In Laney College, the Oakland 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.
Maybe your home wash area looks like a relic from a decades-old movie.
You probably stare at those ugly chips and that weird faded color every single day.
This means you need a fast, smart fix that saves your hard-earned cash.
Fortunately, our skilled crew travels right to your door to handle this headache.
We specialize in restoring old, worn-out washing basins to their original shiny glory.
Which means you get a gorgeous bathroom without the insane cost of a full remodel.
Our local team near the bustling campus of Laney College helps folks love their homes again.
This vibrant pocket of Oakland sitting in Alameda County deserves top-notch home services.
By choosing our professional refinishing work, you avoid the dusty nightmare of tearing out heavy cast iron.
We focus on delivering high-quality surface transformations that look brand new.
On top of that, we always provide a completely free estimate before we start any work.
This lets you plan your budget perfectly without any annoying hidden fees or surprises.
First, our crew preps the entire area with extreme care to protect your floors.
We mask off the surrounding tiles and set up special ventilation fans.
This setup keeps your indoor air clean while we apply the specialized coatings.
Next, we use a strong acid paste to etch the old porcelain surface.
This step creates tiny, invisible ridges that help the new glaze stick forever.
Without this crucial bonding process, the fresh finish would just peel off in a few months.
Then, we repair any deep gouges, scratches, or rusty spots with durable waterproof fillers.
We sand everything down until it feels as smooth as a fresh sheet of ice.
This obsessive attention to detail ensures the final topcoat looks absolutely flawless and uniform.
| Restoration Step | What We Actually Do | Concrete Benefit to You |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Clean, etch, and mask the area | Protects your bathroom and ensures paint sticks |
| Repair Work | Fill in chips and fix rust spots | Creates a perfectly flat, smooth surface |
| Topcoat Application | Spray premium high-gloss acrylic polyurethanes | Delivers a sparkling, bright finish that lasts |
After the repairs, we spray several layers of high-tech bonding agents and shiny acrylic coatings.
This advanced material mimics the original factory finish but cures much faster in your home.
Once we finish, the surface gets a deep lustrous shine that resists hot water and soap scum.
Lastly, we clean up our gear and leave your bathroom looking spotless.
You only need to wait about twenty-four hours before you can take a relaxing bath.
This quick turnaround time beats waiting weeks for a traditional plumbing crew to finish demolition.
Buying a brand new basin at the local hardware store seems cheap at first glance.
However, the real expenses hide behind the scenes with complex plumbing and carpentry work.
You often have to rip out walls and tiles just to get the old one out.
Which means a simple replacement project can easily balloon into thousands of dollars.
Our surface recoating process costs only a tiny fraction of that scary number.
This financial savings lets you spend your money on other important home upgrades instead.
To help you understand the financial picture, we created a quick comparison.
The table below highlights the difference between our service and a full-scale replacement.
You will quickly see why smart homeowners choose the restoration route every single time.
| Project Type | Average Time Frame | Mess Factor | Total Cost Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Replacement | 3 to 7 days of loud construction | Extremely high dust and debris | Very expensive plumbing and tiling |
| Our Protective Recoating | 4 to 6 hours total | Very low, fully contained mess | Highly affordable and cost-effective |
Furthermore, our durable coating materials are designed to withstand daily use for many years.
You do not have to worry about the surface dulling or yellowing over time.
We use industry-grade chemical compounds that keep their brilliant white shade under heavy abuse.
We know the local housing stock inside and out, from historic homes to modern apartments.
This area boasts a rich history with a median household income around sixty-five thousand dollars.
Our affordable services fit perfectly into the budgets of local families living in the 94607 area.
Because we live and work nearby, we can arrive at your property quickly.
We treat your home with the utmost respect, like we are working for our own family.
This friendly, down-to-earth approach sets us apart from big, cold corporate contracting businesses.
Actually, we pride ourselves on being honest about what we can and cannot fix.
If your current basin has massive structural holes, we will tell you straight up.
We believe in building trust with our neighbors rather than making a quick buck.
Our professional crew brings top-tier equipment that you cannot simply rent at a local shop.
We wear proper safety gear and use commercial-grade spray systems for an ultra-fine mist.
This high-end gear prevents runs, drips, and rough orange-peel textures on your finished product.
Once we complete our magic, keeping the surface clean is incredibly easy.
You must avoid abrasive scouring powders or harsh bleach products because they scratch the gloss.
Instead, use mild dish soap or gentle liquid cleaners with a soft micro-fiber cloth.
This simple cleaning routine preserves the shiny protective layer for up to a decade.
Which means you spend less time scrubbing on your hands and knees every weekend.
You get more free time to enjoy your beautiful, clean, and inviting bathroom space.
Also, try to fix leaky faucets quickly so dripping water does not wear down the glaze.
Standing water over several months can eventually dull even the strongest professional coatings.
A little bit of preventative care goes a very long way in protecting your investment.
Do not use suction-cup bath mats on your newly coated surface either.
The constant pulling action of the cups can slowly lift the finish over time.
We can even apply a built-in slip-resistant texture to the bottom of the basin during our process.
Now is the perfect time to stop ignoring that ugly, stained bathroom fixture.
You can take the first step toward a gorgeous home by requesting our free estimate.
We will come out, look at your project, and give you an honest price quote.
This hassle-free process requires absolutely no commitment or pressure from our side.
We simply want to show you how easy and affordable home improvement can actually be.
Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and schedule a convenient visit.
Reach out to us today to bring back the brilliant shine to your wash area.
We look forward to meeting you and helping you fall in love with your bathroom again.
Let us handle the hard work while you sit back, relax, and enjoy the amazing transformation.
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 Laney College, 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.
Somewhere under that worn surface is the tub you chose. One day brings it back.
Call (866) 951-0558