Bathtub Refinishing & Reglazing in Ypsilanti, MI
Ypsilanti has some of the oldest homes in southeast Michigan, and a lot of old bathrooms to go with them. We serve Ypsilanti, bringing worn tubs, dated tile and tired showers back to a clean, bright finish without tearing anything out.
Historic Homes, Original Bathrooms
Ypsilanti's historic district covers roughly 310 acres on both sides of the Huron River, from downtown along Michigan Avenue to Depot Town. Many of its houses date to the 1800s, in Greek Revival, Italianate and Queen Anne styles. Just west, the Normal Park neighborhood, named for the Michigan State Normal School that became Eastern Michigan University, is full of early-1900s bungalows, foursquares and Cape Cods. Homes like these often still have original porcelain tubs, clawfoots and decades-old ceramic tile. Over the years, the surface takes a beating. The glaze dulls, the bottom gets rough and stained, and chips start to show. Refinishing restores the look of the original fixture without the hassle of hauling an old tub out of a narrow, century-old bathroom.
Rentals Near EMU
Many older houses near campus have been converted into apartments. If you own or manage one, you know how hard student rentals are on bathrooms. Refinishing is a practical way to turn over a unit: it's done in place, costs a fraction of replacement, and leaves the tub, shower or tile looking clean and well-kept for the next tenant.
How the Finish Is Applied
Good refinishing comes down to prep and application: Thorough cleaning and surface prep so the coating can bond Repairs to chips and rough spots Careful masking of fixtures, walls and floors A chemically bonded finish sprayed with HVLP equipment, which gives a smooth, even coat that won't peel, chip or flake I have more than five years of refinishing experience on top of three years as a professional painter. Read more about the process on the bathtub refinishing page, or view before-and-afters in the portfolio.
Ypsilanti FAQ
Do you work in Ypsilanti Township as well as the city? Yes. I serve the City of Ypsilanti, Ypsilanti Township, Superior Township, Belleville and Canton. Can you refinish old tile that has a dated color? Yes. Ceramic wall tile can be refinished in a new color, so an outdated bathroom looks clean and current without retiling. The tub can be done at the same time for a matching finish. I manage several rental units. Can you handle more than one bathroom? Yes. Let me know how many units and surfaces you have, and I'll put together a free quote and a schedule that works for your turnovers.
Free Quotes in Ypsilanti
Call (904) 910-5017, email freshstartrefinishing12@gmail.com, or reach out on the contact page. Photos of the tub, tile or shower help me quote quickly.