All over DeKalb County, worn bathtubs are resurfaced in place: repairs first, gloss second, fresh caulk on the way out.
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 easily transform your worn-out washroom into a beautiful oasis today. This handy guide explains how a quick, professional resurfacing job saves you thousands of dollars over a messy, traditional replacement. Read on to discover how our local crew brings old surfaces back to life with zero stress.
First of all, ripping out an old cast iron or steel basin sounds simple until you actually try it. That heavy beast is literally locked behind your drywall and tile, which means workers have to smash your walls just to get it out. This messy process instantly turns a quick weekend project into a multi-week nightmare of dust, noise, and hidden plumbing costs.
On top of that, your wallet takes a serious beating during a full remodel. You have to pay the plumber, the tile guy, and the trash haulers just to get back to square one. Consequently, you end up spending a fortune on labor before you even purchase a cheap plastic replacement that does not heat up like your solid old original one.
Instead of throwing cash down the drain, you can opt for a smart refinishing service. This clever method lets you keep your sturdy vintage fixture while making it look brand new. By choosing this route, you skip the structural headaches and keep your hard-earned money where it belongs, right in your pocket.
To begin with, our specialized process involves a lot more than just slapping on a fresh coat of cheap hardware store paint. We start by stripping away the decades of soap scum, body oils, and ancient mineral deposits that make your wash basin look dingy. After a deep chemical cleaning, we repair any deep scratches, ugly rust spots, or nasty chips with durable marine-grade fillers.
Next, we apply a proprietary bonding agent that chemically fuses our new material to your original porcelain or fiberglass. This critical step ensures the topcoat grips tightly and never peels off when you take a hot shower. Then, we spray multiple layers of an advanced acrylic polymer coating using specialized high-volume, low-pressure painting equipment.
Finally, we let the new finish cure into a rock-hard, high-gloss shell that looks identical to brand new factory glaze. This non-porous layer resists stains and makes cleaning an absolute breeze for you. Surface restoration delivers a brilliant shine that lasts for years with only basic maintenance.
To help you compare your options, we created a quick breakdown of what to expect:
| Project Factor | Full Replacement | Professional Refinishing |
|---|---|---|
| Total Cost | Very High ($3,000 - $8,000) | Very Low (Fraction of replacement) |
| Time to Complete | 4 to 7 days of mess | Only 4 to 6 hours |
| Debris & Dust | Massive amount of trash | Absolutely none |
| Fixture Quality | Often cheap modern plastic | Keeps your heavy vintage quality |
Living here in the beautiful state of Tennessee means we all appreciate honest work and neighborly prices. Our dedicated crew covers every corner of this scenic region, which has a proud population of around twenty thousand friendly folks. Whether you live near the sparkling waters of Center Hill Lake or closer to the quiet country backroads, we travel directly to your doorstep.
Because we know the local water quality, we use materials specifically formulated to resist the mineral buildup common in our county. Our service area spans across ZIP codes like 37095, 37166, and 38581, bringing top-tier craftsmanship to every local household. We understand that the median household income of about fifty-three thousand dollars means you want real, long-lasting value for your dollar.
This is why we focus on delivering a premium finish that looks like a million bucks without draining your savings. By choosing a local team, you get personalized service from people who actually care about their reputation in the community. We treat your home with total respect, cleaning up every speck of dust before we pack up our tools.
Once our team finishes the job, you need to follow a few simple rules to keep that glossy luster alive. For starters, you must avoid abrasive scrubbing powders or harsh bleach products that can dull the shiny finish over time. Instead, you should use mild dish soap or a gentle, non-abrasive liquid cleaner with a soft microfiber cloth.
Another smart tip is to never leave wet shampoo bottles or heavy metal cans sitting directly on the ledge. These items can trap moisture underneath and eventually damage the protective seal over several months. This minor habit keeps your wash area looking pristine and bright without any tedious scrubbing.
Additionally, you should fix any dripping faucets immediately to prevent constant water stream erosion. A steady drip can eventually wear down even the toughest factory finish, so keeping your plumbing tight pays off big time. With these easy steps, your beautiful, sparkling basin will look stunning for up to a decade.
If you are ready to say goodbye to that ugly, stained bathroom, we are here to help you make it happen. We offer completely free, no-obligation quotes where we inspect your fixture and give you a straight, honest price. Our friendly technicians will walk you through the entire process and answer any questions you might have about your home.
Do not spend another day showering in a dingy space that makes you feel embarrassed when guests visit. Simply reach out to us, and we will schedule a convenient time to visit your property. Let us give you the clean, sparkling washroom you deserve while keeping your hard-earned savings intact!
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, 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