A dull or chipped tub in Palouse 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.
That old, dingy tub in your bathroom probably makes you shudder every single time you walk in there to brush your teeth. Since a complete bathroom remodel can easily cost thousands of dollars and leave you without a shower for weeks, you might feel completely stuck. Fortunately, our local team can refresh your existing tub surface right in place for a fraction of the cost, saving you time and money.
Essentially, we are talking about a highly specialized process where we chemically bond a new, high-gloss protective coating over your existing cast iron, steel, or fiberglass fixture. First, we strip away the old, failing layers of DIY paint or factory glaze that have become etched and stained over decades of heavy use. After that, we repair any deep chips, rust spots, or ugly cracks so the foundation is completely smooth.
This method requires serious precision because the chemical bonding agents need a pristine surface to stick properly. Consequently, we use professional ventilation equipment to keep your home safe from strong fumes while we spray the durable topcoat. Once the new finish cures, you get a beautiful, glossy barrier that looks identical to brand new porcelain.
Many homeowners confuse this with cheap liner inserts, but those plastic shells often trap water underneath and create a nasty breeding ground for mold. By choosing our chemical restoration method, you prevent water leaks and keep your original heavy-duty tub in place. This means you preserve the classic character of your home while enjoying a surface that is incredibly easy to clean.
When you opt to restore your fixture, the financial savings immediately become the most obvious benefit for your household budget. Since we do not have to tear out walls, disturb your plumbing, or haul heavy debris to the local landfill, our labor costs remain very low. This allows you to allocate those saved dollars toward other important home improvement projects or family savings.
To help you compare your options, we created a quick breakdown of what to expect:
| Project Aspect | Full Bathroom Demolition | Our On-Site Surface Restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very high ($3,000 - $8,000+) | Extremely affordable |
| Time to Complete | One to two weeks of chaos | Usually finished in a single day |
| Mess & Dust | Unbearable drywall and tile dust | Virtually none, we mask everything |
| Durability | Depends on new tub quality | Lasts up to 10-15 years with care |
On top of the financial advantages, the speed of this project will absolutely blow your mind. While a contractor doing a full tear-out might leave you bathing in the kitchen sink for a week, our process lets you use your shower again in just twenty-four to forty-eight hours. That quick turnaround keeps your daily routine running smoothly without any major disruptions.
Additionally, the final result provides an incredible boost to the overall cleanliness of your bathroom. Because the new non-porous finish seals up all those microscopic pores where dirt and soap scum love to hide, you will spend way less time scrubbing on your hands and knees. A simple wipe down with a mild soap is all it takes to keep that brilliant shine alive.
Our skilled technicians treat your home with the utmost respect from the very moment we step through your front door. Before we even open our toolbox, we lay down heavy drop cloths to protect your hallway floors and vanity cabinets from any accidental overspray. We take prep work incredibly seriously because a clean workspace is the absolute key to a flawless finish.
To start, we apply a specialized acid etch formula to the old porcelain or fiberglass to create microscopic grooves. This step is crucial because it gives the new synthetic coatings something strong to grab onto physically. If your tub has deep rust rings around the drain or unsightly chips from dropped shampoo bottles, we fill those spots with a waterproof polyester putty.
Next, we sand those repaired areas completely flat so they blend seamlessly with the rest of the curved basin. You will not be able to feel where the old damage used to be once we finish this step. This meticulous attention to detail ensures your final surface looks perfectly uniform and smooth to the touch.
Now, we spray multiple layers of an advanced acrylic urethane coating using specialized high-volume, low-pressure spray equipment. This high-tech system allows us to lay down a perfectly even coat without creating runs, drips, or orange-peel textures. We apply several coats of this material to build up a thick, resilient barrier that can withstand daily hot baths.
After the spraying is complete, we carefully remove all our masking tape and clean up our workspace so your bathroom looks spotless. We then explain the simple curing process and give you clear instructions on how to maintain your gorgeous new finish. You will be amazed at how a single afternoon of work can completely transform the entire vibe of your bathroom.
Living in a charming, close-knit area like Whitman County means we truly appreciate the historic character of the homes around here. Many houses in the 99161 ZIP code area feature those gorgeous, heavy cast-iron tubs that are virtually indestructible but have lost their original luster over the decades. Throwing away those vintage fixtures would be a absolute tragedy for the architectural history of your home.
With a local population of just 955 residents, word of mouth travels fast, which is why we always strive to deliver perfect results for every neighbor. Whether you live near the scenic college campus nearby or closer to the rolling hills of the Palouse, Washington region, we bring our mobile service directly to your doorstep. We understand the local lifestyle and the desire to maintain beautiful homes on a realistic budget.
Since the median household income in our area sits around $62,083, we know that spending five grand on a bathroom remodel is not always a viable option. Our budget-friendly surface renewal service offers the perfect middle ground for families who want a clean, modern home without breaking the bank. We love helping our local neighbors fall in love with their homes all over again.
Once we finish our work, caring for your restored basin is actually incredibly easy if you follow a few basic rules. First, you must throw away those harsh abrasive scouring powders and scratchy green scrub sponges that can dull the shiny finish over time. Instead, stick to gentle liquid dish soaps, warm water, and soft microfiber cloths to wipe away any bath oils.
Another great tip is to avoid leaving wet bottles of shampoo or damp washcloths sitting directly on the ledge for weeks on end. Over time, standing water trapped under heavy bottles can weaken the bond of any finish, even a brand new one. By taking these simple precautions, you can easily keep your renewed fixture looking like a million bucks for over a decade.
Finally, make sure you fix any leaky faucets as soon as possible to prevent a constant drip from wearing down the glaze around the drain. Constant water flow in one specific spot can eventually erode the finish and cause premature wear. A tiny bit of preventative maintenance goes a very long way in protecting your smart home investment.
Are you ready to finally say goodbye to that ugly, stained tub and welcome a bright, clean oasis into your home? We make the entire process incredibly easy by coming directly to your house to inspect your fixture in person. We will answer all your questions, evaluate the condition of your surface, and provide a completely transparent quote with zero hidden fees.
Do not spend another day feeling embarrassed by your bathroom when a affordable, convenient solution is just a quick message away. Our friendly team is eager to help you transform your home with our professional, high-quality restoration services. Reach out to us right now to request your free estimate and take the first step toward a bathroom you can truly be proud of!
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 Palouse, 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