In Belle Isle Park, the Detroit technician we send repairs, sprays and caulks your tub where it stands.
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 prehistoric muddy battle. Since you deserve a clean place to soak, we can completely transform that faded surface without ripping out any plumbing. Our dedicated crew brings high-quality tools right to your home to restore that bright shine in just a single afternoon.
Actually, replacing a heavy cast iron fixture is a total nightmare. Because of the massive demolition involved, you could end up without a usable shower for weeks on end. Fortunately, our local team in this beautiful island park area offers a smart alternative that saves you thousands of dollars.
By choosing this advanced liquid coating process, you skip the costly plumbing fees entirely. Then, you get to enjoy a gorgeous, glossy finish that feels incredibly smooth to the touch. Let us handle the hard work while you sit back and watch your bathroom transform.
First of all, let us talk about your hard-earned money. Buying a brand-new acrylic basin might seem cheap at first glance. However, once you factor in the cost of tile destruction, new piping, and hiring expensive contractors, the price tag skyrockets instantly.
This is where our specialized spray-on application saves the day. Instead of breaking your walls, we chemically bond a durable new layer directly over your existing porcelain or fiberglass. This means you keep your sturdy old fixture while enjoying a sparkling clean look.
On top of that, the entire process takes less than five hours from start to finish. Which means you can actually use your shower again the very next day. It is the ultimate shortcut to a modern home update without the typical renovation headache.
To help you compare your options, we put together a simple breakdown of how these two methods stack up:
| Factor | Full Replacement | Our Specialized Coating |
|---|---|---|
| Average Project Duration | 3 to 7 days of messy construction | Only 4 to 6 hours total |
| Total Cost Involved | Very high due to plumbing labor | Extremely budget-friendly |
| Lifespan of Surface | Varies by material quality | Up to 10-15 years with proper care |
Before we even open a single bottle of sealant, our technicians protect your entire bathroom with thick plastic sheeting. This prevents any overspray from landing on your vanity, toilet, or floor tiles. We also set up a heavy-duty exhaust fan to pull all the fumes out through the window.
Next, we apply a powerful industrial acid wash to strip away decades of soap scum, body oils, and hard water deposits. This step is absolutely crucial because the new coating needs a perfectly clean surface to grab onto. If there are any deep chips or rusty spots, we patch them up with a waterproof polyester filler.
Once the prep work is complete, we spray on a proprietary bonding agent that acts like superglue for paint. After that, we apply multiple coats of a high-tech acrylic urethane using a professional HVLP spray gun. The result is a deep, luxurious gloss that looks exactly like factory-new porcelain.
Now, you might be wondering how to clean this shiny new surface without scratching it. Since the new layer is non-porous, dirt and grime cannot penetrate the outer shell. This makes your weekly cleaning routine much easier than it used to be.
To keep the shine alive, you should always avoid abrasive scrubbing powders or harsh bleach. Instead, we recommend using mild dish soap or a gentle liquid cleaner with a soft microfiber cloth. This simple habit protects the topcoat from wearing down prematurely.
Additionally, try to avoid leaving wet shampoo bottles or heavy metallic cans sitting directly on the ledge. Over time, standing water beneath these bottles can weaken the bond and cause unsightly blistering. A little bit of preventative care goes a long way in preserving that factory-fresh glow.
Living near the vibrant heart of the Motor City means appreciating history and beautiful architecture. Our service area includes the famous island jewel of Michigan, situated in the Detroit River, which officially has a permanent population of zero but welcomes millions of visitors to its state park. Homeowners in the surrounding 48207 ZIP code love keeping their historic homes intact while updating the interiors.
Because many local houses feature classic, heavy cast iron tubs, replacing them is almost physically impossible without destroying doorways. Our mobile restoration service allows you to preserve these historic treasures while upgrading their daily usability. We bring our specialized equipment directly to your doorstep, ensuring a clean and respectful job site.
Whether you live in a historic brick Tudor or a modern apartment nearby, our service fits your lifestyle. We understand the local climate and use materials that expand and contract without cracking during freezing winters. You get a reliable, long-lasting finish tailored to the specific needs of our region.
Why should you spend another day staring at a dingy, stained basin? Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and provide a detailed, honest quote at zero cost to you. We believe in transparent pricing with absolutely no hidden fees or surprise charges.
By requesting a free estimate, you take the first step toward a beautiful, hygienic bathroom. We will look at your photos or visit your property to give you an accurate assessment of the work needed. This lets you make an informed decision without any high-pressure sales tactics.
Simply give us a shout to schedule your consultation. We love helping our neighbors fall in love with their homes all over again. Let us bring back the shine and warmth to your daily routine today!
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 Belle Isle Park, 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.
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Somewhere under that worn surface is the tub you chose. One day brings it back.
Call (866) 951-0558