A dull or chipped tub in La Crosse 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.
Looking to fix up your old washed-out wash tub without spending a small fortune? Getting a fresh coat poured over your damaged porcelain completely revamps your whole washroom in just one single afternoon. Request your free estimate today to save tons of hard-earned cash!
First off, pulling out an ancient iron basin tears up your entire home. The messy demolition work smashes your wall tiles and leaves dusty concrete powder all over your floors. Honest to goodness, it takes days of loud hammering just to rip the heavy thing out of its tight spot.
Actually, the total bill for a full bathroom remodel will totally blow your mind. Plumbers charge huge hourly rates just to disconnect old rusty copper pipes. Plus, you gotta buy fresh drywall and hire someone to paint the bare spots behind the walls.
Luckily, refinishing the hard surface right where it sits saves you thousands of bucks. You bypass all the wild hammer swinging and avoid huge dumpster rental fees. Which means your wallet stays nice and full while your basin gets a brand new shiny finish.
To begin, we scrub down the old dull enamel with strong heavy-duty cleaner. Decades of thick soap scum and sticky shampoo build-up must vanish completely. Otherwise, the shiny top layer won't stick right and might peel off later on.
Next, we sand down every inch of the smooth glass coat to rough it up real good. This creates millions of tiny microscopic grooves for our special bonding agent to grip onto securely. After that, we carefully patch up any deep chips or tiny hairline cracks with tough resin filler.
Finally, we spray multiple thin layers of high-tech acrylic liquid using an air gun. This shiny compound chemically fuses to the original base like super strength glue. On top of that, your old stained tub turns into a sparkling white piece of fine art.
| Work Step | Standard Basin Replacement | Our Surface Renewal Method |
|---|---|---|
| Time Needed | 4 to 7 full days | Only 4 to 6 hours |
| Mess Level | Dust and drywall everywhere | Zero demolition dust |
| Overall Cost | Super expensive price tag | Super budget friendly cost |
First of all, you get to jump back into a warm soothing soak almost right away. Traditional plumbing overhauls lock up your main washroom for over a full week sometimes. Meanwhile, our quick application cures fast so you can use the wash basin the very next morning.
Besides that, the newly coated top layer feels amazingly smooth against your bare skin. The slick non-porous chemical shield stops nasty mildew from creeping inside hidden microscopic pores. Consequently, cleaning your wash space becomes as simple as wiping down the slick surface with a soft towel.
Furthermore, you get custom options to match your exact home decor setup. You do not have to settle for plain factory white if you prefer a subtle warm tone. Which allows you to build a stylish washroom that fits your personal taste without breaking the bank.
Honestly, we love driving our work trucks out down regional routes to fix up local houses. Serving folks around these quiet country roads keeps our small business buzzing every week. This tiny southern town located right inside Mecklenburg County features roughly 638 friendly residents who deserve top quality work.
Interestingly, many historic homes here around the 23950 ZIP code area hold massive original cast iron tubs. Those ancient heavy basins hold heat way better than cheap modern plastic shells bought at big box stores. Therefore, restoring the original coat makes way more sense than throwing away a high quality antique treasure.
Now, we know hard-working families with a local median household income of $38,125 watch their budgets super closely. That is exactly why we keep our local prices ultra competitive for everyone in the neighborhood. You receive high class quality care without getting soaked by big city markup fees.
First off, deep orange rust spots around the bottom drain look totally gross. Iron oxide slowly eats through thin factory enamel when water drips continuously over long periods. Fortunately, our special rust treatment halts corrosion cold before we apply the sleek topcoat.
In addition, jagged chips from dropped metal shower rods or heavy glass bottles ruin your bathing space. These sharp holes dig into your bare feet and trap dark grime that refuses to wash out. So, we pack those tiny craters with ultra strong marine epoxy before laying down the finish.
Moreover, dull faded bottom surfaces make your whole washroom look dirty even when it is totally clean. Years of scrubbing with rough chemical powders scratches off the factory gloss coat. Which causes dark dirt particles to sink deep into the exposed porous backing forever.
To be honest, cheap store kits bought at discount shops never stand up to hot water. Those flimsy paint cans use low grade epoxy that turns yellow after a couple weeks of heavy use. Worse yet, the fake finish peels off in huge ugly sheets while you are taking a warm bath...
Besides, standard paint rollers leave awful bubbly streaks all over your glossy finish. Professional gear uses high pressure spray systems that vaporize liquid resin into fine microscopic droplets. This advanced equipment creates a smooth factory look that cheap brush tools simply cannot match no matter what.
On top of that, toxic chemical fumes from hardware store paint kits can make you feel super sick. Our trained crews use heavy exhaust fans and carbon masks to push nasty vapors right out your window. This keeps your indoor home air clean and safe for your kids and family pets.
First, throw away those harsh bleaching powders and stiff wire scrubbing pads right now. Rough cleaning tools scratch up the fresh glossy topcoat and ruin the silky smooth sheen. Instead, grab gentle liquid soaps and soft microfiber cloths for daily washing routines.
Next, fix any dripping water valves right away to protect your shiny floor layer. Continuous dripping water cuts tiny grooves into the smooth coat over long periods of time. Consequently, a quick washer repair on your faucet preserves your fresh finish for decades.
Finally, avoid dropping sharp metal items or heavy tools onto the newly polished floor. While the hard resin coating is super tough, heavy impact can still nick the surface material. Taking tiny extra care steps keeps your refreshed bathing tub looking brand new forever.
First off, pick up your home phone and call our local friendly office staff today. We love answering questions about our smooth coating process and talking through color choices. Alternatively, fill out our quick online request box to get your quick estimate sent straight to your email inbox.
Now, our honest tech walks through your home to inspect your basin condition up close. We check the sturdy cast iron core for rust damage and measure the whole working area. This lets us give you a plain cash estimate with zero weird hidden fees tacked on later.
Lastly, keep in mind there is zero pressure or pushy sales tactics when you call us up. We treat our neighbors with real respect and honest straight talk about costs. Take a quick step toward a beautiful washroom by requesting your completely free estimate right this minute!
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 La Crosse, 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