All over Forest 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.
You wake up every single morning only to face that hideous, stained basin in your washroom. Right away, your mood sinks because nobody wants to start their day looking at chipped porcelain and outdated colors from forty years ago. Fortunately, a smart alternative exists that saves you thousands of dollars compared to a messy, full-scale remodeling project.
Instead of ripping out your entire setup, we can apply a durable, high-gloss coating right over your existing fixture to make it look brand new. This specialized process seals up ugly chips, covers stubborn stains, and completely refreshes the surface in just a single day. Which means you get to enjoy a sparkling, clean space without the weeks of dust, loud noise, and expensive plumbing bills.
By choosing this modern restoration method, you keep your original heavy-duty cast iron or steel tub while giving it a fresh lease on life. Truly, the savings are massive when you compare our quick process to the nightmare of tearing down walls. Now is the perfect time to request a free estimate from our friendly local crew so we can assess your surface and get your home looking spectacular.
Let us face the facts about traditional bathroom remodeling because it always costs more than you expect. Once a contractor starts hammering away at your old tiles, they almost always find hidden water damage or outdated pipes behind the drywall. Suddenly, your simple weekend project morphs into a multi-week financial disaster that leaves you without a working shower.
On top of that, the sheer volume of landfill waste created by tossing out old heavy tubs is honestly heartbreaking. Our local restoration process completely bypasses the landfill by upgrading what you already own right in its place. This lets you do your part for the environment while keeping your hard-earned cash in your wallet where it belongs.
To help you understand how this works, we prepared a quick comparison of your options:
| Restoration Feature | Our Local Refinishing Service | Full Replacement Project |
|---|---|---|
| Total Project Cost | Very affordable and budget-friendly | Extremely expensive with hidden fees |
| Time to Complete | Usually finished in just a few hours | Can take several weeks of loud construction |
| Durability | Lasts for many years with simple care | Depends heavily on new plumbing work |
| Mess and Dust | Virtually none, we clean up completely | Heavy construction dust throughout your home |
Since we focus on restoring the beautiful gloss of your original fixture, you do not have to worry about matching new paint or replacing your trim. Which means you get a gorgeous, seamless look that blends perfectly with your current decor. Furthermore, our premium materials bond on a molecular level to ensure your new coating does not peel or crack under pressure.
First, our skilled technician carefully cleans your old surface using industrial-strength cleaners to strip away decades of soap scum, body oils, and mineral deposits. After that, we apply a specialized etching agent to create microscopic pores in the porcelain or fiberglass. This critical step ensures that our new chemical bonding agents have a perfect grip on the old material.
Next, we meticulously repair any deep scratches, chips, or rust spots using high-grade polyester fillers. Once everything is perfectly flat and smooth, we mask off your entire bathroom with protective paper and plastic sheets to block any overspray. Finally, we set up a high-powered ventilation fan to pull fumes out of your house while we work.
At this point, we spray multiple coats of a highly advanced, chemical-resistant aliphatic polyurethane finish over your prepared tub. This material is not just simple spray paint, but a high-tech coating designed to withstand daily hot water and scrubbings. Between each layer, we check for imperfections to ensure a completely flawless, mirror-like gloss.
Once the final coat is applied, the surface needs to cure for a short period before you can jump in and use it. After the curing is complete, we return to remove all our masking tape and apply a fresh bead of mildew-resistant silicone caulk around the edges. This attention to detail guarantees a watertight seal that looks incredibly neat and professional.
Living in this beautiful northern part of the Badger State means you value honest, down-to-earth service from people who actually care about their community. Our small, dedicated team travels throughout the entire region, including the scenic areas near Crandon, to bring top-tier craftsmanship right to your doorstep. We understand the unique needs of local homes, whether you own a historic cabin or a modern ranch house.
Because we operate locally, we do not charge outrageous travel fees or make you wait weeks for an appointment. On top of that, we always treat your property with the utmost respect, wearing shoe covers and leaving our workspace spotless. Since we live nearby, our reputation is everything to us, and we stand firmly behind every single job we complete.
To give you a better idea of our local reach, we proudly serve the wonderful residents of Forest County, Wisconsin, which is home to over nine thousand proud locals who enjoy the gorgeous lakes and quiet forests. With a median household income of around fifty-two thousand dollars, finding affordable home improvement solutions is a top priority for families in ZIP codes like 54520, 54511, and 54562. We make sure our prices stay highly competitive so everyone can enjoy a clean, beautiful bathroom.
Actually, maintaining your shiny new finish is much easier than scrubbing an old, porous porcelain tub. Since the new surface is completely non-porous, dirt and soap residue cannot cling to it like they used to. This means you can throw away those scratchy green scouring pads and harsh bleaching powders forever.
Instead, you simply wipe down the surface with a soft sponge and a mild, non-abrasive liquid soap after each use. Which means you save time on chores and keep your washroom looking fresh with minimal effort on your part. For an extra glossy shine, you can even apply a high-quality car wax once or twice a year to keep water sheeting off effortlessly.
Another great tip is to avoid leaving wet bottles of shampoo or heavy metal cans of shaving cream sitting directly on the ledge. Over time, trapped moisture under these bottles can dull the finish or leave ring stains that are hard to clean. Simply using a hanging shower caddy solves this issue completely and keeps your tub looking pristine.
Also, please make sure your faucets do not have a constant, annoying drip. The continuous impact of dripping water over several months can eventually wear down even the toughest professional coatings. Fixing a leaky faucet is a quick task that protects your investment and saves water at the same time.
Are you ready to stop feeling embarrassed when guests use your restroom? We are ready to help you fall in love with your home all over again without breaking the bank. Our friendly team is standing by to answer your questions, explain the process in detail, and provide a completely free, no-obligation quote.
This lets you plan your budget accurately with absolutely zero pressure or hidden surprises down the line. We pride ourselves on transparent pricing and honest communication from the very first phone call to the final cleanup. Do not spend another day staring at a dull, stained, or outdated washroom when a affordable transformation is just a quick message away.
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