A dull or chipped tub in Athens 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.
When your old tub looks totally trashed, you do not have to rip it out. Our local team comes right to your bathroom to make that beaten-up basin look shiny and brand new again without spending a fortune. Grab your free quote today and save your cash!
First off, pulling out an old heavy fixture creates a massive, dirty mess inside your home. Furthermore, tearing up your subfloor and breaking tiles costs way too much money that you probably want to keep in your bank account. By applying a thick fresh coating right over the existing cast iron or fiberglass, you skip the whole construction nightmare completely.
Honestly, those vintage tubs from back in the day were built way stronger than the cheap stuff you find at big box stores now. Additionally, keeping your original basin means you hold onto that solid built-in heavy feeling while getting rid of all those ugly rust stains and dingy grime. As a matter of fact, you save thousands of bucks while getting a smooth surface that actually feels super luxurious and pristine.
To top it off, the whole job usually takes less than a single day from start to finish. Consequently, you can take a nice hot soak in your freshly updated washbasin almost immediately instead of waiting weeks for plumbers to finish up. That is pure convenience right when you need it most!
Years of scrub powders and tough bath products slowly strip away the top protective glaze over time. Eventually, tiny microscopic pores open up in the porcelain and trap grease, soap scum, and dirty water like a dry sponge. Naturally, no matter how hard you scrub on hands and knees, that yellowish tint just stays stuck there forever.
Even worse, chips and hairline cracks let water seep straight down toward the bare metal frame hidden underneath. As a result, orange rust blooms start spreading out and ruining the bottom of your wash vessel. On top of that, your skin ends up rubbing against rough scratchy patches every time you try to wash up, which totally ruins your chill relaxing shower vibe...
Luckily, refinishing solves every single one of those annoying surface problems in one go. Because we spray down high-grade industrial coatings, we seal up every tiny crack so water never breaches the surface again. You end up with an easy-to-clean shell that practically shines like glass!
First of all, we drop down massive heavy duty drop cloths all over your bathroom floors to protect your stuff. Next, our crew cleans off every spec of oil, dirt, and old caulk using special heavy strength bonding cleaners. Because even a tiny bit of dust can ruin the final look, we spend a ton of time prepping the wash station real carefully.
Then, we patch up all those deep chips, gouges, and deep scratches with high strength polyester fillers. After sanding everything completely flat, we spray a specialized acid-etch adhesive layer that grips onto the base material like superglue. Therefore, the topcoat binds directly into the original surface rather than just sitting lazily on top of it like cheap paint.
Finally, we break out our high-volume low-pressure spray guns to coat the whole basin in multiple smooth layers of acrylic resin. After letting the fresh material cure into a hard armor shell, we lay down a fresh bead of silicone around the tile edges. Consequently, your bathroom immediately transforms from a scary horror movie setting into a super clean spa paradise!
Living down here in this vibrant college town in Athens County, folks know how to make a smart dollar stretch further. Since the local median household income sits right around $27,435, nobody wants to drop five grand just to swap out a working wash tub. Naturally, restoring your current surface gives you that high-end look while keeping your wallet totally happy.
| Service Option | Average Cost | Downtime | Mess Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Bath Replacement | $3,500 - $7,000+ | 1 to 2 Weeks | Huge dust and debris mess |
| Professional Surface Refinishing | $350 - $650 | 24 Hours | Zero demolition mess |
For rental properties scattered across the 45701 area code, getting a unit flipped quickly between tenants is super critical for keeping money coming in. By booking a quick professional surface coat update, you can list the apartment back on the market in just two days flat. Plus, the bright white finish makes old bathrooms look instantly updated to potential renters walking through the front door.
Sure, you might see those cheap store-bought paint kits sitting on shelves at the local hardware spot. However, those thin DIY kits usually start peeling off in big gross sheets after just a few hot showers. On the flip side, our team uses heavy duty industrial bonding agents and professional resins that you simply cannot buy off a shelf.
Because our professional glaze formulas cure through a cold chemical reaction, they harden into an incredibly tough finish. Which means you can drop shampoo bottles or scrub the bottom without worrying about chipping off the new coat. Besides, you get a beautiful glossy finish that stays bright white for years without turning that weird sickly yellow color.
On top of that, we use proper safety exhaust fans to vent all those harsh chemical fumes straight out your window while we work. As a result, you do not have to worry about funky paint smells lingering inside your hallway or bedroom air. We leave your home smelling clean and looking totally awesome!
Once our crew wraps up the job and packs up our gear, taking care of your revived basin is remarkably easy. First off, throw away those harsh abrasive powder cleaners and scratchy wire scrub pads right away. Instead, just wipe down the smooth basin with gentle liquid soap and a soft wet sponge after you bathe.
Additionally, fix any dripping faucets right when you notice them leaking down the drain line. Because continuous dripping water can wear down even the strongest resin coats over many years, keeping your plumbing tight protects your investment long-term. Moreover, avoid using heavy suction cup bath mats that trap moisture right against the new surface gloss layer.
Whether you own a sweet old historic house close to the university or a cozy place out on the edge of town, our team knows local homes inside and out. With a local population of around 24,771 people living, working, and studying throughout this area, we treat every single client like our close neighbor. Indeed, our strong local reputation depends entirely on doing top quality work right here in the heart of Ohio!
Furthermore, we know the exact water mineral profile in this part of the state and how local tap water affects tub coatings over time. Because of that regional knowledge, we custom pick our bonding prep solvents to handle local hard water deposits like a champion. You get custom tailored craftsmanship designed specifically for homes right in our area!
Stop staring at that gross chipped washbasin every single time you go into your bathroom to brush your teeth! Instead, pick up your phone or send us a quick message online right now to get your completely free price quote. We will walk you through the whole simple process, answer all your questions, and give you an honest flat rate estimate with zero hidden fees.
Imagine walking into your bathroom tomorrow and seeing a bright, ultra-smooth, pristine basin that looks like it came straight out of a luxury magazine spread. On top of that, you will feel amazing knowing you kept thousands of dollars in your pocket while dodging a dusty demolition nightmare. Reach out to your local surface restoration pros right now and take the first step toward the clean bathroom you deserve!
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 Athens, 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