A dull or chipped tub in Coplay 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 cringe every time you step into your bathroom because that old cast iron tub looks like a relic from a horror movie. You do not have to spend a fortune replacing it when a much easier option exists right in your backyard. We come right to your home in Lehigh County to make that worn-out surface shine like new again without tearing up your walls.
This budget-friendly magic trick breathes fresh life into tired porcelain and fiberglass. Which means you can stop hiding your bathroom behind a heavy shower curtain. Our local crew handles the messy work while you sit back and relax.
If you want a gorgeous bathroom on a budget, we can help today. You can grab a completely free estimate from us to see how simple this process really is.
Many folks do not realize that you can actually coat an existing basin with a super-durable new layer instead of throwing it in a landfill. This specialized method involves deep cleaning the old fixture, repairing any nasty chips, and spraying on a high-tech bonding agent. After that, we apply a gorgeous acrylic polyurethane topcoat that cures into a rock-hard, glossy finish.
Because we use professional-grade materials, the results look identical to a brand-new factory piece. This saves you thousands of dollars in messy demolition fees. On top of that, the entire process takes only a single day to finish.
To give you a better idea of how this compares to a full remodel, check out this simple breakdown:
| Factor | Our Surface Renewal | Full Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Very affordable | Extremely expensive |
| Time Required | 4 to 6 hours | 3 to 7 days |
| Mess Level | Minimal | Dusty and chaotic |
As you can see, choosing to restore what you already have is a no-brainer for smart homeowners. This smart choice keeps your hard-earned money in your bank account. You get to enjoy a sparkling clean wash space without the massive headache of a construction zone.
Living in this lovely borough of 3,216 people means appreciating the charm of older homes. With a median household income of $51,328, finding ways to stretch your home improvement dollar is incredibly important. Residents in the 18037 ZIP code area know that historic houses often come with sturdy, heavy tubs that are worth saving.
Instead of hiring plumbers to rip out old pipes, our localized service restores the original beauty of your fixture. This prevents water damage that often happens when contractors start rattling old plumbing lines. We protect your home and respect your budget every single step of the way.
Since our team knows the local area so well, we arrive on time and fully prepared. We bring all our professional ventilation gear to keep your indoor air clean. This ensures a safe, fast, and highly satisfying home upgrade experience.
First, we mask off your entire bathroom with protective plastic and tape to catch any stray overspray. This guarantees your vanity, floor, and toilet stay completely safe and clean during our visit. We also set up a heavy-duty exhaust fan to pull fumes directly out of your window.
Next, we strip away all the old, moldy caulk around the edges of the wash basin. This step is crucial because new coatings will not stick to old silicone or dirt. We make sure the surface is surgically clean before we even think about painting.
Now, we apply a special acid etching agent to create microscopic pores in the old porcelain. This gives the new finish something strong to grip onto so it never peels or bubbles. After neutralizing the acid, we spray on our proprietary molecular bonding primer.
Then, we use precision spray guns to apply multiple coats of the highly durable liquid acrylic. This chemical fusion creates a seamless, non-porous barrier that resists stains and bacteria. You are left with a brilliant shine that looks absolutely stunning.
To keep your glossy new finish looking perfect, you must avoid harsh abrasive cleaners like Comet or Ajax. These gritty powders will scratch the beautiful shine and make the surface dull over time. Instead, you should use mild dish soap or specialized foam spray cleaners.
This simple cleaning routine keeps your bathroom sparkling with almost zero effort. Which means you spend less time scrubbing on your hands and knees. Your back will definitely thank you for making this smart switch.
Additionally, you should never leave wet bottles of shampoo or soap sitting directly on the ledge. Using a hanging shower caddy prevents standing water from dulling the finish prematurely. These easy habits will keep your tub looking brand new for up to fifteen years.
Are you ready to stop being embarrassed by your outdated bathroom? We make the entire process incredibly easy from start to finish. Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and give you an honest assessment.
By choosing our local service, you support a business that cares about quality craftsmanship. We take immense pride in helping our neighbors love their homes again. We promise to treat your property with the utmost respect.
Do not wait any longer to get the beautiful wash space you deserve. Contact us right now to request your completely free, no-obligation quote. We look forward to transforming your bathroom soon!
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 Coplay, 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