A dull or chipped tub in Sun Prairie 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Maybe you looked at your old tub today and winced at that ugly, outdated color.
Fortunately, you can completely transform that worn-out surface without ripping out your walls or spending a small fortune on messy demolition.
By choosing a specialized surface restoration service, you get a sparkling clean look in just one day.
Imagine avoiding the loud banging of contractors tearing up your beautiful tile floors.
This clever process applies a tough, glossy new coating directly over your existing cast iron or steel fixture.
Consequently, you save thousands of dollars while keeping your daily routine completely normal.
Naturally, you want a home that looks great when guests visit for weekend dinners.
Our skilled local team brings all the professional equipment right to your doorstep to make your bathroom shine.
So why not request a free quote today and see how affordable this brilliant home upgrade really is?
First, we must talk about what actually happens during this specialized chemical application process.
Many people think we just use fancy spray paint from a local hardware store.
On the contrary, we use industrial-strength bonding agents that fuse with your original porcelain on a molecular level.
First of all, our technicians meticulously clean the old surface to remove decades of soap scum and mineral deposits.
This step is critical because even a tiny speck of dust can ruin the final glossy finish.
After that, we patch up any deep chips or rust spots that have been bothering you for years.
Next, we apply a proprietary chemical primer that acts like double-sided tape for the new liquid acrylic.
Which means your new finish will not peel off when you take a hot, steamy shower.
Finally, we spray multiple layers of high-tech coating to create a thick, durable barrier that looks brand new.
Let us look at the actual numbers because replacing a tub is a notorious money pit.
For starters, a new basin might only cost a few hundred dollars at a big-box store.
However, you have to hire plumbers, tile setters, and trash haulers to finish the job.
| Project Factor | Complete Replacement path | Our Smart Resurfacing Method |
|---|---|---|
| Average Cost | Very expensive (often $3,000 - $8,000) | Highly affordable and budget-friendly |
| Time to Complete | One to two weeks of loud construction | Finished in just a few hours |
| Mess and Dust | Plaster dust everywhere in your home | Zero demolition and no cleanup needed |
As you can see from this breakdown, the traditional remodeling route is a massive headache.
By choosing our restoration service, you bypass all the permit delays and scheduling conflicts.
This lets you spend your hard-earned money on other fun things around your house.
On top of that, older homes often have heavy, high-quality cast iron fixtures that retain heat incredibly well.
Replacing these classic pieces with cheap plastic modern tubs is actually a downgrade in home quality.
Therefore, keeping your original heavy-duty basin and simply refreshing its outer skin is the smartest move.
Living in this lovely corner of Dane County means you value honest work and friendly neighbors.
We love serving our community of 32,757 residents who appreciate high-quality home improvements.
Whether you live in ZIP codes 53590 or 53596, we are just a quick drive away from your home.
Many local families here enjoy a comfortable median household income of $70,295 and want to protect their investments.
Our professional crew understands the unique plumbing setups found in historic Wisconsin homes.
Which means we know exactly how to handle tricky old drains without causing any leaks.
Because we live and work nearby, we always arrive on time and treat your property with respect.
We do not believe in pushy sales tactics or hidden fees when we evaluate your bathroom.
Instead, we provide a clear, honest assessment and a free estimate so you can make the best choice.
Once our team pack up their tools, your sparkling basin will look absolutely incredible.
But you might wonder how to keep that brilliant luster looking great for the next decade.
Fortunately, caring for a refinished surface is actually much easier than dealing with old, porous porcelain.
First, you must throw away those harsh abrasive scouring powders and scratchy green scrub sponges.
These rough cleaners act like sandpaper and will slowly dull the gorgeous shine over time.
Instead, we recommend using mild liquid dish soaps or gentle foaming bathroom cleaners.
Additionally, try to wipe down the basin with a soft towel after your daily bath.
This simple habit prevents hard water minerals from building up and creating dull spots.
As a result, your fixture retains its beautiful luster and pleasant ease of cleaning for many years.
Naturally, you might feel a bit skeptical about how a sprayed-on coating can last so long.
We hear many questions from curious homeowners who want to make sure they get their money's worth.
Let us address a few of these common queries to help you feel completely confident.
With proper care and gentle cleaning, your restored surface can easily last ten to fifteen years. This longevity rivals the lifespan of brand-new acrylic inserts without the massive installation costs. So you get long-term peace of mind and a beautiful bathroom for a fraction of the price.
Yes, the bonding agents and topcoats do have a noticeable chemical odor while we spray them. However, our team uses powerful exhaust fans to vent all fumes directly out of your bathroom window. Within a few hours after we finish, the scent dissipates completely and leaves your home fresh.
Absolutely, we specialize in fixing those annoying eyesores before we apply the final shiny topcoat. We use waterproof polyester fillers to level out any damaged areas until they are totally smooth. Once we apply the color, you will never be able to tell where the damage used to be...
Do not spend another day staring at a dingy, stained basin that makes your whole home feel old.
You deserve a clean, bright space where you can relax and unwind after a long day of work.
Our local team is ready to help you achieve that high-end look without the high-end price tag.
By contacting us today, you can arrange a convenient time for us to look at your project.
We will answer all your questions, explain our process in detail, and give you a free quote.
Take action now and let us bring the beauty back to your bathroom with our expert restoration services!
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 Sun Prairie, 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