who want maximum impact with minimal disruption to their daily routine.
Living in a bustling area like the historic El Barrio neighborhood of Upper Manhattan means space and time are always at a premium. With over 116,000 people sharing this vibrant part of New York County, coordinating major home renovations can be a real nightmare. Our fast, on-site service bypasses all the typical co-op rules and noisy construction hassles.
To give you a better idea of how this compares to a full remodel, we put together a simple breakdown:
| Factor | Full Replacement | Our Restoration Service |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very High (often $3,000+) | Highly Affordable |
| Time to Complete | 3 to 7 Days of mess | 4 to 6 Hours total |
| Plumbing Changes | Usually required | None needed at all |
| Durability | Long-lasting | Up to 10-15 years with care |
This table clearly shows why so many smart residents in local ZIP codes like 10029 and 10035 prefer our efficient approach. Since the median household income here hover around $40,000, saving money while maintaining a beautiful home is extremely important. We make sure you get top-tier results without draining your savings account.
Consequently, you can put those savings toward other fun things like dining out on 116th Street or upgrading your fixtures. Our professional crew handles all the heavy lifting while you sit back and relax. We treat your property with the utmost respect and always leave our workspace spotless.
First, we strip away all the old soap scum, mineral deposits, and body oils using specialized industrial cleaners. This step is absolutely critical because the new coating will not stick to a dirty or greasy surface. After that, we apply a safe acid etch to create tiny, invisible pores in the porcelain or enamel.
Then, we rinse the area thoroughly and dry it completely with high-powered blowers. This preparation phase takes up about half of our total time on site because we refuse to cut corners. A perfectly prepped surface ensures your new finish will not peel or bubble up later down the road.
Next, we fill in any deep rust spots, chips, or cracks with a heavy-duty polyester putty. Once we sand those repairs flush, we apply a proprietary molecular bonding agent over the entire surface. This liquid primer acts like a super-strong glue that anchors the topcoat directly to the old material.
As a result, the new finish becomes an actual part of the structure rather than just a layer of paint. We use professional spray equipment to apply multiple thin, even layers of our premium acrylic urethane. This advanced spraying technique creates a smooth, glass-like finish that looks identical to a brand new factory fixture.
After we finish spraying, the new surface needs a little bit of time to cure and harden completely. We use fast-curing compounds so you can start using your shower again in just twenty-four hours... which is incredibly convenient. Finally, we remove all our protective masking tape and clean up our gear before we head out.
This means you get a gorgeous, clean bathroom with absolutely zero mess left behind. We even perform a strict quality check with you to ensure you love every single detail of the finished product. Your satisfaction is our absolute priority, and we stand behind the durability of our work.
By opting for this smart upgrade, you actively prevent old fixtures from ending up in local landfills. It is a fantastic eco-friendly choice that reduces waste while giving you a fresh, sanitary place to bathe. Plus, the non-porous nature of our new coating makes it much easier to wipe down and keep clean.
Because of this, you will spend far less time scrubbing on your hands and knees with harsh chemicals. A simple wipe with a mild, non-abrasive soap is all it takes to keep that shine bright. It really is the ultimate combination of convenience, beauty, and practicality for any busy household.
Indeed, our team has helped countless neighbors breathe new life into their older apartment bathrooms. We understand the unique challenges of working in classic NYC buildings, from tight spaces to older plumbing systems. You can trust our local hands-on experience to get the job done right the very first time.
Are you ready to stop squinting at those ugly stains every time you step into the bathroom? Our friendly team is standing by to help you plan this quick and affordable home transformation. We provide completely transparent, no-obligation quotes so you know exactly what to expect before we start.
To grab your free estimate, simply reach out to us today and let us know about your project. We will guide you through all the design and color options to match your personal style. Let us help you fall in love with your home all over again without breaking the bank.
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 East Harlem, 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.
The technician who picks up when you call works these streets, so the ledger below is home turf rather than trivia.
Somewhere under that worn surface is the tub you chose. One day brings it back.
Call (866) 951-0558