Month: March 2021

If you are reading this, you are probably interested in finding the best bathtub reglazing company in NYC. However, many people don’t know much about tub refinishing and how it can save them money. Perhaps you’ve heard about reglazing from a friend or the term popped up in Google. In this blog post, we will explain why reglazing is your best option if you want to bring your bathtub or other fixtures back to life. We will also show you how to pick the right company for the job.

 

Bathtub Reglazing Instead or Replacing

Don’t know what bathtub reglazing means? Reglazing (also known as refinishing or resurfacing) is the process applied to old bathtubs to repair them and to replicate the look and feel of the original porcelain. If the job is done by an experienced professional (using top quality products), you won’t be able to tell the difference between a refinished fixture and a brand new one.

Why reglaze instead of replace? The simple answer is: cost. While replacing a tub can cost up to $3,000, resurfacing it shouldn’t set you back more than $500. This means you can save quite a lot of money. In addition, you help protect the environment by not sending the old tub to the landfill.

 

The Resurfacing Process

You are probably interested to learn more about the resurfacing process. How is it done? Well, it’s not as complicated as you think. Here are the basic steps a professional would take to reglaze your fixture:

1. The caulk is removed and the surface behind the wall is dried.
2. The surface of the bathtub is thoroughly cleaned and even sanded down, if necessary.
3. All chips and cracks are repaired and any rust is removed.
4. The professional applies etching agents that will make the surface adequate for the bonding agents.
5. The area around the fixture is masked to prevent the agents from getting on your tiles or other fixtures.
6. The bonding agent is applied to the surface of the tub
7. After around 30 minutes, the coating is applied. If necessary, a second layer of coating may be applied.
8. The tub is left to cure. You should not use it for 24 to 48 hours. Refrain from using cleaning solutions for 7 days.

 

Choosing the Right Company

OK, but who should you call if you want to have your bathtub refinished? We know, there are a lot of options in NYC. However, as in every other industry, some companies are better than others. Here are some of the things to keep in mind when picking the right reglazing company:

• Is the company insured and/or licensed? It’s important to know who enters your home, isn’t it?
• Does the company offer a warranty? You want to get a guarantee that the coating won’t peel off in 12 months, after all.
• Does the company have extensive industry experience? You want a company that has been refinishing tubs for at least 5 years.
• What kind of equipment and agents does the company use? For instance, we use professional-grade agents for tub reglazing.
• How much does a resurfacing cost? Remember, the cheapest solutions aren’t always the best choice.
• How does the company’s website look like? You can usually get a feel of a company’s level of professionalism simply by taking a look at their website.
• Can you find a portfolio section or a before/after section on the company’s website? Established reglazing companies usually have plenty of before and after pictures from completed jobs.

 

The Benefits of a Proper Tub Refinishing

Choosing the most reliable company for tub reglazing in NYC is not difficult, if you pay attention and do a bit of research. Remember that the company should use professional-grade agents and equipment. After all, if you wanted to refinish the tub using Do It Yourself products, you could have done so yourself. Using quality agents provides you with the most benefits.

For example, reglazing a bathtub the right way usually prolongs its life by 6 to 8 years. The coating will not peel off and the tub won’t discolor anytime soon. Not only will you save a lot of money by refinishing the tub; you will also be able to change its color. An established refinishing company can give you a wide range of colors to choose from. And of course, you can contract the same team to reglaze your other fixtures and even the floor and wall tiles. For example, we can reglaze everything in your bathroom and completely change the look and feel of the room in no time.

If you are looking to transform an outdated bathroom, you’ve probably analyzed plenty of options. Some options are, of course, cheaper than others. However, most of the companies you discuss your project with will attempt to convince you to replace various things, including the fixtures, the tiles, and even the cabinets. This is, of course, an option. But did you know that nowadays you no longer have to replace the fixtures and tiles to change the look and feel of your bathroom? You can simply resurface (just another term for reglaze or refinish) everything and save a lot of money. Let’s see how this works and why it may be the best choice for you.

 

Reglazing the Fixtures

The first thing you need to start with when you want to change the look of a bathroom is, of course, the fixtures. For example, we offer a very affordable tub refinishing service in Brooklyn, NY; a service that you can use to not only bring your bathtub, Jacuzzi or shower stall back to life, but also to change its color with anything you like. However, this doesn’t mean that we can reglaze just tubs. Our skilled contractors can refinish sinks, toilets, urinals, and almost any fixture you can think of. Of course, because we will be working with the old items, there is no need for any demolition or construction work. This means no dust and debris and no need for waste removal. Also, you don’t need to buy new fixtures. You will save a lot of money, which is one of the main benefits of resurfacing.

 

Resurfacing the Wall and Floor Tiles

Now that you have reglazed all the fixtures and perhaps even changed their color, they look awesome. Reglazed fixtures will look like brand new ones if you work with an experience contractor. But what do you do with the old, discolored wall and floor tiles? The good news is that our experienced contractors can resurface all your tiles (the ones in your kitchen included).

During the refinishing process, you can select to have the color of the tiles changed. You can use the same color as you’ve used for the fixtures, or pick any other color you think would work great. You have plenty of colors to choose from. Remember, the resurfaced tiles will look like brand new. They will be regrouted if we had to remove the grouting to refinish them. Also, you can opt to have an anti-slip coating applied to the floor tiles to prevent slip and fall accidents.

 

Refinishing the Cabinets

Now that the fixtures and tiles have been refinished, the only thing left to change is the cabinets. No, you don’t need to look for new cabinets and spend a lot of money on them. Our experienced contractors can refinish cabinets as well (yes, even the cabinets in your kitchen). The process is similar to resurfacing the wall and floor tiles, so it shouldn’t take more than a few hours.

The only thing to keep in mind is that you should not use any cleaning solution on cabinets, tiles and fixtures for 6 or 7 days. This allows the coating to cure completely, so it will no longer be affected by cleaning agents.

 

Need a Solution for Your Kitchen?

We know that many homeowners also want to change the look and feel of their kitchen. After all, if you’ve started reglazing the bathroom, having the kitchen done as well isn’t too difficult. Of course, our professionals can reglaze the tiles in your kitchen as well. The cabinets can be resurfaced in no time. But did you know that we can also resurface the countertops? We can not only bring them to their former glory, but also change their color. Now, you no longer need to go out and buy new countertops. We will restore the old ones for you and make them look like brand new – for just a fraction of the price of buying and installing new ones.

 

Our Reglazing Services

Our company has been delivering outstanding reglazing service to Brooklyn, NY homeowners, companies and institutions for over 10 years. As you can see in our Before and After page, we have plenty of completed projects. Take a look at the pictures to get a feel of the way your bathroom or kitchen can look after we’re done reglazing all your fixtures, cabinets, tiles, and countertops.

Finally, we want to make it clear that refinishing is an ecological way to modernize your bathroom because you won’t be forced to send anything to the landfill. All the agents we use are eco-friendly as well. If you want to protect the environment, resurfacing is the way to go.