How Much Does Refinishing Cost?

How Much Does Refinishing Cost?

Porcelain and Fiberglass Bathtub Refinishing Prices

Prices range from about $525 - $675 on average

If you want to avoid a complete remodel, then refinishing a tub is a safe, affordable option. To refinish or reglaze a bathtub, prices range from about $525 - $675 on average.

And a brand new tub bought from the home improvement store might be the same price; but factoring in installation, old tub removal, plumbing, tile and drywall work, costs can surge up from $3,000-$10,000!


Savings Tip - once you start looking at the fancy new bath tubs, your investment may be thousands of dollars. If you want to save money, don't go shopping.


When faced with the issue of a refinish vs a remodel, the affordable choice is reglazing the old porcelain tub.

Depending on the tub and shower condition, shower reglazing costs will be lower if the original is in decent shape.

Especially if all you want to do is change the color, a professional bathtub refinisher will apply an industrial strength coating that will last many years.

 

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What about bathtub liners or overlays?

Bathtub liners are sometimes used in the bath renovation process. Tub liners are acrylic inserts which have been molded and installed over your bathtub.

A tub liner costs about $1500 - $2500.

It's cheaper than installing a new tub, but overlays have some problems: 

  • Overlays can take up extra space
  • Surrounds sometimes don't fit well
  • Plastic eventually cracks
  • (we don't do overlays)  
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How much does a shower reglaze or refinish cost?

Starting at $675

When it comes to bathroom upgrades, shower refinishing offers a cost-effective alternative to full replacement. Achieving a refreshed look without the hefty price tag,  shower refinishing normally costs $675 to $975

Your shower enclosure may be caulked on to a bathtub, or the shower walls are made of tile and connect to a shower pan.

Different challenges will have different prices due to more fixtures, sanding and restoration.

Shower Pans

Pricing for refinishing shower pans varies. Most shower pans can be resurfaced for $475-$575. 

It may be included with the shower stall walls or resprayed by itself, and the price changes based on size and condition.

Tub & Shower Combos

Reglazing a fiberglass tub and shower surround costs around $750 to $950. Pricing may be higher for severely damaged surfaces. Refinishing usually includes chip repair and fixing surface scratches, caulk removal, and recaulking.

FACT: You have seen recoated surfaces and didn't realize it

Hotels and Apartments regularly use refinishing to update and keep rooms fresh.

"All new" and "recently remodeled" is usually a reglaze. 

You may be questioning– Is Refinishing Worth It?

🤫 SECRET TIP: property owners have been recoating for years.

Ceramic Tile Refinishing Estimates

Ranges between $700 to $1175

Whether you have tile on your shower wall or the shower floor, ceramic or porcelain, it can be resurfaced. Pricing estimates usually range from $700 to $1175 for tile refinishing.

Refinishing tile can provide the clean, new look that you are searching for without going through the hassle of installing a completely new tile.

It is more affordable than replacement. Tile refinishing is long-lasting and a quick solution. Simply pick a color and an expert refinisher sprays it on in a day.

Make grout lines disappear ...forever

Restoring and refinishing allows you to keep your classic tile -- even your cast iron bathtub and kitchen counters -- while preventing the mess that comes with tearing it out.

And because the commercial grade coating is the same color, no more sealing and no more cleaning grout lines. If you want everything a fresh white, and EASY CLEANING, then reglazing is for you.

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How much does countertop refinishing cost?

Prices start at $300 for bathroom counters, and $875 for kitchen countertops

Restoring solid surfaces like laminate, tile or Formica countertops in bathrooms falls between $300 and $650, while kitchen countertops are normally priced from $875 to $1750 depending on the amount of counter space.

It’s far more expensive to replace than refinish – customers save about 75% over remodeling.

Simple, convenient, and a fast way to extend your work-top or vanity, resurfacing countertops is a good option. Now you can freshen up older counter tops at a discount– even bathroom vanities.

Get a new look without the need for costly and time-consuming granite or quartz.

Restore and Reuse

More consumers are choosing to restore and upcycle what they already have rather than throw it away.

As grandpa says "They don't build things like they use to." And it's true.  You can't get a cast iron tub from the 1920's. By reusing and reglazing, you can keep what you already have.

Classic functional counters and subway tiles don't need to be replaced. Thanks to modern refinishing materials and techniques, it is easier to cut down on this waste and simply add new life into hard surfaced items.

RESURFACING IS PERFECT FOR

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Porcelain

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Cracked, Leaking, Chipped, Stained, Rusted or just Dirty – We Can Refinish It, In One Day!

What our customers

say about our resurfacing and repair services

Vickie Heard 5/19/2025

Boise Bathtub Refinishing did an excellent job on our shower/tub. Nick communicated with us and showed up when he said he was going to. He left our bathroom in pristine shape! What a nice look!!! Thank you!

Esma Oribio 5/15/2025

Tyler did an amazing job redoing my daughter's place. The tub and shower walls look brand new.

Danielle Basye 5/12/2025

Got a quote on a Sunday night within minutes. Was able to schedule quickly and they actually showed up when they said they would. Great experience. Two of my friends recommended Boise Bathtub.