Bathtub Refinishing Process »

Step 1
Clean the Tub Thoroughly
Clean the Tub Thoroughly

Our professional cleaners thoroughly clean the tub of soap scum and silicone.

Step 2
UV-A Blacklight Light Check
UV-A Blacklight Light Check

 After cleaning the tub, removing containments and silicone, we go over the tub with a blacklight to make sure we didn’t miss anything. This takes extra time but is crucial in a flawless finish.

Step 3
Repair Any Chips, Cracks or Imperfections
Repair Any Chips, Cracks or Imperfections

To save time and money, many local refinishing companies will just spray right over any chips, cracks, or other damaged areas. We take this extra step to fill in imperfections with professional body filler.

Step 4
Protect Areas Around the Tub
Protect Areas Around the Tub

We mask off around the tub and surround areas to protect from any over spray.

Step 5
Prepare the Surface for Application
Prepare the Surface for Application

A high quality Tach Rag used to wipe the tub for any debris before our primers go on. Many skip this step possibly leaving a rough finish.

Step 6
Apply Saline Based Primer
Apply Saline Based Primer

Our first primer applied, it’s a clear primer that we wipe on the tub. It’s a silane-based primer, think of a super glue effect for the coatings.

Step 7
Apply Epoxy Primer
Apply Epoxy Primer

An Epoxy primer is used for multiple purposes such as seal coat protection, any tub imperfections and enhanced rust protection.

Step 8
Remove Masking to See Your Refinished Tub!
Remove Masking to See Your Refinished Tub!

Masking all removed and the result of our Kohler White topcoat. A smooth, glossy white finish.


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