All over Duval 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.
Looking for a quick way to make your old wash basin look brand new again without spending a fortune? You came to the right spot because refinishing that tired porcelain surface can save you thousands over a total bathroom overhaul.
Honestly speaking, tore up my own guest bath last year and realized pulling out that heavy iron monster was a total nightmare. Frankly, the dust went everywhere and my back hurt for a week straight! Afterwards, I learned that laying down a fresh protective coating directly over the existing enamel gives you that smooth glass finish for a tiny fraction of the cost. Plus, it saves you from smashing up your pretty wall tiles just to get the tub out.
Granted, some people think buying new is always better. But, modern liquid acrylic coatings bond directly to old cast iron or fiberglass with crazy strength. Which means you keep your sturdy, deep tub while getting rid of all those ugly yellow stains and chipped spots. Consequently, your whole room looks like a luxury hotel space overnight without any big mess.
Indeed, doing this job right takes a special chemical process that strips off old soap scum and bonds a new layer tight. On top of that, you avoid permit fees and plumber costs completely. Thus, you get to keep more cash in your wallet for other home updates.
First off, the prep work is where all the real magic happens. So, we scrub the old surface with heavy duty industrial cleaners to remove every speck of body oil and mineral buildup. Next, we fix those deep chips using a high grade fill material that dries super hard.
Then, a special acid etching liquid goes on to create thousands of invisible micro grooves in the old glaze. As a result, the new bonding agent can sink deep into the material rather than just sitting on top. For that reason, the fresh topcoat will never peel or bubble off after a few hot showers.
Eventually, we spray multiple thin layers of high tech synthetic polymer glaze using professional high volume sprayers. Naturally, this creates a super slick surface that resists mildew and rust for years down the road. Furthermore, the whole job takes just a single afternoon to finish up.
Look, making decisions about fixing up your home can get pretty confusing with all the options out there today. To help you figure things out faster, I put together this little chart that breaks down what you really get with each method.
| Fixing Method | Time Needed | Mess Factor | Cost Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surface Coating Refinish | 4 to 6 Hours | Super Low | Very Affordable |
| Plastic Shell Overlay | 1 Full Day | Medium | Pretty Pricey |
| Full Bath Replacement | 3 to 5 Days | Crazy High | Super Expensive |
Clearly, picking the coating route saves you huge amounts of time and stress. Besides that, you do not have contractors walking through your hallway for a whole week. Put simply, it is the smartest trick in the book for smart homeowners.
Now, living down here in northeastern Florida near the coast means dealing with super hard water and high humidity every day. Specifically, our region covers almost a million folks across major metro neighborhoods near the river and the ocean beaches. Because of this, humidity makes old plaster and enamel deteriorate way faster than in dry states.
Actually, whether you live in ZIP codes like 32218, 32256, or 32210, hard mineral deposits slowly eat away at bright factory glazes. Whereupon, your tub ends up feeling like rough sandpaper against your skin. Luckily, modern marine grade polyurethanes stand up great against coastal dampness and local water minerals.
Additionally, with a local median household income sitting around mid level numbers, nobody wants to toss money away on costly demo crews. Therefore, saving three grand on a bathroom fix lets you put money into other fun family stuff. Above all, keeping local homes looking fresh keeps property values high for everyone in our county.
To begin with, the brilliant high gloss finish makes your whole space feel bright and airy. Consequently, small bathrooms instantly look bigger and way cleaner than before. Furthermore, you will not have to scrub on your knees with harsh abrasive powders anymore!
In addition, the non porous seal locks out yucky black mold and deep seated grime completely. This lets you wipe down the whole surface with just mild soap and a soft sponge in seconds flat. Plus, the smooth feel under your feet brings back that true plush cozy feeling during bath time.
Moreover, we can match almost any color you want if you are tired of that outdated 1970s avocado green or soft pink. Whereby, you transform your old room into a clean white haven instantly. In short, you get the absolute look of brand new fixtures without paying retail showroom prices.
Right after we finish spraying, you gotta give the material enough time to cure up completely. Generally, waiting just twenty four hours ensures the shell cures into an rock hard shield. Afterwards, you can jump right back into your normal shower routine without any worries...
However, you want to avoid using harsh bleach or rough green scouring pads on the new coating. Instead, liquid dish soap or daily spray cleaners work like absolute magic to keep the shine popping. Also, make sure your bath mat does not have tiny suction cups underneath because those can pull on the fresh coat.
Likewise, fixing dripping faucets right away prevents rust rings from forming around the drain hole over time. Thus, taking basic care of your fresh coat guarantees it stays shiny for up to fifteen years. Clearly, a tiny bit of maintenance goes a super long way here.
Believe me, buying one of those cheap roll on paint kits from the giant hardware store usually ends up in a total disaster. Frequently, those DIY kits peel off in big ugly strips after just three weeks of water contact. Why? Because consumer kits lack the strong chemical bonders that real pros use!
Supposing you want real lasting quality, professional grade exhaust fans are needed to vent those strong fumes outside safely during application. Besides, an experienced technician knows exactly how to tune their high pressure spray guns for an even mirror finish. Hence, hiring a seasoned local worker saves you from doing the job twice.
Ultimately, getting a professional on site gives you peace of mind that the prep work was done right. Additionally, local pros offer real warranties that actually protect your wallet if anything goes sideways. That way, you sit back and relax while the tough work gets handled for you.
All in all, you do not have to live with a worn out, stained, or scratched up washing basin any longer. Right now, taking action to restore your bathroom is super simple and totally stress free for any homeowner.
So, why keep waiting while your old fixture gets worse day by day? Call us to grab your 100% free quote with zero obligation! Let us show you how affordable it really is to make your bathroom look amazing again.
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