A dull or chipped tub in Mount Vernon 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.
Need a fresh bathroom surface without spending a whole fortune? Our local crew restores your old chipped tub quickly and leaves it looking totally brand new. Grab your free quote today to save big bucks!
Every homeowner eventually deals with a faded washbasin that looks plain nasty. Years of scrubbing with tough bleach will strip away the smooth glaze faster than you think... Suddenly you are stuck looking at ugly yellow stains and little rough patches that catch dirt like a magnet.
Replacing that heavy fixture means tearing out tile work and ripping up your whole floor. Honestly that kind of invasive demo job turns your peaceful home into an absolute warzone for two straight weeks.
Refinishing offers a clever shortcut that saves your sanity and your wallet. Our fast service coats the original heavy cast iron or acrylic shell with ultra durable acrylic polymers.
You keep your classic porcelain piece while making it look like it just came off the factory assembly line yesterday. Plus it keeps huge heavy fixtures out of our regional landfills which helps out the environment too.
Maybe you saw those cheap diy spray cans at the local hardware store down the street. Trust me those quick store paint kits always peel off in huge gross sheets after like three hot showers.
Proper surface renewal demands intense prep work that requires special tools and strict safety gear. We start by laying down heavy drop cloths across your entire hallway to protect your hardwood floors.
First off we throw down a industrial strength acid etch to eat away all old soap scum and body oils. Next our team repairs deep chips and hairline cracks using water resistant epoxy fillers that set hard as rock.
After that we blow away every single tiny speck of dust with high pressure air hoses. Then comes our special bonding silane agent that molecularly glues the new liquid porcelain directly to your underlying substrate.
Finally we spray multiple topcoats of high tech aliphatic polyurethane using specialized low pressure air sprayers. This creates a glassy high gloss finish that withstands boiling hot water day after day.
Money does not grow on trees around these parts so saving cash is always smart. A complete fixture tear out can easily cost four grand once you pay plumbers and tile guys.
Our restoration process usually costs just a fraction of a total bath remaking project. That leaves extra cash in your bank account for other fun home upgrades or a nice family road trip.
Speed is another massive advantage that homeowners absolutely love about our system. Plumbers take forever but our tech glides in and finishes the complete job in less than one full day.
You can literally step back into a silky smooth soaking tub just twenty four hours later. Which means zero long waiting around or staying at a expensive hotel while contractors mess up your house.
Cleaning becomes way easier after we seal up all those microscopic microscopic pores in the bottom. Simple liquid dish soap and a soft sponge keeps the luxury shine gleaming bright for many years.
| Project Option | Average Cost | Completion Time | Mess Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Bath Tear Out | $4000 - $8000 | 1 to 2 Weeks | Extreme Dust and Noise |
| Our Coating System | Fraction of Replacement | 4 to 6 Hours | Zero Structural Mess |
Our small community sits right in the heart of our wonderful region with proud folks living all around. With around 2,477 great people calling this place home we treat every customer just like our own neighbor.
The median household income around here sits around thirty five thousand dollars so every hard earned dollar really counts. Hardworking families in local zip code 40456 deserve top quality home repairs that do not break the family bank account.
Many historic homes built around Rockcastle County feature sturdy original cast iron soaking tubs that are well worth saving. Though some local folks accidentally mix us up with Fayette County down the road we proudly serve every corner of this district.
Weather around our state brings cold winter nights and steamy summer humidity which puts heavy stress on old plumbing fixtures. Our specialized thermal resistant coatings handle these sharp local temperature swings without blistering or cracking apart.
Having worked on cozy ranch houses near the scenic railroad tracks and farms out in the country we know local homes inside out. We show up on time because local trust is everything to a small family owned business like ours.
Some national remodeling companies try pushing those plastic plastic drop in tub liners onto unsuspecting homeowners. But those thick acrylic shells leave huge air gaps underneath that trap hidden water leaks and nasty black mold.
When trapped water sits underneath a plastic liner it smells terrible and makes a gross squishy sound every time you stand up. Spraying a direct liquid adhesion layer eliminates those fake hollow gaps completely so your structure stays rock solid forever.
Our customized spray application hugs every unique curved detail of your vintage fixtures perfectly. That preserves the sweet charm of older clawfoot basins while totally updating their overall color and surface shine.
Furthermore liquid polyurethane allows custom color blending if you want to swap out tacky seventies pink for crisp bright white. You simply cannot get that level of personal customization or tight fit with prefabricated plastic tub inserts.
Choosing custom spray work gives you superior long term structural protection without sacrificing an inch of internal standing space. That matters a lot when you just want a long deep bath after working hard all day long.
Taking care of your newly finished washing basin is ridiculously easy if you stick to a few basic rules. You must ditch those old scratchy abrasive scouring powders like Comet or Ajax immediately...
Rough powders create tiny scratches that dull the mirror shine and ruin your slick water barrier over time. Stick to gentle spray cleaners or regular liquid dish soap mixed with warm tap water for routine cleaning.
Also throw away those rubber bath mats that use little suction cups on the bottom side. Suction cups pull directly on the hard chemical finish and can tear the topcoat right off the base.
Instead grab a simple stick on non slip silicone pad or just use a soft woven towel when showering. Keeping smooth gentle habits protects your investment so it stays glossy for up to fifteen happy years.
If you ever drop a heavy iron wrench and chip the rim down the road do not panic at all. We can easily touch up single small spots without having to respray the entire bathroom setup over again.
When you request your free estimate our local specialist walks you through every detail before touching a single tool. We explain the exact chemical prep steps so you know precisely what is happening inside your home.
On job day our technicians show up right on time wearing clean uniforms and carrying specialized air ventilation equipment. We set up flexible exhaust tubes out your nearest window to blow strong fumes far away from your living space.
After masking off your walls and chrome faucets we meticulously clean acid etch and dry the entire fixture. Repairing tiny rust spots around the drain hole gets extra attention so deep metal corrosion stops dead in its tracks.
Next we lay down our powerful chemical primer that forms an unbreakable bridge between original porcelain and new topcoats. Spraying multiple thin layer coats ensures a smooth high gloss finish with zero ugly drips or uneven runs.
Once the hard topcoat cures we pull all our painter tape clean the room and leave your bathroom completely spotless. You get a fully written care guide along with your official quote documentation before we shake hands and leave.
Are you struggling to scrub away a mysterious ring of dirty rust around your bottom drain plug? That rusty discoloration means your original glass porcelain factory coat has completely worn down to bare raw metal.
Bare iron rusts fast when exposed to daily bath water which eventually causes structural holes and expensive leaks underneath. Catching worn enamel early with a fresh coating shields the core frame before total rot sets in.
Another clear warning sign is a rough dull bottom that feels like coarse sandpaper against your bare feet. That scratchy texture happens when harsh mineral deposits eat away the glossy top layer over decades of constant use.
Sometimes the unit is structurally fine but the color looks horribly outdated like avocado green or bright bright orange. Updating a weird retro color to clean modern bright white instantly makes your entire bathroom space feel huge.
If you are planning to sell your house soon a shining smooth washbasin adds huge curb appeal for potential buyers. A tiny investment in surface renewal yields massive returns when negotiating your final home offer price.
As local residents ourselves we care deeply about doing honest work for our neighbors in town. We never hide sneaky extra fees or push useless add ons that you do not actually need for your home.
Our work relies on high grade industrial coatings that cheap fly by night handymen simply cannot buy at retail stores. Combined with decades of hands on spraying experience our technical work stands out from standard budget repair jobs.
We treat your personal property with total respect putting down floor runners and keeping noise down as much as possible. Our friendly crew always answers your questions clearly without using confusing trade jargon that makes your head spin.
Getting your free zero obligation quote takes just two minutes over the phone. We offer clear pricing so you know exactly what the job costs before we ever start working.
Why put up with a ugly stained old soaking basin for another single day when a easy fix exists? Give our local team a call today and let us bring back the shine to your worn out bathroom fixtures!
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 Mount Vernon, 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