A dull or chipped tub in Empire 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.
Maybe your old tub looks like a horror movie prop right now. After years of scrubbing, the surface feels rough and collects dirt like a magnet. That is why we offer a smart way to make it shine again without tearing out your walls.
You do not have to spend thousands on a messy demolition. Instead, our local team brings the factory shine back to your cast iron or steel tub. This saves you a massive headache and keeps your hard-earned money in your pocket.
By choosing this smart update, you avoid the dusty chaos of traditional remodeling. We complete the entire process in just a single day. Then you can get back to soaking in a sparkling clean tub that looks brand new.
First, we clean the old surface with specialized prep agents to remove soap scum. This step is crucial because even a tiny bit of oil can ruin the bond. We take our time to make sure every single inch is completely spotless.
Next, we repair any deep chips or ugly rust spots with waterproof fillers. Which means your old, damaged basin becomes perfectly smooth again. After that, we apply a high-tech bonding agent that acts like superglue for the new finish.
Finally, we spray multiple layers of a premium acrylic polymer topcoat over the surface. This creates a thick, durable shield that looks just like expensive porcelain. You get a gorgeous, glossy finish that resists scratches and staining for years to come.
To help you understand the differences between your options, we created a quick comparison:
| Factor | Our Restoration Service | Full Tub Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very affordable and budget-friendly | Extremely expensive with plumbing costs |
| Time to Complete | Only 4 to 6 hours of clean work | Several days of dusty demolition |
| Mess Level | Minimal with protective masking | High amount of plaster and tile dust |
Living in our quiet corner of Washoe County means enjoying a peaceful lifestyle. With a tiny population of just over two hundred residents around ZIP code 89405, finding local specialists can sometimes feel tricky. Luckily, we travel right to your doorstep in this beautiful part of the Silver State.
Our neighbors here appreciate honest work that respects their household budget. Since the median household income in this region requires smart spending, avoiding overpriced contractors is always a wise move. We keep our prices fair so you can enjoy a luxurious bathroom without stress.
On top of that, we understand the unique climate of northern Nevada and how it affects home materials. Dry air and temperature swings can make cheap DIY paint kits peel off in a matter of weeks. Our professional-grade materials bond on a molecular level to withstand these local conditions easily.
You might see cheap epoxy kits at the local hardware store and feel tempted. However, those roll-on paints lack the durability of a professional spray application. They often turn yellow and begin to flake off after only a few hot showers.
This leaves you with an even bigger mess to scrape off later. Our commercial equipment ensures an even, brush-free layer that looks completely seamless. We do the job right the first time so you never have to worry about peeling paint.
Choosing to renew your existing fixture prevents giant chunks of cast iron from ending up in landfills. This simple decision reduces waste and protects our beautiful Nevada landscape. You get to enjoy a gorgeous home upgrade while doing your part for the planet.
Furthermore, our advanced exhaust fans pull all the fumes out of your home during the application. This means your family can breathe easily while we work. We leave your bathroom clean, safe, and ready for use in no time.
Taking care of your newly coated surface is actually incredibly easy. You just need to avoid abrasive bleach powders and harsh scrubbing pads. These rough cleaners can dull the beautiful luster over time.
Instead, we recommend using mild dish soap or gentle foaming bathroom cleaners. This simple routine preserves the brilliant shine without scratching the protective layer. Your daily cleanup becomes a fast and effortless task.
Also, try to avoid leaving wet bottles or damp washcloths sitting on the ledge. Keeping the surface dry when not in use prevents mineral buildup from our local water supply. A quick wipe with a towel keeps it looking pristine.
Are you ready to transform your outdated bathroom into a bright sanctuary? We make the entire process incredibly easy from the very first phone call. Our friendly team is always ready to answer your questions and guide you through the process.
We provide completely free, no-obligation quotes to all homeowners in the local area. This lets you plan your budget without any hidden surprises or pushy sales tactics. We believe in transparent pricing and honest communication.
Do not spend another day staring at a dull, stained bathroom surface. Contact us today to request your free estimate and take the first step toward a beautiful home. Let us bring the sparkle back to your washroom!
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 Empire, 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