A dull or chipped tub in Riverview 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. Rust spots and dull, stained surfaces can make your entire bathroom feel dingy and outdated. Fortunately, you do not have to spend thousands of dollars on a full remodel to get that clean, fresh look back.
Our professional crew specializes in restoring old, worn-out washing basins right in your home. By applying a high-performance liquid acrylic coating over your existing fixture, we make it look brand new again. This smart alternative saves you tons of cash and avoids the massive headache of ripping out walls.
Naturally, you want a beautiful bathroom without the high price tag. We are happy to visit your home and give you a free estimate on this fast transformation. Contact us today to schedule your quick consultation and take the first step toward a gorgeous space.
First, we clean the surface with specialized industrial prep agents. This crucial step removes years of soap scum, body oils, and hard water deposits that normal cleaners cannot touch. Without this deep preparation, the new coating will not bond correctly to the old porcelain or fiberglass.
Next, we repair any chips, deep scratches, or rust spots using waterproof polyester fillers. After sanding those patches flat, we apply a proprietary bonding agent that acts like chemical Velcro. This advanced primer ensures the topcoat fuses permanently with the original structure under it.
Finally, we spray multiple layers of a high-tech aliphatic acrylic polyurethane finish. This material creates a glossy, non-porous barrier that resists impact and staining. You get a brilliant, easy-to-clean surface that mimics the depth and luster of brand-new porcelain.
Unlike cheap DIY kits from the local hardware store, our system uses commercial-grade molecular bonding agents. These specialized formulas require precise ventilation and professional spray equipment to cure into a rock-hard finish. The result is a smooth, glass-like appearance that will not peel or yellow over time.
Moreover, our skilled technicians know exactly how to handle different materials like cast iron, pressed steel, and modern acrylics. We adjust our preparation methods based on what your specific fixture needs. This tailored approach guarantees a flawless result that lasts for many years with simple maintenance.
Think about the actual cost of replacing a built-in washing unit. You have to pay for the new piece, but you also have to hire plumbers and tile setters. Often, the old unit is larger than the doorway, requiring workers to cut it into pieces just to remove it.
On top of that, taking out the old structure usually destroys the surrounding drywall and tile. What started as a simple swap quickly turns into a multi-week construction nightmare. Our on-site restoration process bypasses all of that chaos completely.
To help you compare your options, we put together this simple breakdown of the two methods:
| Factor | Our Restoration Method | Full Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very affordable, usually a fraction of replacement | High cost due to labor, plumbing, and materials |
| Time to Complete | Finished in just 4 to 6 hours | Can take several days to a week of messy construction |
| Durability | Lasts 10 to 15 years with proper care | Long-lasting, but requires major structural changes |
| Mess & Dust | Minimal, we protect your floors and walls | Extensive drywall dust, debris, and noise |
As you can see, choosing to recoat your fixture offers incredible value. You get to keep your heavy, high-quality vintage cast iron tub while making it look pristine. It is the ultimate way to stretch your home improvement budget further.
We love working in this charming community nestled along the scenic Mississippi River. Our team frequently helps homeowners in Saint Louis County update their properties without breaking the bank. Whether you live in a classic mid-century home or a newer property, we know how to handle your specific layout.
Because we are local, we understand the unique plumbing quirks of homes in the area. We work efficiently to minimize disruption to your daily routine. Since the median household income here is $37,149, finding cost-effective ways to maintain your property value is incredibly important.
We serve the entire village, which has a tight-knit population of 2,872 residents. Our service trucks are always stocked with premium materials to handle jobs quickly in the local ZIP codes. You can count on our friendly crew to arrive on time and treat your home with the utmost respect.
We know how frustrating it is to have guests over when your bathroom looks dirty. Even if you scrub the basin for hours, worn-out porcelain simply will not shine anymore. We take great pride in restoring that sense of cleanliness and relaxation to your daily routine.
Our team treats your home just like we would treat our own grandmother's house. We mask off the entire bathroom with plastic sheeting and use heavy-duty exhaust fans to pull fumes outside. When we pack up our tools, we leave your space spotless and ready to show off.
Once our crew finishes the job, you need to let the new surface cure completely. This chemical hardening process usually takes about twenty-four to forty-eight hours depending on humidity. After that, you can jump right in and enjoy your sparkling clean washing space.
To keep the surface looking fabulous, you must avoid harsh abrasive cleaners like bleach or gritty scouring powders. Instead, use mild, non-abrasive dish soaps or specialized foam cleaners. This simple habit protects the glossy topcoat from getting micro-scratches over time.
Additionally, make sure you do not leave wet bath mats sitting on the floor of the basin. Trapped water can eventually weaken the bond between the new coating and the original surface. By following these easy guidelines, you will enjoy a bright, beautiful finish for up to fifteen years.
Are you ready to say goodbye to that ugly, stained basin once and for all? We make the entire process incredibly simple and stress-free from start to finish. Our friendly experts are standing by to answer your questions and find a convenient time to visit.
We will inspect your fixture, explain our process in detail, and hand you a written quote with zero obligations. You will see exactly how much money you can save compared to a messy remodel. Call us to request your free estimate right now!
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 Riverview, 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