Original steel tubs
Porcelain-on-steel alcove tubs from the 1960s–70s, often with a rusted drain ring.
Waikīkī
Bathtub refinishing in Waikīkī condos and rentals.
Odorless, quiet and finished in one visit — the practical way to renew a tub in a high-rise with neighbors on every side.
$635flat, per standard tub
start to finish
start to finish
- On-site timeAbout 3 hours
- Ready to use24 hours later
- FinishGlossy white
- Warranty5 years
A neighborhood of 1960s and 70s bathrooms
Most of Waikīkī's condo towers and apartment buildings went up in the 1960s and 70s, and a great many units still have the steel bathtub they were built with. Fifty-plus years of residents, renters and visitors later, those tubs are chipped, rust-ringed at the drain and dull on the bottom — while the building around them is fully booked.
Refinishing is made for this situation. We renew the tub in place in about three hours, and it's ready for use the next day.
Why owners here avoid spray reglazing
In a tower, a sprayed coating's solvent smell doesn't stay in your unit. It moves into the corridor and neighboring apartments, and the resident manager hears about it. Our coating is poured, not sprayed, and it's odorless — nothing airborne, nothing to complain about.
Vacation rentals and turnovers
For legal short-term rentals and month-to-month units, timing is everything. A refinish fits in a one-night gap: we work in the morning, and the tub is usable the following morning. A bright, glossy tub is one of the cheapest upgrades you can make to listing photos.
Price
A standard tub is a flat $635. Tubs that have been sprayed before and are peeling may cost more — send a photo for a confirmed price.
What we see here
Typical tubs in Waikīkī.
Peeling old reglaze
Rental tubs that have been sprayed once or twice already and are flaking.
Turnover refreshes
Tubs that are sound but stained and dull — renewed between guests or tenants.
Working in Waikīkī
Local notes and neighborhoods.
Good to know
- Parking is the hard part: a guest stall, loading zone or validated garage makes the visit easy
- Tell your resident manager or front desk the date — many buildings register vendors
- Check your building's permitted work hours; we need about 3 hours
- Units can be vacant — we can work from a lockbox or with your manager
Every job includes
- Full prep, chip and rust repair
- Pour-on, odorless coating
- Front apron coated on standard tubs
- Fresh caulking
- About 3 hours, one visit
- 5-year warranty on your receipt
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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.
Serving New York City. Want a quote? DM us a photo of your tub and your ZIP code, and we’ll get back to you with a price.
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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.
Call or text for a free estimate: 212-830-0000
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NYC bathtub transformation 🛁✨
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.
📍 Based in NYC
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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.
Serving all of Brooklyn and nearby areas.
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Questions
Waikīkī questions, answered.
How much does bathtub refinishing cost in Waikīkī?
A standard steel or cast iron tub is a flat $635, the same as everywhere we work on Oʻahu. Repairs, coating, caulking and a 5-year warranty are included.
Will there be any smell in the building?
No. The coating is odorless and poured rather than sprayed, so nothing travels into the hallway or other units.
Can you refinish a tub between vacation-rental guests?
Yes. The work takes about 3 hours and the tub must stay dry for 24 hours, so a one-night gap is enough.
Do you need building approval?
Refinishing isn't a renovation and no plumbing is touched, but every building has its own vendor rules. A quick word with your resident manager is always a good idea.
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.