A dull or chipped tub in Farmington 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.
You probably stare at that chipped or stained basin every single morning. This worn out surface makes your whole room feel tired and dated. Luckily you can restore that shiny look without blowing your budget on a massive remodel.
The process involves applying a specialized, durable coating to your existing porcelain or fiberglass basin. This transformation creates a smooth, easy to clean finish that looks just like brand new material. You get the benefit of a modern bathroom appearance for a fraction of what a full demolition costs.
Replacing a heavy cast iron tub involves tearing out walls, plumbing work, and weeks of messy construction. That sounds like a total nightmare for any homeowner trying to keep their house running smoothly. You avoid all that dust and chaos by choosing to resurface the existing shell instead.
Instead of dealing with contractors wrecking your floor tiles, you get a quick, professional application. This method seals those porous surfaces that trap dirt and grime over the years. You end up with a fresh, sanitary area that makes scrubbing away soap scum much faster.
Living here in Saint Francois County means you appreciate quality work that stays within a fair price range. With a population of 18,269 and a median household income of $47,109, folks around Farmington know how to manage their money wisely. Most homes in the 63640 area code were built when these deep, sturdy basins were the standard.
Preserving these original fixtures keeps the historic character of your house alive and well. You save money by not buying new materials while keeping old waste out of the local landfill. It feels good to support local trade while making your home look much better.
The technique begins with a deep, thorough cleaning to strip away layers of old wax and minerals. We use industrial grade solvents to remove every tiny bit of residue that might ruin the new bond. This prep stage is the secret to a result that lasts for many years.
After scrubbing, we mask off the surrounding walls and floor to keep everything perfectly protected. We then apply a high quality bonding agent that creates a microscopic grip for the new layers. This lets the top coat stick hard to the old surface without peeling or bubbling later.
Once the bonding agent is ready, we spray several coats of a specialized, thick liquid polymer. This stuff cures into a hard, glossy shell that feels like polished glass beneath your fingers. You can pick from a range of bright whites or custom shades to match your style.
Because the chemicals are strong, we use fans to vent the fumes out of your home. You should plan to stay out of the bathroom for a day or so while the finish cures. This small bit of planning gives you a long lasting, beautiful result.
Many people call us because their old tub has developed rust spots near the drain. These spots look bad and can lead to water damage if they get any deeper. Our coating seals the metal underneath and stops the rust from spreading further into your floor.
Others deal with ugly, yellowing surfaces that never seem to get clean no matter how hard you scrub. This happens because the factory glaze has worn thin over decades of heavy use. We add a fresh layer that fills in those deep scratches and makes the tub shine again.
| Feature | Full Replacement | Professional Resurfacing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Time | One to two weeks | One single day | |
| Total Cost | Several thousand dollars | Just a few hundred dollars | |
| Mess Level | Very high demolition | Minimal and contained | |
| Durability | Same as new | High quality coating |
You save your sanity by avoiding the loud noises of saws and hammers for days. Everything stays clean because we mask your fixtures and tile perfectly before we start work. This means you do not have to spend hours cleaning up dust after we leave your house.
Beyond the convenience, you get the satisfaction of seeing your room transform before your eyes. The new finish provides a sense of peace because your bathroom looks bright and fresh again. You can finally enjoy a soak without looking at those nasty, dark stains on the side.
Before we arrive, you should clear all your personal items like soaps, shampoos, and towels. This gives us the space we need to move around your bathroom without any accidents. Please remove your shower curtain and any rugs that might be in the way.
We recommend turning on your bathroom fan if you have one to help circulate the air. Also, make sure that pets are kept in a different part of the house during the process. This keeps everyone safe and lets us focus on getting your job done right.
Once the new layer has fully cured, you need to use gentle cleaning products. Avoid harsh powders or steel wool pads that might scratch the shiny new surface. A simple mix of mild soap and water works perfectly to keep things looking good.
If you treat the surface with care, you will enjoy a high level of satisfaction for a long time. Should you ever see a small scratch, you can often buff it out quickly. This keeps your investment looking sharp without needing another full treatment for many years.
You deserve a house that feels like a place where you want to spend your time. A dingy bathroom can really drag down your mood every single day of the year. By choosing to restore your tub, you reclaim your space and improve your home value.
We believe that great results come from honest work and doing the job the right way. You do not need to settle for a bathroom that makes you feel frustrated or annoyed. Let us show you how we can make your old fixture look brand new again.
If you are tired of staring at those stains, you should reach out for a consultation. We come out to your house, look at the condition of your fixture, and give you a free estimate. This gives you a clear idea of what to expect without any pressure to buy.
We value your time and pride ourselves on being reliable local contractors who show up on schedule. You will get a clear explanation of how we handle your specific project and the materials we use. We are here to help you get the bathroom of your dreams without the high cost.
Whether you live in a historic bungalow or a newer suburban home, your bathroom fixture matters. It is one of the most used spots in your daily routine. Giving it a fresh coat of high quality material changes the entire feel of your home.
You will notice the difference the moment you step into the room after the work is done. Everything will feel clean and inviting, which is exactly what you want. Please get in touch now to request your free quote and start your home refresh.
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 Farmington, 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