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Before
After1959 pink tub to gloss white
- Where
- Nob Hill
- Time
- One visit
- Price
- $450
“Our 1960s pink tub is now white and it looks brand new. Renee was on time, careful with the floors and the smell was gone by dinner.”
Denise R. Nob Hill
Tub and tile reglazing · Albuquerque, NM
Your old tub, glossy white again by tomorrow.
I refinish worn, chipped and pink tubs, tile walls and sinks right where they sit. No tear-out, no plumber, one fixed price, and you shower again the next morning.
Tubs from $450, back in the shower in 24 hours, and a 4.9 from 131 neighbors on Google.
Prices
What I refinish, and what it costs.
Prices for a standard Albuquerque bathroom, with chip repair, new caulk and cleanup included. Text me a photo and I confirm the price before I come out.
- $450
Bathtub
Steel, cast iron or fiberglass, any color to white or almond.
$500Tile surround
Three tub walls, grout sealed into one easy-clean finish.
$850Tub and surround ✦ Most booked
Both in one visit, with one night of curing.
$275Sink
Porcelain and cast iron, stains and rust spots gone.
Also Vanity countertop $325Fiberglass shower repair from $250Chip or crack repair $150
Reglaze or replace
Reglaze it, or rip it out?
Pick what you are thinking about. These are typical Albuquerque numbers, and I will tell you honestly if replacing makes more sense.
| Compare | Reglaze with Gleam | Tear out and replace |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $450 | $2,400 to $4,000 |
| Bathroom out of use | 24 hours | 4 to 7 days |
| Mess | None. Masked off, no demo dust | Demo, tile and drywall repair |
| Lasts | 10 to 15 years with care | 20 years or more |
You keep about
$2,750A new tub means a plumber, new tile at the bottom row and patched drywall. Reglazing leaves all of that alone.
Pink, green or harvest gold? Pick the new color.
Most people go white. Older homes with almond toilets and sinks often look best in biscuit or bone. Tap a color to see the tub change.
Showing: Gloss white. Same price for every color.
The 24 hours
Back in the shower in 24 hours.
I am at your house for about five hours. The rest is the coating curing while you get on with your day.
Set up and cover
Drop cloths from the bathroom to the front door, plastic over the vanity and toilet, an exhaust fan in the window.
Deep clean
Old caulk out, soap scum and body oils off with a strong cleaner. Coatings only stick to a truly clean surface.
Repair chips
Chips, rust spots and small cracks are filled and sanded flat so they disappear under the finish.
Etch and prime
The old glaze is etched so the new coat can grip, then a bonding primer goes on.
Spray the finish
Three to four thin coats of a tough two-part coating, sprayed for a smooth, factory-like gloss.
Tape off, fresh caulk
Masking comes off, new mildew-resistant caulk goes on, and I leave you a one-page care sheet.
Shower again
The next morning it is ready to use. Give it a few days before bath mats with suction cups.
The smell
About the smell, honestly.
Reglazing coatings do smell while they are sprayed. Here is how the day goes, so you can plan around it.
- A box fan in the window pulls air out of the bathroom the whole time, and I wear a respirator with the door closed.
- Most people stay home. Kids and pets are happier out of the hallway until mid-afternoon.
- Mostly gone by evening. Open a window before bed if you like.
- Fully gone by the next day, when the tub is ready to use.
Recent jobs
Recent jobs, in the owners’ words.
4.9 from 131 Google reviews. I post a new job most weeks.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterBlue tile walls and tub, one day
- Where
- Rio Rancho
- Time
- One visit
- Price
- $850
“I was quoted $5,000 to replace the tub and tile. Gleam did both for $850 in one day. I still can’t believe it.”
Tom & Alicia G. Rio Rancho
Before
AfterRental turnover, tub and sink
- Where
- Westside
- Time
- Same week
- Price
- $690
“I manage eight rentals and Renee does all my turnovers now. Photos when she is done, invoice at the end of the month. Easy.”
Gary P. Property manager, Westside
Landlords
Turning over a rental?
A clean, white tub is the first thing a new tenant notices. I work with a handful of local landlords and property managers.
$395a tub when you book three or more in a month. One invoice, billed monthly.
A typical turnover, usually within three to five days of your call
- MonYou callTenant has moved out
- WedI reglazeKey or lockbox, no need to be there
- WedPhotos sentBefore and after, to your phone
- ThuReady to showCured overnight, caulk fresh
About
Hi, I’m Renee.
I started Gleam in 2019 after eight years in auto body painting. Spraying a bathtub turns out to need the same patience: a clean surface, thin coats and no rushing.
It is just me and my van. I answer the phone, give the price and do the work, so the person you text is the person who shows up. I take one or two bathrooms a day and I do not leave until it looks right.
- Since 2019About 1,100 tubs, sinks and walls
- 3-year warrantyOn peeling and bubbling, in writing
- InsuredNM business license and liability insurance
Service area
Where I work.
All of Albuquerque and the towns just north of it. Outside these? Text me. I drive to Bernalillo and the East Mountains for a small trip fee.
Nob Hill · Northeast Heights · North Valley · Ridgecrest · Four Hills · Downtown · Westside · Rio Rancho · Corrales · Los Ranchos
FAQ
Questions people ask.
Something else on your mind? Text me at (505) 555-0148. I answer between jobs.
How long does reglazing last?
Ten to fifteen years with gentle care: no abrasive cleaners, no bath mats with suction cups in the first week. I give you a care sheet and a 3-year warranty against peeling.
Can every tub be reglazed?
Steel, cast iron, fiberglass and acrylic tubs all can. If a tub is cracked through or the floor under it is soft, I will tell you replacing is the better choice.
Do I have to leave the house?
No. Most people stay home and keep the bathroom door closed. A fan in the window clears the air while I spray.
Can you match my almond toilet and sink?
Yes. Biscuit and bone are close matches for most older fixtures, and I bring color chips so you can check in your own light.
How do I pay?
No deposit for homeowners. You pay by card, check or Zelle when the job is done and you are happy with it.