All over Andrews 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.
Maybe your old tub looks like it survived a mud wrestling match and lost. If you feel embarrassed every time guests use your bathroom, you are definitely not alone. This quick guide shows you how to get a sparkling, glossy tub surface in just one day without spending thousands of dollars on messy remodeling work.
Most folks think they need to rip out their entire bathroom setup when the finish gets dull, stained, or scratched. Fortunately, a much better and cheaper path exists. Our skilled technicians come right to your home to apply a tough, beautiful new coating that makes your existing fixture look brand new. By choosing this smart updating method, you save tons of time and keep hard earned cash in your wallet.
We are proud to serve homeowners throughout the local region, including the friendly communities in Andrews County. Our crew loves helping neighbors breathe new life into their homes, so we always offer a free estimate to get you started. You can skip the stress of a major construction project and enjoy a shiny, clean bathroom again by tonight.
So, how does this process actually work? First, we thoroughly clean the old porcelain or fiberglass to remove years of soap scum, hard water deposits, and body oils. After that, we repair any deep chips or cracks using specialized fillers. This preparation step ensures the new finish bonds perfectly to the original material.
Next, we apply a high tech bonding agent. This chemical bridge is the secret to a long lasting result. Then, we spray on several coats of a premium acrylic polymer topcoat. This advanced material cures into a rock hard, high gloss finish that looks exactly like brand new porcelain.
Which means you get to avoid the dusty nightmare of hiring plumbers and carpenters. If you choose a full replacement, you might find hidden water damage behind the walls, which balloons your budget instantly. Our convenient on site process bypasses all those scary surprises completely.
| Factor to Consider | Our Specialized Coating Method | Full Fixture Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Total Project Cost | Very affordable, usually saving you up to 70% | Extremely expensive due to labor and plumbing |
| Time to Complete | Finished in about 4 to 6 hours | Can take several days or even weeks |
| Mess and Disruption | Minimal dust, all contained in the bathroom | Major demolition, noise, and lots of debris |
| Lifespan of Surface | 10 to 15 years with proper basic care | Very long, but rarely worth the massive upfront cost |
This table clearly shows why so many smart homeowners choose to restore rather than replace. On top of the financial benefits, you also help the environment by keeping heavy cast iron or fiberglass tubs out of our local landfills. It is a win win situation for your pocketbook and the planet.
Now, you might wonder if your specific fixture is a good candidate for this treatment. We regularly work on old clawfoot tubs, standard alcove models, and even large garden tubs. No matter how ugly or outdated the current color is, we can transform it into a clean, modern white or almond finish.
Since we operate right here in West Texas, we understand the unique challenges of local water quality. The high mineral content in our regional water supply can easily destroy cheap DIY paint kits. Because we use commercial grade materials, our finishes stand up to tough daily use and stubborn hard water.
Speaking of those cheap retail store kits, they almost always peel within a few months because they lack the professional bonding agents. Our team uses specialized ventilation equipment to keep odors out of your living space while we work. This means you can relax in your living room while we do all the hard work.
This lets you enjoy peace of mind knowing the job is done right the first time. We take great pride in our craftsmanship and treat your home with the utmost respect. Plus, our friendly technicians are always happy to answer your questions and share tips on how to keep your new finish looking spectacular for years.
After we finish the job, caring for your restored surface is incredibly easy. You must avoid abrasive cleaners like bleach, Comet, or steel wool, which can dull the beautiful shine over time. Instead, simply use mild dish soap or a gentle spray cleaner and a soft sponge.
Which means you will actually spend less time scrubbing your bathroom than you did before. The new non porous surface resists dirt and soap scum beautifully. Just a quick wipe down after your shower keeps it looking pristine and bright.
Another great tip is to avoid leaving wet bottles of shampoo or heavy toys sitting on the ledge for long periods. If you follow these simple guidelines, your restored fixture will easily look fantastic for a decade or more. It really is that simple to maintain.
Perhaps you are ready to finally say goodbye to that ugly, stained tub and hello to a fresh, inviting bathroom. We make the entire process incredibly easy from start to finish. Our team will visit your home, inspect your current fixture, and give you a detailed, honest quote with absolutely no obligation.
This lets you plan your home improvement budget without any annoying hidden fees or surprise costs. We believe in honest pricing and high quality work for our neighbors. Let us help you fall in love with your bathroom all over again.
Simply reach out to us today to schedule your free consultation. We will find a convenient time that fits your busy schedule. Do not wait any longer to get the beautiful, sparkling bathroom you deserve... contact us now and let our friendly crew handle the rest!
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