Our core service

Bathtub refinishing on Oʻahu, poured to a glass-smooth finish.

We restore worn, stained and chipped cast iron and steel tubs in a single visit — no demolition, no odor, and no week without a bathroom.

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$635flat, per standard tub
start to finish

On-site timeAbout 3 hours
Ready to use24 hours later
FinishGlossy white
Warranty5 years

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What you get

One visit. One flat price. A tub that looks new.

Bathtub refinishing — also called reglazing or resurfacing — gives a worn porcelain tub a new surface without tearing out the old one. Ours is poured on, not sprayed, and a standard tub is a flat $635.

The whole tub, every time

Inside surfaces, rim and — on standard tubs — the front apron. We don't do patch jobs that show a month later.

Repairs included

Chips, rust spots and the worn ring around the drain are filled and sanded flush first.

Fresh caulk included

A flexible, fast-setting seal goes in around the tub and is locked under the new finish.

5-year warranty

Written right on your paid receipt. With normal care the finish can last up to 15 years.

Before & after

What a full refinish looks like.

Photos from our own jobs: the tub as we found it, and the same tub when we left.

How it works

From a photo to a finished tub.

Text us a photo

A picture or two is enough for a confirmed price and the next open date.

Prep

We remove old caulk, deep-clean, and etch the enamel so the new coating bonds to it.

Repair

Chips, rust and drain-area wear are rebuilt with filler and sanded smooth.

Pour

The coating is poured along the rim and flows down the walls, leveling itself glass-smooth.

Cure

We caulk and clean up. Leave the tub dry for 24 hours, then use it as normal.

Scope

What's included — and what isn't.

Included in the flat price

Full cleaning and surface prep
Chip, rust and drain-area repair
Pour-on, self-leveling coating
Front apron coated on standard tubs
Fresh caulking around the tub
Glossy white finish
Cleanup before we leave
5-year warranty on your receipt

What we don't do

Being clear up front saves everyone a trip.

Acrylic or fiberglass tubs and shower surrounds
Sinks, tile and shower pans
Small spot repairs — we always refinish the whole tub
Colors other than white
Plumbing work, or removing shower doors

Your day

What to expect, hour by hour.

Before

Getting ready

Clear shampoo bottles and mats from the tub. Fix any dripping faucet first — a drip during curing will mark the new finish. If you have a sliding shower door on the tub, take it off before we arrive.

0–3 hrs

We're on site

Prep, repair and pour. It's quiet work with no odor, so you can stay home and carry on with your day.

24 hrs

Hands off

Keep the tub completely dry. No water, no bath mat, nothing resting on the rim.

Day 2+

Back to normal

Use the tub as usual. Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners to keep the gloss — see our care guide.

Questions

Refinishing questions, answered.

How much does bathtub refinishing cost on Oʻahu?

A standard steel or cast iron tub is a flat $635, refinished start to finish — prep, repairs, coating and fresh caulking included. Tubs with an old peeling coating or heavy damage can cost more; we confirm the price from your photos before we come out.

How long does the job take?

About 3 hours, in a single visit. There's no second trip. The tub is ready for normal use 24 hours after we finish.

Is there a smell?

No. The coating is odorless and there are no harsh solvent fumes during or after the job — one reason it works well in condos and occupied homes.

Do you refinish acrylic or fiberglass tubs?

No. We only refinish porcelain-enamel tubs over steel or cast iron, where the coating bonds best and lasts longest. Not sure what you have? See how to tell.

My tub was refinished before and it's peeling. Can you fix it?

Usually, yes. Removing an old failed coating is part of our prep, though heavily coated tubs can cost more — send a photo and we'll confirm. The one exception is a coating applied in the last few weeks, which hasn't cured enough to strip.

Can I choose a color?

The finish is a clean, glossy white only. It's the color that suits almost every bathroom and the one that hides wear best over time.

Will it be slippery?

The poured finish looks glossy but has a dense, slightly grippy feel underfoot. If you'd like extra traction, use a bath mat without suction cups and hang it to dry after use.

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