A dull or chipped tub in Old Town 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 easily transform your worn, stained tub today without spending thousands on a noisy demolition. Our local crew brings back that factory-fresh gloss right to your home in just a few hours. Get your free quote now to see how affordable this smart update really is!
Maybe you are staring at an ugly, outdated bathroom fixture right now and wondering how you can ever afford to rip it out. Honestly, the thought of hiring contractors to smash through your drywall just to haul away a heavy piece of cast iron is enough to make anyone shudder. Thankfully, you do not have to go through that expensive nightmare because a much simpler solution exists.
Our specialized team focuses on applying a durable, high-gloss liquid acrylic coating directly over your existing surface to make it look brand new. This clever process seals up all those stubborn stains, microscopic pores, and unsightly scratches that make your daily bath feel less than inviting. Since we complete the entire job right there on your property, you avoid the massive mess of a traditional remodel.
Actually, many homeowners do not realize that their old fixtures possess a solid durability that modern plastic replacements simply cannot match. By choosing to restore rather than replace, you preserve that heavy-duty quality while enjoying a sparkling, clean finish. This method saves you a mountain of cash, which you can then spend on other fun home projects.
First, we meticulously clean the entire area to remove every single trace of soap scum, body oils, and old silicone caulk. This critical step ensures that our specialized bonding agents can grip the original surface with maximum strength. After that, we repair any deep chips or rust spots using a high-grade waterproof filler that cures in minutes.
Next, we mask off your walls, floors, and surrounding fixtures with protective paper to keep your bathroom completely safe from overspray. We then use a professional spray system to apply multiple coats of a highly advanced, technical compound that fuses to the substrate. Once this beautiful layer cures, it creates a hard, glossy shell that looks exactly like brand-new porcelain.
| Step of the Process | Your Concrete Benefit |
|---|---|
| Deep Chemical Etching | Prevents future peeling and ensures the new coating bonds forever. |
| Surface Chip Repair | Eliminates sharp edges and stops rust from eating through the metal. |
| HVLP Spray Application | Creates a perfectly smooth, factory-like finish without brush strokes. |
Now, you might worry about the odor that usually accompanies these heavy-duty chemical compounds. To solve this, we set up powerful exhaust fans to pull the fumes directly out of your house during the application. This setup keeps your indoor air clean and allows you to relax in another room while we do the hard work.
Living up here in Penobscot County means you value hard work, honest pricing, and local businesses that actually show up on time. We love serving our tight-knit community of 7,840 residents, where word-of-mouth reputation means absolutely everything to a business. Our technicians treat your home with the same respect they would show to their own grandmother's house.
Whether you live in a cozy historic home near the river or a modern place closer to the university, we know the local water conditions can take a toll on plumbing fixtures. The high mineral content in our local water supply often leaves stubborn orange iron stains that normal scrubbing will never remove. Our tough, non-porous finish resists these minerals, making your weekly cleaning chores incredibly easy.
Because we operate locally around the 04468 ZIP code, we can easily drive out to your property to take a look at your project in person. This proximity allows us to provide highly accurate, honest assessments without any hidden travel fees tacked onto the final bill. We pride ourselves on transparent communication, so you always know exactly what to expect before we even open our toolbox.
When you calculate the true cost of a bathroom remodel, the price of the new basin is actually the smallest part of the bill. You also have to pay for a plumber to reroute old pipes, a carpenter to fix the surrounding drywall, and a tile setter to patch up the walls. On top of that, you have to pay disposal fees to dump your heavy old cast iron at the local landfill.
Choosing our professional refinishing service cuts those astronomical expenses by up to seventy percent while delivering a virtually identical visual result. This budget-friendly approach makes perfect sense whether you are a young family starting out or a homeowner living on a fixed income. With the local median household income sitting around $51,000, saving thousands of dollars on a home improvement project is a major victory.
Moreover, this smart upgrade instantly boosts the overall appeal of your home if you ever decide to put it on the market. Potential buyers absolutely hate seeing stained, dirty-looking bathrooms, and a bright, glossy basin makes the entire space feel pristine. You get to enjoy a gorgeous, inviting bathroom today while simultaneously protecting your hard-earned home equity.
We understand how frustrating it is to live with a bathroom fixture that always looks dirty no matter how hard you scrub it. Many older homes in this beautiful region feature gorgeous, deep basins that are simply too charming to throw away in a dumpster. Our mission is to preserve that vintage character while giving you the clean, hygienic surface you deserve.
Unfortunately, some homeowners try to tackle this project themselves using cheap DIY kits from the local hardware store. These retail paint kits usually peel off in big sheets after just a few hot baths because they lack professional-grade bonding agents. When that happens, you end up having to pay extra to have us strip off the failed DIY paint before we can apply our premium coating.
By trusting our experienced crew, you avoid that extra expense and guarantee a flawless finish that will last for many years to come. We use industrial-strength materials that are not available to the general public, ensuring a level of durability that DIY products simply cannot deliver. You deserve to take a relaxing bath without worrying about paint flakes floating around your toes.
With proper care and non-abrasive cleaning, our high-quality coating will easily look beautiful for ten to fifteen years. We always provide you with a simple care sheet that explains exactly how to keep that brilliant shine alive without using harsh chemicals. Basically, if you avoid abrasive scrubbing powders, your restored surface will remain glossy and bright for a very long time.
Yes, we can absolutely repair structural damage, deep spiderweb cracks, and rusty spots around the drain before we apply the final coating. Our technicians use a specialized fiberglass resin to patch up weak areas, restoring the structural integrity of your fixture. This means you do not have to worry about water leaking through those cracks and damaging your bathroom floorboards.
Typically, you only need to wait twenty-four to forty-eight hours for the chemical compounds to fully cure and harden. This quick turnaround time is incredibly convenient compared to a full remodel, which can put your main bathroom out of commission for weeks. You will be back to enjoying hot, relaxing baths in your gorgeous, renewed space in almost no time at all.
Stop putting up with an ugly, stained bathroom that makes you feel embarrassed when guests visit your home. Our friendly local team is ready to drive out to your property and provide you with a completely free, no-obligation estimate. We will answer all your questions, look at your specific setup, and give you an honest price that fits your budget.
Simply give us a call to schedule your convenient home consultation. We take pride in helping our neighbors throughout Old Town, Maine enjoy beautiful, clean homes without spending a fortune. Let us handle the hard work so you can finally relax in the sparkling, clean bathroom of your dreams!
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 Old Town, 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