A dull or chipped tub in Rockport 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.
Maybe you look at your worn out bathroom fixture every morning and feel a little bit sad because it looks so dingy.
Fortunately, we can spray a beautiful new high-gloss coating right over your existing cast iron or steel tub to make it look brand new.
Which means you get to save thousands of dollars while avoiding the dusty nightmare of hiring contractors to rip your walls apart.
This simple fix is incredibly popular here in our lovely coastal community in Knox County.
Because many local homes are older, they feature gorgeous, heavy original fixtures that are definitely worth saving.
Our skilled crew loves helping homeowners breathe fresh life into these historic pieces without losing the charm of their original space.
Actually, we want to make this process as easy as possible for you today.
That is why we offer a completely free on-site estimate to look at your setup and explain exactly how we work our magic.
You can grab this chance to ask us any questions and get a clear price without spending a single dime.
To put it simply, we are talking about a highly technical way of bonding a new liquid acrylic coating to your old porcelain.
Naturally, some folks call it refinishing or resurfacing, but it all refers to the same smart cosmetic overhaul.
We use specialized chemical cleaners first to strip away decades of soap scum and hard water deposits that ruin the shine.
After that prep work is done, we repair any deep chips or rust spots with a heavy duty waterproof filler.
This step ensures the final finish looks completely flat and stays durable for many years to come.
Then we apply a proprietary bonding agent that acts like superglue between the old porcelain and our new coating.
Finally, we spray several coats of our premium topcoat using a specialized high-volume low-pressure spray system.
This technique creates a sleek finish that mimics original factory baked-on enamel.
On top of that, the whole process only takes a few hours, meaning you can use your shower again the very next day.
To help you understand how this compares to a traditional remodel, we put together a quick breakdown of the differences:
| Feature | Our Refinishing Method | Full Tub Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very affordable, usually a fraction of replacement | Extremely expensive due to plumbing and tile work |
| Time to Complete | Completed in just 4 to 8 hours | Takes several days or even weeks of construction |
| Mess & Dust | Minimal, we seal the room and use exhaust fans | Massive amount of drywall dust and heavy debris |
| Durability | Lasts 10 to 15 years with proper care | Long-lasting but requires tearing up your home |
If you live in our beautiful town of 3,330 residents, you know that keeping up with home maintenance can get pretty pricey.
Many families in the 04856 ZIP code area appreciate finding ways to stretch their hard-earned dollars.
With a median household income of around $77,000, local folks are clever about home improvements and love keeping more money in their bank accounts.
Indeed, skipping a full demolition project saves you from dealing with permits and messy disposal fees at the local transfer station.
We bring all of our professional gear directly to your doorstep and leave absolutely no mess behind.
Which means you get a sparkling clean washroom without the stress of managing multiple plumbers and drywall tapers.
Besides saving money, this process is also an incredibly eco-friendly choice for environmentally conscious Mainers.
Instead of sending a heavy, 300-pound cast iron tub to a landfill, you are extending its useful life for another decade.
This keeps our local environment cleaner while giving you a gorgeous, easy-to-clean surface that resists mold and mildew.
You should know that a shiny finish is only as good as the preparation work underneath it.
Which is why we spend almost eighty percent of our time on site cleaning, sanding, and prepping the old basin.
If a technician tries to rush this stage, the new coating will eventually peel or bubble up, which is a total disaster.
First, we carefully mask off all your floor tiles, walls, and fixtures with protective paper and tape.
We also set up a powerful exhaust fan in the window to pull any fumes out of your home while we spray.
This step keeps your indoor air clean and ensures your family stays perfectly comfortable throughout the short process.
Next, we apply a specialized acid etch compound to microscopically roughen the old glassy porcelain surface.
This microscopic texture is what allows the new synthetic molecular structure to lock on tight.
We never skip this step because we want your new surface to handle hot baths and heavy scrubbing without ever flaking off.
Once we finish our work, you will want to keep that bright luster looking fresh for as long as possible.
Fortunately, caring for your renewed basin is actually much easier than scrubbing an old, porous surface.
Because the new non-porous topcoat is incredibly smooth, dirt and soap scum wash away with very little effort.
However, you must promise to throw away those abrasive scrubbing powders and harsh bleach cleaners.
Using scratchy sponges or gritty products will slowly dull the glossy sheen over time.
Instead, we recommend using mild dish soap or gentle liquid cleaners along with a soft microfiber cloth.
As another tip, you should avoid leaving wet shampoo bottles or heavy toys sitting on the rim of the basin.
Standing water trapped under bottles can occasionally weaken the bond of the coating over several years.
Taking these simple precautions ensures your washroom stays looking like a fancy hotel retreat for a very long time.
Now is the perfect time to stop ignoring that ugly, stained basin and finally do something about it.
Our friendly local team is ready to drive out to your home and give you an honest, detailed evaluation.
We pride ourselves on offering clear pricing with absolutely no hidden fees or pushy sales tactics.
This allows you to plan your budget easily while knowing exactly what to expect before we even open our toolboxes.
We love serving our neighbors in this scenic coastal harbor town and treating every home with the utmost respect.
Which is why we work quickly, clean up thoroughly, and always back our craftsmanship with a solid warranty.
Do not spend another day feeling embarrassed when guests use your hallway bathroom.
Reach out to us right now to request your free estimate and take the first step toward a brighter, cleaner home.
We look forward to meeting you and transforming your bathroom into a bright space you can truly enjoy using every single day!
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 Rockport, 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