A dull or chipped tub in Hastings 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 looks pretty rough these days. Rust stains and ugly scratches probably make you want to close the bathroom door and forget about it. Fortunately, you can completely transform that worn-out fixture without spending a fortune on a messy demolition project.
This budget-friendly process breathes new life into your existing setup. By applying a high-performance coating right over the old finish, we make those eyesores disappear. You get a sparkling, clean surface that looks brand new in just a single day.
Our local team specializes in updating these fixtures for homeowners who want quality results without the headache of major construction. We love helping people fall in love with their homes again. Since we operate right here in the local area, we can pop over to your place and give you a free estimate on the spot.
Replacing an entire unit usually turns into a massive construction nightmare. First, you have to pay a contractor to rip out the old basin, which often damages the surrounding tile and plumbing. Then, you might find hidden water damage behind the walls, which instantly blows your budget out of the water.
Opting for a professional surface restoration avoids all those unnecessary headaches. We leave your walls and floors completely untouched during the process. Because we use specialized bonding agents and advanced acrylic coatings, the new finish fuses directly to the original material.
This smart method saves you thousands of dollars in labor and materials. Plus, you can use your shower again in just a couple of days. Our clients love how quick and painless the entire transformation is compared to a traditional remodel.
First, we clean the existing surface with heavy-duty industrial cleaners to remove decades of soap scum, body oils, and mineral deposits. Next, we repair any deep chips, cracks, or rust spots using a waterproof polyester filler. After sanding everything smooth, we apply a specialized acid etching agent to create a porous texture for maximum adhesion.
Then, we mask off the entire bathroom with protective paper and plastic to shield your walls, floors, and vanity from overspray. We also set up a powerful exhaust fan to pull any fumes out of your house through the nearest window. Once the prep work is pristine, we spray on multiple coats of high-tech primer and a durable topcoat finish.
Finally, we remove all the protective masking and clean up our workspace so your bathroom looks spotless. We recommend letting the new surface cure for at least twenty-four to forty-eight hours before running any water. This careful process ensures your glossy new finish stays beautiful and holds up against daily wear and tear.
| Restoration Step | What We Do | Direct Benefit to You |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Chemical Clean | We strip away soap scum, oils, and hard water deposits. | Ensures the new coating bonds perfectly to the base. |
| Surface Repair | We fill chips, gouges, and rust spots with waterproof compound. | Creates a completely flat, smooth, leak-free surface. |
| Etching & Priming | We apply an acid etch and a proprietary bonding agent. | Prevents peeling and bubbling over years of use. |
| Precision Spraying | We apply several coats of high-gloss acrylic polymer. | Delivers a brilliant, factory-like shine that is easy to clean. |
Keeping your restored basin looking shiny and clean requires very little effort. You must avoid abrasive scouring powders or harsh scrub pads because they will dull the glossy topcoat over time. Instead, simply wipe the surface down with a mild liquid dish soap or a non-abrasive foam cleaner and a soft sponge.
Another great tip is to avoid leaving wet bottles of shampoo or bars of soap sitting directly on the ledge. Over time, standing water trapped under bottles can weaken the bond of the new finish. Installing a simple hanging shower caddy solves this issue completely and keeps your bath area organized.
On top of that, you should fix any dripping faucets as soon as possible. Constant dripping in the same spot can eventually erode even the toughest coatings. By following these easy care guidelines, your gorgeous new surface will easily last for ten to fifteen years.
We absolutely love working in this unique, historic part of Saint Johns County. Our tiny agricultural hub, home to a close-knit population of just 521 residents, deserves the absolute best home improvement services available. We understand the local lifestyle and the specific needs of homeowners living in the 32145 ZIP code.
Many of the historic properties in our area feature gorgeous, heavy cast-iron tubs that are worth preserving. Replacing these classic fixtures is a shame because their quality is far superior to modern plastic units. Our specialized surface restoration process lets you keep that historic charm while enjoying a clean, modern look.
Since the median household income in our community requires smart budgeting, we make sure our services offer incredible value. You do not have to spend a fortune to have a beautiful, clean home. We offer honest, upfront pricing so you know exactly what to expect before we ever start working.
If you are tired of looking at an ugly, stained basin every single morning, let us help you fix it. We make the entire process incredibly easy, from the very first phone call to the final cleanup. Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and guide you through the process.
We would love to visit your home and provide a completely free, no-obligation estimate for your project. This lets us inspect your fixture in person and give you an accurate, honest price. There are never any hidden fees or high-pressure sales tactics when you work with us.
Take the first step toward your dream bathroom today. Reach out to us to schedule your free consultation and discover how affordable a beautiful bathroom transformation can be. We look forward to helping you make your home feel fresh, clean, and welcoming 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 around Hastings, 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