Clawfoot tub refinishing in Phoenix
Freestanding cast iron tubs turn up in the bungalows around downtown Phoenix, in salvage yards, and in new remodels built around them. We refinish the inside, where the water is, at the same flat price as any other tub.
Inside only — and why
The interior of a clawfoot tub is porcelain enamel, exactly like a built-in cast iron tub, and it wears the same way: dull floor, rust rings at the drain and overflow, chips along the rolled rim. We sand it, repair it and pour a new white finish over the entire interior and the rim.
The outside of a clawfoot was never porcelain. It is bare or painted cast iron, and it wants ordinary metal paint in whatever color suits the room. That is a simple job for you or your painter, and it is best done before we come so the fresh interior is not at risk.
The feet stay on and the tub stays where it is. If the tub is not yet installed, it can be refinished wherever it is sitting, as long as it is level and indoors.
Good to know
- The same price as a standard tub — no clawfoot surcharge
- The rolled rim is coated along with the interior
- The tub must be indoors, at room temperature, and level
- Have the faucet and drain installed, or tell us if they are not
- We do not paint the exterior or re-plate the feet
What to check before you bring a salvaged tub home
Look underneath
Surface rust on the outside is cosmetic. Deep pitting or a crack in the iron is not — walk away from cracks.
Check the drain area
The metal around the drain should be solid. Some rust is fine; soft, flaking iron is a bigger repair.
Count the feet
Feet are cast for a specific tub. Four matching feet that actually fit are worth more than a perfect interior.
About clawfoot tubs
How much does it cost to refinish a clawfoot tub?
$475 for the interior, the same as a standard tub.
Can you refinish the outside too?
No. The exterior is best painted with regular metal paint, which you can do in any color.
My clawfoot tub is in the garage. Can you do it there?
It needs to be indoors at normal room temperature so the coating cures properly. A summer garage in Phoenix is far too hot.
Do you refinish clawfoot tubs in a color?
White only.
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.