A dull or chipped tub in Duluth 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.
Are you tired of looking at that old stained wash basin in your bathroom? Fortunately you can get a brand new look without spending a fortune.
Most folks in Saint Louis County notice their tubs losing their shine after years of heavy scrubbing. Fortunately our local crew comes right to your home in Saint Louis County to fix your peeling porcelain. This lets you save thousands over tearing out your entire bathroom plumbing.
Now you might wonder how we pull off this neat trick without causing a huge mess. Basically we spray a tough chemical coat over your existing fixture so it shines like glass. This means you skip weeks of messy construction work right inside your house.
First off our trained crew cleans the surface with heavy duty etching acids to remove soap scum. Next we patch up any ugly chips or cracks using a marine grade waterproof filler. This ensures your foundation stays completely solid for decades of daily showers.
Afterwards we apply a bonding agent that makes the topcoat stick like crazy. Then we spray several layers of specialized acrylic urethane to give you that glossy finish. This process gives you a tough shield against scratches while keeping your morning routine totally smooth.
Replacing a vintage cast iron shell requires smashing walls and hiring expensive demolition crews. However our spray method keeps your bathroom tiles completely untouched and safe from harm. This lets you enjoy a fresh basin without dealing with contractors tearing up your hallway.
Plus the typical household income in the area sits around forty nine thousand dollars so keeping costs down matters. Therefore saving money on home upgrades lets you spend cash on other important family projects. On top of that our quick turnaround time means you get your bathroom back in just one day.
Clearing out your personal items from the bathroom helps our crew work much faster. Specifically you should remove all shampoos and soaps from the ledges before we arrive. This lets our technicians set up their ventilation equipment without tripping over random bottles.
Ventilation plays a huge role because the bonding chemicals have a pretty strong odor during application. Luckily our team brings industrial fans to push those fumes right out your window. This keeps your indoor air breathing safe while we work hard on your porcelain.
| Step | Action | Benefit |
| Cleaning | Acid wash | Removes grime |
| Repair | Fill chips | Stops leaks |
| Coating | Spray urethane | Glossy finish |
Many folks think a sprayed finish peels off after only a few months of normal use. Yet modern bonding technology creates a permanent chemical weld that holds tight to cast iron. This means you can scrub your basin normally without worrying about bubbles forming underneath.
Another myth says the new coating smells bad forever once the job is finished. But truthfully any weird odors completely vanish within forty eight hours of proper drying. This lets you get back to soaking in warm water without any chemical smells bothering your nose.
Living near Lake Superior brings cold winters and dry air that tests your home materials. Fortunately our acrylic finishes expand and contract naturally with temperature changes in your bathroom. This stops the coating from cracking when the weather outside drops below freezing.
Furthermore our crew handles homes across ZIP codes 55801, 55802, 55803, and 55804 every single week. Therefore we know exactly what kind of wear and tear local plumbing takes over the years. This means you get a custom solution designed specifically for northern conditions.
Using gentle dish soap instead of harsh scouring powder keeps your glossy finish looking brand new. Specifically you should avoid abrasive pads that scratch the smooth surface over time. This lets you maintain that showroom shine without putting in extra elbow grease.
Checking your faucet for slow drips prevents mineral deposits from staining your fresh white coating. Besides that wiping down the basin after your bath stops soap scum from building up. This keeps your maintenance routine super simple for the next several years.
Upgrading your bathroom basin adds immediate value if you plan to sell your house soon. However you do not need to move to enjoy a gorgeous and cozy bathing space. This lets you experience luxury relaxation right where you currently live.
Reaching out to our local team takes less than a minute of your busy day. Afterward we will evaluate your project and give you all the details you need to decide. This means you get honest advice without feeling pushed into signing any contracts.
You deserve a sparkling clean bathroom that makes you smile every morning when you wake up. Therefore getting a professional estimate costs you absolute zero dollars with our friendly local company. This lets you plan your budget accurately before committing to any home renovation plans.
Simply send us a quick message over the phone to request your free quote right now. Our friendly estimators will review your photos and send back a clear price for your project. This means you can start your bathroom makeover today without any guesswork holding you back.
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 Duluth, 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