Bathtub Reglazing Care Advice

Before Reglazing is Done

Remove all loose items from the room like rugs, toiletries, wall decorations, curtains, etc.

Partial or completely clogged sewage pipes must be fixed first. If the water backs up and comes out of the drain, it can ruin the fresh reglazing coat during or after the job is complete.

Please make sure there are no leaks on the surface that will be refinished. If there are, please get them repaired before the scheduled refinishing service. Water leaks may ruin the freshly reglazed surface.

To reduce the chance of anything landing on the fresh coat of glaze, clean the surrounding area and ceilings one or two days before our arrival, not on the day of the job, nor during the first 48-hours of the new reglazing curing time. Also, avoid doing extensive work in adjacent areas that produce dust particles which later may fall into the tub while the new finish is drying.

Please consider that foreign objects or dust that lands on the refinished surface after the job has been completed are not covered by our warranty.

During the Reglazing Service

We suggest not scheduling other types of repair work for the day of the reglazing service. The cutting of wood, handling of mosaic, carpet, or general cleaning can produce lint, which could get trapped within the layers of the glaze. This will create bumps or scratchy areas on the surface of the tub, and cause discomfort when making contact with the skin while bathing.

We must mask bathroom walls and furniture to prevent overspray. Sometimes the paint under the masking tape peels off. Wall peeling is not caused by the tape itself, but rather the wall was not thoroughly prepared before painting. Also, the bathroom can retain moisture which weakens the adhesion of the paint to the wall. Therefore, we advise you to make sure that before painting, the wall is sanded, primed, and good quality paint has been used.

You can always contact us with any questions or comments you may have.

Once the Refinishing Service is Done

IT IS MOST IMPORTANT THE REGLAZE BE ALLOWED 48 HOURS TO CURE.

Do not set or leave anything (wet towels, soap, bottles, etc.) on the reglazed surface (including water) during the first 48 hours, as it may soften the glaze. A full cure takes about 6 days so it is best not to leave any shampoo bottles or other items on the tub reglazing for at least 6 days.

We cannot prevent dust from settling onto the newly refinished surface, as we are not working in a 100% dust-free environment. Sometimes dust, fluff, lint, or even small bugs (flies, moths, etc.) might get stuck on the freshly refinished surface. DO NOT PICK OR TRY TO REMOVE PARTICLES AS THIS MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACE. Most times the lint or fluff will disappear during the first 2-3 weeks as the tub gets washed.

Caring for a newly refinished surface is similar to taking care of brand-new surfaces. Everything that damages a brand-new fixture can damage a newly refinished fixture as well.

One of the advantages of having your bathtub reglazed is that the new non-porous surface is easier to clean. Regular cleaning is important to prevent dirt, hard water stains, and soap scum build-up that will hide the beauty of the refinishing. To clean use non-scratch scrub sponges with warm water, liquid detergents, or non-abrasive bathroom liquid cleaners.

Here are some commercial products that will clean the refinished fixture without dulling the finish: 3M® Scotch Brite® Stay Clean Scrubber, CRL® Bathroom & Kitchen Cleaner, Formula 409® Multi-Surface Cleaner, Mr. Clean® All Multi-Surface Liquids, Lysol® Power Bathroom Cleaner, Scrubbing Bubbles® Mega Shower Foamer Trigger, and a cloth, or moistened sponge and water, diluted white vinegar and all-purpose liquid dish soaps such as Joy, Ivory, or Dawn.

Do NOT use abrasive cleaners such as scouring pads, baking soda, Ajax, Comet, BonAmi, etc. These act like sandpaper and will dull and erode the finish. There is a saying: “If you wouldn’t use it on your brand new car, don’t use it on the tub!”

A note on our Indoor and Outdoor Hot Tub Reglazing Services – the hot tub or jacuzzi should not be filled with water 24/7 to keep erosion at a minimum. Although our reglaze is water resistant, it is not waterproof or impermeable as is the case with pools. Just like with showers and bathtubs, if water continues to run indefinitely, penetration through the reglazed surface will most likely occur to your hot tub.