A dull or chipped tub in Manitowoc 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 pretty rough right now. Scraping your back on worn-out porcelain ruins a relaxing soak! You can actually save that stained basin without paying thousands for a full bathroom remodel.
Getting a fresh surface on your existing tub saves time and mess. Our local crew handles the dirty work while you sit back and relax. You will get a glossy, smooth finish that looks brand new by tomorrow morning.
Refinishing your bath fixture is the smart way to upgrade your home on a budget. We love helping folks fall in love with their bathrooms again. You should grab your free estimate today to see how affordable this transformation really is!
Daily scrubbing wears down the original shiny glaze over the years. This leaves the surface porous, which means dirt and soap scum stick to it like glue. You might find yourself scrubbing for hours with nothing to show for it.
Chemical cleaners actually make this problem worse by eating away the remaining protective layer. This harsh treatment leaves the material looking dull, gray, and incredibly dated. Our specialized resurfacing process seals those microscopic pores so grime slides right off.
Maybe you inherited a funky color from a previous owner like dusty rose or avocado green. Those retro shades might have been cool decades ago, but now they just look sad. We apply a bright, clean white or modern biscuit tone to bring your washroom into the current era.
First, we clean the area with specialized industrial prep solutions to strip away years of soap scum and body oils. This step is crucial because even a tiny bit of residue will ruin the bond of the new coating. We take our time here to ensure everything is surgically clean.
Next, we repair any chips, deep scratches, or rust spots using high-strength waterproof fillers. This step makes the surface perfectly flat and structurally sound before the next phase. You won't even be able to tell where the old damage was located.
Then, we apply a proprietary bonding agent that chemically fuses the new topcoat to the old material. We spray multiple coats of a high-tech acrylic polymer that cures into a rock-hard shell. This advanced material mimics the depth and shine of genuine porcelain without the outrageous price tag.
To help you compare your options, we put together a quick look at how this process stacks up against replacement:
| Factor | Our Restoration Service | Full Tub Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very budget-friendly | Extremely expensive with plumbing costs |
| Time to Complete | Usually finished in one day | Several days of noisy construction |
| Mess & Dust | Minimal, we mask off the room | Major drywall damage and debris |
| Lifespan | 10 to 15 years with proper care | Decades, but with high upfront hassle |
Living near the chilly waters of Lake Michigan means we deal with unique moisture levels in our homes. Our local climate can make bathroom surfaces prone to stubborn mildew if they are not sealed correctly. We tailor our coating applications to stand up to this damp Midwestern air.
Our hard-working community deserves quality home services that do not break the bank. With a local median household income of about $45,485, we know that every dollar counts when you are maintaining a household. We offer honest pricing and reliable work that respects your hard-earned money.
We proudly serve the entire community of 32,798 residents across all local neighborhoods. Whether you live near the marina or closer to the highway, our mobile workshop comes right to your door. You will get top-tier service from friendly technicians who treat your home like their own.
On the morning of your appointment, our technician will arrive with all the necessary gear. We set up a heavy-duty exhaust fan with a flexible hose running out the nearest window. This ventilation system pulls any paint smells and overspray safely out of your home.
We carefully mask off your floors, walls, vanity, and fixtures using protective paper and tape. This step ensures that the spray mist only lands on the specific area we want to restore. Your bathroom remains clean and completely protected throughout the entire visit.
After we spray the final coat, we pack up our tools and leave the space tidy. We leave you with clear instructions on how to care for your glossy new finish over the coming years. You only need to wait about twenty-four hours before you can jump in and enjoy a warm bath.
Caring for your restored fixture is actually much easier than dealing with worn porcelain. You must avoid abrasive scouring powders or bleach because they can dull the shiny finish over time. A simple wipe down with a mild liquid dish soap and a soft sponge keeps it gleaming.
Dropping heavy tools or sharp metal objects into the basin can still chip the coating. If an accident does happen, we can easily patch small spots without redoing the entire tub. Treating the surface with a little respect ensures it stays beautiful for a very long time.
Why spend another week looking at a stained, ugly washing space? You can upgrade your bathroom without the headache of a massive, dusty remodeling project. Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and give you a clear, honest quote.
We make the entire process simple from the moment you reach out to us. We will look at your project, explain your options, and provide a detailed price with absolutely no hidden fees. This pressure-free estimate helps you make the best decision for your home and budget.
We serve homeowners throughout the local area, including those in ZIP codes 54220 and 54221. Give us a call or send a message today to request your free on-site quote. Let us bring back the shine and cozy warmth your bathroom has been missing!
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 Manitowoc, 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