The reason for this is that, over the years, all of the cleaning and water running over the tub has worn away the original finish and the tub has become porous. All of the dirt, grime and hard water stains get trapped inside the pores. This results in you having to use abrasive cleaners and a lot of scrubbing, this only wears away the finish further.

BathCoat replaces this old finish restoring it to a beautiful smooth luster, the result is your bathtub or shower will look better, last longer, and clean much easier.

Q) Why not just buy a bathtub for $500+
A) One must consider the plumbing, tub wall enclosure, the flooring, and the logistics of removing the bathtub from the house. Often times the door jams need to be removed and in some cases, even walls. New bath  renovations can easily run into the $1000's , with BatCoat you can save about 80% versus replacing.

Q) Is this a liner system?
A) NO! We never use liners, BathCoat removes your old surface and spays a new permanent surface on. Problems with liners can be cost, cracking, trapped water between surfaces, soft spots, mold & mildew problems,  plumbing problems and very difficult to repair or replace.

Q) Will BathCoat stop tile mildew?
A) The BathCoat system seals grout lines that are a favorite place for mold and mildew to collect virtually eliminating it.

Q) What is the new finish?
A) The finish that we apply is called aliphatic acrylic polyurethane provides amazing resilience to cracking during expansion and contraction due to temperature fluctuations. Unlike epoxy topcoats, Poly-Glass will not crack or yellow over time. Poly-Glass resin provides a surface that is harder than acrylic or enamel, yet flexible enough to withstand the impact of dropped objects. This resilience is essential to its durability and long wear. It also provides terrific stain resistance and color retention, as compared to other types of bathtub coatings.

Other resurfacing companies may call their product something unique or special, but the reality is that all of the top resurfacing companies will be using this finish.If they are not then they will be using an inferior product or skip steps to cut costs. This causes problems because these products will not hold up over time. You should make sure that whoever you choose to perform your resurfacing is using a high quality 2-part urethane and also that they have a 4 step process (cleaning, etching, priming & finish coat, a skipped step will result in costly repairs in the short haul).

Q) How long does it usually take to refinish a tub?
A) Most resurfacing can be completed in approximately 4 hours. In most cases the bathtub can be used  4 hours after completion.

Q) My fiberglass/acrylic tub has a large crack in it. Is it ruined or can you fix it?

A) Most tubs are not ruined and we can provide a permanent solution to cracked fiberglass, plastic and acrylic fixture bottoms.

Q) I heard when a tub is redone, it gives off an odor?
A) Newly refinished tubs can give off a solvent-type odor for a short time. We vent these odors outside the home with a high end fume exhauster and add a pleasant smelling scent to the re-surfacing material.

Q) Can my laminate countertops be refinished?
A) Yes, with no messy tear out or plumbing removal. This can be done in a solid color or corian granite-type finish. Most customers realize a savings of 50-70% over new.

Q) My ceramic tile color is really dated. Can it be re-colored?
A) Yes. The same long lasting finish can be used on your tile.

Q) Do you change any of the plumbing fixtures?
A) We install new drain covers and overflow caps.

Q) Is it possible to re-glaze a fiberglass tub/shower enclosure?
A) Yes. Fiberglass or acrylic tubs require a different type of etching process but once completed are just as durable as regular bathtubs.

Q) How long will the new finish last?
A) As with any surface, it will eventually wear away. We provide a 5 year guarantee. You should expect between 10 - 20 years of use before the tub would need to be touched up or redone.