A dull or chipped tub in Cady 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.
Maybe you look at your bathroom everyday and feel a little bit disappointed. Dirt seems to cling to the bottom of the tub no matter how hard you scrub with heavy cleaners. This happens because the original shiny surface wore down over the years of use and tough scrubbing.
Fortunately, you do not need to spend thousands of dollars on a messy demolition project. Our local team specializes in giving your old fixture a gorgeous new protective coating that looks brand new. We bring professional tools right to your door to restore that bright shine in just a few hours.
Actually, choosing to renew your existing fixture saves you tons of time and keeps heavy debris out of our local landfills. You can get a completely fresh look without the headache of hiring plumbers or tearing down drywall. Reach out to us today to get your free service estimate and start planning your bathroom upgrade.
Essentially, this specialized process involves applying a high-tech liquid acrylic coating over your existing cast iron or steel fixture. We do not just paint over the old grime because that would peel off in a matter of weeks. Instead, we use professional acid etching agents and strong bonding primers to make sure the new layer fuses completely with the old material.
This means your worn-out, stained tub gets a durable finish that resists water and daily wear. You will notice that the completed surface feels incredibly smooth to the touch and looks just like factory-new porcelain. On top of that, the entire process takes less than a single day to finish up.
Plus, the new non-porous layer prevents mold and mildew from taking root in microscopic cracks. Cleaning becomes a absolute breeze since dirt slips right off with simple soap and water. You will finally enjoy taking a relaxing bath again without worrying about stained surfaces.
Let us look at the actual numbers to see why this smart update makes so much sense. Replacing a tub involves expensive plumbing work, tile repairs, and heavy labor fees that add up fast. We created a quick comparison table to show you how much hard-earned cash you can save.
| Project Type | Average Cost | Mess Level | Time Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Replacement | Very High | Extremely Dusty | 3 to 7 Days |
| Acrylic Liners | Medium-High | Low Mess | 1 to 2 Days |
| Professional Resurfacing | Very Affordable | Minimal Dust | 4 to 6 Hours |
Clearly, choosing to recoat your fixture keeps your budget intact while delivering a stunning transformation. You can use those savings for other fun home improvement projects or a nice weekend trip. Our friendly team is ready to visit your home and give you a detailed free quote tailored to your bathroom.
Additionally, we take great pride in serving our neighbors here in Macomb County with honest work. This historic area near the Clinton River has grown wonderfully over the decades, now home to about 96,796 residents. Families in the local ZIP codes enjoy a great quality of life with a median household income of around $65,000.
Because we live and work in this beautiful community, we treat your home with the utmost respect. We use advanced exhaust fans to pull any fumes out of your house while we work. This extra care ensures your family stays safe and comfortable throughout the entire project.
First, we clean the area meticulously to remove every trace of soap scum, body oils, and old silicone caulk. This step is absolutely crucial because even a tiny speck of dust can ruin the adhesion of the new coating. We then apply a specialized etching compound that creates microscopic grooves for the new finish to grip onto.
Next, we repair any deep chips, rust spots, or scratches using high-strength polyester fillers. Once these repairs cure, we sand the surface completely flat so the damage vanishes entirely under the new glaze. This preparation work takes up most of our time but ensures the longest lasting results possible.
After masking off your entire bathroom with protective paper and plastic sheets, we spray multiple layers of primer. We use a high-performance molecular bonding agent designed specifically for wet environments. This advanced chemical link prevents water from sneaking under the new finish in the future.
Then, we apply several coats of top-grade acrylic urethane using a professional HVLP spray system. This technique creates an incredibly glossy, uniform look that mimics the original factory glaze. The final product looks so convincing that your guests will think you bought a brand new tub.
Now, keeping your restored fixture looking beautiful is actually much easier than maintaining an old, worn-out one. You must avoid abrasive scouring powders and harsh scrub pads because they can dull the glossy shine over time. Simply wiping the surface with a soft sponge and a mild liquid dish soap keeps it sparkling.
Which means you can throw away those toxic, fume-heavy chemical cleaners that hurt your lungs. We recommend drying the tub with a soft towel after use to prevent hard water spots from forming. Taking these simple steps ensures your beautiful new finish stays bright and clean for many years to come.
Also, make sure you fix any dripping faucets quickly to prevent standing water from wearing down the glaze prematurely. Do not leave wet bottles or heavy metal cans sitting directly on the rim for long periods. With just a little bit of basic care, your restored bath will continue to look absolutely magnificent.
Since we are a local business, we depend entirely on our great reputation among homeowners in Cady, Michigan. We do not cut corners or use cheap DIY retail kits that peel off after a few hot showers. Our team invests in industrial-grade materials and continuous training to deliver top-tier results every single time.
This commitment to quality means we back our work with a solid warranty for your peace of mind. We arrive on time, keep our work area clean, and leave your home looking better than we found it. You can trust our friendly crew to handle your bathroom upgrade with the skill and care it deserves.
So, are you ready to say goodbye to that ugly, hard-to-clean bathtub once and for all? We would love to chat about your project and show you what is possible for your space. Contact us today to schedule your free estimate and take the first step toward a beautiful bathroom!
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 Cady, 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