A dull or chipped tub in Kelley 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.
Your old tub looks downright tired after years of daily scrubdowns and hot showers.
Maybe the original shine faded away long ago or some ugly rust stains are starting to peek through the bottom.
Instead of spending thousands of dollars ripping out the whole bathroom fixture, you can choose a smart alternative that makes your surface look brand new again.
This budget-friendly process saves you a mountain of dust and headache.
We travel right to your home in Story County to prep, prime, and spray a durable new coating over your existing basin.
You get a glossy finish that looks identical to fresh porcelain without the massive plumbing bill.
Getting this done takes less than a single day from start to finish.
After the liquid coating cures, you can jump right back into your normal bathing routine.
Let us give you a free estimate today so you can see how affordable a beautiful bathroom upgrade can be.
Many folks confuse this specialized restoration process with simple DIY painting kits from the local hardware store.
Those cheap retail kits usually peel off within a few months because they lack industrial-strength bonding agents.
Our team utilizes premium chemical cleaners and heavy-duty bonding primers that fuse directly to cast iron, steel, or fiberglass.
First, we meticulously clean the entire area to strip away stubborn soap scum, mineral deposits, and body oils.
Next, we repair any deep chips, scratches, or small rust spots using a waterproof polyester filler.
This step ensures the final topcoat looks perfectly smooth and completely uniform across the entire basin.
Once the prep work wraps up, we spray multiple layers of an advanced acrylic urethane coating.
This material mimics the brilliant reflection of authentic baked-on enamel.
Your finished fixture will gleam brightly and resist stains for many years to come.
Choosing between a full replacement and a surface restoration can feel overwhelming when you look at the price tags.
The table below highlights why restoring your current setup is often the smartest move for your wallet.
| Feature of the Project | Full Replacement Method | Our Specialized Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Average Project Duration | Three to seven days of heavy construction | Done in under six hours |
| Mess and Dust Level | Extremely high with drywall damage | Very minimal with protective masking |
| Average Total Cost | Thousands in plumbing and tile work | A fraction of the replacement cost |
As you can see, the benefits of restoring what you already own are pretty tough to beat.
You avoid the chaos of having contractors trampling through your hallway for a whole week.
Which means you keep your sanity intact while still getting that clean, fresh look you deserve.
Our local process works wonders on almost every material out there, including old clawfoot models and standard alcove units.
We take pride in helping homeowners who live near the 50134 ZIP code area refresh their homes affordably.
This service lets you spend your hard-earned money on other important household projects instead.
We arrive on time with all the specialized gear needed to keep your home clean and safe during the application.
Our team sets up a powerful exhaust fan system to vent all fumes directly outside through the nearest window.
This setup keeps chemical odors from drifting into your kitchen or living room while we spray.
After protecting your floors and vanity with plastic sheets, we apply a special acid etching agent to glass-smooth porcelain surfaces.
This etching process creates microscopic pores that allow our molecular primer to grab hold with incredible strength.
Without this critical step, any new topcoat would eventually bubble up and flake away when exposed to hot water.
Then, we use a professional HVLP spray gun to lay down the glossy topcoat in several thin, even layers.
This advanced technique prevents runs and drips, leaving behind a liquid-smooth finish that feels great against your skin.
You will be amazed at how a simple spray-on application completely erases decades of wear and tear.
Keeping your restored basin looking pristine requires a tiny bit of extra attention compared to raw cast iron.
You must avoid abrasive scouring powders, steel wool pads, or harsh bleach cleaners that can dull the shiny finish over time.
Instead, we recommend using mild dish soap or a gentle spray cleaner along with a soft microfiber cloth.
Dropping heavy metal tools or sharp objects onto the newly cured surface can still cause chips, just like real porcelain.
However, normal everyday use and regular cleaning will not harm the durable chemical bond we create.
Following these easy care guidelines ensures your beautiful bathroom fixture stays bright and glossy for up to a decade.
Living in a quiet community of about 292 residents means word of mouth and honest craftsmanship matter more than anything.
We treat every single home we enter with the utmost respect, working quickly and cleaning up thoroughly before we pack up.
Our technicians have years of hands-on experience dealing with the unique well water stains common in this part of Iowa.
With a healthy median household income of $82,500 in the local area, we know our neighbors appreciate real value for their money.
Investing in our high-quality resurfacing service boosts your property value without draining your savings account.
We never cut corners on our prep work because we want you to be absolutely thrilled with the final results.
If you are ready to say goodbye to that ugly, stained basin, we are ready to help you make it happen.
We offer completely free, no-obligation estimates to homeowners looking to upgrade their bathrooms without the typical remodel stress.
Contact us today so we can discuss your project and schedule a convenient time to visit your home in Kelley, Iowa!
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 Kelley, 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