All over New London County, worn bathtubs are resurfaced in place: repairs first, gloss second, fresh caulk on the way out.
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 easily transform that worn out tub today. Our local team brings the shine back to your bathroom without the huge mess of a full remodel. We help you save thousands of dollars while delivering a glossy finish that looks brand new.
Getting a beautiful tub does not require ripping out your walls. By choosing our specialized resurfacing process, you get to keep your quality cast iron or steel fixture. This smart choice keeps tons of waste out of our local landfills while giving you a clean space to soak.
Think about the massive headache of hiring plumbers and tile guys just to replace one single tub. That old school method often uncovers hidden water damage behind the walls which drains your bank account fast. Our process avoids those nasty surprises because we work directly on the existing surface right where it sits.
This means you save money and time. Most of our projects in the local area wrap up in just a single day. You can actually use your shower again the very next morning instead of waiting weeks for contractors to finish construction.
To help you understand the real differences, we put together a quick comparison table.
| Factor | Full Replacement | Our Resurfacing Method |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very High ($3,000 - $8,000) | Very Affordable |
| Time to Complete | Up to two weeks | Under 24 hours |
| Mess and Dust | Extreme house-wide dust | Virtually none |
First, we clean the old fixture with special industrial prep solutions to strip away decades of soap scum and hard water deposits. This step is super critical because any leftover oil or dirt will ruin the bond of the new coatings. We take our time here to make sure the foundation is absolutely flawless.
Next, we repair any deep chips, rust spots, or ugly cracks using high-strength polyester fillers. This restores the structural integrity of the piece so it feels smooth to the touch again. You will not even be able to tell where the old damage used to be.
After that, we apply a high-tech molecular bonding agent that acts like superglue between the old porcelain and the new material. This proprietary primer is the secret weapon that prevents peeling down the road. We never skip this step because we want your fixture to last for many years to come.
Then, our technicians spray several layers of a premium acrylic urethane coating using specialized HVLP spray equipment. This material cures into an incredibly hard, glossy finish that mimics the look of expensive fired glaze. You get a brilliant shine that resists stains and makes cleaning a absolute breeze.
Finally, we use powerful exhaust fans to pull any chemical fumes out of your home during the spraying process. This keeps your indoor air clean and safe for your family and pets. We treat your property with the utmost respect from start to finish.
Living near the ocean means dealing with unique humidity challenges that can affect how coatings cure. Our team understands the local climate in New London County, Connecticut, which has a population of over two hundred and sixty thousand residents. We know exactly how to prep and dry our materials so they bond perfectly despite the damp salt air.
Our neighbors in ZIP codes like 06320, 06360, and 06340 deserve high-quality work that fits their budgets. Since the median household income here sits around seventy-four thousand dollars, we know you want real value for your hard-earned money. We offer top-tier results without the inflated prices of big national franchises.
Whether you own a historic home in Mystic or a modern ranch in Groton, we have the experience to handle your specific tub material. We work on cast iron, fiberglass, acrylic, and even old clawfoot models. No project is too old or too worn for our restoration process.
To keep your glossy surface looking spectacular, you must avoid abrasive bleach cleaners and scratchy green scrub pads. These harsh products will dull the shine over time and create tiny scratches where dirt can hide. Instead, we recommend gentle liquid dish soaps or mild spray cleaners that keep things sparkling without damage.
Another great tip is to fix leaky faucets immediately so water does not drip constantly on the new finish. Continuous dripping can wear down even the toughest coatings over several years. A little bit of simple maintenance goes a very long way in protecting your investment.
Lastly, try to avoid leaving wet bath mats sitting inside the tub for days at a time. Moisture trapped under plastic suction cups can weaken the bond of the coating. Hanging the mat up after your shower keeps the surface dry and pristine.
Are you ready to stop squinting at those ugly stains every time you take a shower? We make the entire process incredibly simple and stress-free for you. Our friendly team is ready to visit your home and look at your bathroom firsthand.
We will assess the condition of your fixture and give you an honest, transparent price with zero hidden fees. There is absolutely no obligation to buy, so you can make your decision with complete peace of mind. We love helping our neighbors fall in love with their homes all over again.
Reach out to us right now to book your free consultation. Let us show you how affordable a beautiful bathroom transformation can really be!
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, 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.
Somewhere under that worn surface is the tub you chose. One day brings it back.
Call (866) 951-0558