In Buildings and architecture of New Orleans, the New Orleans 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.
You can completely transform your worn-out bathroom fixtures today. Our local team specializes in reviving tired, stained, and chipped surfaces right inside your home. Get your free estimate now and save thousands of dollars compared to a costly replacement!
Maybe you are looking at your stained cast iron or fiberglass tub and thinking it belongs in a landfill. Actually, our specialized resurfacing process breathes new life into these heavy, durable fixtures. This keeps your classic features intact while giving you a fresh, clean surface that shines like brand new.
Naturally, saving money is the biggest benefit of this smart home improvement choice. When you avoid hiring plumbers and demolition crews, you keep your hard-earned cash in your wallet. Which means you can spend those savings on other fun upgrades around your house.
On top of that, the entire process takes just a single day to complete. You do not have to live in a dusty construction zone for weeks on done. This lets you get back to your normal daily routine almost immediately.
First, we meticulously clean the old surface with specialized industrial prep agents to strip away decades of soap scum and mineral deposits. Any remaining residue will ruin the bond, so we take our time during this critical phase. This step ensures the new coating sticks incredibly well and lasts for years to come.
Next, we repair any unsightly chips, deep scratches, or rust spots with a high-strength polyester filler. We sand these areas down until they are completely flush with the surrounding material. Consequently, you get a perfectly uniform, smooth surface that feels amazing to the touch.
After that, we apply a proprietary bonding agent that chemically fuses the new finish to the old substrate. We then spray several coats of a high-tech acrylic polymer topcoat using professional HVLP equipment. This advanced technique delivers a gorgeous, high-gloss luster that rivals the original factory finish.
| Service Phase | Key Benefit for You | Time Required |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Surface Preparation | Ensures maximum adhesion and prevents peeling | 1 - 2 Hours |
| Damage & Rust Repair | Creates a perfectly smooth, seamless look | 1 Hour |
| Premium Topcoat Application | Delivers a brilliant, long-lasting high gloss | 2 - 3 Hours |
Many homes in the vibrant Crescent City feature gorgeous, historic clawfoot tubs and vintage alcove fixtures. Replacing these heavy cast iron treasures often requires tearing down bathroom walls and destroying historic plasterwork. By choosing our specialized coating restoration, you preserve these irreplaceable architectural gems while updating their look.
Indeed, the unique climate of Louisiana brings plenty of humidity that can accelerate rust on older metal fixtures. Our tough, moisture-resistant coatings seal your historic tub from the damp air. This protection prevents future corrosion and keeps your bathroom looking pristine.
Whether you reside near the bustling French Quarter or in a quieter historic pocket of this legendary region, our mobile crew comes directly to you. We understand the unique layout of local properties, from raised cottages to historic double-shotgun homes. We bring all the necessary ventilation equipment to ensure a safe, clean, and odor-free project site.
To be completely fair, you must understand that this process is not a permanent, lifetime fix like brand new porcelain. However, with proper care and non-abrasive cleaning, your beautiful new finish will easily last for ten to fifteen years. This timeline offers an incredible return on your investment.
Additionally, you must avoid harsh scrubbing pads and bleach-based cleaners after we complete the work. These abrasive chemicals can dull the shiny finish over time. Fortunately, simple dish soap and a soft sponge are all you need to keep it sparkling.
Another major advantage is the ability to choose custom colors for your restoration project. While classic white is the most popular choice, we can match almost any color palette you desire. This allows you to express your personal style without breaking the bank.
During the spraying process, the compounds do emit a distinct, strong chemical smell. To combat this, we set up powerful exhaust fans with flexible ductwork to vent the fumes directly outside your home. The smell dissipates quickly, usually within a few hours after we packed up our gear.
Moreover, we use eco-friendly coatings that meet strict safety standards. This means you do not have to worry about toxic fumes lingering in your home for days. Your family can sleep peacefully in your home the very same night.
We pride ourselves on offering top-tier customer service and honest, upfront pricing. Our skilled technicians have years of hands-on experience dealing with every type of surface damage imaginable. We treat your home with the utmost respect, leaving our workspace spotless.
In addition, our free estimation process is incredibly simple and pressure-free. We listen to your goals, assess your fixture, and provide a clear, written quote. This ensures there are no hidden fees or surprising extra costs when the job is done.
So, why wait to get the beautiful bathroom you deserve? Let us save you time, money, and stress with our premium restoration services. Click below to request your free quote 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 Buildings and architecture of New Orleans, 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