A dull or chipped tub in Perham 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.
Every morning starts in that room, but looking at a stained tub totaly ruins your early mood. Right now, fixing up that chipped basin without throwing thousands of dollars down the drain sounds pretty sweet. Luckily, restoring the smooth outer shell of your existing soaking basin gives you a like-new finish overnight without any demo mess.
Tearing out a heavy iron or porcelain basin costs way too much money and takes forever. Besides, the pounding dust from smashing old tiles usually travels through every room in your house. After all, nobody wants contractors tearing up floorboards for a whole week just to change a color.
Actually, chemical bonding tech lets us smooth over rust spots and ugly cracks directly where they sit. Modern acrylic refinishing coatings stick right onto old cast iron or fiberglass with crazy strength. To be honest, saving your old heavy-duty shell saves you a massive chunk of hard-earned cash.
Because nobody likes dealing with gross mold traps, liquid resin coatings lock out humidity for good. This means you will stop scrubbing dirty grout lines with hard toothbrushes on your day off. Plus, your washroom immediately gets that bright, shiny look that makes guests super jealous.
| Upgrade Choice | Time Needed | Mess Level | Money Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete Replacement | 4 to 7 Days | Dust Everywhere | Very Low |
| Chemical Refinishing | 4 to 6 Hours | Zero Destruction | Massive Savings |
Living up in this famous potato farming hub located inside Aroostook County means our homes face harsh winters. Temperatures drop fast around ZIP code 04766, which causes houses to shift and tile borders to crack. Therefore, you need thick protective sealants that do not snap when the floor flexes slightly.
With a cozy local population of around 386 folks, everybody knows that saving money matters around here. Knowing that the average median household income needs to stretch far, replacing a whole bathing unit feels way too expensive. Consequently, our affordable local spraying technique fixes up worn washing basins while keeping hard-earned dollars in your pocket.
So, our crew drives straight out to your place with all the right prep gear ready. Naturally, we treat your home real respectful, just like we would expect someone to treat ours. Over time, we learned all the trickiest quirks of historic Maine plumbing setups.
First, we scrub off every bit of old soap scum using super heavy acid washes. To tell you the truth, skipping this dirty step causes paint to peel up real fast later. Which means we spend extra time making sure the raw porcelain gets totally etched up real nice.
Next, we fill deep gouges and tiny cracks using high-strength waterproof epoxy putties. As a result, the bottom floor of your tub feels solid under your bare feet again. After that, we mask off your entire space so sticky overspray never touches your vanity mirror.
Suddenly, the cool part happens when we apply liquid synthetic primers using professional air sprayers. Honestly, this sticky liquid layer creates a strong link between old enamel and new topcoats. Thus, your updated wash basin will not flake off when hot bath water hits it.
Eventually, we spray multiple layers of high-gloss aliphatic polyurethane resin across every single inch. For this reason, the final hard surface looks deep, glass-like and super smooth to touch. Furthermore, you get to choose custom color tones that perfectly match your sink or toilet setup.
Clearly, saving money tops the list when you decide to recoat instead of buy new stuff. You can spend those saved funds on buying better fixtures or maybe vacation trips. On top of that, your messy project finishes in just one afternoon instead of lasting weeks.
Surprisingly, cleaning becomes totally effortless once that slick non-porous layer dries up solid. Scrubbing hard becomes a bad memory because soap scum slides off with basic dish soap. Hence, your weekend chores get done way faster so you can relax instead.
Remember that smooth resin covers up ugly dark rust stains around old drain holes real nice. Also, non-slip bottom textures can be added right into the paint layer for extra safety. Naturally, that prevents dangerous slips when kids or older folks take their daily showers.
To be completely honest, buying cheap box-store paint kits usually ends in absolute disaster. Rollers leave weird fuzzies and ugly streaks all over your once-smooth soaking basin. Worse yet, that cheap store paint starts peeling off in huge gross sheets after three showers.
Usually, home DIY fans forget that industrial fumes require huge exhaust fans vented outdoors. Without massive safety masks, breathing in those strong chemical fumes will make your head spin around bad. Furthermore, store kits lack industrial strength bonding agents, so water quickly gets underneath them.
Actually, hiring a pro saves you from doing the exact same annoying project twice. Our high-pressure equipment spreads coats super flat without a single drip or bubble showing up. In short, spending a little bit on proper labor saves you from a massive headache later on...
Now, taking care of your newly glazed tub surface takes just a few tiny tweaks. Never use crazy harsh abrasive bleach powders because those scratch up bright glossy finishes real fast. Instead, soft microfiber rags mixed with warm water work like absolute magic for weekly washdowns.
Also, toss out those cheap rubber suction bath mats that trap water underneath their tiny cups. Instead, ask us to spray a permanent textured bottom directly inside your basin during spraying. This lets you shower safely without damaging that gorgeous smooth finish we spent hours perfecting.
Finally, fix any dripping faucets real fast so falling water drops do not wear down your gloss layer prematurely. Taking quick care of tiny plumbing leaks keeps your basin looking shiny bright for up to fifteen years. Which means you will not have to think about bathroom remodeling again for a very long time.
Whenever you are tired of looking at that dull, stained wash basin, just reach out to us. We love chatting with neighbors across the area and walking through easy options for your home setup. On top of that, our price quotes come totally free with zero sneaky pressure to buy anything.
Simply drop your info into our quick online quote box or give our friendly shop a short call. We can usually figure out your exact needs just by looking at a quick phone photo. Soon enough, you will be taking relaxing baths inside a bright, silky basin that looks like a million bucks!
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 Perham, 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