A dull or chipped tub in Madison 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.
Do you hate that ugly stained washbasin in your bathroom? Fortunately, you can fix that old fixture without spending a fortune by reaching out for a free quote today.
Are you tired of looking at those stubborn chips and stubborn rust stains every single morning? Truly, this local trade gives your washing vessel a fresh and stunning appearance without a total rip out.
First, the tech scrubs the surface clean to get rid of soap scum and dirt. Following that, they apply a strong acid etch to make the material grab the new coating better. Because of this step, the fresh finish sticks tightly and lasts for many years.
Next, they spray multiple layers of high-grade acrylic polyurethane over the old tub. This lets you enjoy a smooth and glossy shine that mimics a brand new porcelain basin. Thus, you avoid the messy demolition dust and huge plumbing bills.
Instead of hiring a plumber to rip out your heavy tub, you save massive amounts of cash. Meanwhile, the crew finishes the entire project in just a few hours right inside your home. Consequently, you skip weeks of messy bathroom construction and annoying contractor delays.
Plus, the fresh topcoat blocks mold growth and resists mildew buildup much better. This means you spend way less time scrubbing on your hands and knees every weekend. Therefore, your daily cleaning routine becomes remarkably easy and stress-free.
Operating right here in Dane County, our friendly crews arrive at your doorstep equipped with professional spray rigs. Whether you live near the capitol building or out by the lakes, help is always close by. Eventually, you get prompt scheduling that fits right into your busy weekly calendar.
Considering the local median household income sits around $62,906, saving money matters quite a bit to families here. By choosing to restore rather than replace, you keep hundreds of dollars safely in your bank account. In addition, you add instant value to your property without breaking your budget.
Homeowners spanning ZIP codes 53701, 53702, 53703, and 53704 often deal with hard water issues that ruin porcelain. Over time, mineral deposits eat away at the factory shine and make cleaning almost impossible. Fortunately, our protective finish seals those microscopic pores and stops mineral damage dead in its tracks.
With a thriving regional population of 252,086 residents, housing styles vary from historic Victorians to modern suburban builds. Because of this architectural diversity, technicians bring specialized primers to handle cast iron, steel, and fiberglass alike. Naturally, this versatility guarantees a stunning result regardless of what your vintage bathroom looks like.
Are you wondering how surface renewal stacks up against traditional bathroom tear-outs? Check out the breakdown below to see why refinishing is the smarter choice for your wallet.
| Project Type | Average Time | Mess Level | Cost Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Replacement | One to Two Weeks | High Debris | Very Expensive |
| Surface Renewal | One Single Day | Minimal Dust | Budget Friendly |
Looking at the table above makes the smart decision pretty obvious for most busy homeowners. Whereas replacement tears up your drywall and floors, restoration keeps everything safely in place. Therefore, you protect your surrounding tiles and vanities from accidental damage.
With proper care, your newly sprayed washing basin easily lasts between ten and fifteen years. Naturally, you must avoid harsh abrasive powders that scratch the glossy topcoat over time. Instead, you should use mild dish soap and a soft sponge to keep everything sparkling clean.
Furthermore, keeping the drain stopper working right prevents standing water from wearing down the bottom surface prematurely. By following these simple maintenance habits, your investment pays off for a very long time. Ultimately, you enjoy a pristine bathing area that looks brand new every single day.
Professional technicians always set up high-powered exhaust fans to vent fumes directly out of the bathroom window. Because of this safety measure, most unpleasant smells disappear before the crew even packs up their gear. Thus, your indoor air quality remains safe for both kids and pets throughout the drying process.
Naturally, wearing respirators during the spraying phase protects the worker from breathing in harmful aerosol particles. On top of that, modern coating formulas contain fewer volatile organic compounds than older products used decades ago. Consequently, you get a durable finish without filling your house with toxic chemical clouds.
Are you finally ready to ditch that discolored washing vessel and enjoy relaxing baths again? Simply put in one phone call to request your completely free quote right now. Without a doubt, our local team is eager to help transform your tired bathroom into a cozy sanctuary.
Stop putting off that much-needed home improvement project because of high contractor estimates and hidden fees. Instead, partner with local professionals who value honest pricing and exceptional workmanship above all else. Reach out today and discover just how affordable a stunning bathroom makeover can actually be for you.
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 Madison, 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