A dull or chipped tub in Martin 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 ugly, stained basin in your bathroom probably makes you want to close the door and pretend it does not exist. Fortunately, you can completely restore its original shine and smooth feel without paying thousands of dollars for a messy demolition. Our local crew travels right to your home in Plaquemines Parish to apply a durable, glossy new protective coating that makes your old tub look like it just came from the factory floor.
This budget-friendly alternative saves you a massive amount of time and hassle. By choosing to apply a fresh, high-performance liquid coating over your existing fixture, you avoid the headache of hiring plumbers and tearing down drywall. We focus on delivering a sparkling, clean finish that lasts for years while keeping your hard-earned money in your pocket.
You can get a fast and completely free estimate today to see how affordable this transformation really is. Our friendly team loves helping neighbors update their homes without the typical stress of a major construction zone. Let us take a closer look at how this process works and why it makes so much sense for your home.
Many homeowners assume they have to rip out their entire bathing unit when the surface gets stained, chipped, or hopelessly outdated. However, taking that route usually opens up a massive can of worms that ruins your week. Once you start tearing out the old cast iron or steel basin, you almost always damage the surrounding wall tiles and old plumbing lines.
Which means a simple weekend project quickly spirals into a multi-thousand-dollar construction disaster. On top of that, you might find hidden water damage or mold behind the walls that requires expensive remediation. Choosing our specialized surface restoration service keeps your bathroom fully intact and prevents these nasty surprises from happening.
This smart shortcut lets you bypass the dust, noise, and endless parade of expensive subcontractors. We complete the entire job right there on-site in just a single day. You get to keep your original high-quality fixture while enjoying a bright, clean surface that looks identical to a brand new installation.
Some people try DIY kits from the local hardware store, but those cheap paint-on products almost always peel off within a few months. Our professional process relies on advanced industrial bonding agents and specialized acrylic urethanes that chemically fuse to your original fixture. First, we meticulously clean the surface with acid-free prep solutions to remove decades of soap scum, body oils, and mineral deposits.
Then, we repair any deep scratches, rust spots, or unsightly chips with a waterproof polyester filler. After sanding everything smooth, we apply a proprietary molecular bonding agent that acts like superglue between the old surface and the new topcoat. Finally, we spray multiple layers of a high-gloss, commercial-grade finish using specialized high-volume, low-pressure equipment.
This meticulous technique ensures a perfectly flat, glass-like finish without any brush marks or drips. You get a thick, durable barrier that resists hot water, impact, and everyday cleaning products. The table below shows how our professional service compares to other common bathroom renovation options:
| Project Type | Average Cost | Duration | Expected Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Replacement | Very High | 1 to 2 Weeks | 20+ Years |
| Acrylic Liner Install | High | 1 to 2 Days | 5 to 10 Years |
| Professional Resurfacing | Low | 4 to 6 Hours | 10 to 15 Years |
Our unique local community features a wonderful mix of classic properties and cozy neighborhoods. With a small, tight-knit population of around 625 residents in this lovely part of Louisiana, we understand the value of preserving old-school craftsmanship. Many older homes in the area possess beautiful, heavy cast iron clawfoot tubs that are far superior in quality to modern plastic replicas.
Our restoration process allows you to save those historic treasures while upgrading them with modern resilience and a clean aesthetic. We custom-blend our coatings to match your exact style preferences, whether you want a classic glossy white or a modern biscuit tone. This means you can keep the vintage charm of your home while enjoying a surface that feels brand new.
We take great pride in serving families across the local ZIP code and surrounding rural roads. Since the median household income in our parish requires smart budgeting, we make sure our prices stay highly competitive. You do not have to spend a fortune to enjoy a beautiful, sanitary bathroom that you can feel proud of when guests visit.
Once we pack up our tools and leave your home, keeping your shiny new finish in perfect shape is incredibly easy. You must avoid using abrasive scouring powders, bleach, or harsh scrubbing pads that can dull the glossy topcoat over time. Instead, simply wipe the surface down with a mild liquid dish soap or a non-abrasive foam cleaner and a soft microfiber cloth.
This simple habit prevents soap scum buildup and keeps the finish looking bright and reflective for over a decade. We also recommend fixing any leaky faucets quickly, as dripping water can eventually wear down even the toughest industrial coatings. Taking these easy steps protects your investment and ensures your bathroom stays gorgeous for years to come.
If you are ready to stop squinting at those ugly stains and worn-out spots, our local team is ready to help. We provide completely free, no-obligation quotes where we inspect your fixture and explain the entire process in person. This honest approach ensures you know exactly what to expect without any hidden fees or surprise upcharges.
We treat your home with the utmost respect, using heavy-duty exhaust fans and protective plastic sheeting to keep your indoor air clean and safe. Our technicians work quickly, clean up every bit of mess, and leave your bathroom looking absolutely stellar. Contact us today to schedule your free visit and take the first step toward a beautiful, refreshed bathroom!
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 Martin, 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