A dull or chipped tub in Lovington 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.
Maybe you are tired of staring at that ugly, stained basin every single time you brush your teeth.
Replacing the whole setup costs a fortune and tears up your walls.
Fortunately, our team can restore that worn surface to its original shine in just one day!
Actually, we focus on saving your existing fixtures by applying a durable, high-gloss protective coating right over the old finish.
This smart process eliminates the need for expensive plumbing work.
Consequently, you get a gorgeous, sparkling wash area without the massive mess of a traditional remodel.
If you want to save thousands of dollars, we are ready to help.
Which means you can get a gorgeous space without emptying your bank account.
Just ask us for a free estimate today to get started!
First of all, ripping out an old cast iron or steel tub is an absolute nightmare.
You usually have to break it into pieces with a sledgehammer.
This chaotic process often damages your beautiful floor tiles and expensive wall surrounds.
On top of that, new replacement units are often made of cheap plastic that feels flimsy.
Our specialized restoration process preserves your heavy, high-quality original fixture.
We use premium bonding agents and liquid acrylic resins to create a rock-hard, shiny new outer layer.
To help you understand the massive difference in hassle and cost, we put together a quick comparison table below.
This highlights how our surface renewal service keeps your hard-earned money in your pocket.
Check out how the two options stack up against each other.
| Project Factor | Full Replacement | Our Surface Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very High (Plumbing + Demo) | Very Budget-Friendly |
| Time to Complete | Often 3 to 5 Days of Mess | Just 4 to 6 Hours |
| Debris and Waste | Landfill-bound Heavy Trash | Zero Waste Generated |
Naturally, you might wonder how we actually perform this magic transformation.
First, we thoroughly clean the surface with specialized molecular cleaners to remove years of soap scum and hard water deposits.
This critical step ensures our new materials bond perfectly to the original porcelain or fiberglass.
Next, we repair any deep chips, rust spots, or ugly cracks using high-strength polyester fillers.
We then mask off your entire bathroom with protective paper and plastic sheets to keep your home clean.
After that, we set up a powerful ventilation fan to pull all the paint odors and overspray safely outdoors.
Finally, we spray multiple coats of high-performance acrylic urethane using professional HVLP spray equipment.
This advanced material cures into a smooth, non-porous barrier that looks exactly like brand new porcelain.
As a result, your clean-up chores become incredibly easy because dirt simply cannot stick to the sleek surface.
To keep your renewed finish looking pristine for a decade, you must avoid abrasive scrubbing powders.
Harsh chemicals like bleach will slowly dull the beautiful gloss over time.
Instead, we recommend using mild dish soap and a soft sponge to wipe down the surface weekly.
Additionally, you should never leave wet shampoo bottles or heavy steel cans sitting directly on the rim.
Moisture trapped underneath can eventually weaken the bond of the coating.
By following these simple guidelines, you will enjoy a bright, beautiful wash basin for many years to come.
Since we are locals, we love helping our neighbors upgrade their homes throughout Moultrie County.
We understand the unique character of the older homes in this peaceful farming region.
Whether you live near the high school or out on the county roads, we treat your home with total respect.
Indeed, with a local median household income of $49,444, spending thousands on a bathroom remodel just does not make sense.
Our affordable surface renewal process fits perfectly into the budget of our hard-working community of 1,117 residents.
We make it simple to get a modern look without taking out a second mortgage.
If you reside anywhere in the ZIP codes 61937, our mobile service van is ready to roll your way.
We bring all our own professional gear, drop cloths, and ventilation systems directly to your doorstep.
You can trust us to deliver friendly, honest service right here in Lovington, Illinois (IL), USA.
Now, let us tackle some of the most common questions we get from homeowners just like you.
Many people ask if our process leaves a strong, chemical smell in the house.
While the coating does have a distinct odor during application, our heavy-duty exhaust fans clear the air quickly.
Another common inquiry is whether we can change the color of an old, dated pink or green fixture.
Absolutely, as we can transform any ugly vintage shade into a bright, modern white or almond finish.
This simple color swap instantly drags your entire bathroom out of the 1970s and into the modern era.
Lastly, folks always want to know how long they have to wait to take a shower after we finish.
Typically, you only need to wait twenty-four to forty-eight hours for the chemical cure to complete.
Once that short waiting period is over, you can jump right in and enjoy your sparkling clean space.
Sometimes, it is hard to tell if your wash basin is just dirty or actually worn out.
If the surface feels rough like sandpaper, the original glaze has completely worn away.
This rough texture acts like a magnet for dirt, mold, and body oils, making cleaning a daily nightmare.
Another warning sign is the appearance of dark, rusty rings around the drain or overflow plate.
If left untreated, this rust will eventually eat through the steel and cause costly water leaks.
Catching these issues early with our restoration service prevents catastrophic damage to your subflooring.
Why spend another day looking at a dingy, stained, or chipped wash area?
Our friendly crew is ready to answer your questions and guide you through the entire process.
We pride ourselves on clear communication, punctuality, and leaving your home cleaner than we found it.
By choosing our local business, you get top-tier craftsmanship without the corporate price tag.
We offer a solid warranty on our work because we stand behind the durability of our materials.
This gives you complete peace of mind knowing your investment is fully protected.
So, what are you waiting for to reclaim the beauty of your bathroom?
Give us a shout to set up your hassle-free consultation.
We will provide a completely free quote tailored specifically to your home improvement needs!
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 Lovington, 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