A dull or chipped tub in Fairmont City 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.
Your old tub probably looks like it survived a war... or at least several decades of harsh scrubbing and questionable bath bombs. Instead of tearing out your entire bathroom and spending thousands of dollars on messy plumbing work, you can actually restore that shiny, smooth finish in just a single day. Our local team specializes in bringing dull, stained, and chipped fixtures back to life with professional surface restoration that saves you a fortune.
Since we all hate throwing hard-earned money down the drain, choosing to coat your existing fixture rather than replacing it is a total game-changer. This smart home upgrade completely eliminates the need for expensive contractors, permits, and weeks of dust floating around your house. By choosing this modern renewal process, you get a beautiful, clean space to relax in without the headache of a traditional remodel.
If you are ready to transform your space, we are right here in the local area to help you make it happen today. You can grab a completely free estimate from us to see exactly how affordable this project is for your budget. Let us take a look at how this awesome process works and why it makes so much sense for your home.
To put it simply, we apply a high-tech, super durable liquid acrylic coating directly over your existing cast iron or steel fixture. This specialized material bonds on a molecular level to create a thick, glossy defensive barrier that looks exactly like brand new porcelain. Because we use commercial-grade bonding agents, the new finish will not peel or bubble under normal daily use.
Before we even touch a spray gun, we spend hours meticulously preparing the old worn-out surface so the new glaze sticks forever. This crucial prep phase involves etching the old porcelain, repairing deep scratches, and filling in any ugly rust spots that have developed over the years. This attention to detail ensures your finished project looks flawless and stands up to hot water for a very long time.
To help you understand the differences between your options, we put together a quick comparison table below.
| Feature | Our Professional Resurfacing | Full Tub Replacement | Plastic Tub Liners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very affordable and budget-friendly | Extremely expensive with high labor fees | Moderate cost but traps water underneath |
| Time to Complete | Usually finished in 4 to 6 hours | Several days or even weeks of construction | Often takes a full day plus shipping wait |
| Mess and Dust | Virtually none with our ventilation setup | Massive amounts of drywall dust and debris | Minimal mess but requires heavy gluing |
Saving money is obviously the biggest benefit, but the massive time savings run a very close second. While a full bathroom renovation can easily drag on for weeks and leave you without a functioning shower, our clean process takes less than a single day. That means you can literally take a relaxing bath in your newly shiny tub just twenty-four hours after we pack up our tools.
Another major advantage is how incredibly easy the new non-porous acrylic surface is to keep clean week after week. Because the fresh glaze has no microscopic pores or cracks, dirt and soap scum simply wipe away with a mild, non-abrasive cleaner. You can finally say goodbye to back-breaking scrubbing sessions with harsh chemicals that burn your eyes.
On top of that, we take great pride in helping folks who live in our unique little corner of Saint Clair County. This historic area near the metro east region, home to about 2,635 proud residents, features a wonderful mix of classic older homes and newer properties. Whether you reside in the local ZIP code 62201 or nearby neighborhoods, we are always just a quick drive away to help with your home improvement needs.
First, we carefully mask off your entire bathroom with protective plastic sheeting and set up a heavy-duty exhaust fan to pull all fumes outside. This step keeps your home clean, safe, and smelling fresh while we do our magic on your fixture. We treat your property with the utmost respect, just like we would treat our own grandmother's house.
Next, we apply a specialized acid etching agent to strip away years of built-up soap scum, body oils, and hard water deposits. This process creates a rough microscopic profile on the old porcelain, which is absolutely necessary for the new chemical bond to hold. After rinsing the area thoroughly, we patch up every single ding, chip, and crack using an ultra-tough waterproof filler.
Finally, we spray multiple coats of our premium aliphatic polyurethane glaze using professional high-volume, low-pressure spray equipment. This advanced technique creates a perfectly smooth, mirror-like finish that looks identical to a brand new factory fixture. Once the glaze cures, your bathroom will boast a beautiful, clean aesthetic that radiates pure style and comfort.
To keep your newly restored surface looking spectacular for a decade or more, you just need to follow a few simple maintenance rules. Always avoid abrasive scrubbing powders, steel wool pads, or harsh bleach-based cleaners that can dull the glossy finish over time. Instead, stick to gentle liquid dish soaps or foaming bathroom cleaners that dissolve dirt without scratching the protective topcoat.
It is also super important to fix any leaky faucets immediately so constant water dripping does not wear down the glaze prematurely. Leaving wet shampoo bottles or heavy bath mats sitting on the surface can also trap moisture and weaken the chemical bond. By keeping the area dry and clean, you ensure your beautiful investment remains in pristine condition for many years to come.
Fortunately, our high-quality materials are designed to handle the daily hustle and bustle of busy family life. Even with kids throwing toys around during bath time, our durable finish resists impacts and scratches remarkably well. We stand behind our craftsmanship and always make sure you are completely happy with the final result before we consider the job done.
If you are tired of looking at that ugly, stained fixture every morning, there is absolutely no reason to wait any longer. Our friendly, reliable team is ready to visit your home and provide a detailed, no-obligation quote completely free of charge. We love helping our neighbors restore their homes while keeping their hard-earned money in their pockets.
With a median household income of around $41,000 in this hardworking community, we know how important it is to get real value for your money. That is why we offer fair, honest pricing with absolutely zero hidden fees or high-pressure sales tactics. We give you a straightforward price, explain the process clearly, and let our excellent reputation do the talking.
So pick up the phone or send us a quick message today to schedule your convenient, free on-site consultation. Let us transform your dated, dingy bathroom into a bright, clean oasis that you will actually be proud to show off to your guests. You deserve a beautiful home, and we are here to make that dream an affordable reality!
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 Fairmont City, 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