A dull or chipped tub in Ira 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.
That tired old tub in your bathroom probably looks like it went through a war zone.
By choosing to restore its original shine instead of ripping it out, you save thousands of dollars.
Our local crew visits your home to deliver a free estimate for this transformation.
Let us face the truth about home renovations because they usually cost a fortune.
Fortunately, a clever alternative exists that makes your fixtures look brand new without the mess.
This process applies a fresh, durable coating directly over your existing cast iron or steel setup.
Maybe you feel embarrassed when guests ask to use your restroom.
Indeed, years of scrubby cleaners and hard water leave ugly stains that just will not budge.
We bring the right tools to erase those decades of wear in just one afternoon.
Imagine stepping into a sparkling, clean basin that looks like it just came from the showroom.
Actually, this budget-friendly update resists future stains while keeping your original character intact.
You get to enjoy a gorgeous space without dealing with dusty demolition crews for weeks.
Many homeowners think they need a sledgehammer to fix an ugly washing area.
On the contrary, our specialized technique coats the worn porcelain with high-tech acrylic resins.
This bond becomes incredibly strong once we apply our bonding agents.
First, we must strip away all the old soap scum and body oils.
Otherwise, the new coating will peel off like a bad sunburn after a few weeks.
We use industrial cleaners that prepare the surface for a permanent chemical connection.
| Project Phase | Key Benefit for You | Time Required |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Prep | Removes all stubborn stains and oils | 1 to 2 Hours |
| Bonding Agent | Ensures the new finish never peels | 30 Minutes |
| Topcoat Spray | Delivers a brilliant, glassy shine | 2 Hours |
Next, we repair any deep chips or rust spots that ruin the smooth look.
Because we fill these craters with waterproof polyester putty, the final result looks completely flat.
You will not even remember where the damage used to be once we finish.
Finally, we spray several layers of specialized acrylic urethane over the entire fixture.
This step requires a steady hand and professional ventilation equipment to keep your air clean.
As a result, you get a glassy, non-porous finish that looks incredibly clean.
You might think buying a new plastic unit at the hardware store is cheap.
However, the hidden costs of plumbing modifications and wall repairs will quickly blow your budget.
Taking out an old heavy basin usually requires breaking tiles and cutting studs.
Older homes often feature gorgeous cast iron units that hold heat beautifully.
If you throw those away, you replace them with cheap plastic that feels flimsy.
Keeping your heavy-duty original piece saves its historic charm and superior heat retention.
Think about the massive mountain of construction waste that ends up in our landfills.
By choosing to coat your fixture instead, you make an environmentally friendly choice.
This green decision keeps heavy materials out of the dump while upgrading your home.
Our process takes less than a day from start to finish.
Which means you can use your shower again after just twenty-four hours of curing time.
Compare that to a full remodel that leaves you without a bathroom for a month.
Once we complete the job, maintaining that brilliant shine is actually very simple.
You must avoid abrasive powders or harsh scrubbing pads that scratch the topcoat.
Instead, a mild dish soap and a soft sponge will keep it looking perfect.
Bleach and ammonia can dull the shiny finish over time if used constantly.
For this reason, we recommend natural cleaners or gentle spray solutions for weekly wipe-downs.
Your pockets will thank you because these simple soaps cost way less than heavy chemicals.
Dropping heavy tools or metal cans on the surface can still cause chips.
But if you treat the new finish with a little respect, it easily lasts for over a decade.
This durability gives you peace of mind every time you take a relaxing soak.
We love working in this beautiful part of Rutland County where historic homes are everywhere.
With a cozy local population of just 432 residents, neighbors truly care about quality craftsmanship.
We understand the unique plumbing challenges found in older Vermont houses built generations ago.
Families around here enjoy a solid median household income but still hate wasting money.
Whether you live near the winding country roads or closer to the mountain trails, we travel to you.
Our service van carries everything needed to transform homes within ZIP code 05759 and surrounding areas.
Because we live nearby, we can easily stop by for a quick, friendly consultation.
We never pressure you into buying something you do not actually need for your home.
Our team simply explains the process and hands you a detailed, honest estimate for free.
When you contact us, we schedule a quick visit that fits your busy calendar.
We look closely at your fixture to check for deep structural rust or previous bad paint jobs.
This inspection ensures we use the exact right bonding method for your specific material.
We explain every single step of the process so you know what happens in your home.
On top of that, we provide a clear price estimate with absolutely zero hidden fees.
You receive honest numbers so you can make the best decision for your family budget.
Our friendly crew treats your home with the utmost care and respect during the visit.
We protect your floors and walls with drop cloths before we even bring in our tools.
This careful approach means we leave your bathroom cleaner than we found it.
Many folks ask us if this process creates a strong chemical odor.
Yes, the coatings do have a smell while we spray them onto the fixture.
However, our powerful exhaust fans pull those fumes out through the window during the job.
Another common question is whether we can change the color of your old pink or green tub.
Absolutely, because we can tint our coatings to match modern white or biscuit shades.
This simple change instantly modernizes your entire bathroom without changing a single tile.
Some people worry that the new finish will look like cheap paint.
Actually, our professional spray equipment creates a factory-like gloss that looks like real porcelain.
Your friends will honestly think you bought a brand new fixture from a high-end shop.
If you are ready to say goodbye to that ugly, hard-to-clean bathroom surface, we can help.
Reach out to our local team today to book your free in-home estimate.
Let us save you money while giving you a bright, clean space you can finally feel proud of.
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 Ira, 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