A dull or chipped tub in Oakmont 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.
Your old tub looks pretty rough these days. Honestly, the dingy surface probably makes you want to keep the shower curtain closed permanently. Buying a brand new one sounds great until you realize you have to rip out the walls and hire a plumber. Fortunately, we can spray a shiny, durable new finish right over your existing basin in just a few hours.
By choosing this smart update, you save thousands of dollars compared to a full remodel. There is no need to worry about noisy construction crews tracking dirt through your home for weeks. Instead, you get a clean, glossy surface that looks identical to a brand new fixture. It is the ultimate shortcut to a beautiful washroom.
If you want to see how affordable this transformation is, we can visit your home and give you a free estimate. Our team loves helping neighbors breathe new life into their older homes. Let us take a look at your worn-out setup and show you what is possible.
First, we scrub the old surface with special cleaners to remove decades of soap scum, oils, and hard water deposits. This step is absolutely critical because the new coating will not stick to a dirty foundation. After that, we repair any deep chips or rusty spots that have been bothering you for years. We make sure the old material is completely flat and smooth before we even touch our spray equipment.
Next, we mask off your entire bathroom with protective paper and plastic sheets to shield your floors and walls. This careful preparation guarantees that the specialized bonding agents and topcoats only land on the target area. Then, we apply a high-tech primer that chemically fuses the new layer to the old porcelain or fiberglass. Which means your new finish will not peel or bubble up when you take a hot shower.
Finally, we spray multiple layers of a premium acrylic polymer coating that cures into a rock-hard shell. This brilliant coating mimics the depth and luster of original factory enamel. Once we remove the tape and clean up our workspace, your bathroom is ready to show off. You will hardly believe it is the exact same piece of porcelain you had this morning.
Choosing to renew your existing fixture offers huge advantages that go way beyond just saving a pile of cash. To help you compare your options, we put together a quick breakdown of what you can expect from both routes.
| Factor | Our Resurfacing Service | Full Tub Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Very affordable, usually saving you up to 70% | Extremely expensive due to plumbing and tile work |
| Time to Complete | Finished in a single day | Can drag on for a week or more |
| Mess and Dust | Minimal, we mask everything off | Massive drywall dust and heavy debris |
| Lifespan | Easily lasts 10 to 15 years with proper care | Long-lasting but requires constant maintenance |
Now, you can clearly see why so many local homeowners prefer to keep their original cast iron or steel structures. Those older fixtures are incredibly sturdy and hold heat much better than cheap modern plastic replacements. Preserving them is not only smart for your wallet, but it also keeps heavy debris out of our local landfills. It is a win-win situation for your home and the environment.
When you work with us, you are dealing with professionals who know the local housing stock inside and out. Many homes in this beautiful corner of Allegheny County feature classic architecture with heavy, built-in bathroom fixtures. We understand how to handle these historic treasures without damaging your plaster walls or vintage tile work. Our team arrives on time, respects your property, and cleans up every speck of dust before we leave.
Living in this zip code 15139 area means you appreciate quality craftsmanship and honest, friendly service. With a local population of about 6,450 residents, word travels fast, so we always stand behind our work to keep our reputation spotless. Our neighbors trust us because we treat every single home like it belongs to our own family. We know the local median household income is around $64,054, so we make sure our prices are fair and transparent.
We do not believe in high-pressure sales tactics or hidden fees that pop up at the end of the job. Instead, we offer clear, upfront pricing during our initial visit so you can plan your budget with confidence. This lets you make an informed decision without any stress or guesswork. We want you to feel completely comfortable with the process from start to finish.
You might see cheap paint-on kits at the local hardware store and wonder if you can do this yourself. Unfortunately, those retail products do not contain the professional-grade bonding agents needed for a long-lasting result. They often peel off within a few months, leaving you with an even bigger mess to scrape off later. Our commercial spray equipment and specialized materials ensure a factory-smooth result that stands up to daily use.
On top of that, working with strong chemicals requires proper ventilation gear and safety masks to protect your lungs. We bring heavy-duty exhaust fans to pull the fumes out of your house while we work. This means you do not have to worry about harsh chemical odors lingering in your hallways for days. We take care of all the safety hazards so you can just relax and enjoy the transformation.
Maintaining your newly coated fixture is actually much easier than scrubbing an old, porous surface. Because the new finish is completely non-porous, dirt and soap scum cannot grip onto it. You can ditch the abrasive bleach powders and harsh scrub brushes that scratch your finish. A quick wipe with a mild dish soap and a soft sponge is all it takes to keep it shining.
This simple cleaning routine saves you time and protects your investment for a decade or more. We even give you a detailed care guide after we finish the job so you know exactly how to protect the shine. Following these easy tips ensures your washroom looks bright and clean every single day. You will love how much easier your weekly chores become.
Are you ready to say goodbye to that ugly, stained basin and hello to a sparkling clean bathroom? Our friendly team is ready to visit your home and provide a completely free, no-obligation quote. We will inspect your current setup, explain your design options, and give you an honest price on the spot. You have absolutely nothing to lose by giving us a call to discuss your project.
We pride ourselves on delivering top-tier customer service and beautiful results that make you smile every time you walk into your bathroom. Do not waste your weekends scrubbing a surface that cannot be saved by bleach. Let us handle the hard work and give you the beautiful, clean space you deserve. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate and take the first step toward a brighter home.
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 Oakmont, 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