A dull or chipped tub in Saint Paul 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 stare at that dated, stained wash basin every morning and sigh.
Actually, you do not have to live with a dingy bathroom anymore.
Fortunately, our team of local specialists can revive your worn-out tub surface in just a single day!
Replacing a heavy cast iron fixture is incredibly messy and costs a small fortune.
Instead of tearing out your walls, you can choose a smart, budget-friendly alternative.
This simple update completely transforms your space without the headache of a massive remodeling project.
Imagine stepping into a sparkling, clean bathroom that looks brand new.
You will save thousands of dollars while achieving a glossy, pristine look.
Requesting a free estimate today is the very first step toward your dream bathroom.
Many homeowners do not realize that their old tub has great bones.
In fact, those vintage fixtures are often much sturdier than the cheap plastic ones sold today.
By choosing to restore the outer layer, you preserve that classic durability while getting rid of ugly stains.
First, we meticulously clean the old surface to remove decades of soap scum and mineral deposits.
After that, we repair any deep chips, cracks, or rust spots that ruin the look.
This thorough preparation ensures the new coating bonds perfectly and lasts for many years.
Next, we apply a high-tech bonding agent followed by a durable, glossy topcoat.
Because of this advanced process, your fixture gets a hard, shiny finish that resists scratches.
You get a beautiful, easy-to-clean surface that feels fresh and looks amazing.
We take pride in helping our neighbors update their homes throughout the capital city of Minnesota.
Living in this vibrant community of over 300,000 residents means we understand the unique character of local historic houses.
Many homes in Ramsey County feature gorgeous older bathrooms that simply need some professional love.
Our skilled technicians travel all over the area, from the historic neighborhoods of 55102 to the bustling streets of 55104.
Whether you live near the majestic state capitol building or closer to the river, we come directly to you.
We love working in this area where the median household income is around $55,085, helping families get luxury looks on a realistic budget.
To help you plan your home improvement, we offer completely free, no-obligation quotes on-site.
This means we inspect your bathroom, explain the process, and give you an honest price.
You will never have to worry about hidden fees or surprise charges when you work with us.
| Project Factor | Full Replacement | Our Professional Coating |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Very expensive (typically thousands) | Highly affordable and budget-friendly |
| Time to Complete | Several days or weeks of messy construction | Finished in just a few hours |
| Mess and Dust | Tons of drywall dust and broken tile debris | Virtually none, with careful masking |
| Durability | Depends on the quality of the new tub | Excellent gloss retention for years |
As you can see, the benefits of restoring your existing fixture are truly massive.
You avoid the chaos of having plumbers and carpenters tearing up your only bathroom.
On top of that, you keep construction waste out of our local landfills, which is great for the environment.
Before we start spraying, we carefully mask off your entire bathroom to protect your floors and walls.
This step guarantees that the specialized coating only goes where it is supposed to go.
We also set up a powerful ventilation system to pull any fumes safely out of your home.
Once the preparation is complete, we use a professional spray system to apply the liquid acrylic glaze.
This technique creates a perfectly smooth, mirror-like finish without any brush strokes or uneven areas.
After the material cures, your bathroom is ready to use again in just a couple of days.
Maintaining your newly coated surface is actually incredibly easy.
You just need to avoid harsh abrasive cleaners that can scratch the shiny topcoat over time.
Using mild soap and a soft sponge keeps that brilliant luster alive for a decade or more.
Perhaps you are getting your house ready to sell and want to impress potential buyers.
A bright, clean bathroom can significantly boost your property value and make your home stand out.
Even if you plan to stay forever, you deserve a peaceful, attractive space to unwind after a long day.
We serve all the local neighborhoods, including ZIP codes 55101, 55103, and the surrounding areas.
Our friendly team is always ready to answer your questions and guide you through the color options.
We make the entire process stress-free, clean, and incredibly fast from start to finish.
Do not spend another day shivering at the sight of an ugly, stained, or outdated wash basin.
Contact us right now to request your free, no-pressure estimate and start your transformation.
Let us bring the sparkle back to your bathroom with our top-tier restoration services!
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 Paul, 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