What To Expect From Reglazing

Reglazing is an excellent alternative to replacement of worn or color dated bathtubs,  and showers. It can restore 75% to 95% of the useful life of most surfaces and offers huge savings of time and money when compared to replacement. It is a great value!

But reglazing is not "bulletproof". Just as a porcelain or fiberglass bathtub can be chipped, scratched, cut, and will wear out over time, a resurfaced tub can be: chipped, scratched, and cut and will eventually wear out. While the bathtub reglazing coating is not quite as hard as the porcelain on a cast iron tub, it is substantially harder than the finish used on fiberglass or acrylic tubs and showers. We are guaranteeing that the application will be free of defects in materials and workmannship, and that the finish will not blister or peel for the duration of the warranty, (assuming that you follow the below listed guidelines).

DuraFinish coatings will provide years of service, and do so at a substantial savings over replacement.  The actual lifetime of your refinished tub will vary depend upon how it is cared for. 

Please read the F.A.Q. Page and the following Care & Maintenance & Warranty information.

CARE & MAINTENANCE

for your DuraFinish Coatings

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Your bathtub has been reglazed with the finest aliphatic urethane coating. When fully cured surfaces are highly wear resistant, and if properly used and maintained, will look good for years to come. Here are a few tips to get the most out from your reglazed fixture.

DO NOT use the finish for 48 hours after refinishing. When removing the masking paper, peel it off slowly and in an upward and outward direction. Use particular care around the drain piece. It is crucial to add caulk around the perimeter of the tub. An Acrylic Latex caulk is recommended.

Though the surface can be put back into use after two day’s, your new finish will not be fully cured until 30 day’s have passed. During this period: DO NOT leave soap, bottles, etc… on the finished surface for a prolonged period of time.

CLEANING
Regularly clean the finish with liquid cleaners such as: Fantastic, 409, Windex, X-14 Soap Scum Remover, Scrub Free Soap Scum Remover, Dow Scrubbing Bubbles, Simple Green, etc… However ALWAYS check the cleaners warning labels for use on reglazed tubs. (Some new cleaners actually contain acids as their cleaning agent.) For Example: NEVER use “The Works” or “CLR”

DO NOT use abrasive cleaners that will scratch the surface. (Comet, Bonami, Ajax, etc.)

LONG TERM CARE

We DO NOT recommend the use of the so called ‘After Shower’ sprays that claim to make your shower ‘self-cleaning’, They are just wax that will cause a wax and soap scum build up and will be difficult to remove.

 DO NOT drop sharp or heavy objects on the finish, which may cause it to chip.

DO NOT bath animals (cats and dogs) in the tub as their sharp claws may scratch the finish.

DO NOT use rubber bath mats with suction cups or install vinyl stickers.

All leaky faucets must be repaired to protect the finish against the eroding effects of dripping water.

Destruction of the finish may occur through the improper use of acid bearing compounds, (drain openers, tile grout cleaners) all chemicals must be kept away from the finish, (cosmetics, hair dyes, perfumes) which may stain or mar the finish.

Remember, if you treat you new finish with respect, clean it regularly, and follow the above guidelines, your fixture will stay shiny and bright for years to come.

THIS REFINISHING WORK IS GUARANTEED FOR  _______________AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS, PEELING, BLISTERING, OR CRAZING.

 This guarantee does not apply to customer neglect of the items noted above. Such repairs will then be the responsibility of the customer and not that of DuraFinish. IF DAMAGE OCCURES DUE TO MISUSE OR NEGLECT WE WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY REPAIRS AT A COST BASED ON TIME, TRAVEL AND MATERIALS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIRS.

This guarantee is to the original purchaser, and is not transferable.