All over Florence County, worn bathtubs are resurfaced in place: repairs first, gloss second, fresh caulk on the way out.
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.
That ugly, stained basin in your bathroom probably makes you shudder every single time you step inside to wash up. Instead of ripping the whole thing out and spending thousands of dollars on messy demolition, you can choose a smart, affordable alternative that restores that beautiful shine in just a few hours. Our local team comes right to your home to spray a durable, glossy new protective coating over your existing fixture.
This budget-friendly process saves you from the headache of hiring plumbers and dealing with piles of dusty drywall debris. Which means you get to enjoy a sparkling, clean bathroom without the massive price tag or the weeks of stressful construction. You can request a free estimate from us today to see just how simple and affordable this transformation really is.
By opting for this specialized resurfacing technique, you keep your original sturdy tub right where it belongs while making it look brand new. Many older homes feature incredibly strong cast iron fixtures that are far better quality than the cheap plastic replacements sold in big box stores today. We help you preserve that classic durability while giving the surface a fresh, modern, and clean look.
You might wonder how we actually turn a dull, scratched, or discolored basin into a gleaming masterpiece without removing it from your wall. First, we deep clean the area using industrial-strength cleaners to strip away decades of soap scum, body oils, and hard water deposits. This prep work is crucial because the new coating needs a perfectly clean foundation to stick to.
After that, we carefully patch any deep chips, rust spots, or scratches with a specialized waterproof filler to make the surface completely flat. Then, we apply a chemical bonding agent that acts like a super-glue between the old porcelain and the new finish. Finally, we spray multiple layers of a high-tech acrylic polymer coating that cures into a rock-hard, high-gloss shell.
To help you compare your options, we put together this quick guide on how our process stacks up against a full replacement:
| Comparison Factor | Our Resurfacing Method | Full Tub Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very affordable, usually a fraction of replacement costs | Expensive due to plumbing, tile, and labor fees |
| Time to Complete | Only takes about 4 to 6 hours | Can take anywhere from 3 to 7 days |
| Mess and Debris | Virtually none, we mask off the entire room | High amount of dust, broken tiles, and heavy trash |
| Durability | Lasts 10 to 15 years with proper basic care | Depends on the quality of the new tub purchased |
As you can see, choosing to refinish is the clear winner for anyone who wants to save time, money, and sanity. Our skilled technicians handle every step with extreme care, ensuring your bathroom stays clean and protected throughout the entire process. We take pride in delivering a flawless finish that makes your old fixture look like it was just delivered from the factory.
When you work with our team, you are choosing local hands who understand the homes in this beautiful region of the Palmetto State. We service the entire local area, which covers a population of over 137,000 residents who enjoy a warm community feel and a median household income of around $54,000. Whether you live in the heart of the city or in the surrounding rural neighborhoods across ZIP codes like 29501, 29505, or 29506, we travel right to your doorstep.
Living in Florence County, South Carolina, means dealing with humid weather that can sometimes make bathroom mold and mildew a constant battle. Our high-gloss sealed finish is completely non-porous, which makes it incredibly difficult for mold, mildew, or dirt to grip onto. This means you will spend far less time scrubbing on your hands and knees with harsh chemical cleaners.
On top of that, we bring all our own professional ventilation equipment to safely vent any paint fumes directly outside your home while we work. We know that some DIY kits look tempting at the hardware store, but those cheap paint-on products often peel off within a few months. Our commercial-grade spray equipment and chemical bonding agents ensure a bond that stands up to daily hot showers for years.
Many well-meaning homeowners try to save a quick buck by buying those cheap refinishing kits from the local hardware store. Unfortunately, those kits usually contain simple epoxy paint that you apply with a brush or a roller, leaving ugly brush marks and uneven thick spots. Without professional acid-etching primers, that retail paint will start to bubble, crack, and peel away the moment hot water hits it.
When that happens, you end up having to pay even more money to have a professional scrape off all that failed DIY paint before doing the job right. Save yourself the double expense and the massive headache by letting us do it correctly the first time. Our proven multi-step process guarantees a smooth, factory-like shine that a paint brush simply cannot duplicate.
We arrive right on time with all our specialized gear and immediately start prepping the workspace to protect your home. Our technician will mask off your walls, vanity, toilet, and floor with protective paper and plastic sheets to prevent any overspray. This ensures that the only thing getting coated is the actual fixture we are working on.
Once the prep work is complete, we set up our exhaust fan to pull any fumes out through the nearest window. After spraying the glossy topcoat, we clean up our gear, pack up our materials, and leave your bathroom neat and tidy. We will walk you through the simple care instructions so you know exactly how to keep your new finish looking brilliant for decades.
Taking care of your freshly coated basin is actually much easier than cleaning an old, worn-out, porous porcelain surface. Since the new acrylic finish is completely smooth, you do not need to use abrasive scouring powders or harsh scrubbing pads anymore. In fact, those abrasive cleaners will dull the beautiful gloss over time, so you should avoid them entirely.
Instead, you simply wipe the surface down with a mild liquid dish soap or a gentle spray cleaner and a soft microfiber cloth. This simple routine keeps the shine looking bright and prevents any soap scum build-up without scratching the protective seal. Doing this small task once a week will ensure your bathroom remains a bright, welcoming oasis for your family and guests.
Another great tip is to avoid leaving wet washcloths or dripping bottles of shampoo sitting directly on the ledge of the tub for long periods. While the coating is highly water-resistant, constant standing water under a heavy bottle can put unnecessary stress on the seal. By keeping the edges relatively dry, you protect your investment and keep that gorgeous finish intact.
Are you ready to stop hiding your bathroom behind a closed door or a thick, dark shower curtain? We want to help you fall in love with your home all over again by transforming your old wash basin into a highlight of your house. Our friendly team is always ready to answer your questions and guide you through the exciting design and color options we offer.
We believe in honest, upfront pricing, which is why we offer a completely free, no-obligation estimate for your project. We will come out to inspect your fixture, explain our process in detail, and provide you with a clear price that has no hidden fees. This lets you make an informed decision for your home without any high-pressure sales tactics.
Do not waste your hard-earned money on an expensive, messy bathroom remodel that you do not actually need. Contact us today to request your free quote and take the first step toward a beautiful, clean, and shiny bathroom that you can show off with pride.
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, 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