No fumes in the hallway
In a condo, spray odor travels down corridors and into neighbors' units. An odorless pour doesn't.
The pour-on method
We pour the coating on. Most shops spray it.
A poured coating settles flat like water in a sheltered bay — thicker, smoother and more even than anything a spray gun lays down. And it has no odor.
$635flat, per standard tub
start to finish
start to finish
- On-site timeAbout 3 hours
- Ready to use24 hours later
- FinishGlossy white
- Warranty5 years
The difference
Same goal. A very different layer on your tub.
Most refinishers spray because it's quick. We pour because the result is thicker, smoother and lasts longer — and because it's far easier to live with on the day.
Sprayed coating
A thin film built up from atomized droplets. It follows every flaw underneath, runs thin on edges and at the drain, and leaves overspray and strong fumes in the room.
Poured coating
A liquid layer several times thicker, leveled by gravity. It fills fine scratches, rounds over edges with a full coat, and cures into one seamless, glass-smooth shell.
Side by side
Pour-on vs. spray reglazing.
| Pour-on (our method) | Spray reglazing | |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Thick, self-leveling layer | Thin film, thinnest at edges |
| Surface | Glass-smooth, no texture | Can show orange peel or dust nibs |
| Odor | Odorless | Strong solvent smell, often for days |
| Overspray | None — nothing is airborne | Mist can settle on tile, fixtures and floors |
| Ventilation | No fans or exhaust ducting needed | Respirator, fans and ducting required |
| Home during the job | Stay in, carry on as usual | Usually asked to leave |
| Repairs | Filled and buried under a thick coat | May telegraph through a thin film |
Step by step
How a poured finish goes on.
01
Strip and clean
Old caulk and any failed coating come off. Soap film, body oils and mineral scale are removed completely.
02
Etch
The glassy enamel is chemically etched to give it microscopic tooth — the step that makes the new coating bond.
03
Repair
Chips, rust and the drain ring are filled, then the whole tub is sanded and wiped dust-free.
04
Pour and level
The coating is poured along the rim. It runs down the walls and across the floor, and we guide it into every corner.
05
Caulk and cure
A flexible seal is set around the tub under the finish. The tub cures untouched for 24 hours.
Prep is most of the job. Of the three hours we spend at your tub, the pour itself takes minutes. The rest is cleaning, etching and repair — because a coating is only as good as its bond to what's underneath.
On the islands
Why pouring makes even more sense in Hawaii.
Stands up to humidity
A thicker sealed layer gives moisture and salt air less chance to reach the metal underneath.
Easy on occupied homes
No evacuating kids, kūpuna or pets for the day, and no plastic tenting through the house.
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Watch the pour-on method in action
Real tubs, real results — short videos of our refinishing process, start to finish.
No spray. No fumes cloud. Just a thick, glossy coat poured on by hand 🛁✨
We refinish cast iron and steel tubs with a pour-on coating — rim, walls, bottom and the front apron too. The result is a smooth, even finish that looks and feels like a brand-new tub, without tearing anything out.
Watch it go from worn to white in under a minute 👆
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From worn out to like new ✨ Full bathtub refinishing with a pour-on coating, no spraying. Cast iron and steel tubs only.
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Bathtub Refinishing NYC — Cast Iron Tub Restored with Pour-On Coating #Shorts
Cast iron bathtub refinishing in New York City. We restore worn, stained, and chipped cast iron and steel bathtubs right in your bathroom — no removal, no demolition.
Our coating is poured on, not sprayed. That gives a thicker, more even, glass-like finish than standard spray refinishing, with no overspray in your home.
Serving all five boroughs. Homeowners, landlords, property managers, and contractors welcome.
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Pour-on refinishing process + clean, glossy final result.
Odorless finish, ready to use in 24 hours.
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Old tub to glossy white in one visit 🔥 Pour-on method (no spray).
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This is NOT spray paint — it’s a different method.
We use a pour-on, self-leveling material — no smell, no peeling, and no overspray.
✅ Durable
✅ Glossy
✅ Ready in 24h
Perfect for cast iron & steel tubs.
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Watch the real bathtub refinishing process using the pour-on method — no spray guns, no strong odor, and a glossy finish that lasts up to 15 years.
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This video shows selected moments from a bathtub reglazing project in Brooklyn using high-quality liquid acrylic. It’s not the full restoration process, but rather a few highlights — including the final glossy result.
At the end, we run a coin across the surface to test the durability of the finish. No scratches. No marks. Just a tough, long-lasting coating.
If you’re considering restoring your tub in NYC — this is what quality results look like.
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Questions
Method questions, answered.
Is this the same as a hardware-store refinishing kit?
No. It's a professional coating formulated to be poured, to level itself and to cure hard and glossy. It isn't a brush-on kit and it isn't a sprayed paint.
Is a poured finish really odorless?
Yes. There are no harsh solvent fumes during or after the job, which is why you can stay home while we work.
If pouring is better, why do most companies spray?
Spraying is faster and it's what the trade has always done. Pouring takes more care and more material per tub. We think the result is worth it.
Does the thicker coat change how the tub feels?
It feels smooth and solid, with a dense, slightly grippy surface under wet feet rather than the slick feel of a thin sprayed film.
Free estimate
Ready to bring your tub back to life?
Send a couple of details or text us a photo — we'll confirm the price and offer the next available date on Oʻahu.
- Text a photo of your tub to (808) 208-1000, or use the form.
- We confirm your price — a flat $635 for a standard tub — and a date.
- One visit of about 3 hours. Your tub is ready to use 24 hours later.