A dull or chipped tub in Saint Louis Park 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.
Are you tired of staring at that chipped, yellowing tub every single morning? You can actually restore that porcelain centerpiece to its original glory without spending a fortune on a total bathroom remodel.
This process involves a specialized chemical bonding technique that fills in cracks and applies a durable, high-gloss finish. By choosing this route, you avoid the massive mess and the heavy costs associated with pulling out old plumbing fixtures.
Basically, we start by deep cleaning your current basin to strip away years of grime, soap scum, and hard water deposits. This level of preparation ensures that the new coating sticks perfectly, which means your investment lasts much longer than cheap DIY kits from the local hardware store.
Once the surface is totally clean and dry, we mask off the surrounding tiles and fixtures to keep things tidy. We then apply a series of industrial-grade primers and topcoats that create a seamless, non-porous barrier against water damage and mold growth.
This method gives you that refreshing sense of relaxation in your own bathroom without the need for expensive new porcelain installation. Plus, the finish is incredibly easy to clean, saving you hours of scrubbing every single weekend.
When you look at the economics, it is clear that replacing a heavy cast iron tub is a nightmare. You have to pay plumbers, disposal fees, and potentially fix damaged floor joists, which makes the whole project balloon in price quite fast.
However, choosing to resurface your existing basin allows you to keep the architectural character of your home while updating the look. Since many older houses in this part of Hennepin County have unique vintage tubs, keeping them is often a smarter stylistic move.
Because the median household income in this area sits around $75,690, most folks prefer spending their hard-earned money on upgrades that provide immediate value. You deserve a space that feels fresh and inviting without draining your entire savings account.
Some people assume that a sprayed-on finish will peel off after a few months of use. This is only true if the surface prep is done poorly or if the technician uses inferior materials that lack proper bonding power.
When you hire a professional who knows the industry, they use advanced etching techniques that bite into the old material. This creates a chemical bond that is incredibly strong, providing a sense of physical ease and long-lasting quality for years.
You might be tempted to buy a brush-on kit from a big-box store to save a few bucks. Please do not do this, as those kits rarely provide that smooth, factory-like finish that you get from professional spray applications.
Without the right ventilation and professional tools, you will likely end up with drips, bubbles, and a finish that wears down in weeks. Investing in professional work keeps your sanity intact and ensures you do not have to do the job twice.
Once we arrive at your residence, we assess the current state of your basin to ensure it is a good candidate for our services. We fill any chips or deep gouges with a professional-grade filler that cures hard and smooth before we start the spraying.
The actual application happens in a controlled manner, with multiple thin layers built up to create a thick, glossy surface. This provides you with an outcome that feels like brand new porcelain but costs a tiny fraction of the price.
You can choose from a range of classic whites, off-whites, or even custom tints to suit your unique vision. This level of customization makes your room feel like a sanctuary, which is basically the ultimate goal for any homeowner.
By focusing on the finish, you transform the entire room's atmosphere without needing a sledgehammer. It is truly remarkable how a glossy, clean surface changes how you perceive the cleanliness and value of your whole home.
Living in a town with a population of 48,423 means that word of mouth travels quickly, so we take every project seriously. We have built our reputation by being honest, showing up on time, and doing exactly what we promise to do.
If you reside in any of the local ZIP codes around this region, you are likely within our service area. We love helping neighbors upgrade their living spaces and seeing the look of surprise on their faces when they see the final result.
Are you ready to stop covering your eyes when you walk into your bathroom? You can reach out right now to secure a free estimate for your project. This is a no-pressure way to see exactly what is possible for your specific space.
We do not believe in pushy sales tactics, so we simply provide you with the numbers and let you decide what works for your budget. You gain full clarity on the project scope, the timing, and the final look before anyone even starts.
After we finish the work, we provide you with simple maintenance tips to keep the finish looking perfect. Using non-abrasive cleaners is the most important rule, as harsh chemicals can eventually dull that beautiful, glossy sheen we just created.
With proper care, your restored surface will serve you well for a very long time. You will find that cleaning becomes much easier because the new layer is so smooth that dirt and soap just slide right off.
If you are curious about what this would cost for your specific tub, just ring the number at the top of this page for a free quote. We look forward to meeting you and helping you turn that old, ugly tub into something you can finally feel proud of again.
Don't let another year go by dealing with a bathroom you don't like. You can change everything about your daily routine just by fixing the surface of your most important fixture. Give us a shout, and let's get that bathroom looking spectacular again.
| Feature | Your Benefit | |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Bonding | Finish that lasts for many years without peeling | |
| Fast Turnaround | Minimal disruption to your daily schedule | |
| Custom Color Matching | Perfect coordination with your existing walls | |
| Eco-Friendly Disposal | Lower impact on our local environment |
Taking this step is the easiest way to add value to your residence. You gain a polished, clean space that feels much more luxurious, and you get to keep the character of your home intact. It is the best balance of practicality and style that you can find in our lovely local area.
Do you have questions about the specific timeline or the materials we use? Just ask when you request your free estimate, and we will happily walk you through every single step of the process. You are never left in the dark when working with our local team.
We prioritize your satisfaction above everything else, which means we treat your home with the same care we would give our own. That is the advantage of choosing a professional who lives and works right here in the community. You are in good hands from start to finish.
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 Saint Louis Park, 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