A dull or chipped tub in Rico 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.
To upgrade your worn wash basin fast, our local team brings stunning shine right to your home without any demolition mess. Indeed, this smart service saves you thousands compared to buying brand new fixtures for your bathroom layout.
First off, everybody hates looking at an ugly old basin that has lost its original shine after years of scrubbin. Suddenly, you notice nasty stains, tiny cracks and maybe even some rust spots creeping around the drain plug area. Frankly, ripping the whole thing out sounds like a total nightmare that will wreck your floor tiles and burn through your hard earned cash.
Fortunately, there is a much cleverer way to handle this messy situation without tearing your entire room apart down to the bare studs. By applying a high tech protective coating directly over your existing surface, we can easily make that dingy tub look fresh off the factory line. Naturally, this slick technique locks in incredible smoothness and cozy cozy warmth while totally sealing off deep scratches where nasty bacteria love to hide out.
On top of that, taking this modern restoration route keeps tons of heavy heavy junk completely out of our local dumps. Clearly, folks living up in this high elevation mountain spot near scenic Dolores County appreciate keeping nature clean while fixing up their historic mining era homes. Actually, with a local population of around 174 people, nobody wants noisy dump trucks cluttering up our quiet dirt streets just to haul away one heavy iron fixture.
To start off, we gotta scrub that old surface down until it is cleaner than a brand new whistle. Next up, we put down specialized acid etching chemical solutions that eat away ancient soap scum and invisible greasy oils trapped deep inside the pore structure. Honestly, if a worker skips this tough prep stage, your shiny new top coat is gonna start peeling off faster than a sunburned tourist in July...
Moving forward, our trained crew carefully fixes every single gouge, chip and spiderweb crack using heavy duty industrial epoxy fillers. After sanding those patches dead smooth, we mask off your surrounding walls, sink vanities and metallic faucets with thick paper and sticky tape to prevent any messy overspray. After that, we apply our super strong adhesion promoter chemical that bonds like crazy to vintage porcelain, heavy cast iron or flexible fiberglass.
Finally, we use professional spray gear to lay down multiple thick layers of high gloss acrylic urethane finish. As a direct result, you get a gleaming porcelain-like shell that repels hard water spots and looks like a million bucks for a fraction of store prices. Eventually, the entire multi layer coating cures into an rock hard shield that stands up against daily kid bath times and heavy usage without losing its glossy luster.
Initially, you might think going to a big box hardware store and buying a cheap acrylic basin is the easiest way to go. However, once you factor in paying expensive plumbers, paying tile setters and paying trash haulers, that simple job skyrockets into a massive financial headache. Besides that, the average median household income around these parts sits right near $41,071, so keeping extra cash in your bank account just makes pure practical sense.
To prove how much money you actually hold onto, take a quick look at this easy comparison chart below.
| Project Factors | Full Replacement Route | Our Surface Restoration Method |
|---|---|---|
| Average Total Cost | $3,000 to $8,000 Dollars | Only a few hundred bucks |
| Time Needed To Finish | 3 to 7 full days of mess | Completed in just 4 to 6 hours |
| Demolition Work Required | Massive wall and tile destruction | Zero structural tear out needed |
| Ready To Use Time | Up to two long weeks | Usually ready within 24 to 48 hours |
Furthermore, keeping your original heavy vintage cast iron fixture means you hang onto superior thermal retention that keeps water piping hot during freezing mountain winters. Additionally, old school fixtures feature unique deep shapes and heavy duty construction that modern cheap plastic units simply cannot match these days. So choosing to renew instead of replace preserves the authentic rugged charm of homes nestled inside the 81332 local area code zone.
Interestingly, making a liquid coating permanently stick to smooth slick glass or baked glaze requires some real chemical know-how. Straight up, you cannot just slap a tin of standard porch paint on a washing vessel and expect it to survive a single warm shower. Therefore, our advanced system relies on high performance molecular bonding agents developed originally for tough aerospace applications.
Which means, when our silane coupling chemical hits the thoroughly etched original substrate, it creates millions of tiny microscopic chemical anchors. Consequently, the top liquid acrylic urethane cross-links directly with those anchors to create one unified, solid layer that resists peeling or bubbling up. Moreover, this impermeable barrier stops future rust spots from expanding beneath the finish, effectively freezing your fixture in a perfect state for many years down the road.
Granted, you might hear about cheap DIY store spray kits that promise the exact same grand results for fifty bucks. Sadly, those cheap rattle cans lack industrial curing catalysts, meaning they turn into soft yellow goo as soon as hot tap water hits them. Instead, our high tech commercial sprayers heat the coating mixture during application, driving out trapped air bubbles and delivering a smooth glass-like sheen.
Right off the bat, caring for your freshly glazed wash tub is super simple if you throw away those abrasive scrubbing powders. Because strong chlorine bleaches and gritty scouring pads will scratch up the brand new glossy seal, you should only use mild liquid dish soaps or non-abrasive foam sprays. As a matter of fact, wiping the surface dry with a soft microfiber towel after use prevents white mineral crusts from building up near the drain ring.
Simultaneously, you want to fix any dripping shower heads or leaky faucets as quickly as humanly possible to avoid water standing constantly on the bottom floor. Even though our top coats are super durable, constant dripping water over months can slowly dull the high shine right under the spout. Furthermore, avoid dropping heavy steel tools or sharp objects into the basin, because massive impacts can chip even the toughest industrial enamel coatings available.
In addition, never place sticky rubber bath mats with suction cups directly onto your freshly renewed surface layer. Since those small suction pads create intense vacuum pressure, they can gradually pull at the top coating and weaken its bond over time. Instead, grab a loose woven fabric bath mat that you lay down during your shower and hang up to dry immediately afterwards.
When our skilled technician rolls up to your property, we start by carefully inspecting the structural integrity of your plumbing and existing basin setup. Thereupon, we set up strong exhaust fans with heavy flexible hoses hanging out your nearest window to blow all chemical vapors safely outside your living space. Thereupon, we cover your light fixtures, toilet tanks and vanity mirrors with plastic sheeting so no dust or overspray settles on your clean bathroom furniture.
Subsequently, we get down to the dirty work of stripping away old silicons, etching the substrate and filling up every single tiny dent or gouge. Before spraying our top coat, we thoroughly wipe down the entire room with specialized tack cloths that attract and trap every microscopic floating dust particle. Thereafter, we spray our multi-layer glossy protective glaze, ensuring perfect level coverage across all smooth curved edges and flat interior bottoms.
After the spraying is done, we pack up our tools, clean up every single piece of trash and leave your bathroom looking spotless. All in all, the entire process takes just one single morning or afternoon, meaning your daily life faces minimal disruption or annoying household chaos. Finally, after a brief curing period of twenty four to forty eight hours, you can jump right in and enjoy a long relaxing soak in your gorgeous like-new tub.
Now, taking the smart step toward an attractive, easy-to-clean bathroom space is completely stress-free and easy on your pocketbook. Because every home is a bit different, our friendly local technicians are always ready to drop by, take a look at your fixtures and give you an accurate estimate. Honestly, getting a clear upfront price with zero hidden fees lets you plan your budget without facing any nasty surprises down the line.
Which means, you do not have to put up with embarrassing dark stains, rough rusty bottoms or outdated dull colors for another single day. Instead, choosing our specialized local service lets you enjoy high-end luxe styling without spending your entire hard-earned savings account on expensive home remodeling crews. Plus, our rock solid craftsmanship guarantees that your restored basin keeps looking amazing through countless bath times and tough winter seasons ahead.
So why wait around while your old fixture gets harder to scrub clean every single week? Reach out to us today to schedule your simple, no-obligation estimate right at your private residence. Simply give our local team a quick shout, grab your totally free quote, and let us bring brilliant original shine back into your favorite home space!
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 Rico, 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