A dull or chipped tub in Bloomington 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.
That ugly, stained tub in your home does not need to go into a landfill. You can actually save thousands of dollars by choosing to restore its original shine right in place. Our local team comes directly to your home to deliver a gorgeous surface that looks brand new.
First of all, ripping out an old cast iron or fiberglass basin is a massive headache. You might think you just need a new tub, but then you realize the doorway is too small to get the old one out. This means you end up smashing your walls and paying extra for drywall repairs.
Suddenly, a simple weekend project turns into a multi-week construction zone that leaves you dusty and stressed. On top of that, plumbers charge an absolute fortune just to hook up the new drain lines. You also have to deal with disposal fees because landfills do not take these bulky items for free.
By opting for a professional surface refinishing instead, you completely skip the demolition drama. We apply a premium, high-gloss topcoat right over your existing fixture after fixing all the chips and scratches. This smart choice keeps your bathroom fully functional with almost zero downtime for your busy household.
Actually, the secret to a long-lasting finish lies in our meticulous prep work. We start by stripping away old DIY paint jobs and cleaning off years of soap scum. This step is crucial because even a tiny speck of oil can ruin the adhesion of our high-tech polyurethane resin coatings.
| Step in Process | What We Do | Benefit to You |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Cleansing | Remove acid stains and soap film | Ensures the new layer sticks forever |
| Chip Repair | Fill in cracks with waterproof polyester paste | Creates a completely smooth surface |
| Bonding Agent | Apply molecular primer spray | Prevents peeling and bubbling later |
| Topcoat Spraying | Apply multiple layers of acrylic glaze | Delivers a beautiful, glassy shine |
After we repair the physical damage, we use a specialized molecular bonding agent. This chemical primer acts like superglue between the old porcelain and our new liquid acrylic glaze. Then, we use a professional spray system to build up several thin, durable layers of glossy protection.
Once the curing process finishes, your fixture gets a hard, shiny shell that resists future stains. You will love how easy it is to wipe down after a long week. This means you can throw away those harsh abrasive cleaners that scratched up your old basin in the first place.
Let us talk about the real numbers because everyone loves saving cash. If you look up the average cost of a full bathroom remodel, the price tag might make you faint. Our local area has a median household income of $34,435, which means saving money is a top priority for most families.
Luckily, choosing our enamel resurfacing service costs only a small fraction of what a full replacement demands. You get to keep your quality, vintage cast iron tub while making it look like it just came off the factory floor. This leaves plenty of money in your wallet for other home improvement projects or family fun.
We proudly serve all local neighborhoods, whether you live near the university campus or further out in the countryside. Our truck regularly drives through ZIP codes like 47401, 47402, 47403, and 47404 to help homeowners upgrade their spaces. We treat your property with absolute respect and always clean up our mess before we leave.
Maybe you are currently dealing with an embarrassing pink, blue, or avocado green tub from the 1970s. Those outdated colors make your entire home feel old and dingy, even if everything else is perfectly clean. We can transform that retro eyesore into a clean, modern white oasis in just one day.
Besides the ugly colors, worn-out surfaces also become very porous over time. These microscopic pores trap dirt, body oils, and nasty mildew that you can never seem to scrub away. Our process seals those pores completely, which creates a hygienic barrier that protects your family from mold buildup.
Furthermore, chipped porcelain can have sharp edges that might scrape your skin during a relaxing soak. We carefully fill those dangerous spots with waterproof compounds before we spray the new finish. Your safety is just as important as the final look of your gorgeous bathroom upgrade.
First, we protect your floors and vanity by masking off the entire work area with thick plastic sheeting. We also set up a heavy-duty exhaust fan in the window to pull all the paint odors out of your home. This ensures your indoor air stays clean and breathable while we perform our magic.
Next, we use our specialized tools to spray the coatings evenly without creating any runs or drips. We take our time to make sure every corner and curve looks absolutely flawless. Our crew has years of hands-on experience, so we know exactly how to handle tricky vintage shapes.
Finally, we remove all our tape and plastic, leaving your bathroom looking spotless and refreshed. We will walk you through the simple care instructions so you can keep the shine bright for years. You just have to wait a day or two for the glaze to cure before jumping in for a hot bath.
Naturally, you want your beautiful new finish to last as long as possible. The good news is that maintaining your restored basin is incredibly simple. All you need is a mild, non-abrasive soap and a soft sponge to wipe down the surface after use.
Please avoid using bleach, steel wool, or gritty scouring powders because those will scratch the shiny topcoat. Also, make sure you do not leave wet bottles of shampoo sitting on the ledge for weeks. If you follow these basic guidelines, your gorgeous upgrade will look fantastic for up to a decade.
Another smart tip is to repair any dripping faucets as soon as you notice them. Constant water dripping in the same spot can eventually wear down even the toughest protective coatings. Taking care of small plumbing issues early protects your investment and keeps your utility bills low too.
If you own rental property around our bustling town of 84,058 residents, you know how tenants can abuse bathrooms. Tenants often use harsh chemicals that strip away the original gloss, leaving tubs looking gray and dirty. Our quick restoration service helps you get your rental units back on the market faster.
If you are planning to sell your home soon, a sparkling clean bathroom is a major selling point. Buyers love seeing clean, bright fixtures instead of rusty drains and chipped tile surrounds. Spending a little bit on a professional spray coating can significantly boost your home value during open houses.
We work fast so you do not lose out on valuable rental income or delay your real estate listing. Our flexible scheduling options mean we can fit into your tight timeline without any hassle. We deliver reliable, durable results that impress inspectors and future buyers alike.
Are you ready to finally get rid of that ugly, peeling bathroom fixture? We make the entire process incredibly easy from start to finish. You do not have to guess about the final cost or worry about hidden fees when you work with us.
We will happily drive out to your property to inspect your tub and give you a detailed, honest estimate. This service is completely free of charge, with absolutely no pressure or obligation to buy. We believe in providing honest advice and helping our neighbors make the best choice for their homes.
Do not spend another day showering in a stained, cracked basin that makes you cringe. Give us a call to schedule your free home visit. Let our local experts bring the beauty back to your bathroom 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 Bloomington, 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