A dull or chipped tub in Garfield 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.
Right off the bat you can totally fix up your gross old bathroom fixture without dropping a massive pile of hard earned cash today. Furthermore getting a totally fresh surface over that scratched up fiberglass or cast iron takes way less time than pulling the whole thing out with a sledgehammer. Actually you get a slick shiny finish that looks like you bought a brand new unit at the big box store yesterday!
Honestly ripping out an existing porcelain basin turns into a gigantic chaotic disaster fast. Besides that mess you usually end up smashing up perfectly good wall tiles around the edges. Suddenly you have to hire an expensive plumber along with a drywall worker just to fix the giant hole in your room! Naturally the price tag skyrockets from a couple hundred bucks to several thousand dollars real quick.
Thankfully our targeted restoration process stops that chaos before it even starts in your living space. Instead of destroying your walls we come right to your place and clean up what you already got sitting there. Oddly enough it turns out that old vintage tub is probably way sturdier than the cheap plastic stuff sold nowadays anyway. Plus keeping your current setup saves you weeks of annoying dust floating around your hallways while construction happens.
Anyway saving money is awesome but you also avoid landfill waste by keeping the old heavy monster where it belongs. Clearly sticking with your original fixture keeps your pocketbook happy and keeps heavy garbage out of our local dumps. Even better the fresh topcoat seals away any weird ancient stains that refuse to scrub off no matter how hard you bleach them late at night.
First off we show up and thoroughly scrub down every single inch of your old basin with super strong industrial soap. Next my team uses special etching compounds to eat away the slick old glass layer so our new chemical layers stick like glue. Consequently the fresh material bonds permanently on a deep molecular level rather than just sitting on top waiting to peel off next month!
Suddenly those ugly chips along the bottom edge disappear completely once we fill them in with heavy duty resin repair stuff. Then we mask off your entire room using thick plastic sheets and heavy paper so mist never flies onto your toilet or vanity mirror. Afterward we spray on multiple thin coats of top notch acrylic coating that cures into a crazy rock hard shell overnight. Finally you get a glistening surface that feels completely smooth when you take a long hot soak on a chilly winter evening.
| Work Step | Full Replacement Job | Our On-Site Coating Trick |
|---|---|---|
| Time Needed | Usually 3 to 7 terrible dusty days | Done fast in just a few short hours |
| Average Cost | Thousands spent on extra labor | A small fraction of buying brand new |
| Mess Level | Broken tile dust everywhere for weeks | Zero demolition mess left behind inside |
Actually those cheap DIY kits from the home improvement store are pretty much a total trap for naive homeowners. Likewise those budget paint pots rely on cheap epoxy that yellows super fast once sunlight hits it through your tiny bathroom window. Usually within six short months that bargain tub finish starts bubbling up and flaking off right into your bathwater while you wash... gross!
Conversely our high grade chemical coatings are made specifically for continuous hot water exposure and harsh body washes. Surprisingly our stuff cures ridiculously hard so it resists scratches from heavy plastic shampoo bottles or slipping bath toys dropping down hard. On top of that the glass-like shine stays bright white instead of turning a nasty rusty orange color as years roll on. Simply put you get real commercial quality strength that handles daily family abuse without cracking under pressure.
Granted our cozy little town over here in the Palouse region has around 551 people living here comfortably inside Whitman County. Truly folks here work hard for their median household income sitting right around $53,958 every single year. Surely nobody around the 99130 area wants to throw away hard earned savings on overpriced bathroom tear outs when smart choices exist close by!
Interestingly our local homes often feature awesome older construction that was built to last for decades without crumbling down. However those classic cast iron tubs inside these historic houses weigh roughly three hundred pounds and are nearly impossible to haul out narrow doorways down steep stairs. Because of that keeping your existing sturdy basin intact while renewing its surface is clearly the smartest move for any smart resident around these parts.
Surprisingly taking care of your restored soaking tub requires practically zero brutal scrubbing on your hands and knees. Furthermore you can totally throw away those abrasive harsh powders that make your lungs burn while you scrub on Saturdays. Instead a quick wipedown with mild liquid dish soap and a soft wet sponge keeps the surface shining like a brilliant mirror every single day.
Actually keeping away hard water buildup becomes super simple because dirt literally cannot stick to this hyper smooth non-porous finish anymore. Thus you spend less time cleaning up scum on your days off and way more time relaxing on your porch enjoying the afternoon breeze. Additionally the smooth gloss texture feels wonderfully soft against your skin so you get maximum cozy relaxed luxury without any scratchy rough spots poking your back!
Frequently customers ask us if their house is going to smell like a chemical factory while we work our magic inside. Naturally there is a temporary chemical scent during the spraying stage but we set up huge exhaust fans that blow fumes right out your window fast. Consequently the strong smell disappears rapidly so your family can sleep totally soundly in their own beds that very night without worries.
Likewise people wonder if they can change the ugly outdated avocado green or mustard yellow color from the seventies to pure snow white. Absolute yes! We can completely hide those crazy vintage colors under several thick bright layers of crisp white coating without any dark spots bleeding through. Therefore your old room instantly transforms into a modern sanctuary without buying a single piece of fresh plumbing pipe or hiring extra workers!
Moreover you might worry that the new surface will feel super slippery under your feet when you take a fast morning shower before work. Luckily we can spray a textured slip resistant grid right into the bottom surface while applying the final topcoat layers. Which means you stay super safe while standing up without needing one of those nasty rubber bath mats that collect gross black mold underneath!
Look you do not have to live with that embarrassing stained basin full of ugly dark scratches another single week. Instead you can get our team out to inspect your room and hand you a complete price breakdown with zero weird obligations attached. Honestly seeing how much cash you keep in your bank account will put a gigantic smile on your face today!
Additionally our estimates are totally free without any hidden surprises or sneaky upsells added onto your bill later on. Because we live and work nearby we treat every local customer like our absolute best neighbor every single time we stop by. Plus we work fast so your main bathroom stays out of commission for just a single day instead of weeks on end!
So pick up your phone right this second and give us a quick shout to schedule your completely free estimate before our schedule fills up completely. Let us take care of your nasty basin problems so you can finally enjoy a brilliant shining washroom you feel proud showing off to guests. Truly you are just one fast phone call away from getting the drop dead gorgeous tub room you always wanted!
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 Garfield, 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