A dull or chipped tub in Nashville 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 these days with all those ugly stains and scratches staring back at you.
Fortunately, you do not have to spend a fortune on a massive remodeling project to get that sparkling clean surface again.
This is because our skilled local team can restore your existing soaking basin to its former glory in just a few hours.
Instead of ripping out your heavy cast iron or fiberglass tub, we actually apply a fresh new coating right over the top.
First, we thoroughly clean the surface with special acid-based cleaners to strip away decades of soap scum and mineral deposits.
Then, we repair any deep chips or cracks using a heavy-duty polyester filler that cures super fast.
Actually, this step is super important because any tiny bump will show through the final shiny topcoat if we do not fix it first.
Next, we spray a high-tech molecular bonding agent that acts like a super glue between the old porcelain and the new finish.
After that, we mask off your entire bathroom with plastic sheets to protect your walls and floor from any overspray.
Which means your bathroom stays completely safe and clean while we do the messy work.
Finally, we use a professional spray gun to apply several layers of a durable acrylic urethane coating that looks exactly like brand new porcelain.
This whole process takes less than a single day to complete from start to finish.
As a result, you save thousands of dollars compared to the crazy costs of hiring a plumber and tearing up your walls.
Now, you can spend that extra cash on other fun things around your home instead of wasting it on expensive landfill waste.
If you have ever tried to price out a full bathroom remodel, you already know how fast those numbers add up.
On top of that, you usually have to wait weeks for contractors to finish the job while you cannot even use your own shower.
Our fast method avoids all that loud construction noise and dust.
To give you a better idea of how the two choices compare, we put together this handy little comparison table.
| The Smart Refinishing Way | The Messy Replacement Way |
|---|---|
| Takes only 4 to 24 hours to complete | Can take up to two weeks of loud construction |
| Saves up to 75% of the total cost | Costs thousands of dollars for labor and materials | Creates tons of heavy, dusty debris and waste |
By choosing this surface renewal method, you get to keep your beautiful original fixture which is often made of high-quality cast iron.
Furthermore, those older tubs actually hold heat much better than the cheap plastic ones they sell at big box stores nowadays.
This lets you enjoy a nice, warm bath for much longer without constantly adding hot water.
Indeed, your pocketbook will thank you for making such a practical choice for your home.
But you also get the peace of mind knowing that you did not create unnecessary trash.
So, it really is a win-win situation for both your wallet and the environment.
Once our team finishes spraying that beautiful new gloss, you need to know how to take care of it properly.
For starters, you must never use abrasive scouring powders or harsh bleach because they will dull the shiny finish over time.
Instead, we highly recommend using mild liquid dish soaps or gentle spray cleaners along with a soft microfiber cloth.
This simple routine keeps your tub looking incredibly bright and clean without scratching the delicate protective topcoat.
Another great tip is to avoid leaving wet washcloths or bottles of shampoo sitting directly on the surface for days.
Because trapped moisture can slowly seep under the finish and cause tiny bubbles to form.
Simply using a hanging shower caddy solves this issue completely.
Which means your tub stays beautiful and smooth for up to fifteen years with just a tiny bit of daily care.
Sometimes, people ask us if they can use those cheap suction-cup bath mats on their newly coated surfaces.
Honestly, we advise against them because pulling those suction cups up can slowly weaken the bond of the new coating.
If you worry about slipping, we can actually apply a permanent non-skid surface right into the finish while we are spraying it.
This option gives you great traction and safety without risking any damage to your gorgeous new tub.
You might worry about the strong chemical smells that come with spraying professional-grade coatings indoors.
Fortunately, we use powerful exhaust fans with long flexible hoses to pull all the fumes out through the nearest window.
This setup keeps the air inside your home fresh and breathable while we work our magic.
Usually, the slight sweet smell disappears completely within just a few hours after we packed up our gear and left.
Our friendly technicians always take extra time to explain the curing process before they leave your home.
Normally, you only have to wait about twenty-four hours before you can turn on the tap and enjoy your first relaxing bath.
This quick turnaround is perfect for busy families who cannot afford to lose their main bathroom for a week.
We love working right here in the heart of Davidson County where the homes have so much unique character and charm.
Whether you live in a historic bungalow with a classic clawfoot tub or a modern suburban home with a standard recessed basin, we know exactly how to handle your specific layout.
Our local team regularly travels all over the region, helping homeowners fall in love with their bathrooms all over again.
With a growing local population of 678,889 residents, we keep pretty busy transforming old bathrooms day after day.
Many of our clients in ZIP codes like 37201, 37202, 37203, and 37204 want to upgrade their homes but need to keep an eye on their budget.
Given that the median household income here requires smart spending, our affordable surface restoration services fit perfectly into any household budget.
You do not have to live with an ugly, stained tub just because you want to save money for other important things.
We bring top-tier craftsmanship right to your doorstep without the outrageous price tags of traditional remodeling companies.
Because we are local, we can easily swing by your house to take a look at your tub and give you an honest assessment.
Sometimes, a tub is too rusty or damaged for a simple spray job, and we will always tell you the truth about that.
We believe in building trust with our neighbors through absolute honesty and high-quality work.
Now that you know how easy and affordable it is to bring your old tub back to life, why wait any longer?
Our friendly team is ready to answer all your questions and help you schedule a convenient time for us to visit.
We provide a completely free, no-obligation quote so you can see exactly how much money you will save with us.
Simply reach out to us today, and let us help you turn that eyesore of a bathroom into a beautiful space you can actually show off to guests.
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 Nashville, 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