In Illinois Medical District, the Chicago technician we send repairs, sprays and caulks your tub where it stands.
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.
Do you look at your scratched tub with sadness every single morning? Fortunately, you can totally revive that old porcelain without spending a fortune on a full tear-out.
Meanwhile, let us explore how restoring your washing basin saves you money. This clever method lets you skip the messy demolition crew altogether.
During this project, skilled workers spray fresh acrylic coatings over your existing tub. As a result, you get a shiny finish that feels amazing against your skin.
By choosing this smart option, you avoid weeks of painful construction noise. Plus, your bathroom stays usable much faster than you might think.
Replacing a heavy cast iron tub costs thousands of dollars in labor fees. Conversely, re-coating your current bathing basin gives you massive savings right away.
Through this smart upgrade, you keep more cash in your wallet for other home projects. Therefore, homeowners love picking this affordable route over complete bathroom overhauls.
Living right here in the Illinois Medical District means you appreciate absolute convenience. Because this dynamic Chicago neighborhood houses many medical professionals, your time matters deeply.
Dealing with parking restrictions or tight hallways can frustrate any standard contractor. However, our mobile crews navigate these urban hurdles with absolute ease every single day.
Older apartment buildings often feature cramped bathrooms with very narrow doorways. Luckily, our compact equipment fits through any standard interior passage without any hassle.
Working around historic plumbing fixtures requires a gentle and experienced touch. This specialized care ensures your vintage pipes remain completely safe from accidental damage.
Doctors and nurses working long shifts need reliable service providers who respect deadlines. Therefore, we arrive on time and finish the task before your next shift starts.
By planning the project around your calendar, you experience zero stress or disruption. Your daily routine remains smooth while we work our magic behind closed doors.
Many folks worry that painted tubs will peel off after a few months. Yet, modern bonding agents create a chemical grip that lasts for many years.
Another big myth claims that the chemical smells linger forever in your home. Actually, professional exhaust fans clear the air completely before we pack our gear.
Swapping out an old fixture destroys surrounding tile work and vanity setups. On the flip side, resurfacing leaves your lovely wall tiles totally untouched and secure.
Generating tons of landfill waste feels terrible for our precious environment. Instead, recycling your current tub helps keep heavy metal out of local trash heaps.
Properly cured coatings withstand heavy daily use without losing their gorgeous shine. Thus, you enjoy a pristine bathing area that looks brand new for a long time.
Following simple cleaning rules prevents scratches and keeps the surface looking gorgeous. You just need warm water and mild soap to maintain that wonderful gloss.
| Renovation Method | Average Cost | Project Duration | Mess Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Replacement | Very High | One to Two Weeks | Extreme |
| Surface Restoration | Low | One Single Day | Minimal |
| Plastic Liners | Medium | Several Days | Moderate |
Reviewing this handy chart shows why spraying wins on every single front. You save time, money, and your sanity all at once.
Now that you see the numbers, you can make an educated choice for your home.
Finding trustworthy local tradespeople can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Fortunately, our crew brings years of hands-on experience directly to your doorstep.
Checking references and past reviews gives you the confidence to hire us today. We take immense pride in delivering top-tier craftsmanship on every single job.
Knowing the local building codes helps us complete your project without any administrative delays. This regional knowledge protects you from unexpected fines or permit issues.
Supporting nearby businesses keeps our community strong and vibrant year-round. You deserve dedicated local professionals who genuinely care about your satisfaction.
We use only industrial-grade primers and topcoats designed for maximum durability. Consequently, your investment stands strong against daily wear and tear.
Standing behind our craftsmanship gives you total peace of mind throughout the entire process.
Getting your space ready ensures our technicians work quickly and efficiently. You simply need to remove all personal items like shampoo bottles and towels.
Wiping down the tub beforehand helps the cleaning solutions work even better. Little steps like this guarantee a flawless finish that dazzles your guests.
First, our team scrubs away soap scum and mineral deposits using strong industrial cleaners. Then, we mask off surrounding walls to protect your paint and tiles.
Applying the specialized bonding agent prepares the old porcelain for the fresh coating. Finally, we spray multiple layers of gorgeous acrylic paint to seal the deal.
Allowing the new surface to cure undisturbed for twenty-four hours is crucial. During this time, the polymers lock together to create an unbreakable shield.
Keeping standing water out of the basin prevents any premature softening of the finish. Following these simple directions guarantees decades of reliable daily use.
People often ask if different colors are available for their worn fixtures. Absolutely, you can choose from a wide palette ranging from crisp white to almond.
Another frequent question involves the safety of the chemicals used indoors. Our low-odor formulas keep your indoor air safe while curing properly.
Transparency builds trust, which is why we never include hidden fees in our estimates. You get an honest breakdown of all labor and material costs upfront.
Requesting your estimate costs nothing and takes only a few minutes of your time.
Reaching out to our friendly scheduling team is the easiest first step toward your renovation. Just drop us a line to discuss your specific project details right now.
Taking action today transforms your tired bathroom into a stunning sanctuary by tomorrow.
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 Illinois Medical District, 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.
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Somewhere under that worn surface is the tub you chose. One day brings it back.
Call (866) 951-0558