A dull or chipped tub in Herculaneum 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.
That ugly, chipped basin in your washroom probably drives you crazy every single day.
Fortunately, you do not have to spend a fortune on a messy demolition project just to make your bathing area look clean and fresh again.
Our local team specializes in breathing new life into worn-out porcelain and fiberglass surfaces right inside your home.
By choosing to restore your existing tub instead of ripping it out, you save thousands of dollars and days of chaotic construction dust.
Which means you get to enjoy a sparkling, clean bathing space without the massive headache of traditional remodeling.
We love helping folks transform their homes with this fast, affordable, and incredibly durable surface restoration process.
Actually, many homeowners do not realize how easy it is to erase years of stains and scratches in just a few hours.
This lets you keep your sturdy old cast iron fixture while updating its color to a bright, modern white.
If you are ready to see a dramatic change, we are happy to provide a free estimate for your project today.
To put it simply, this process is like applying a high-tech, ultra-durable new skin over your existing fixture.
First, we meticulously clean the old surface with special acid-free compounds to remove decades of soap scum and hard water deposits.
Then, we repair any deep chips, cracks, or rust spots so the foundation is completely smooth and structurally sound.
Next, our technicians apply a proprietary bonding agent that chemically fuses the new coating to the original material.
On top of that, we spray several coats of a high-performance acrylic polymer finish that cures into a high-gloss luster.
This specialized technique creates a non-porous barrier that resists future staining and makes cleaning an absolute breeze for you.
Unlike cheap DIY kits that peel off after a few months, our professional-grade materials are designed to last for up to fifteen years with proper care.
Because of this, you get the look and feel of a brand-new fixture at a tiny fraction of the replacement cost.
We take pride in our meticulous preparation work because we know a flawless finish depends entirely on the groundwork we lay down.
To help you compare your options, we put together a quick breakdown of how our restoration process stacks up against a full replacement:
| Factor | Professional Surface Restoration | Full Fixture Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very affordable, budget-friendly | Extremely expensive with plumbing labor |
| Time to Complete | Usually finished in 4 to 6 hours | Can take several days or weeks |
| Mess & Dust | Very minimal, contained to the bathroom | Major demolition dust and drywall damage |
| Lifespan | 10 to 15 years with simple care | Brand new fixture life |
Living in a cozy community of about 3,935 people means that word of mouth and honest work are everything to us.
We proudly serve Jefferson County and the surrounding areas, ensuring our neighbors get top-tier home improvements without corporate price gouging.
With a local median household income of around $63,824, we know that smart spending and real value matter deeply to our customers.
Whenever we visit a home in the 63048 ZIP code area, we treat your property with the utmost respect and cleanliness.
This means we set up exhaust fans to pull any fumes out of your house during the spraying process.
As a result of our care, your home remains safe, tidy, and free of unnecessary mess from start to finish.
We love working in this historic area along the Mississippi River, where many homes feature beautiful older bathrooms that deserve to be preserved.
By choosing to restore rather than replace, you keep heavy, durable vintage fixtures out of our local landfills.
It is a wonderful, eco-friendly choice that protects both your hard-earned wallet and our beautiful local environment.
First, we mask off your entire bathroom with protective plastic sheeting to shield your floors, walls, and vanity from any overspray. Then, we strip away all the old caulk and use industrial-strength cleaners to dissolve stubborn mineral buildup. This crucial step ensures the new coating will adhere perfectly to the clean, bare substrate beneath.
After that, we carefully patch every single scratch, ding, and chip with a specialized waterproof filler.
Now, the surface is completely level and ready for the critical chemical bonding phase.
We never skip these tedious steps because shortcuts always lead to peeling, and we want your tub to look gorgeous for years.
Once the prep work is finished, we spray on our exclusive molecular bonding agent to lock the new finish to the old surface. Following that, we apply multiple coats of our premium acrylic topcoat using specialized spray equipment for an incredibly smooth look. This creates a deep, glossy shine that looks identical to brand-new porcelain fresh from the factory showroom.
Finally, we remove all the masking tape and apply a fresh bead of mildew-resistant silicone caulk around the edges.
Which means your upgraded bathing space is ready for light use in just twenty-four hours after we pack up our tools.
You will be amazed at how a single day of work completely transforms the entire vibe of your bathroom.
Maintaining your newly restored surface is actually much easier than scrubbing an old, porous, worn-out tub.
You must avoid abrasive cleaners like bleach powders, steel wool, or harsh scrubbing pads that can dull the shiny finish.
Instead, we recommend using mild liquid dish soaps or gentle spray cleaners along with a soft microfiber cloth.
Another great tip is to wipe down the wet surface with a towel after you take a bath or shower.
This simple habit prevents soap scum and hard water minerals from drying on the glossy topcoat.
By following these easy guidelines, you keep your washroom looking incredibly bright and beautiful for over a decade.
Also, make sure you do not leave wet bottles or damp washcloths sitting on the ledge for weeks at a time.
Constant standing water can eventually weaken the bond of even the strongest professional coatings over time.
With just a tiny bit of routine love, your restored basin will remain the absolute highlight of your daily routine.
Do not spend another day staring at an ugly, stained, or outdated washroom that makes you feel embarrassed when guests visit.
Our friendly, reliable team is ready to drive out to your home in Herculaneum, Missouri, to evaluate your bathroom first-hand.
We will answer all your questions, look over your fixtures, and provide a detailed, no-obligation written quote on the spot.
This lets you plan your budget without any pushy sales tactics or hidden fees popped on you later.
Whether you have a classic cast iron tub, a modern fiberglass stall, or a tiled shower surround, we can restore it all.
Contact us today to schedule your convenient appointment and take the first step toward a beautiful bathroom upgrade!
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 Herculaneum, 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