Frequently Asked Refinishing and Resurfacing Questions

If you have attempted to clean the tub with normal household cleaners and the tub is still dull or dirty in appearance, there is probably nothing you can do to restore the shine. The original finish has become worn, leaving the pores exposed to absorb the dirt and chemical stains. Unfortunately, the more you scrub, the worse the situation becomes. A new finish or a new tub is the answer.

Since everything is relative, with normal care and proper cleaning, your new finish will last for many years. Peeling seems to be of concern to most customers. This condition is caused by moisture being trapped under the glaze during the process and, at present, will occur within 30 to 60 days after the refinishing. Your five-year full written warranty affords you ample protection against this unlikely possibility.

You may use your tub in two days. The new finish will continue to harden over one month but poses no problem with normal usage.

No, it’s not actually porcelain. It’s an epoxy primer and an acrylic urethane topcoat, which, when administered, hardens to a beautiful, high-gloss luster.

Normally between three to five hours. All work is done in the tub area, and there is no mess for you to clean up.

No. All problems, such as leaks or broken fixtures, must be repaired before we are scheduled.

No. It is done right in your home, in place.

No. All work, such as painting, wallpapering, and new surround, should be done first to avoid any damage to your new finish.

No. The bathtub must be in a place hooked up to running water.

No. The technician needs water to flush down the cleaners and chemicals when prepping the tub.

Yes. The process and material is similar to that used to refinish a bathtub.

The technician will remove the shower doors. The side and bottom rails are not removed but will be masked off. We will reinstall the doors if we are performing the caulking service.

Yes. There is some odor as the finish is drying, but it will dissipate overnight and be gone by morning. The technician will discuss this with you.

No. Sink and toilet replacements are now very inexpensive, and it’s more practical to purchase new ones.

All of the Dow and Lysol tub and tile cleaners are fine. Additionally, items such as Bon Ami, Windex, 409, and Fantastic work very well.

Our best answer to this most frequently asked question is to compare one or more estimates, which reflect the total cost of the installation of a new tub, with our price.