Bathtub refinishing in Glendale, AZ
Glendale has one of the West Valley's best stocks of older homes: bungalows around Catlin Court, post-war houses south of Glendale Avenue, and miles of 1960s and 70s neighborhoods with original steel tubs.
- Cast iron and steel tubs
- One visit, about three hours
- Flat $475, 5-year warranty
What kind of tubs Glendale was built with
Downtown Glendale and the Catlin Court historic district date from the 1910s to the 1940s. The bungalows there, many now shops and offices as well as homes, have cast iron tubs, and so do the houses of Floralcroft nearby.
From the 1950s through the 70s Glendale grew north toward Thunderbird Road with block and frame ranch houses. These are steel-tub neighborhoods, and after fifty years of hard West Valley water most of those tubs are dull, chipped or rusting at the drain.
Arrowhead Ranch and the areas north of the 101 were built in the late 1980s and 90s. Tubs there are a mix: some steel, more acrylic. Check with a magnet.
Neighborhoods we cover
Not listed? If you are anywhere in or near Glendale, we most likely come to you.
What tubs in Glendale usually need
Catlin Court bungalows
A century-old cast iron tub is part of the house. A new poured finish keeps it there, white and glossy.
Rust at the drain
The classic 1960s Glendale steel tub problem. Repaired and sealed under the new finish as part of the job.
Rentals near Luke and GCC
Steady rental demand means frequent turnovers. One visit between tenants is all a tub needs.
The same visit, wherever you are in the Valley
Send a photo, get a confirmed price, pick a day. The work itself takes about three hours and the tub is ready 24 hours later.
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Sand the whole tub
The entire tub is ground and sanded, not just the bad spots. Old caulk, loose coating and rust come off, and the new finish gets a surface it can grip.
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Deep-clean and dry
The tub is etched, washed, neutralized and washed again, then dried completely — seams included — and wiped down with alcohol. Nothing is left between the tub and the coating.
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Seal, repair, mask
New flexible caulk goes around the tub, chips and rust spots are repaired, and the tile, floor and fixtures are masked.
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Pour the coating
The coating is poured along the rim. It runs down the walls, levels itself and closes over the caulk line into one seamless white layer. 24 hours later the tub is ready.
Bathtub refinishing in Glendale: common questions
Do you cover all of Glendale, including Arrowhead?
Yes — from downtown up through Arrowhead Ranch and Deer Valley.
Can you refinish a tub in a historic home used as a business?
Yes, as long as the tub is cast iron or steel.
My tub has a rust hole near the drain. Can it be fixed?
Often, yes. Send a close-up photo. Surface rust is included in the flat price; rust-through is a deeper repair that we price after seeing it.
Is there a travel charge for Glendale?
No. Glendale is in the core of our service area.
Other cities we serve
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.