A dull or chipped tub in Oxon Hill-Glassmanor 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 cringe every single time you step into your bathroom because the tub looks downright nasty.
Surprisingly, you do not actually need to rip that heavy fixture out of your wall and spend thousands of dollars on a messy demolition.
Our local crew specializes in giving your existing basin a gorgeous, glassy new surface that looks brand new!
Which means you can save your hard-earned cash for other fun things while still getting a sparkling bathroom.
Naturally, we come right to your home in Prince George's County to handle the whole dirty process for you.
This lets you avoid the absolute nightmare of hiring plumbers and dealing with dusty drywall destruction...
So why live with that dull, stained, or outdated color for another single day?
Clicking over to request a free estimate from our friendly team is the quickest way to solve this headache.
Let us bring back the clean, shiny joy of a pristine bathroom without the massive renovation bill!
Actually, most people do not realize that the thick, durable outer coating of their tub can be completely renewed.
This specialized process involves applying high-performance coatings that chemically bond to your old cast iron, steel, or fiberglass basin.
Consequently, you get a super smooth, factory-like shine that completely hides those ugly old stains and scratches.
Think about the sheer hassle of trying to haul a five-hundred-pound cast iron beast down your hallway.
Instead of breaking your back and your doorframes, our technicians carefully prep the existing area with industrial cleaners.
We strip away the old soap scum, repair any deep chips, and apply a premium acrylic coating.
Because we use professional-grade bonding agents, the new layer resists peeling and cracking for many years to come.
This gives you a bright, clean bathing space that is incredibly easy to wipe down and keep sanitized.
You will absolutely love how the water beads up on the fresh, glassy finish during your next warm soak...
| Project Factor | Full Replacement | Our Renewal Service |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very High ($3,000 - $8,000) | Very Affordable |
| Time to Complete | 3 to 7 Days of Mess | Just a Few Hours |
| Demolition Needed | Yes, walls must be torn open | None at all |
As you can see from the details above, traditional remodeling is both slow and incredibly expensive.
By choosing our smart restoration method, you keep your existing plumbing intact and avoid unexpected contractor fees.
Furthermore, this keeps perfectly good fixtures out of our local Maryland landfills, which is a great bonus for the planet.
On top of that, the turnaround time is so fast you can use your shower again almost immediately.
This is especially awesome if you only have one bathroom in your entire house and cannot afford weeks of construction.
Our local team makes the entire experience completely stress-free from the moment we walk through your front door.
Living in a bustling community of 35,355 residents means you want reliable, local folks who respect your home.
We proudly serve neighborhoods throughout the local 20745 ZIP code area with top-tier craftsmanship and friendly service.
Since our neighbors here have a median household income of around sixty-six thousand dollars, we know how important budget-friendly home improvements are.
Indeed, we treat your property with the exact same care we would use in our very own homes.
We mask off your entire bathroom with protective plastic and use strong ventilation fans to keep odors out of your living space.
This ensures your home remains clean, safe, and comfortable while we work our magic on your fixture.
Perhaps you have tried those cheap DIY paint kits from the big box hardware stores and ended up with a peeling mess.
Those consumer-grade products simply do not have the chemical strength or the durability of our industrial polyurethane finishes.
We guarantee a level of quality that looks professional because we use heavy-duty spray equipment and proper safety gear.
First, we scrub the old surface with specialized acid cleaners to strip away decades of body oils and hard water deposits. This step is absolutely critical because the new coating will not stick to a dirty, greasy surface. We then apply an acid etching agent that creates microscopic pores in the old porcelain or glaze.
This etching process acts like a super-strong grip that locks the new primer directly into the old material.
Without this step, your new finish would simply bubble up and peel off the very first time you run hot water.
We take our time during this preparation phase to ensure the longest-lasting results possible for your home...
Next, we fill in any deep scratches, gouges, or rusty spots with a high-grade waterproof filler. We sand these areas down until they are completely flush with the surrounding material. This ensures your final finish looks perfectly flat and smooth, with absolutely no bumps or hollow spots.
If you have ugly rust around your drain, we grind it away and treat the metal to stop corrosion.
This extra attention to detail prevents future damage from ruining your beautiful new finish.
Our goal is to make those old blemishes disappear completely so your tub looks like it was just delivered from the factory.
Finally, we use a precision spray gun to apply multiple layers of high-gloss aliphatic polyurethane. This advanced material is designed to resist yellowing and withstand daily exposure to hot water and household cleaners. We apply it in thin, even coats to prevent any sags, runs, or uneven textures in the finish.
Once the curing process is complete, you are left with a dazzling, high-gloss luster that looks absolutely incredible.
This resilient surface offers a wonderful alternative to cozy relaxation, making your daily shower feel like a trip to a fancy resort.
You get all the beauty of a brand-new fixture at a tiny fraction of the traditional cost!
To keep your newly restored surface looking gorgeous, you should always avoid abrasive scrubbing powders and harsh bleach.
Instead, we recommend using mild dish soap or gentle liquid cleaners along with a soft microfiber cloth.
This simple routine protects the glossy topcoat from getting scratched or dulled over time.
Also, try not to leave wet bottles of shampoo or heavy toys sitting directly on the ledge for long periods.
Allowing water to pool constantly under heavy items can eventually weaken the bond of any finish.
By practicing these basic care steps, your beautiful new surface can easily last for a decade or even longer.
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 Oxon Hill-Glassmanor, 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