A few things to consider:  Verify their permanancy in the trade: (1) Are they listed in your local phone books? {ex: both AT&T & Yellow Book?}, (2) Do they have a Bussiness address listed? {Tough to collect on warranty repairs when a business is transient}, (3) Is the phone number listed a Business line or a Cell phone? {Again it's can be tough to get service if a business is transient}, (4) Is the business registered with the county or state? (5) Is the business liciensed as a contractor with your state? {This is not the same as being "registered" as a business} [Ex: the ONLY trade in Michigan that IS NOT required to be liciensed is Drywall]. (6) How long has the company been in business? {Realizing however, every business had to have a first year in business, this is just something to consider} (7) Are they members of the local Better Business Bureau? {Realizing again, just because a company doesn't belong, doesn't mean he doesn't do good work. But, Businesses that are Better Business Bureau members do subcribe to a high quality code of business ethics.}

A word about Competitors:  Competition in business can be a good thing, both for businesses and for consumers. Competition as a business, causes us to continually refine our process, skills, and customer relations. As a customer you also win in that it keeps pricing at a fair market level.  But now comes some work for you as a consumer; that is to find the best value for your project and to choose a competent contractor. 

The State of Michigan requires a contractor to be Licensed by the State and have Liability Insurance , don’t hesitate to check for these. Another excellent Consumers Advocate is your local Better Business Bureau. The BBB reports on both BBB Accredited and Non-Accredited businesses. Give them a call or check their website for information regarding the contractors that you’re considering to use.

Don’t take Yellow Pages Ads at face value. Example: While we do have some respectable competitors, some of our competition, claim to have been in business much longer than they actually have been, while others falsely claim to be BBB Members and have unsatisfactory reports, some change names every few years in order to dodge warranty problems, some are transient and don’t list business addresses.

1. Caulking is removed
2. Overflow cover and drain screen is removed
3. (Porcelain/Ceramic) Tub is etched using hydrofluoric acid, this chemically sands the porcelain to accept the finish. (Fiberglass) Tub is cleaned and 220 wet sanded.                                                                                                                                                  4. Any chips and cracks are repaired using fiberglass and acrylic marine fillers.
5. Surrounding areas are masked.
6. Tub is tacked out for dust.
7. (Porcelain/Ceramic) clear Epoxy Primer is sprayed on. (This primer is a glass primer, so it is designed to stick to things that are very slick; this is also why we’re comfortable in offering a lifetime warranty) {For Fiberglass and Acrylic Tubs - we next apply a clear adhesive primer specificly designed for flexable surfaces}
8. Spray on a white catalyzed Epoxy Primer.
9. Final tack out for dust.
10. Spray final topcoats of glazing (Awlgrip Acrylic Urethane)

No! 1: DIY Kits are an epoxy, which is fine for a primer but NOT for a finish topcoat. (epoxies don't hold their gloss or color retention = they yellow and go flat)  2: The DIY Kits do not contain or recommend any primer, you MUST use primer!  (it makes me laugh when I read on the DIY instructions = "Guaranteed for use with Hot Water" = I would hope so! 3: A profesionally reglazed tub uses an Acid to etch/prep the tub for proper adhesion. (these etching solutions are not available to the general public).  4: The typical homeowner doesnot have the equipment or expertise to "Spray" the tub finish without getting many runs in the tub finish and overspray thoughout the home, SO they resort to "Brushing " the finish, which often leaves brush marks and runs in the finished product. 5: DIY Kits usually end up peeling within a year. Most Profesional Reglazers charge $100.00 + to strip a previously painted tub. Thus save yourself time and money, by getting it done right the first time. (and you get a guarantee!)

We offer a 5 year warranty for your personal residence.   (*The warranty is not transferable if/when you sell the home.)  

Warranty for rental properties is 1 year. (The process is exactly the same, but due to neglect by some tenants, rental properties carry a one year warranty.)

Fiberglass Tub & Shower Bottoms, can be permanantly repaired using our "Fiberglass Tub Inlay System".  You can learn more about this process on our "Fiberglass Tub" page.

Yes! We now have the ability to convert your existing tub to a "Step In Shower" making it much easier and safer for Seniors and others with limited mobility, to enter their tub area. See our "Handicap Tub Access" page for more details.

Reglazing for the most part is cosmetic, it will not repair leaky or loose tiles. Loose Tile and Regrouting should be repaired prior to reglazing. For this service we recommend contacting:  "Grout Matters"  (616) 682-0252   www.grout-matters.com