A dull or chipped tub in Maxwell 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.
You can finally stop hiding your outdated bathroom behind heavy shower curtains.
Actually, that dingy, stained tub can look brand new by tomorrow morning.
Our local crew brings those faded, scratched surfaces back to life with zero mess.
Most folks think they need to rip out their entire setup when things get ugly.
That costly mistake will leave you without a shower for weeks.
Instead, we apply a high-tech coating that bonds directly to your existing fixture.
This simple choice saves you thousands of dollars while delivering a glossy finish.
Imagine stepping into a sparkling oasis that feels clean and modern.
We want to give you a free estimate today so you can start planning.
First of all, demolition work is incredibly dusty and disrupts your whole house.
Which means you will be dealing with loud noises and dirty footprints for days.
On top of that, old plumbing often breaks when you try to tear things out.
Then you have to pay a premium for tile repair and drywall patching.
These unexpected costs quickly add up to three times your original budget.
Our process completely bypasses these annoying headaches by working with what you have.
By choosing this smart update, you keep tons of heavy debris out of Iowa landfills.
Because we only focus on the surface, your walls and floors stay untouched.
This lets you enjoy a beautiful upgrade without the stress of a construction zone.
| Project Factor | Total Replacement | Our Surface Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very expensive ($3,000 - $8,000) | Highly affordable (under $1,000) |
| Time to Complete | Usually 3 to 7 days of mess | Finished in just 4 to 6 hours |
| Plumbing Hassle | High risk of pipe damage | Zero plumbing changes required |
To begin, we meticulously clean the entire area with specialized industrial prep agents.
This step removes decades of soap scum, body oils, and stubborn mineral deposits.
Without this deep prep work, the new coating simply will not stick properly.
Next, we repair any deep chips, rust spots, or cracks in the porcelain.
We fill these imperfections with a durable compound that cures in minutes.
After sanding everything flat, we apply a special molecular bonding agent to the surface.
Finally, our technicians spray several layers of a premium acrylic resin over the fixture.
This material cures into an incredibly hard, glossy shell that resists water damage.
You get a beautiful, easy-to-clean surface that shines like brand-new chinaware.
Many homeowners try cheap DIY kits from the local hardware store.
Unfortunately, those rolled-on paints usually peel off within a few short months.
We use professional-grade spray equipment that creates an incredibly smooth, seamless layer.
Our advanced bonding chemical actually fuses the new finish to the old porcelain.
This means no bubbling, no peeling, and no frustrating brush marks left behind.
Your restored fixture will easily withstand daily use for many years to come.
Maintaining your gorgeous new finish is actually much easier than cleaning raw porcelain.
You just need to wipe it down with mild soap and a soft sponge.
Harsh abrasive powders will scratch the shiny topcoat and ruin the luster.
Avoiding bleach and heavy scrubbing pads will keep the surface looking immaculate.
Which means you spend far less time scrubbing on your hands and knees.
We always provide a detailed care sheet so your investment stays perfect.
Right here in Story County, we understand the value of a hard-earned dollar.
Our neighbors appreciate practical solutions that do not drain their savings accounts.
We serve a wonderful community of about 832 residents who take pride in their properties.
Whether you live in a historic home or a cozy ranch, bathrooms wear down.
With a local median household income of $72,143, saving money on home repairs is always smart.
We love helping families upgrade their spaces without taking on heavy debt.
If you reside in the 50161 ZIP code area, our team is just a short drive away.
We travel right to your doorstep in Maxwell, Iowa, to assess your project.
Our fast service means you can get back to your normal routine almost immediately.
Because we are a local business, we treat your home with total respect.
We use heavy-duty exhaust fans to vent all fumes safely out of your windows.
This keeps your indoor air clean and comfortable during the short application process.
Our technicians take great pride in their precise masking and taping techniques.
This level of care ensures that no overspray lands on your walls or floors.
We leave your bathroom cleaner than we found it, guaranteed.
You can choose from several classic colors to match your current bathroom decor.
Most clients prefer our bright, clean white to make small spaces feel much larger.
However, we also offer soft almond and biscuit shades for a warmer look.
Having contractors in your home for weeks is incredibly draining and stressful.
We complete our entire transformation process in less than one single day.
This quick turnaround is perfect for busy families with only one bathroom.
You only need to wait twenty-four hours before using your shower again.
Which means you avoid the hassle of renting portable facilities or bathing elsewhere.
Our efficient process keeps your daily life running smoothly without any major interruptions.
Tossing old cast iron or steel fixtures into a landfill is terrible for nature.
These heavy items do not break down and take up massive amounts of space.
Restoring the surface keeps your sturdy, classic fixture right where it belongs.
Older tubs are often built with superior craftsmanship and thicker materials than modern ones.
Keeping that original quality while updating the look is the best of both worlds.
You save money while doing a small part to protect our local environment.
Are you ready to finally transform your bathroom without the massive price tag?
Our friendly team is standing by to give you a detailed, honest estimate.
We never pressure you with sneaky sales tactics or hidden extra fees.
We will walk you through the entire process and inspect your fixture carefully.
This ensures you get the exact results you want for your home.
Ring the number at the top of this page to get your free, no-obligation estimate right now.
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 Maxwell, 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