A dull or chipped tub in Ketchikan 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.
You can instantly transform your dated, stained tub into a gleaming masterpiece without spending thousands of dollars on a messy renovation. Our local team visits your home to restore that worn-out surface to its original shine in just a few hours. Request a free estimate today to see how easy and affordable it is to upgrade your space.
Actually, many homeowners feel completely stuck when their old cast iron or acrylic tub starts looking dingy and impossible to scrub clean. You might think your only option is to rip the whole thing out and start from scratch. However, this specialized resurfacing method offers a brilliant alternative that saves you time and keeps your sanity intact.
Essentially, we apply a high-performance liquid acrylic coating directly over your existing fixture after prepping the area thoroughly. This process creates a thick, durable barrier that looks exactly like brand new porcelain. Which means you get a gorgeous, glossy finish that resists future stains without the massive headache of a construction zone in your home.
On top of that, our experienced crew handles every single step of the preparation to ensure the new coating bonds perfectly to the old substrate. We use professional ventilation equipment to keep your indoor air clean while we work. Consequently, you can relax in your living room while we completely recreate your bathing area in a single afternoon.
Replacing a built-in tub often requires tearing down drywall, breaking tiles, and hiring expensive plumbers to reroute old pipes. By choosing to recoat the existing fixture instead, you completely bypass all those costly labor charges. This choice keeps hard earned cash in your wallet while delivering the exact same visual result as a brand new installation.
To help you understand the differences, we put together a quick comparison of your options:
| Feature | Surface Recoating | Full Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Very affordable and budget-friendly | Extremely expensive with hidden fees |
| Time to Complete | Finished in less than one day | Can take several days or even weeks |
| Mess and Demolition | Virtually none, very clean process | High amount of dust, noise, and debris |
| Durability | Lasts for many years with proper care | Depends entirely on the new tub material |
As you can see, opting for a professional recoating job saves you an incredible amount of stress and disruption. Furthermore, you will not have to wait weeks for contractors to finish their messy work. You can actually start using your beautifully refreshed bathroom again in just a couple of days.
First, we meticulously clean the entire area to remove decades of soap scum, body oils, and hard water mineral deposits. This deep cleaning phase is absolutely vital because even the smallest speck of dirt can ruin the final finish. After that, we apply a special acid etching compound to create microscopic pores in the original enamel.
Next, we carefully repair any deep scratches, chips, or rust spots using a waterproof polyester filler. Once those repairs dry, we sand them completely flat so the surface feels incredibly smooth to the touch. Then we spray several layers of a high-tech molecular bonding agent that acts like superglue for the final topcoat.
Finally, we spray multiple coats of our premium aliphatic polyurethane finish using specialized high-volume, low-pressure painting equipment. This advanced material cures into an incredibly hard, glossy shell that looks absolutely stunning. Ultimately, this meticulous attention to detail ensures your newly coated fixture will stand up to daily use without peeling or cracking.
Living in the rainy, coastal climate of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough means we deal with constant high humidity levels all year round. This damp Alaskan weather can make DIY paint kits fail almost immediately because moisture gets trapped beneath the weak coating. Our professional-grade materials are specifically designed to cure properly even when the local relative humidity is off the charts.
Because we live and work right here in this tight-knit community of 8,224 residents, we know exactly how to prep homes for these unique weather conditions. Whether you live in a historic home near the waterfront or a modern house up on the hillside, we adjust our curing process to match your indoor climate. This localized expertise guarantees a flawless, long-lasting bond that cheap retail kits simply cannot replicate.
With a local median household income of $59,132, keeping home maintenance costs reasonable is a major priority for most families in our area. Spending thousands of dollars on a bathroom remodel just because of an ugly, stained tub simply does not make sense. Our affordable renewal service lets you upgrade your home value without putting a massive dent in your savings account.
Whether your home is located in the 99901 or 99950 ZIP codes, we travel directly to your doorstep to deliver top-tier service. We take great pride in helping our neighbors save money while still achieving the beautiful, clean homes they deserve. Our free, no-obligation estimates ensure you know exactly what to expect before we ever pick up a spray gun.
Once we finish our work, maintaining that gorgeous, glass-like luster is actually incredibly simple and requires very little effort. You must avoid abrasive bleach powders or harsh scrubbing pads because they can dull the shiny finish over time. Instead, you just wipe the surface down with a mild liquid dish soap and a soft microfiber cloth.
Additionally, we highly recommend wiping the basin dry after each use to prevent stubborn hard water spots from building up. This simple habit keeps the gloss looking brand new and prevents mineral deposits from dulling the deep shine. By following these easy care guidelines, your renewed wash basin will look spectacular for up to a decade or even longer.
Sometimes, homeowners ask us if they can still use bath oils or heavy bath bombs in their newly finished tubs. While you can certainly enjoy a relaxing soak, we suggest rinsing the basin thoroughly right after you drain the water. This prevents oily residues from settling on the surface and keeps your bathing area looking incredibly clean and inviting.
Choosing a local service provider means you get personalized care from people who actually care about the community. We do not believe in cutting corners or using cheap, smelly chemicals that put your family or pets at risk. We treat your home with the utmost respect, leaving our workspace cleaner than we found it.
Our friendly technicians arrive on time, explain the whole process clearly, and answer any questions you might have. We understand that inviting workers into your private space requires trust, so we work hard to make the experience comfortable and stress-free. You will love how easy it is to communicate with us from the initial phone call to the final walkthrough.
Now is the perfect time to stop staring at that ugly, outdated bathtub and finally do something about it. Let us handle the hard work while you sit back and plan how you will enjoy your beautiful new oasis. Contact us today to request your free quote and take the first step toward a brighter, cleaner bathroom!
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 Ketchikan, 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