About Our Business
Bathtub Rx, LLC - A Reglazing / Refinishing company that transforms your bathroom in as little as one day.
Saving you money, time and mess.
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Saving you money, time and mess.
Check out the articles that was done on me in the Newspapers: They are PDF files.
Click here -> Hersam Acorn Paper
Click Here -> The Hour Newspaper
Check out my Blog as well
Hi,
Thanks for stopping by for a visit.
First just to let you know I am licensed, certified and insured.
Considering bathroom remodeling? Consider having your
bathroom refinished for a fraction of the cost.
One primer we use has been used in the aerospace industry and
has very strong adhesion properties. It is a 2 part epoxy with 3
different Salines in it. Another bonding agent I use is available to
only PBRA members which I am the only one in Fairfield county.
The top coat is a sprayed on Acrylic Urethane, and is used by
professional refinishing companies throughout the USA.
Refinishing versus liner.
Five Reasons of many Why Not to Consider a Bathtub or Shower
Liner.
1) A Cover-Up, Not a Solution
Liners cover up underlying problems instead of fixing them. The
moisture in bathrooms can create mold and even eat away at
structural elements which need to be replaced.
2) Trapped Water
Possibility of water getting trapped between liner and tub, creating
mold and mildew.
3) Hollow Feeling
Liners may feel "spongey" or less than stable under foot.
4) Pricey
Liners are a lot more expensive than refinishing. I've heard of resent
quotes of $1350 to $1400 just to cover the tub. Don't take my word
for it. Get an estimate yourself. If I'm wrong please let me know.
I usually can refinish the tub and tile above the tub for less than that.
5) Reduced dimensions
Because you are adding material, your bathtub will become smaller.
There are more reasons but you get the point.
Refinishing versus replacing your existing bathtub.
Replacement tubs are generally made of cheaper quality than the
original. (Fiberglass tubs do not hold the heat like a cast iron tub)
The refinishing process takes hours versus weeks. Additionally,
The cost of refinishing is a fraction of replacing.
To prepare the bathroom for refinishing.
• Do you have shower doors? Please remove doors before
we arrive. There is no warranty in the track area if they are
left on. We strongly recommend removing them.
• Plumbing should be in good working order. Dripping
faucets, and any future installation of hardware should all
be done prior to our arrival. Do not remove or disconnect
the drain! However, we would appreciate the removal of
the overflow from the tub.
• Please remove all caulking on the tub surface prior to our
arrival. Grout does not have to be removed.
• If you are having your tiles refinished the grout has to be
in good shape. If not it should be regrouted first.
• Please be sure to clean the tub well with an abrasive
cleaner before we arrive to remove any soap film.
Excessively dirty tubs will incur additional cleaning
charges.
• Please make sure the bathroom is cleared out of any
loose articles, such as shower curtains, window curtains,
rugs, items on counters etc. Anything, that isn’t in a
cupboard or drawer, that can be removed from the
bathroom should be. We will do any necessary covering of
walls and floors.
Please vacuum the bathroom as well to clean up all dust
and hair. There's air movement and we don't want it
landing on your tub.
• Do you have a bathroom window? Please make sure it
opens, and that storm windows and screens are raised
prior to our arrival.
• Masking paper is put up around your tub to protect your
walls. Please leave the masking up for the 24 hour drying
period after which remove all masking paper.
Reinstall your trip lever (over flow plate) by dropping the
weighted end into the overflow pipe, line up the screw
hole and reinstall the two screws. If a drain screen was
removed, lay it over the drain, line up the hole and install
the screw.
Recaulk the tub. I recommend using Polyseamseal
adhesive caulk or Dap kitchen and bath caulk or Phenoseal.
• We will accept payment on completion of the job.
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Bathtub Refinishing, Bathtub Reglazing, Bathroom Remodeling, Countertop refinishing, Tub to shoer conversion, Tile refinishing, Tile reglazing.
If you are looking into bathroom remodeling you should really consider refinishing / reglazing first.
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Picture of tub after having a liner pulled out. Notice all the lovely
back glue all over the place.
What are your options now. I think your down to a gut job.
Could of had it refinished in the first place for a whole lot less
money.
back glue all over the place.
What are your options now. I think your down to a gut job.
Could of had it refinished in the first place for a whole lot less
money.
Why choose Bathtub Rx, LLC
First I am a PBRA member. The only one in
Fairfield county. refinishersonline.com
The elite of the elite in the refinishing industry.
Independent owners collectively sharing knowledge and
experience for the greater good of their members and
customers.
Hiring a PBRA backed business is a good investment
when it comes to your refinishing job. The standards and
expectations are above par and you can rest assured a
service and product to admire for many years. The
combined years of experience in the refinishing industry
from its members simply cannot be matched.
The PBRA is continuously testing new technology from
multi-million dollar companies and applying it in the
refinishing industry while others are still using old
outdated methods and products. The Professional Bathtub
Refinishers Association is pushing the expectations
beyond what a typical refinisher or franchise offers its
customers by leaps and bounds.
When it comes to cutting edge techniques, products, and
methods be sure to choose wisely, choose the PBRA!
I schedule 1 job a day to give your job full attention. Not
rushing it to get to the next job. I average 5 hours to do
just a tub. I then go back to my office and return phone
calls to customers. There are refinishers who say they
can do a tub in less than 2 hours. I even spoke to a guy
from another state who called me looking for work saying
he does them in 1 hr. Remember you get what you pay for.
I've redone a tub whose owner said the previous
refinisher came with just a hand pump bug spraying unit
and started spraying the tub without even cleaning the tub
first.
These people may offer outstanding warranties and a
lower price however, what good is it if they are no longer
in business and your tub is peeling. My pricing is still half
the cost of those plastic cover-up systems.
I had a lady call me asking me to fix a job done by a
competitor that did a real poor job and that she felt very
uncomfortable with in her house. She called to complain
and the owner started yelling at her on the phone.
I am the owner/operator who does the work. My mug shot
is right on the main page of my website. So at least you
can see who is supposed to be coming to your house.
It is true that you can shop around and just ask for the
price and go for the low baller. However, you will probably
end up having to have it redone shortly down the road. I
've redone other shady work where I could see under
where the glaze was coming up and there was soap scum
under the coating causing the job to fail.
I use the following equipment.
An industrial exhaust system to vent the fumes outside.
An HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) system for the
actual application. Low pressure means less overspray.
I place plastic over the doorway.
An Air purifying unit outside the bathroom to help zap any
residual fumes that may escape. I don't know of any other
outfit that goes this extra step.
If you call a competitor ask them these following
questions.
a) Who does the actual work. Is it the owner himself?
b) Does the price include a slip resistant bottom?
c) How many jobs do they do in a day? I do just 1 - Yours.
d) What bonding agent is used if any?
e) Are they a member of the PBRA?
f) Do they use an Air purifier while spraying in addition
to an exhaust system? I doubt it.
g) Licenced, Insured, Certified (Proper schooling)
h) Are they a BBB member?
In conclusion what I am trying to say is that the best deal
is not always the lowest price. This may in fact end up
costing you more down the road.
First I am a PBRA member. The only one in
Fairfield county. refinishersonline.com
The elite of the elite in the refinishing industry.
Independent owners collectively sharing knowledge and
experience for the greater good of their members and
customers.
Hiring a PBRA backed business is a good investment
when it comes to your refinishing job. The standards and
expectations are above par and you can rest assured a
service and product to admire for many years. The
combined years of experience in the refinishing industry
from its members simply cannot be matched.
The PBRA is continuously testing new technology from
multi-million dollar companies and applying it in the
refinishing industry while others are still using old
outdated methods and products. The Professional Bathtub
Refinishers Association is pushing the expectations
beyond what a typical refinisher or franchise offers its
customers by leaps and bounds.
When it comes to cutting edge techniques, products, and
methods be sure to choose wisely, choose the PBRA!
I schedule 1 job a day to give your job full attention. Not
rushing it to get to the next job. I average 5 hours to do
just a tub. I then go back to my office and return phone
calls to customers. There are refinishers who say they
can do a tub in less than 2 hours. I even spoke to a guy
from another state who called me looking for work saying
he does them in 1 hr. Remember you get what you pay for.
I've redone a tub whose owner said the previous
refinisher came with just a hand pump bug spraying unit
and started spraying the tub without even cleaning the tub
first.
These people may offer outstanding warranties and a
lower price however, what good is it if they are no longer
in business and your tub is peeling. My pricing is still half
the cost of those plastic cover-up systems.
I had a lady call me asking me to fix a job done by a
competitor that did a real poor job and that she felt very
uncomfortable with in her house. She called to complain
and the owner started yelling at her on the phone.
I am the owner/operator who does the work. My mug shot
is right on the main page of my website. So at least you
can see who is supposed to be coming to your house.
It is true that you can shop around and just ask for the
price and go for the low baller. However, you will probably
end up having to have it redone shortly down the road. I
've redone other shady work where I could see under
where the glaze was coming up and there was soap scum
under the coating causing the job to fail.
I use the following equipment.
An industrial exhaust system to vent the fumes outside.
An HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) system for the
actual application. Low pressure means less overspray.
I place plastic over the doorway.
An Air purifying unit outside the bathroom to help zap any
residual fumes that may escape. I don't know of any other
outfit that goes this extra step.
If you call a competitor ask them these following
questions.
a) Who does the actual work. Is it the owner himself?
b) Does the price include a slip resistant bottom?
c) How many jobs do they do in a day? I do just 1 - Yours.
d) What bonding agent is used if any?
e) Are they a member of the PBRA?
f) Do they use an Air purifier while spraying in addition
to an exhaust system? I doubt it.
g) Licenced, Insured, Certified (Proper schooling)
h) Are they a BBB member?
In conclusion what I am trying to say is that the best deal
is not always the lowest price. This may in fact end up
costing you more down the road.