Bathtub Refinishing & Reglazing in Livonia, MI

We serve Livonia homeowners, and the city's history explains why its bathrooms are good candidates for refinishing. Livonia became a city in 1950, and most of its homes were built over the next twenty years. Many of those homes still have their original bathrooms. Fresh Start Refinishing helps Livonia homeowners update them without a costly gut remodel.

The Classic Livonia Bathroom

Drive through neighborhoods like Clements Circle or Kimberly Oaks and you'll see Livonia's signature housing: brick ranches, plus colonials and other post-war styles. Inside, bathrooms from this era are often pure mid-century: Original porcelain tubs that are still solid but worn, stained or rough on the bottom Colored fixtures, like pink, mint green, powder blue or yellow tubs, that were fashionable when the house was built Ceramic wall tile in matching or contrasting colors, sometimes with a decorative border Some people love the retro look. Others want a clean white bathroom. Either way, the fixtures and tile in these homes are usually well-made, and refinishing lets you keep them and change the surface. You avoid demolishing a tiled wall or wrestling an old tub out of a small bathroom.

Refinishing vs. Remodeling

A full remodel of a mid-century bathroom can mean weeks of work: tearing out tile, replacing plumbing and dealing with whatever's behind the walls. Refinishing skips all of that. The tub and tile stay in place, get properly prepped and repaired, and receive a chemically bonded finish applied with an HVLP sprayer. The bonded surface won't peel, chip or flake, and the cost is a fraction of replacement. More than five years of refinishing and three years of professional painting have taught me that results depend on the details, from deep cleaning and repairs to careful masking around old fixtures. Read more on the bathtub refinishing page and see examples in the portfolio.

Kitchens and Second Bathrooms

Many Livonia ranches have a second half-bath or a basement bathroom that's just as dated as the main one. I can take care of those too, along with countertops and cabinets in the kitchen.

Livonia FAQ

Can you turn my pink or green tub and tile white? Yes. The tub and tile can be refinished together in white or another color for a fresh, unified look. Do you serve the cities near Livonia? Yes. Along with Livonia, we serve Westland, Garden City, Redford, Plymouth, Northville and Farmington Hills. My tub's original enamel is rough and stained. Will refinishing fix that? Yes. Prep removes buildup and smooths the surface, and the new bonded finish gives you a smooth, glossy tub again.

Get Your Free Livonia Quote

Call (904) 910-5017, email freshstartrefinishing12@gmail.com, or use the contact page to send photos. I'll get back to you with a free, no-pressure quote.