All over Franklin 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 dull, stained tub in your home. This annoying sight probably makes you want to close the door and forget about the whole space. Fortunately, you can actually transform that ugly surface into a shiny masterpiece in just a few hours without tearing down your walls.
Our local crew specializes in reviving worn-out bathroom fixtures right inside your home. By applying high-quality coatings to your existing setup, we make everything look incredibly clean and fresh. If you want to save thousands of dollars on plumbing and messy tile demolition, request your free estimate today so we can get started.
When you start thinking about upgrading your bathroom, your first thought might be to rip the whole thing out. However, this process often turns into an absolute nightmare because old pipes tend to break during the removal. Which means a simple weekend project can quickly spiral into a multi-week financial disaster that leaves you without a working shower.
On top of that, you have to worry about finding a reliable contractor who won't disappear halfway through the job. This is where our specialized process of applying a fresh, durable synthetic porcelain coating comes to the rescue. This smart method lets you keep your original cast iron or steel piece while making it look pristine.
Naturally, you might wonder if this quick fix actually lasts over the years. We use industrial-grade bonding agents that fuse directly with your old porcelain or fiberglass. Consequently, your surface gets a hard, glossy finish that resists scratches and looks fantastic for a very long time.
First, we clean the entire area with specialized acid solutions to strip away decades of soap scum and hard water deposits. This step is absolutely critical because new coatings will not stick to oils or old grime. After that, we repair any deep chips, cracks, or rust spots using waterproof polyester fillers.
Next, we spray a high-tech molecular bonding agent that acts like a super-strong glue between the old surface and the new material. This process ensures that the topcoat will never peel or bubble up when you take a hot bath. Finally, we apply multiple layers of acrylic urethane using professional HVLP spray equipment for an incredibly smooth finish.
To help you understand the differences between the two main options, we created a handy comparison table below.
| Feature | Our Restoration Method | Full Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Very affordable and budget-friendly | Extremely expensive with hidden fees |
| Time Required | Usually finished in 4 to 6 hours | Can take up to two weeks of loud construction |
| Mess and Dust | Minimal with protective masking tape | Massive amounts of drywall dust and debris |
| Durability | Lasts for many years with basic care | Depends on the quality of the new tub purchased |
Living up here in the northern part of the Empire State means we deal with unique home challenges. Many historical houses scattered across Franklin County, New York feature gorgeous, heavy cast iron tubs that are almost impossible to remove without destroying the doorways. Our team loves preserving these classic pieces because they hold heat much better than modern, cheap plastic replacements.
Whether you reside in a cozy home near Malone, Saranac Lake, or Tupper Lake, we travel directly to your property to deliver top-notch results. Since the local median household income is around $60,000, we know how important it is to keep home improvement costs reasonable. We proudly serve various local communities across ZIP codes like 12953, 12983, and 12986 with reliable, friendly service.
By choosing us, you support a local business that understands the specific needs of our beautiful county of nearly 47,000 residents. We arrive on time, respect your property, and clean up every bit of our work gear before we leave. This level of care is why your neighbors trust us to handle their most delicate renovation projects.
Once we pack up our tools and leave your home, you need to know how to keep that beautiful shine alive. The secret is to avoid abrasive cleaning powders like Comet or Ajax because they will scratch the delicate top layer. Instead, you should use mild liquid dish soaps or specialized foam sprays that dissolve dirt without scrubbing.
Another great tip is to never leave wet washcloths or shampoo bottles sitting on the ledge for weeks. This habit can trap moisture underneath the bottles and slowly dull the glossy finish over time. If you follow these simple guidelines, your renewed wash basin will look sparkling clean for up to fifteen years.
Additionally, we highly recommend fixing any leaky faucets as soon as you notice them. Constant dripping can eventually wear down even the strongest industrial coatings and leave ugly rust stains. Taking care of small plumbing issues early protects your investment and keeps your bathroom looking gorgeous.
Why spend another day feeling embarrassed when guests ask to use your restroom? You deserve a clean, inviting space where you can unwind and soak away the stress of a long workday. Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and provide a honest, upfront quote without any hidden fees.
Simply reach out to us today to schedule your complimentary on-site assessment. We will look at your current setup, explain our process in detail, and give you a clear price. Let us handle the hard work so you can enjoy a bright, beautiful bathroom once again!
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