A dull or chipped tub in Manitou Springs 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.
Are you tired of staring at that ugly, stained tub every single time you walk into your bathroom? You can actually save thousands of dollars today by restoring that old fixture instead of ripping it out of your wall. Get a free estimate right now and watch how quickly your bathroom transforms without the massive mess of a full remodel.
Maybe you think your only option is to hire a crew to smash your old cast iron tub with a sledgehammer. Honestly, that sounds like a total nightmare because it creates heaps of dusty trash and costs a fortune. Fortunately, our team offers a much smarter way to bring back that brilliant shine without destroying your home.
This process is often called porcelain resurfacing or surface restoration by folks in the trade. We apply high-tech coatings directly over your existing tub which seals up all those microscopic pores where dirt loves to hide. Because of this, you get a slick, glossy surface that looks brand new and is incredibly easy to wipe down.
Think about how much cash you will save by keeping your original fixture in place. On top of that, you avoid the risk of plumbers accidentally breaking your old pipes behind the wall during a demolition. Which means you get a gorgeous, sparkling bathroom while keeping your hard-earned savings safely in your bank account.
Now, you might wonder how we actually make those ugly rust stains and deep scratches vanish into thin air. First, we clean the area with specialized industrial prep agents to strip away decades of soap scum and body oils. This step is absolutely critical because the new bonding agents need a pristine surface to stick to.
Next, we repair any deep chips or cracks using a heavy-duty polyester filler that cures super fast. After sanding those spots flat, we spray a proprietary molecular bonding agent that acts like a super-glue for the topcoat. Consequently, the new finish fuses with the old porcelain on a chemical level so it won't peel off next week.
Finally, we spray several coats of a high-gloss aliphatic acrylic polyurethane topper to seal the deal. This material is incredibly tough and resists impact, hot water, and everyday cleaning products. Since we use professional spray equipment, the final result looks as smooth as glass with zero brush strokes or runs.
Living in this beautiful valley under the shadow of Pikes Peak means we all appreciate keeping things historic and full of character. Many homes in El Paso County feature gorgeous antique clawfoot tubs or heavy cast iron alcove fixtures that are worth saving. Indeed, throwing away these vintage treasures is a real shame when they can look brand new in just one afternoon.
Our gorgeous little town of about 5,280 people boasts some of the most unique historic properties in the entire state of Colorado. With a median household income of around $67,055, local homeowners here are smart about where they spend their home improvement dollars. If you live in the 80829 ZIP code, you know how hard it is to get big construction trucks up our winding, scenic mountain streets.
By choosing our specialized local service, you completely bypass the need for permits, heavy dumpsters, and noisy crews blocking your driveway. We arrive with a compact kit, complete the job in a few hours, and leave your home spotless. This lets you get back to enjoying your cozy mountain life with minimal disruption to your daily routine.
To help you understand why this method is so popular, let us look at how it stacks up against other options. Buying a brand new tub might seem cheap at first glance, but the hidden costs will quickly make your jaw drop.
| Project Details | Full Replacement | Our Restoration Service |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very High ($3,000 - $8,000) | Very Low and Affordable |
| Time to Complete | 3 to 7 Days of Mess | Only 4 to 6 Hours |
| Demolition Needed | Yes, lots of dust and noise | None at all |
| Fixture Quality | Often cheap plastic replacements | Keeps your heavy cast iron |
As you can see, the choice is pretty obvious when you look at the actual numbers and the sheer convenience. Why pay a small fortune to a contractor when you can achieve the exact same look for a fraction of the price? Plus, you get to keep your heavy, high-quality original tub which retains heat way better than cheap modern acrylic replacements.
Once we pack up our tools and leave your home, you will want to keep that gorgeous shine lasting for many years. Thankfully, caring for a restored surface is actually much easier than dealing with old, worn-out porcelain. Because the new topcoat is completely non-porous, dirt and grime simply cannot grip onto the surface anymore.
However, you must avoid using abrasive powder cleansers or harsh scrubbing pads that can scratch the glossy finish over time. Instead, simply use mild dish soap or a gentle liquid bathroom cleaner along with a soft microfiber cloth. This simple routine preserves the brilliant luster and ensures your tub looks pristine for up to a decade or more.
Another great tip is to fix any leaky faucets immediately so water does not drip constantly on the same spot. Constant dripping can wear down even the toughest industrial coatings over several years of neglect. Taking care of these small details protects your investment and keeps your bathroom looking like a high-end spa day after day.
Perhaps you are worried that this process might smell too strong or create a mess inside your hallway. Do not worry, because we use powerful exhaust fans with flexible ducting to pull all fumes completely out of your home. This means your family and your pets can relax without breathing in any unpleasant paint odors during the application.
We take immense pride in our craftsmanship and always treat your home with the utmost respect. From taping off your tiles to protecting your bathroom floor, we cover every single detail before we even mix our coatings. Which means you can sit back, relax, and let us handle all the hard work while you dream about your first relaxing soak.
Are you ready to finally say goodbye to that ugly, outdated bathroom color and enjoy a bright, clean space? Contact us today to request a completely free, no-obligation quote right at your doorstep. We love helping our neighbors fall in love with their homes all over again, and we cannot wait to serve 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 Manitou Springs, 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