What can be refinished?

What can be refinished and will

bathtub refinishing work for me?

There are many items in your home that can be reglazed Some of these items come in different materials. If you are unsure of the material type of item that you have, contact us, and one of our estimators will easily be able to assist you, or read more about material types here. Here is the list of common items by category.

Bathtubs

The most commonly refinished item in homes is the bathtub. Over the years, bathtub construction materials have varied greatly. The oldest and most durable tubs are made from Porcelain Coated Cast Iron, which by their nature are very heavy and are difficult to move. Because of their long lifespan, tub enamel rerpairs may be requred, as the surface of these tubs can become worn, scratched, rust-stained or chipped, while the structure of the tub itself remains solid for many more years of use. Bathtub reglazing is a great option for restoring these tubs to a bright, shiny, easy to clean surface. Another common type of bathtub material is Porcelain Coated Steel. These tubs are much lighter weight, with a thinner coat of porcelain. They are less expensive to purchase, but are still quite difficult to replace, making refinishing a good solution. We can reglaze tile above the bathtub along with the tub to add a fresh new look to your bathroom Some of the most common types of tubs in use today are made of Fiberglass or Acrylic. These tubs come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, sometimes with unique designs or shapes that make them difficult to replace. Over time, the surface finishes of fiberglass or acrylic tubs can become scratched, worn or dull, as well as stained by various cleaning chemicals or hair dyes. Fiberglass and acrylic tub repairs can be made, including fiberglass trub crack repair or fixing bathtub holes. Also, as decorating tastes change, some of the original colors of these tubs become out-dated and it is time to modernize. Less common types of bathtubs are made of Cultured Marble or Tile. Cultured marble tubs are another very heavy construction material, and consequently are difficult to remove and replace. They sometimes have built-in steps and are surrounded by large decks or backsplashes. Because the cultured marble has a gel-coat finish, they are prone to become dull or faded-looking. We can make tub crack repairs on cultured marble tubs as long as they are fine hairline cracks called crazing. While the marbleized look of the material was considered to be stylish at the time, since then a solid color surface has become more popular. Tile tubs are rather uncommon, but if your house has one of them, it is much easier to have it resurfaced than go through the time and cost of a tub and shower replacement.

Shower Bases

Shower bases are made in many of the same materials as bathtubs, including Fiberglass, Acrylic, Cultured Marble, or Tile. Some shower bases are constructed of Cement (also known as Terrazzo or Exposed Aggregate) All of these materials can be refinished.

Walls

Tub surrounds, shower walls and bathroom walls are often made of Tile, Fiberglass, Acrylic, or Cultured Marble. Each of these materials can be refinished at the same time as the bathtub or seprately, for a large savings over the cost of replacing. Certain after market thin acyrlic shower surrounds may not be able to be coated. However it is often hard to tell if they can or cannot, so we recommend taking a picture and then contacting us for our recommendation. Unfortunately we are not able to refinish natural stone tile such as granite, travertine or slate. This is due to tile sealants that repel our coatings and are absorbed deep into those stone surfaces.

Sinks

Types of bathroom sinks can vary from one piece Cultured Marble units to drop in Porcelain, Ceramic, Acrylic, or Fiberglass sinks, and even free standing pedestal sinks. All of these materials can be refinished. Kitchen sinks can be top-mounted or under-mounted. Because of the heavier use of kitchen sinks with pots and pans, knives and cooking utensils, it is recommended that kitchen sinks be replaced instead of refinished if possible. If the sink is too difficult to remove, we can refinish it, but we cannot warranty the finish of a kitchen sink.

Countertops

Formica, cultured marble, Corian and tile countertops can be refinished in either solid color or stone-fleck finishes. We are able to resurface kitchen counters, bathroom vanities and bar counters throughout the home.