A dull or chipped tub in Saint Ignatius 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.
Do you look at your worn out bathing vessel and feel sad. Yet buying a brand new one costs way too much money. Luckily you can restore it completely with our local service.
Most folks in Lake County face this exact same ugly bathroom dilemma every single day. Fortunately our trained crew brings old fixtures back to life without emptying your wallet. This lets you save thousands of dollars while getting a brand new look.
Tearing out a heavy cast iron tub makes a huge mess in your home. Instead we fix the damage right where it sits in your bathroom. Which means you avoid weeks of messy construction work and angry contractors. On top of that your old fixture lasts for many more years.
Old houses around ZIP codes 59865 often feature tubs built like tanks that modern stores cannot match. However chipping paint and stubborn stains make them look gross. By utilizing advanced chemical bonding agents we create a durable shield over the old material. This gives you a gorgeous glossy finish that resists daily wear and tear.
First we clean the porcelain thoroughly to remove decades of soap scum and body oils. Then we apply a strong acid solution to micro etch the surface for better grip. This makes sure the new acrylic coating stays stuck for a very long time.
After rinsing everything we spray a specialized epoxy primer across the entire basin. This specialized layer stops rust from bleeding through the topcoats. Consequently your newly revived tub stays bright and shiny through countless baths.
With median household income hovering around thirty two thousand dollars people must watch their spending carefully. Therefore spending small amounts on a professional surface make over makes total financial sense. This approach leaves plenty of cash in your bank account for other household projects.
Replacing a built in basin requires hiring plumbers and carpenters along with buying expensive tile work. Meanwhile our quick service costs a fraction of that total bill. Because of this smart homeowners choose our local crew every single time.
Buying a new soaking tub might cost thousands once you pay for labor and permits. However restoring your current setup costs way less than buying cheap furniture. This leaves you with extra money for groceries or family fun.
Plus you never have to worry about structural damage happening during demolition. Because we work on site your bathroom stays intact the whole time. This saves you from unexpected repair bills hiding behind your walls.
We start by setting up heavy ventilation fans to clear out chemical fumes safely. Then we mask off your surrounding tiles and floors with thick plastic sheeting. This ensures zero overspray reaches your precious bathroom decor.
Next we repair any chips or deep cracks using marine grade fillers. Once the filler hardens we sand it down until the basin feels perfectly smooth. This guarantees a glass like finish when we apply the final layers.
White remains the most popular choice for making small bathrooms feel bigger and brighter. However we also offer bone almond and custom color matches upon request. This allows you to match your existing sink and toilet effortlessly.
Modern polyurethane topcoats dry into a hard shield that looks identical to fresh factory porcelain. Because we use commercial grade spray equipment the finish looks totally professional. This brings immense satisfaction whenever you step into your bathroom.
Our small town of seven hundred forty six residents deserves top quality home improvement services. That is why we treat every single house like it belongs to our own family. Whenever you need help fixing a battered bathing vessel we arrive right on time.
Navigating rural roads across western Montana requires dedication and reliable work trucks. Therefore we never skip appointments or leave you hanging with half finished jobs. This builds deep trust among our neighbors throughout the valley.
Mineral heavy well water leaves stubborn crusty deposits that ruin shiny porcelain surfaces over time. Additionally freezing winter temperatures can make old pipes expand and crack surrounding tiles. By sealing your tub properly you protect it against these harsh local conditions.
Regular cleaning with mild dish soap keeps your restored finish looking brand new for years. Never use abrasive scouring pads because they scratch the new protective coating. Following these simple rules ensures your investment lasts a very long time.
You no longer have to live with a stained and embarrassing washing basin in your master bathroom. Instead you can reclaim your sanctuary with just one quick phone call. This starts your journey toward a stunning bathroom without any stress.
Our friendly team always provides honest advice and transparent pricing before starting any project. Therefore you never face surprise fees or hidden charges on your final invoice. This lets you plan your budget with total confidence.
Contact our local office right now to request your no obligation project quote. We evaluate your worn out fixture and explain the restoration process in detail. This ensures you know exactly what to expect from our skilled technicians.
Do not wait another month staring at those ugly chips and permanent water stains. Transform your daily routine by upgrading your old washing vessel this season. Request your free estimate today and experience true home improvement happiness.
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 Saint Ignatius, 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