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Bathtub Refinishing

Is your bathtub worn, damaged or an outdated color?

If your bathtub is worn, damaged, or an outdated color, you really have two choices, replace it or refinish it. While replacement is a common method, it is the most expensive. Bathtub Refinishing can save 80% the cost of replacement. Not to mention, it can be done and ready for use in one day, compared to several weeks with replacement.

The Surface Doctors specialize in refinishing the following bathtubs:

Steel
Cast-Iron
Porcelain
Fiberglass
Acrylic
Plastic

Newly installed tile with a worn and rusted bathtub before refinishing in Naperville, IL.

Bathtub updated and reglazed in Kohler white in Naperville, IL.

Outdated colored bathtub in Aurora, IL before refinishing

Incredible reflective shine after bathtub reglazing in Aurora, IL in Kohler white.

Bathtub refinishing is the process of restoring a worn or damaged bathtub surface to like new condition. This is all achieved onsite, without the removal or disruption of your bathtub or surrounding area.

Outdated blue tub in a newly remodeled bathroom in Oswego, IL. -Before refinishing

Newly remodeled bathroom in Oswego, IL.- After refinishing

The inside of an old and very work claw foot tub in Plainfield, IL. – Before refinishing

Claw foot bathtub after Surface Doctors refinishing in Plainfield, IL.

The Surface Doctors refinishing process allows our coatings to absorb into the surface, assuring proper adhesion for a long lasting durable finish. The Surface Doctors use only ECO-Safe “GREEN” coatings in all of our refinishing applications.

Solid but aged porcelain bathtub before refinishing in Geneva, IL.

High gloss and resilient shine after refinishing in Geneva, IL.

The Surface Doctors specialize in refinishing the following bathtubs:

Steel
Cast-Iron
Porcelain
Fiberglass
Acrylic
Plastic

Whirlpool Tub Refinishing

Whirlpool Tubs are a great amenity to have. Many, however, can be a dated color, or have lost their luster over the years. Because of the size of the tub, the plumbing components underneath and the fact that most are surrounded by intricate tile work; replacement is a very large and expensive undertaking.

Whirlpool tub BEFORE Refinishing in Joliet, IL

Whirlpool tub AFTER refinishing in Joliet, IL

Whirlpool Tub Refinishing can save 80% the cost of replacement. Not to mention, it can be done and ready for use in one day, compared to several weeks with replacement.

Powder pink whirlpool tub before refinishing in Burr Ridge, IL.

Jetted whirlpool bathtub refinished in marshmallow white in Burr Ridge, IL.

The Surface Doctors have cultivated a unique refinishing process that allows our low VOC coatings to penetrate into the surface of fiberglass. This refinishing process allows full operation of the volume of the whirlpool jets, without compromising the adhesion or luster of the coatings.

Outdated corner whirlpool tub before refinishing in Country Club Hills, IL.

Corner jacuzzi bathtub refinished in a high gloss white in Country Club Hills, IL.

The Surface Doctors use only ECO-Safe “GREEN” coatings on all of our whirlpool tub refinishing applications.

Maroon whirlpool tub in Naperville, IL. before refinishing.

Kohler white was applied to this whirlpool bathtub in Naperville, IL.

Large Whirlpool Tub in dated mauve color BEFORE in St. Charles, IL.

AFTER the Surface Doctors refinishing process in St. Charles, IL.

Bathtub Shower/Shower Stall Refinishing

Bathtub/Shower stall combo units are very popular throughout the country. These units originally required less labor and material when installed new; compared to older cast iron tub models with ceramic tile surrounds.

These units still pose many of the same issues surrounding heavier cast iron bathtubs and steel model tubs when replacement is being considered. They are generally integrated into the surrounding drywall, and require the efforts of many tradesman to carry out the removal and replacement process. Typically; carpenters, drywallers, plumbers, tile setters and demolition contractors are used to carry out this method.

Tub/surround unit heavily corroded in Aurora, IL. – Before refinishing

Tub/surround unit refinished in Kohler white in Aurora, IL.

Worn and stained shower base before refinishing in Downers Grove, IL

Shower base after refinishing in Marshmallow white in Downers Grove, IL

Our process of refinishing allows our coatings to absorb into the surface. This method assures proper adhesion for a long lasting durable finish that yields incredible resilience and shine, just like a new bathtub/shower unit. The Surface Doctors use only ECO-Safe “GREEN” coatings on all of our tub and shower refinishing applications.

Worn and dated shower base and tile surround in Lisle, IL. – Before resurfacing

Shower base and tile surround in Lisle, IL. – After resurfacing

Extremely dirty and degraded shower unit in Lansing, IL. -Before refinishing

Shower unit after refinishing in Lansing, IL.