A dull or chipped tub in Lynnwood 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 probably looks like it survived a historic battle. Over the years, harsh scrubbers and dropped shampoo bottles take a heavy toll on that glassy finish. Fortunately, you do not have to spend a fortune on a messy demolition. Our local crew travels right to your home to restore that brilliant luster without ripping out your walls.
This budget-friendly cosmetic makeover saves you thousands of dollars compared to a full remodel. By choosing to upgrade the existing surface, you skip the dusty nightmare of dealing with loud contractors for weeks. We bring all the specialized tools directly to your doorstep. You get a sparkling, clean look in just a single afternoon.
If you want to see how affordable this transformation is, we can help. Grab a free estimate today and let us inspect your current setup. Our friendly team will explain the whole process step by step. This means you can make an informed decision without any pressure.
First, let us talk about what actually happens during this specialized process. Many folks confuse this work with simple painting, but it is actually a highly technical bonding procedure. We use industrial-grade primers and topcoats that fuse directly to your old cast iron or acrylic basin. This creates an incredibly durable barrier against daily wear and tear.
To start, we meticulously clean the area using professional-strength acid cleaners to strip away decades of soap scum. Any chips or deep scratches get filled with a tough polyester putty. After sanding everything flat, we spray several layers of high-tech acrylic urethane. The final result looks just like a shiny new fixture from the showroom floor.
Because of our commitment to quality, we never cut corners on prep work. A clean foundation ensures the new coating sticks for years to come. Which means you will not have to worry about unsightly peeling or bubbling. Your daily showers will instantly feel much more inviting and hygienic.
Replacing a built-in shower basin is a notorious plumbing nightmare. Often, the old unit is larger than the doorway, requiring workers to chop it into pieces. On top of that, you usually end up damaging the surrounding wall tiles and floorboards. Our on-site restoration completely avoids those costly headaches.
To give you a better idea of the differences, let us look at this quick comparison table:
| Factor | Full Replacement | Our Restoration Service |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very High ($3,000 - $8,000) | Extremely Affordable |
| Time to Complete | Up to a week or more | Less than one day |
| Mess and Dust | Major demolition chaos | Virtually none |
| Lifespan | Decades | 10 to 15 years with proper care |
As you can see, keeping your existing unit is the smarter choice for your wallet. You get to keep your original high-quality antique cast iron. Many older fixtures are actually built much sturdier than the flimsy plastic ones sold today. Preserving that solid craftsmanship is always a wise move.
Living in Snohomish County means we experience our fair share of damp, chilly weather. Wet climates can make bathroom maintenance a real struggle, as mold loves to hide in cracked porcelain. Our seamless glaze seals up those microscopic pores where grime likes to fester. This makes your weekly cleaning chores a absolute breeze.
With a local median household income of $59,416, smart budgeting is a priority for many families around here. Spending ten grand on a bathroom face-lift just is not feasible for everyone. Our affordable service allows you to stretch your hard-earned dollars much further. You can upgrade your space and still have money left over for weekend fun.
Whether you reside in the bustling neighborhoods of ZIP codes 98036, 98037, 98046, or 98087, we are just a short drive away. Our team knows the local housing styles inside and out. From mid-century ranch homes to modern townhouses, we have worked on them all. We take immense pride in helping our neighbors update their properties safely.
Before we even open a single bottle of glaze, we protect your entire bathroom. We tape off your vanity, floors, and walls with heavy-duty plastic sheeting. This prevents any overspray or dust from settling on your personal belongings. Our crew also sets up a powerful ventilation system to pull fumes out of your house.
Next, we use a special bonding agent that acts like molecular glue. This chemical hook ensures the new coating locks onto the old porcelain. Without this step, the fresh glaze would slide right off after a few hot showers. We take our time here because a rushed job always fails prematurely.
Once the prep work is complete, our technician uses a precision spray gun to apply the finish. We spray multiple thin, even coats rather than one thick layer. This technique prevents runs and drips, leaving a perfectly smooth surface. The craftsmanship involved requires a very steady hand and years of practice.
After the final topcoat is applied, the surface needs to cure for at least twenty-four hours. During this curing phase, the chemicals bond together to form an incredibly hard shell. Once dry, this new surface offers amazing durability and a gorgeous gloss. You will swear we sneaked a brand new tub into your home.
To keep your wash space looking spectacular, you must throw away those abrasive scrubbing powders. Harsh chemicals and scratchy sponges will dull the shiny glaze over time. Instead, we recommend using mild dish soap or a gentle spray cleaner. A soft microfiber cloth is all you need to wipe away water spots.
Additionally, you should never leave wet bottles or damp washcloths sitting on the ledge. Standing water can eventually break down the bond and cause premature wear. Taking these simple precautions ensures your fixture remains beautiful for more than a decade. It is a tiny bit of effort for a massive long-term reward.
Another helpful tip is to fix leaky faucets immediately. Consistent dripping can wear a path through the new glaze over time. Keeping your plumbing in good shape protects your investment. We want your gorgeous bathroom to stay looking fresh for as long as possible.
Perhaps you are tired of looking at that ugly, outdated pink or green color from the nineteen-seventies. Or maybe you are preparing your home for the real estate market and want to boost its value. Whatever your goals, our professional restoration team is ready to assist you. We love transforming dingy bathrooms into bright, welcoming spaces.
Since we live and work right here in Lynnwood, Washington, we can easily swing by your place. We will inspect your current setup and provide an honest, accurate price quote on the spot. You will not have to deal with any hidden fees or surprise upcharges later on. We believe in honest, transparent business practices.
Are you ready to fall in love with your bathroom all over again? Do not spend another day showering in a stained, scratched basin. Contact us today to request your free, no-obligation estimate. Let us show you how easy and affordable home improvement can really be!
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 Lynnwood, 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