Bathtub refinishing in Phoenix, AZ
From 1920s bungalows off Central Avenue to 1970s block ranch houses in Maryvale, Phoenix has more original cast iron and steel bathtubs than any other city in Arizona. We refinish them where they stand.
- Cast iron and steel tubs
- One visit, about three hours
- Flat $475, 5-year warranty
What kind of tubs Phoenix was built with
Phoenix was built in waves, and each wave left its own kind of bathtub. The historic districts that ring downtown — Willo, Encanto-Palmcroft, Coronado, F.Q. Story — date from the 1910s to the 1940s, and their bathrooms have heavy cast iron tubs, some still on claw feet.
After the war the city exploded outward. Arcadia, North Central, Sunnyslope and the huge tracts of Maryvale filled with block ranch houses through the 1950s and 60s. Those got enameled steel tubs, very often in pink, blue, green or yellow to match the tile.
Newer parts of the city, such as Ahwatukee, Desert Ridge and much of Laveen, were built from the 1980s on, when builders switched to fiberglass and acrylic. Those we cannot refinish — the magnet test will tell you in a second which kind you have.
Neighborhoods we cover
Not listed? If you are anywhere in or near Phoenix, we most likely come to you.
What tubs in Phoenix usually need
Historic-district cast iron
Original tubs in Willo or Coronado are worth protecting. Refinishing keeps them in place, with no demolition for the preservation-minded owner to worry about.
Mid-century color
Arcadia and Maryvale bathrooms are full of 1950s pastel steel tubs. They come out white, and the vintage tile can stay.
Decades of city water
Phoenix water is hard, and sixty years of it shows as a rough, gray tub floor. That is the most common reason people here call us.
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 Phoenix: common questions
Do you refinish tubs in Phoenix historic districts?
Yes. Refinishing happens entirely inside the bathroom and changes nothing about the structure or exterior of the house, so it fits comfortably with a historic home.
Do you cover Ahwatukee and Laveen?
Yes, both are in our service area. Many homes there have fiberglass or acrylic tubs, though, so check yours with a magnet before you send a request.
How soon can you come to a Phoenix address?
It depends on the week. Send a photo and your ZIP code and we will tell you the next open date.
Is parking or access an issue for downtown condos and apartments?
Not usually. Tell us about gate codes, elevators or loading rules when you book and we will plan around them.
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.