Nothing dates a beautiful Boston brownstone faster than a stained, chipped, or 1970s-pink bathtub. Yet a full bathroom remodel can upend your home, your schedule, and your wallet. That is why savvy homeowners turn to bathtub reglazing—and why they choose CountBricks to manage the project from the first phone call to the final polish. Our AI-driven estimating engine creates line-item precision, our on-site crews deliver showroom results, and our streamlined workflows keep your bathroom usable for most of the process.
Reglazing, sometimes called refinishing, is the art of giving a worn tub a factory-fresh surface. Technicians clean, repair, and spray a high-performance coating that bonds to the original porcelain or fiberglass. The result: a gleaming, brand-new look at a fraction of replacement cost.
Historic housing stock means claw-foot cast iron and alcove porcelain tubs that are structurally solid but cosmetically tired. In tight Beacon Hill row homes, removing a tub can require tearing down walls. Reglazing avoids demolition, shortens timelines, and preserves architectural character.
Traditional reglazing quotes rely on rough square-foot formulas. CountBricks leverages voice-guided site walkthroughs and real-time cost libraries for pinpoint accuracy.
• In minutes, our estimator captures tub dimensions, material type, and surrounding finishes through a smartphone conversation.
• The CountBricks engine compares current Boston labor rates and material pricing to forecast exact costs down to the last masking strip.
• Homeowners receive a digital proposal, warranty terms, and optional add-ons—such as non-slip textures or color matching—instantly in their inbox.
1. Inspection & AI Estimate: Our technician arrives, confirms details captured in the remote walkthrough, and finalizes the scope in CountBricks.com/services.
2. Surface Prep: Years of soap scum and mineral build-up are stripped away, chips are filled, and ventilation is set up to protect indoor air quality.
3. Primer Application: A proprietary bonding agent is sprayed to fuse the new coating to the old surface.
4. High-Build Coating: Multiple layers of industrial acrylic urethane create a flawless, high-gloss finish.
5. Curing & Quality Check: After 24 hours, the surface hardens. Our crew performs a mar-test and gloss meter reading to verify durability.
CountBricks data shows most reglazing projects fall between $525 and $850. Variables include:
• Tub Material: Fiberglass coats faster than cast iron.
• Damage Level: Deep rust repair requires specialty fillers.
• Color Choice: Custom tints demand additional mixing time.
• Access: Fifth-floor walk-ups may add labor premiums.
• Time: Reglazing = 1 day of work, Replacement = 1 to 2 weeks of demo, plumbing, and tile repair.
• Cost: Reglazing saves 60-70% versus a new tub plus surround.
• Sustainability: Reglazing keeps hundreds of pounds of cast iron out of Boston landfills.
• “Reglazed tubs peel in months.” Modern two-part urethanes last 10-15 years when properly maintained.
• “DIY kits are the same.” Over-the-counter epoxies lack adhesion promoters and proper cure times.
• “Any painter can do it.” Reglazing requires HVLP equipment, respirators, and negative-air setups—standard gear for CountBricks crews.
• Use non-abrasive cleaners; avoid bleach or scouring pads.
• Wait 24 hours before the first use to allow full cure.
• Install a soft rubber bathmat, not suction-cup styles that lift coatings.
• Schedule an annual inspection through CountBricks.com/maintenance.
When the McCarthy family purchased a 1902 brick townhouse, the claw-foot tub was structurally perfect but avocado green. Using blueprint takeoffs, CountBricks generated a whole-home renovation plan—and flagged reglazing as a high-impact, low-cost win. In one day, we transformed the tub to classic white, updated the room’s palette, and saved the client $3,200 compared to full replacement. That efficiency freed budget for radiant-heat floor upgrades, all coordinated within the same CountBricks project portal.
• AI estimates you can trust—no surprise change orders.
• OSHA-compliant crews with specialized ventilation gear.
• Five-year workmanship warranty documented in the CountBricks app.
• Integrated scheduling with other renovation tasks: tile, paint, carpentry.
• Local Boston logistics teams that handle permits and parking passes.
Ready to give your bathroom a one-day makeover? Book a no-obligation voice consultation at CountBricks.com/consultation, and receive your AI-powered quote before we hang up. Your tub—and your renovation budget—will thank you.
Many companies treat bathtub reglazing as a one-off service. CountBricks looks at the bigger picture. Our software connects each task—demo, carpentry, electrical, and refinishing—into a single, data-rich plan. When our AI engine slots bathtub reglazing Boston into your project timeline, it cross-references every adjacent trade so downtime disappears.
• Tile installers finish grouting before our reglazing crew arrives, preventing overspray on fresh joints.
• HVAC technicians schedule duct sealing after we cure the coating, ensuring optimal indoor air quality.
• Painters piggyback on our ventilation setup, reducing their prep time.
In a recent CountBricks project, a two-bath colonial needed floor joist repair, vanity replacement, and tub refinishing. Traditional sequencing forecast 21 workdays. By layering tasks through the CountBricks Smart Gantt tool, we overlapped reglazing with electrical rough-in downtime, trimming the schedule to 14 days and saving the client $1,850 in labor mobilization fees.
• Share your full wish list during the initial voice estimate; our AI maximizes task bundling.
• Consider reglazing before selecting wall colors—our color-match service can produce custom tub hues that inspire the entire palette.
• Book annual maintenance checks through CountBricks.com/maintenance to extend the life of every finish, not just the tub.
From a single reglaze to a gut-level renovation, CountBricks stands behind transparent pricing, meticulous craftsmanship, and technology that keeps you informed 24/7. Explore our portfolio at CountBricks.com/portfolio, then schedule your consultation to experience the future of residential construction in Boston.
