Bathtub refinishing in Sun City and Sun City West, AZ
Sun City opened in 1960 and was built through the 1970s — exactly the years when every bathroom got an enameled steel tub, usually in a color. Those tubs are still solid. We make them white, smooth and easy to clean again.
- Cast iron and steel tubs
- One visit, about three hours
- Flat $475, 5-year warranty
What kind of tubs Sun City was built with
Sun City was the country's first large active-adult community, and its houses went up in three phases between 1960 and the late 1970s. Sun City West followed from 1978. Youngtown, just to the south, is older still, founded in 1954.
What all of these homes have in common is the tub: porcelain-enameled steel, set in an alcove with 4×4 tile, in pink, blue, green, yellow, tan or almond. Sixty years on, the steel is fine and the enamel is not. The floor of the tub is worn dull, hard water has roughened it, and there is often a rust ring at the drain.
These are the best possible candidates for refinishing. The tub is rigid and sound, the tile around it is usually in good condition, and replacement would mean tearing out a bathroom that does not need it.
Neighborhoods we cover
Not listed? If you are anywhere in or near Sun City, we most likely come to you.
What tubs in Sun City usually need
Easier to keep clean
A worn tub has to be scrubbed and still looks gray. A glossy new surface wipes clean with a soft sponge — no bending and scouring.
From 1965 pink to white
Original pastel tubs come out pure white. Many owners keep the vintage tile; the combination looks sharp.
No odor, no disruption
The coating is odorless and nothing is sprayed. You can stay home, and the tub is ready the next day.
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 Sun City: common questions
Can you refinish the original colored tubs in Sun City homes?
Yes. That is one of the most common jobs we do. The finish is white, whatever the starting color.
Is the refinished tub slippery?
It looks glossy, but customers tell us it does not feel slippery. A rubber bath mat is fine to use; just lift it out after each bath.
I use a walk-in shower instead. Can you refinish the shower floor?
No. We refinish bathtubs only — not shower pans or tile.
My tub has built-in grab handles. Can you refinish it?
Unfortunately not. We do not take tubs with handles molded into the walls. Grab bars mounted on the wall above the tub are no problem.
Do I need to be home all day?
Just to let us in and to see the result — about three hours in between.
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.