A dull or chipped tub in Mountain Lakes 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 pretty rough these days. You might think you need to rip the whole thing out to get a clean look. Luckily, a much simpler option exists to restore that surface to a beautiful state without breaking your bank account.
By choosing this smart updating method, you can avoid the mess of traditional remodeling. Our team comes right to your home in Grafton County to handle everything. We will apply a durable, glossy new coating that makes your fixtures look brand new.
This process saves you thousands of dollars compared to buying a replacement. On top of that, you do not have to wait weeks for construction to finish. You get a fresh, clean bathing space in just a single day.
Many folks do not realize that you can actually paint or coat old porcelain and fiberglass. This special process is often called porcelain resurfacing or reglazing. We use professional chemical bonding agents to fuse a new topcoat to your existing fixture.
First, we must clean the old surface with industrial-strength cleaners to remove decades of soap scum and hard water deposits. This step is super critical because any leftover grease will ruin the bond. After that, we repair any deep chips or ugly rust spots with a specialized filler material.
Next, we spray on a high-tech primer that acts like glue for the final layers. We then apply several coats of a premium acrylic urethane topcoat. This creates a hard, lustrous finish that mimics the look of original baked-on enamel.
| Feature of Refinishing | Concrete Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| No plumbing teardown needed | Saves money and prevents water damage risks |
| Completed in 4 to 6 hours | You can use your shower again the very next day |
| Seals porous grout lines | Prevents mold growth and makes cleaning effortless |
| Durable acrylic urethane finish | Provides long-lasting beauty and high scratch resistance |
Because we use high-grade materials, the results look incredibly smooth and shiny. You get the same luxury feel of a brand-new fixture for a fraction of the price. It is the ultimate shortcut to a gorgeous bathroom update.
Living in this beautiful corner of the Granite State means appreciating cozy, comfortable homes. This peaceful community of 522 residents boasts a solid median household income of $72,650, which means folks here value smart financial choices. Spending ten grand on a bathroom tear-out just does not make sense when you can get a pristine result for so much less.
Whether you live near the pristine waters of the local lakes or tucked away in the trees, your home is your sanctuary. Old, stained fixtures can make your whole house feel dated and uninviting. This quick update instantly lifts the mood of your entire bathroom space.
Our local climate can also bring plenty of moisture, which makes old, porous surfaces a breeding ground for mildew. Our advanced coating creates a completely non-porous barrier that repels grime. This means you will spend way less time scrubbing on your hands and knees.
You might see cheap paint kits at the local hardware store and think about trying it yourself. Honestly, those roll-on epoxy kits usually end up peeling within a few months because they lack the proper bonding agents. They also leave brush strokes and roller marks that look really tacky.
Our professional system utilizes specialized spray equipment to achieve a factory-like finish. We also use strong ventilation systems to safely pull fumes out of your home while we work. This keeps your indoor air clean and safe for your family and pets.
Throwing an old cast iron or steel tub into a landfill is a terrible waste of resources. By restoring what you already have, you keep heavy construction debris out of our local New Hampshire dump sites. It is a fantastic way to go green while saving some green in your wallet.
This process also preserves the vintage charm of older homes. Many classic fixtures have a unique shape and character that you simply cannot buy in stores today. We help you keep that historical soul alive while upgrading the usability.
We believe in doing things right the first time, which is why our preparation process is so meticulous. We start by masking off your entire bathroom with protective paper and plastic sheets. This protects your floors, walls, and vanity from any overspray.
After protecting your home, we use a specialized acid paste to etch the old porcelain surface. This etching process creates microscopic ridges that help the new coating grab on tight. If your fixture is made of fiberglass, we use a different chemical bonding agent designed specifically for synthetic materials.
Once the surface is chemically prepped, we repair all the imperfections. We patch up those annoying chips, scratches, and dings until the surface is completely flat. This ensures the final coat looks absolutely flawless and uniform.
Then, we apply our exclusive bonding agent, followed by three to four coats of the acrylic urethane. We use a professional HVLP spray gun to ensure an even, drip-free application. This meticulous technique is how we achieve that deep, liquid-like gloss.
Finally, we remove all the masking tape and clean up our workspace. We leave your bathroom looking cleaner than we found it. You just need to let the new surface cure for twenty-four hours before enjoying a relaxing bath.
Taking care of your refinished surface is actually incredibly simple. You must avoid abrasive cleaners like Ajax, Comet, or steel wool scrubbers. Those harsh products will dull the beautiful gloss over time.
Instead, you should use mild dish soap, Lysol Basin Tub and Tile cleaner, or a simple mixture of vinegar and water. A soft sponge or microfiber cloth is all you need to wipe away dirt. Because the new surface is non-porous, grime slides right off.
It is also a good idea to avoid leaving wet bottles of shampoo or soap sitting directly on the ledge for weeks. Using a hanging shower caddy keeps those items dry and prevents any potential moisture trapping. This simple habit keeps your coating looking bright and shiny for up to fifteen years.
Are you ready to transform your outdated bathroom into a pristine oasis of relaxation? We make the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free from start to finish. Our friendly local technicians are ready to visit your home and assess your project.
We serve the entire local area, including all homes within the 03585 ZIP code. Our team takes pride in providing honest, upfront advice and dependable service to our neighbors. We never use high-pressure sales tactics or hide extra fees in our quotes.
Do not spend another day staring at an ugly, stained, or hard-to-clean bathroom fixture. Contact us right now to request your 100% free, no-obligation project estimate. Let us help you fall in love with your home all over again.
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 Mountain Lakes, 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