In Derita (Charlotte neighborhood), the Charlotte 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.
Are you tired of looking at those ugly chips and stains in your bathing basin? Getting a brand new look for your washroom does not require a total renovation or emptying your savings account today.
Most people think that a worn out tub means they need a wrecking crew to tear everything out. This is actually a huge mistake because you can just apply a fresh finish over the existing structure. Doing this saves you from the massive mess and the stress of a full construction project. You get a brand new surface that shines like a mirror without paying for new pipes.
Since you reside in a lovely part of the Queen City, you probably appreciate keeping things nice and tidy. Many folks around the 28269 area code deal with old surfaces that just refuse to get clean anymore. You might spend hours scrubbing with harsh chemicals, yet the grime stays stuck deep in those tiny pores. A professional application of a fresh, durable polymer coating fills those gaps and makes cleaning a breeze.
First, a skilled hand cleans the entire surface to remove every speck of soap scum and mineral buildup. Then, they apply a specialized bonding agent to ensure the new layer stays stuck for a very long time. This gives you peace of mind knowing the coating will not peel or flake after a few months of usage. You deserve a space that feels fresh and inviting every single morning.
After that, the technician sprays several coats of a high-grade finish that hardens into a rock-solid shell. This stuff is meant to handle water and heat while keeping its bright, glossy appearance for years. You will notice that it feels incredibly smooth to the touch, providing a sense of physical ease whenever you step inside for a soak. Because it covers all the old damage, your basin looks like it came straight from a showroom floor.
The estimate spells out parts and labor, so nothing comes as a surprise. Replacing a tub involves expensive labor, new materials, and often some unplanned plumbing repairs that pop up. You can easily spend thousands on a simple swap, whereas our service costs a mere fraction of that amount. This lets you spend your hard-earned cash on other home improvements that matter to you.
| Feature | Replacement | Surface Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Time required | Several days or weeks | Just one single day |
| Cost impact | Very high expense | Affordable investment |
| Disruption | Major demolition work | Minimal noise and dust |
Beyond the money, you also save a massive amount of time by avoiding a full remodel. You can have your bathroom back in working order within twenty-four hours of the job being finished. This speed is perfect if you have a busy life and cannot afford to lose access to your facilities for long. You gain a beautiful, functional space without the headache of contractors hanging around for weeks.
First, you should clear out all your personal items like soaps, shampoos, and hanging shower curtains. This makes the workspace safe and allows the pro to move around without worrying about your belongings. We take great care to mask off all the surrounding tiles and fixtures to keep things pristine. You will never have to worry about overspray landing on your favorite vanity or sink area.
Next, ventilation is absolutely vital during the application phase to ensure the fumes do not linger. We use industrial-grade equipment to keep the air flowing properly while we work our magic on your tub. Even though the smell might be strong for a short period, it fades very quickly once the product cures. You will find that the end result is well worth that minor, brief inconvenience.
Once the work is done, you need to follow a few simple tips to keep that finish gleaming. Only use non-abrasive cleaners because harsh scrubbing pads can scratch the new surface over time. If you use gentle soaps and a soft cloth, the shine will last for a significantly longer duration. This provides you with a long-term benefit that pays off every time you step into the room.
If you ever notice a small chip from dropping a heavy object, do not panic or worry. Most of these minor issues are easily fixed with a simple touch-up kit provided by the pros. Having this option gives you a level of relaxation that you just cannot get with a fragile, older finish. You are truly protecting your investment by being just a little bit careful with your daily routine.
Living near the northern edge of the county, you might be surprised by how many homes have these older fixtures. Many houses in our region were built when those heavy cast iron basins were the absolute standard. While they are built like tanks, the enamel eventually wears down and turns dull or even porous. You are not alone in dealing with this common household challenge in your neck of the woods.
The median household income for our area suggests that people value quality without wanting to overpay for it. You work hard for your money and you want to see tangible improvements in your living space. By choosing to restore rather than replace, you are being savvy with your finances while still getting high-end results. You keep the character of your home intact while upgrading the functionality to match modern standards.
Are you ready to see what your bathroom could look like after a professional makeover? You do not have to settle for stained, cracked, or outdated surfaces any longer. Requesting a free estimate is the best way to get all your questions answered by a real pro. You will find out exactly what it takes to transform your room into a sanctuary you actually enjoy using.
This is a zero-pressure way to see if this solution fits your needs and your budget. Just let us know when you are available for a visit and we will swing by to look at the project. We pride ourselves on being honest about what we can achieve for your specific setup. You get all the information upfront so you can make the right decision for your family.
Investing in your home is the best way to increase its value and your own enjoyment. A bright, clean, and smooth surface makes the whole room feel larger and much more pleasant. You will find yourself wanting to spend more time in your tub after the transformation is complete. This little change creates a massive ripple effect of satisfaction throughout your entire household.
Do not wait until the damage gets worse or you decide to sell the house. Get ahead of the problem now and enjoy the fruits of your labor every single day. A fresh surface is waiting for you and it is closer than you think. Contact us today to start the conversation and find out how we can help you achieve your goals. Your dream bathroom is just one simple step away from becoming a reality for you.
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 Derita (Charlotte neighborhood), 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