In Bonstelle Theatre, 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 wash basin looks like it went through a war zone.
Fortunately, you do not have to rip out the entire plumbing fixture just to get that clean shine back.
Our local crew comes right to your home to restore that beautiful glossy surface in no time.
Naturally, saving cash is probably your main goal.
This budget-friendly process breathes fresh life into tired cast iron or fiberglass tubs.
Which means you get to keep your hard-earned money for other home upgrades.
Think about how nice it will feel to step into a sparkling clean bathroom.
We make the whole ordeal simple by offering a completely free written estimate.
This lets you plan your budget without any hidden surprises or tricky fees.
Essentially, we are talking about applying a highly durable new coating over your existing tub.
Many folks call it refinishing or resurfacing because it literally covers up all those ugly stains.
As a result, your bathroom gets a massive upgrade in looks and cleanliness.
First, our team carefully preps the old surface by removing years of soap scum.
Then, we fix any annoying chips or deep scratches that make your tub look ancient.
After that, we spray a specialized high-tech bonding agent to make sure the new topcoat sticks forever.
Actually, the final finish looks just like brand new porcelain.
This means you get that wonderful luxury feel without the mess of a dusty demolition.
Plus, the entire job usually wraps up in just one single afternoon.
| Project Type | Average Cost | Time Needed | Mess Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Replacement | Very High | 3 to 7 Days | Extremely Dusty |
| Acrylic Liner Install | Medium-High | 1 to 2 Days | Moderate |
| Our Surface Restoration | Very Low | 4 to 6 Hours | Virtually None |
Working with a nearby business ensures you get fast and friendly service.
We know the local housing stock well, especially the historic charm found around the Wayne County area.
Because of this, we understand how to handle both antique clawfoot tubs and modern fiberglass units.
Since we operate right in the heart of this historic theater district of Detroit, we can reach you quickly.
You might know this vibrant Michigan community for its stunning architecture and rich cultural history.
Living in the 48201 zip code area means you are just minutes away from our service hub.
While some neighborhoods boast thousands of residents, this specific historic pocket has a unique charm all its own.
Even though the official census lists a permanent population of zero for this tiny block, the surrounding campus vibe is always alive.
We love helping property owners around here preserve their classic home features.
First, we protect your floors and walls using heavy-duty plastic sheets.
This prevents any overspray or dust from getting onto your bathroom tiles.
On top of that, we set up a strong exhaust fan to pull any chemical fumes out the window.
Next, we apply an acid paste to etch the old porcelain or acrylic.
This step is crucial because it creates tiny microscopic pores for the new glaze to grip.
Without this step, your new surface would just peel off like old sunburned skin.
Finally, we spray multiple layers of a premium acrylic urethane coating.
This liquid compound cures into a rock-hard shell that resists hot water and impact.
Indeed, your finished tub will shine brightly and feel incredibly smooth to the touch.
Many homeowners assume buying a cheap new tub at the big box store is smart.
However, they forget about the expensive plumber fees needed to hook up the new drain.
Which means a three-hundred-dollar tub quickly turns into a three-thousand-dollar nightmare.
Additionally, you often have to break the surrounding wall tile to get the old unit out.
This leaves you matching old tiles or paying even more money to retile the entire shower.
Our smart resurfacing method avoids all of that extra labor and headache.
Furthermore, older homes often have heavy cast iron tubs that weigh hundreds of pounds.
Carrying those beasts down tight hallways can easily damage your drywall.
Choosing our service keeps your walls safe and your sanity intact.
To keep your tub looking great, avoid using harsh abrasive powders.
Instead, use mild liquid soaps and a soft microfiber cloth for weekly cleaning.
This simple habit protects the glossy protective layer from getting dull over time.
Also, make sure you fix any leaky faucets as soon as possible.
Continuous dripping can wear down the new finish prematurely and cause rust stains.
Taking care of small leaks keeps your bathroom looking pristine for years.
Lastly, try not to leave wet bottles of shampoo sitting on the ledge.
Using a hanging shower caddy is a much better way to store your bath products.
This keeps the corners dry and prevents soap scum buildup.
Are you ready to transform your dingy bathroom into a bright oasis?
We are proud to offer totally free, no-obligation estimates to all our neighbors.
Our friendly technician will inspect your tub and explain the whole process clearly.
Simply reach out to us to schedule a convenient time for your visit.
We pride ourselves on being punctual, honest, and extremely tidy during our work.
Let us help you fall in love with your bathroom all over again!
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 Bonstelle Theatre, 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