A dull or chipped tub in Shaler Township 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 actually save thousands of dollars by choosing to update your existing bathroom fixtures instead of tearing them out. Our professional surface restoration services bring your faded, stained, or outdated tubs back to life in just a single afternoon. Get your free estimate today and see how easy it is to transform your space without the mess of a full remodel.
Most homeowners do not realize that pulling out an old cast iron or steel tub is a complete nightmare. First, you have to break the surrounding wall tile, which immediately inflates your project costs. After that, you often find hidden water damage or mold behind the walls that requires expensive remediation. This means a simple weekend project quickly turns into a multi-week disaster that leaves you without a working bathroom.
On top of the dust and chaos, hiring plumbers and tile setters will drain your wallet faster than a broken faucet. New tubs might look cheap at the big box store, but the labor to install them is definitely not. Then you have to worry about disposing of the heavy old fixture, which often requires renting a costly dumpster. Thankfully, our team offers a much smarter way to get that clean, modern look you want.
By choosing to coat the existing surface instead, you bypass all of these annoying headaches. We work right inside your home and leave absolutely no mess behind for you to clean up. This process saves you tons of time and keeps your daily routine running smoothly. Plus, you get to keep your high-quality original fixture instead of replacing it with cheap modern plastic.
Our specialized process involves applying a high-tech, durable liquid acrylic coating directly over your worn-out basin. First, we meticulously clean the surface with industrial-strength prep agents to remove years of soap scum and hard water deposits. This step is super critical because the new finish needs a perfectly clean surface to bond with. Next, we repair any deep chips, rust spots, or ugly cracks so the foundation is completely smooth.
Once the prep work is finished, we spray a bonding agent that chemically fuses the new layer to the old material. After that, we apply several coats of our premium topcoat using professional HVLP spray equipment for an incredibly smooth finish. This high-gloss layer resists stains and looks exactly like brand new porcelain from the factory. You get a brilliant shine that makes your whole bathroom feel brighter and much more inviting.
To help you understand how this compares to other options, we put together a quick comparison table below.
| Project Factor | Our Refinishing Method | Full Tub Replacement | Cheap Plastic Liners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very affordable | Extremely expensive | Moderate to high |
| Time to Complete | 3 to 5 hours | Several days or weeks | 1 to 2 days |
| Durability | 10 to 15 years | Very long lifetime | Prone to trapping water |
| Mess and Dust | Virtually none | Unbelievable amount | Minimal during install |
We are proud to serve families throughout the beautiful rolling hills of Allegheny County. Living in this wonderful part of Pennsylvania means dealing with older homes that possess incredible character but often have outdated plumbing fixtures. Our local team knows exactly how to handle the unique challenges of these classic residences. We arrive on time, treat your home with respect, and deliver beautiful results that fit your budget.
Whether you live near the local parks or closer to the bustling school districts, we are just a quick drive away. Our community boasts a population of about 28,757 hard-working residents who appreciate honest craftsmanship and fair pricing. With a strong median household income of approximately $84,000, local families love investing in smart home improvements that actually add real value. We regularly visit homes across the area, including those in the popular ZIP codes of 15116, 15209, and 15223.
Choosing a local contractor means you get personalized service from someone who actually cares about the community. We do not cut corners because our reputation among your neighbors is everything to us. This local focus ensures you receive top-tier customer service and a beautiful finished product every single time. We love helping our neighbors fall in love with their homes all over again.
Keeping your newly coated fixture looking incredible is actually much easier than scrubbing an old, porous tub. Because the new non-porous surface resists dirt and grime, you do not need to use harsh abrasive cleaners anymore. In fact, using abrasive powders or scratchy scrub pads will eventually dull the beautiful shine we created. Instead, we recommend using mild liquid dish soaps or gentle foaming bathroom cleaners with a soft microfiber cloth.
Another great tip is to avoid leaving wet bottles of shampoo or heavy toys sitting on the rim for long periods. This simple habit prevents water from getting trapped underneath, which can eventually weaken the bond over many years. If you have a leaky showerhead or faucet, you should get it fixed quickly to prevent constant dripping. Taking care of these small details ensures your gorgeous glossy finish remains pristine for up to fifteen years.
We always take the time to explain these easy care instructions before we pack up our tools. This extra step helps you protect your investment so you can enjoy your beautiful bathroom for a very long time. Our customers love how easy it is to keep their upgraded tubs looking spotless week after week.
Now is the perfect time to stop ignoring that ugly, stained tub and finally do something about it. Our friendly team is ready to visit your home and provide a completely free, no-obligation written estimate. This allows us to inspect your fixture in person and explain the exact steps we will take to make it shine. You will love our transparent pricing and our honest, down-to-earth approach to home improvement.
Do not waste your hard-earned money on expensive contractors who want to tear your entire bathroom apart. Let us show you how our professional refinishing process gives you the gorgeous look you want at a fraction of the price. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate and take the first step toward your dream bathroom.
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 Shaler Township, 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