Caring for a refinished bathtub, and what the warranty covers
A refinished tub asks for very little: a day to cure, a soft sponge, and no abrasives. Treat it that way and it stays glossy for years.
From the moment we leave
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Hands off
Do not touch the surface, run water or set anything in the tub. Keep the bathroom door closed to keep dust and pets out.
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Use it
Showers and baths are fine. The masking has been removed and the caulk has set.
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Go easy
The finish keeps gaining hardness for a couple of weeks. Use the tub normally, but keep tools, buckets and anything sharp out of it.
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Normal life
Clean it weekly with a soft sponge and a mild liquid cleaner. That is all.
Phoenix summers: leave the air conditioning on as usual while the finish cures. A closed-up house at 95°F is not a good place for any coating to harden.
Do
- Dish soap or a mild liquid bathroom cleaner
- A soft sponge or microfiber cloth
- A rubber bath mat is fine — lift it out after every use
- Rinse after each use; wipe dry when you can
- Diluted white vinegar for mineral spots — a few minutes, then rinse
- Fix dripping faucets promptly
Do not
- Scouring powders, abrasive creams or “magic” melamine sponges
- Steel wool, scrub pads or pumice stones
- Bleach left to sit, or undiluted acid descalers
- A bath mat left in the tub between uses — it traps water underneath
- Leaving bottles, razors or wet cloths sitting on the surface
Five years, in plain words
We warrant the finish against peeling and lifting for five years from the day of the job. If the coating loses its bond with the tub in normal use, we repair or redo it at no charge.
The warranty is written on the receipt you get when you pay. There is no separate certificate to keep track of and no registration.
If something does not look right, text a photo to (602) 733-0000. We answer the same way we give estimates — from the photo, usually the same day.
Not covered
- Wear from abrasive cleaners, pads or pumice
- Chips and scratches from dropped objects, tools or impacts
- Damage while other work is being done in the bathroom
- Problems caused by leaks, a moving tub or plumbing work
- Mineral buildup from hard water left to dry on the surface
About care
What is the best cleaner for a refinished tub?
Plain dish soap and a soft sponge handles almost everything. Any non-abrasive liquid bathroom cleaner is fine.
Can I use a bath mat?
Yes. A poured finish is not harmed by a rubber mat the way a thin sprayed one is. Just lift it out after each bath or shower so water does not sit under it.
Where is my overflow cover?
It is left off while the finish cures and goes back on the next day — two screws, two minutes. We leave it with you.
How do I remove hard water spots?
Diluted white vinegar on a soft cloth for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Do not scrub with anything abrasive.
What if the tub gets chipped later?
Send us a photo. Depending on the damage we will advise what can be done.
Send a photo. Get a real price today.
No home visit needed for a quote. A photo of the tub is enough for us to confirm the price and offer a date.
- Text a photo of your tub to (602) 733-0000, or use the form.
- We confirm the price — $475 for a standard tub — and a day.
- One visit of about 3 hours. The tub is ready to use 24 hours later.