All over Alpine County, worn bathtubs are resurfaced in place: repairs first, gloss second, fresh caulk on the way out.
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.
Your old tub probably looks pretty rough after years of daily scrubbings and hot showers.
Maybe you feel embarrassed when guests use your restroom because of those ugly stains.
We can completely restore that worn-out surface to a brilliant shine in just one day.
Replacing a tub requires ripping out tile work and hiring expensive plumbers.
Fortunately, our local resurfacing process coats your existing fixture with a incredibly tough, high-gloss finish.
This saves you thousands of dollars while delivering a gorgeous surface that looks brand new.
You do not have to live with a dull, chipped, or outdated basin anymore.
Our friendly crew travels directly to your home to handle the entire messy job.
Contact us today to grab your free project estimate and start planning your upgrade.
First, we protect your entire bathroom using heavy-duty plastic sheeting and professional ventilation fans.
This step is super important because the specialized bonding agents we use have quite a strong smell.
We scrape away old caulking and clean the surface with industrial-strength cleaners to remove every bit of soap scum.
Next, we repair any deep scratches, chips, or rust spots with a durable waterproof filler.
This makes the foundation completely smooth so the new coating adheres perfectly.
We then apply an advanced chemical bonding agent that acts like superglue between the old porcelain and the new finish.
Finally, we spray multiple layers of a premium acrylic urethane topcoat over the entire surface.
This liquid compound cures into a rock-hard shell that looks exactly like expensive new porcelain.
You get a sparkling bathroom centerpiece that is incredibly easy to clean and maintain for years.
To help you compare your options, we created a quick breakdown of what to expect:
| Factor to Consider | Full Replacement process | Our Specialized Coating Method |
|---|---|---|
| Total Project Cost | Very high due to plumbing and tile repairs | Extremely affordable and budget-friendly |
| Time to Complete | Several days or even weeks of construction | Finished in just a few hours |
| Mess and Dust | Massive amounts of drywall dust and debris | Virtually none because we protect your space |
| Durability | Excellent but very costly to install | Fantastic lifespan with proper basic care |
Ripping out a cast iron or steel fixture often damages the surrounding drywall and delicate floor tiles.
This means you end up paying for a tiler, a painter, and a plumber.
Our smart solution avoids all that extra labor by working with the quality fixture you already have.
Many older homes actually feature incredibly sturdy tubs made of heavy cast iron.
These vintage fixtures retain heat much better than modern, cheap plastic replacements you find at big box stores.
By renewing the top layer, you keep that superior craftsmanship while enjoying a pristine, clean appearance.
Our process also lets you change the color of your fixture if you want.
If you are currently staring at an ugly 1970s avocado green or dusty pink basin, we can make it bright white.
This simple change instantly modernizes your entire washroom and boosts your home value.
We take great pride in serving the tiny mountain communities nestled high up in the Sierra Nevada.
This beautiful region is actually the least populated county in the entire state of California.
With about twelve hundred year-round residents, everyone deserves honest, reliable craftsmanship without having to search far and wide.
Living up here means dealing with unique mountain home layouts, from cozy log cabins to modern retreats.
We know the local neighborhoods well and always show up on time with the right gear for the job.
Our team respects your property and leaves your home cleaner than we found it.
Whether you live near the high passes or closer to the valleys, we have you covered.
We bring all our specialized equipment right to your doorstep, so you do not have to transport a thing.
You can trust our local hands-on experience to deliver a flawless finish that handles our cold mountain winters.
Once we pack up our tools, you need to let the new surface cure fully for a day or two.
This waiting period ensures the chemical bonds harden completely into a resilient, glossy barrier.
After that short wait, you can jump right in and enjoy a relaxing, warm soak.
To keep that brilliant shine looking fresh, you must avoid harsh abrasive cleaners or scratchy scrubbing pads.
Simple liquid dish soap or a mild bathroom spray with a soft sponge works beautifully.
This gentle routine prevents micro-scratches and preserves the beautiful luster of your upgraded fixture.
We also suggest keeping heavy or sharp metal objects out of the basin to prevent accidental chips.
If you use a suction-cup bath mat, make sure to peel it up after each use so water does not get trapped underneath.
These basic habits will keep your washroom looking like a luxury retreat for up to a decade.
Investing in your home should not drain your bank account or cause weeks of stressful construction noise.
Our affordable restoration service gives you the clean, bright bathroom you deserve with zero hassle.
We love helping our neighbors fall in love with their homes all over again.
We provide completely transparent pricing so you know exactly what to expect before we start.
There are never any hidden fees or surprise upcharges when we finish the job.
We stand behind our work and guarantee a smooth, beautiful finish that you will be proud to show off.
Do not spend another day tolerating a stained, dingy, or outdated bathroom fixture.
Reach out to our friendly team right now to request your free estimate.
We will answer all your questions and help you schedule a convenient time for your home transformation.
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, 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.
Somewhere under that worn surface is the tub you chose. One day brings it back.
Call (866) 951-0558