Old tubs, restored with a finish built to last.
We strip, repair and refinish cast iron, steel and clawfoot tubs right where they sit. One tub a day, no demolition, and most jobs land between $425 and $595.
- 5-year written finish warranty
- Original factory colors matched
- Ready for a bath in 48 hours
What we refinish, and what it costs
Prices include stripping, chip repair, a bonding primer and three coats of acrylic urethane. We quote a firm number after seeing photos or the tub itself.
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard tub | Steel or cast iron alcove tub, one color, new caulk | $425–$495 |
| Clawfoot, inside | Interior and rim refinished, outside cleaned and touched up | $595 |
| Clawfoot, inside and out | Outside sanded and painted in your color, feet polished or painted | $850–$975 |
| Tub and tile surround | Tub plus three walls of tile, grout lines sealed under the finish | $795–$1,050 |
| Pedestal or wall sink | Old porcelain sinks, done the same day as a tub | $295 |
| Chip or crack repair | One area, blended to the existing finish | from $165 |
| Non-slip floor | Fine texture in the standing area, added to any tub | $95 |
Within 30 minutes of Bowling Green there is no travel charge. Older homes: we test for lead before sanding.
Two recent tubs
Not every tub should go plain white. Sometimes the original color is the best part of the room.
Refinish or replace? Check the numbers.
Replacing a tub means tearing out tile, plumbing work and a week or more without a bath. Pick your tub to compare typical Bowling Green prices.
Typical difference: about $3,800
Replacement ranges come from local plumber and remodeler quotes our customers have shared. Your quote may differ.
How the day goes
Wendell does every tub himself. You can stay home, work from home, or leave us a key.
Cover and vent
Floors and fixtures covered, a fan in the window pulls fumes outside.
Strip and clean
Old caulk and soap film come off. Old coatings are stripped to bare porcelain.
Etch and repair
The surface is etched for grip. Chips and rust spots are filled and sanded smooth.
Bond and spray
Bonding primer, then three coats of acrylic urethane in your color.
Caulk and clean up
Fresh caulk, a walk-through with you, and care notes left on the counter.
After we leave
- 24 hours
- Shower is fine
- 48 hours
- Full bath
- 7 days
- Bath mats and cleaners
We spray in a full suit with a fresh-air respirator, and the room stays closed off from the rest of the house.
Factory colors, matched by eye and by chip
We keep chips for the common American Standard, Kohler and Crane colors from the 1930s on. Bring a sample of an old part and we can usually match it.
- Bright whiteMost common
- BoneWarmer, hides water spots
- Almond1970s and 80s
- Wedgwood blue1950s
- SageClawfoot outsides
- Shell pink1950s
Custom outside colors for clawfoot tubs, any paint-store chip: included in the inside-and-out price.
One man, one tub a day
I'm Wendell Ashby. I spent nine years restoring old houses around Bowling Green before I started doing tubs full time in 2012. Old porcelain kept getting torn out of good houses, and most of it only needed a proper surface.
I still do every job myself, start to finish. I book one tub a day so nothing gets rushed, and I come back if anything about the finish is not right, for five years.
- Refinishing since2012
- Tubs and sinks done1,100+
- EPA lead-safe certifiedRRP firm
- Liability insured$1M policy
What customers said
From 186 reviews on Google. We ask every customer after the 7-day mark, once the finish has been used.
Our 1926 clawfoot had rust rings and a crack in the finish near the drain. Wendell matched the old white so well you can't tell where the repair was. Two years in, it still looks like the day he left.
He was honest that our 1990s acrylic tub was worth a $165 repair, not a full refinish. Saved us $300.
On time at 7:30, gone by 3:30, room smelled fine the next morning. The sink matches the tub perfectly.
Where we work
Warren County and the counties next door. Past the 30-minute line we add a flat $35 trip charge, never a per-mile fee.
Shop: 1418 Old Morgantown Rd, Bowling Green, KY 42101
| Town | Drive | Trip charge |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green | 0 to 15 min | None |
| Alvaton, Plano, Rockfield | 15 to 20 min | None |
| Smiths Grove, Oakland | 20 to 25 min | None |
| Scottsville, Morgantown | 25 to 30 min | None |
| Franklin, Brownsville | 30 to 40 min | $35 |
| Glasgow, Russellville | 40 to 45 min | $35 |
Questions we get
How long does a refinished tub last?
With normal care, 10 to 15 years. The finish is acrylic urethane, the same family of coating used on cars. Most problems come from bath mats with suction cups and abrasive cleaners, so we leave you a care sheet.
Is the smell bad?
It is strong while we spray, which is why we vent the room outside with a window fan and seal the doorway. By the next morning it is mostly gone. If anyone in the house has asthma, plan to be out for the afternoon.
Can you fix just one chip?
Yes. A single chip or crack repair starts at $165 and is blended into your existing finish. If the whole tub is dull or peeling, we will tell you a repair will not look right.
Do you refinish fiberglass and acrylic tubs?
We do, with a different primer. They are usually $395 to $450. If your acrylic tub is cracked through and flexes when you stand in it, we will say so and suggest a replacement.
What do I need to do before you come?
Clear the tub ledge and the counter, and make sure we can open a window. That is it. We bring drop cloths, the fan and everything else.
Can you refinish a tub that was done before?
Yes, but the old coating has to be fully stripped first. That adds about an hour and $75 to the price.
Ask for a quote
Send a photo of your tub by text to (270) 555-0147, or fill this in. We reply the same day with a price.