A dull or chipped tub in Poland 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.
You can finally stop hiding your outdated bathroom behind heavy shower curtains and embarrassment.
Our professional surface renewal services restore your dingy, chipped, or horribly colored tub to a pristine, glossy state in just a few hours.
By choosing this smart alternative to a costly remodel, you save thousands of dollars and avoid days of dusty chaos in your home.
Most homeowners assume that replacing an old cast iron or fiberglass tub is a straightforward weekend project.
Actually, the process often requires ripping out your beautiful wall tiles, altering your old plumbing pipes, and even widening your bathroom doorway just to get the old fixture out.
This means a simple swap quickly spiraling into a massive, multi-week construction headache that drains your wallet.
On top of those hefty demolition expenses, you have to pay for expensive disposal fees at the local dump.
Fortunately, our specialized restoration method completely bypasses the landfill by working directly with the durable structure you already have.
We apply high-performance coatings that chemically fuse to your existing basin, which gives you a sparkling, fresh surface without touching a single tile or pipe.
To help you compare your options, we put together a quick look at how our advanced refinishing process stacks up against a traditional replacement project.
| Project Factor | Full Replacement Demolition | Our Professional Surface Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Average Duration | Typically 3 to 7 days of messy work | Finished in just 4 to 6 hours |
| Total Project Cost | Often ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 | A tiny fraction of replacement costs |
| Mess and Dust Level | Extremely high dust, debris, and noise | Virtually no mess and very clean cleanup |
| Plumbing Modifications | Usually requires costly pipe relocations | Your existing plumbing remains untouched |
We do not just spray a cheap layer of hardware store paint over your tub and call it a day.
Instead, our trained crew uses a meticulous multi-step preparation process that strips away old soap scum, body oils, and mineral deposits.
This deep cleaning ensures that our industrial-strength bonding agents can grab onto the original porcelain or acrylic base on a molecular level.
Next, we carefully repair any deep chips, rust spots, or ugly cracks with specialized waterproof fillers.
Once the repairs cure, we apply multiple layers of an advanced aliphatic acrylic polyurethane topcoat using precision thermal spray equipment.
This high-tech material creates an incredibly hard, non-porous barrier that resists impact, prevents future staining, and looks exactly like brand-new porcelain.
This durable layer also eliminates the tiny microscopic pores where mold, mildew, and stubborn grime love to hide.
Consequently, you will spend far less time scrubbing on your hands and knees with harsh, toxic chemical cleaners.
A simple wipe down with a mild liquid soap and a soft sponge keeps your restored basin gleaming like a mirror for many years to come.
Almost any sturdy fixture can undergo this transformation, whether it is made of heavy cast iron, pressed steel, or modern fiberglass.
Even if your tub has some surface rust around the drain or a few spiderweb cracks in the gelcoat, we can usually save it.
However, if the metal has completely rusted through to the floor, or if the fiberglass flexing is severe, we will always give you an honest assessment.
Our local crew takes great pride in saving these classic, deep tubs that are far better quality than the flimsy plastic ones sold today.
By preserving your original fixture, you retain that solid, heavy-duty feel underfoot while enjoying a clean, modern aesthetic.
We love helping homeowners fall in love with their bathrooms again without the stress of a major remodel.
Our friendly technician arrives right on time with all the specialized gear needed to complete the job safely and cleanly.
First, we meticulously mask off your bathroom floors, vanity, walls, and fixtures to protect them from any overspray.
We also set up a heavy-duty exhaust fan system with a flexible window duct to pull any fumes and dust completely out of your home.
Then, we run through our rigorous prep steps, applying our proprietary etching compounds to create a perfect bonding surface.
After spraying our high-gloss topcoats, we carefully remove all of our masking tape and clean up our workspace thoroughly.
You are left with a sparkling, beautiful bathroom that is ready for a relaxing soak after just twenty-four hours of curing time.
To protect your shiny new finish, you should avoid using abrasive scouring powders, steel wool, or harsh bleach products.
These rough cleaners can dull the beautiful shine over time and create tiny scratches that trap dirt.
We recommend using gentle, non-abrasive liquid cleaners or even simple dish soap to maintain that factory-fresh gloss effortlessly.
Additionally, you should avoid leaving wet washcloths or dripping bottles of shampoo sitting on the ledge for long periods.
It is also a good idea to fix any leaky faucets promptly so that constant dripping does not wear down the finish prematurely.
Following these easy guidelines ensures your beautiful bathroom upgrade remains in perfect condition for up to fifteen years.
We love working throughout the beautiful town of Poland, Maine, helping our neighbors upgrade their homes with ease.
With a growing population of 5,376 residents spread across our scenic landscape in Androscoggin County, we understand the unique character of local homes.
Whether you own a historic farmhouse near the lakes or a modern home with a median household income that keeps you budget-conscious, we have you covered.
Our reliable mobile service vans travel all over the area, including the local ZIP codes of 04274, to deliver top-tier craftsmanship.
Because we live and work nearby, we treat your home with the exact same respect and care we would show to our own families.
You do not have to settle for a dingy, dated bathroom when a local, trustworthy solution is just a quick phone call away.
Ready to finally banish that ugly, hard-to-clean bathtub without spending a fortune on contractors?
We make the entire process incredibly easy by offering completely free, no-obligation quotes to our local homeowners.
Our technician will inspect your fixture, explain the process in detail, and provide an honest, upfront price with zero hidden fees.
Do not spend another week staring at a stained, chipped, or outdated tub that ruins your morning routine.
Contact us today to request your free estimate and take the first step toward a gorgeous, stress-free bathroom refresh!
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 Poland, 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