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Bathtub Caulking & Re-Caulking in NYC

Tub-to-wall seal

Re-Caulking, Built Into Every Reglazing

Caulk is the seal at the joint where the tub meets the wall — and it’s usually the first thing to crack, peel, or grow mold. We redo that joint as part of every reglazing, in the same visit, and our pour-on method changes how long the new seal holds.

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The problem

Why Bathtub Caulk Fails

An exposed caulk bead lives a hard life. Two things work against it — everything around the tub, and the caulk material itself.

What the bead is up against

Standing water

It sits in standing water after every shower, day after day.

Cleaners & scrubbing

Cleaning products and scrubbing wear on the bead on top of that.

Building movement

It rides along as the building settles and vibrates.

And the material gives out

Cheap acrylic caulk

  • Dries out
  • Shrinks
  • Cracks

Silicone

Holds up longer than acrylic — but it still gives out, just in a different way:

  • Loses its grip at the edges
  • Starts to peel
  • Its surface collects the soap film that mold feeds on

Once there is even a small gap, water wicks in behind the caulk. That is when the damage spreads:

  • Soft drywall behind the wall
  • Loose tiles
  • Stains around the tub
  • In New York apartment buildings, a slow leak at the tub joint that ends up in your downstairs neighbor’s ceiling

It is also why the same joint gets re-caulked again and again — each new bead is exposed to everything that destroyed the previous one.

Why This Seam Lasts

Caulked Bathtub

Caulking is included free with every bathtub reglazing. If the gap between your tub and the wall is wider than standard, it may need extra caulk to fill before coating — that starts at $35, and we will let you know before any work begins. Bathtub reglazing starts at $475, tax included — see our pricing page for details.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Why does bathtub caulk keep cracking or growing mold?

Because it is exposed. A caulk bead sits in water after every shower and takes cleaners and scrubbing on top of that. Acrylic caulk dries out and cracks; silicone peels at the edges and holds the soap film that mold grows on. Once a gap opens, water gets behind it and the problem spreads into the wall.

What makes your caulking different?

The order of work. We remove the old caulk completely, seal the joint with a flexible, fast-curing sealant, and then cover it with our pour-on coating. The sealant ends up under the finish — protected from water and cleaning — and the corner looks like a clean 90° angle instead of a silicone bead.

Is caulking included with bathtub reglazing?

Yes — it is included free with every bathtub reglazing. If the gap between the tub and the wall is unusually wide, filling it may require extra caulk, which starts at $25. We will confirm that with you before starting.

Do you offer caulking as a separate service, without reglazing?

No — we restore bathtubs, and caulking is built into that job. The seal is protected by the coating that goes over it, so it is not something we install on its own. Many companies charge extra for caulking; with us it is included free in every reglazing. If your finish is in good shape and only the caulk has failed, a standard re-caulk is a simple handyman job — but if the tub surface is showing wear too, reglazing fixes both in one visit.

How soon can I use the tub?

Caulking happens during the same visit as your reglazing. The whole job takes about 3–4 hours on site, and the tub is ready to use in 24 hours.

Reviews

What our customers say

Excellent ★★★★★ 5.0 | 109 reviews
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ricky smith4 reviews
★★★★★12 hours ago
New york tubs did a great job .Thete was a little spot on the tub drain and he came right back and cleaned it off plus he installed a new strainer basket over thst drain free of charge. Would definitely recommend
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you, Ricky! Coming back to sort out a small detail is just part of standing behind the work — we'd rather make the trip than leave you with anything less than right. Glad the new strainer finished it off nicely. Enjoy the tub!

Gustavo Lopez2 reviews · 2 photos
★★★★★2 days ago
A job well done! My tub looks great again. Highly recommended. Artem showed up in time, the job was finished in the amount time promised and there was no debris to clean up because the took care of that. All in all a great experience. Thank you👍
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you so much for the kind words, Gustavo! We're glad your tub looks great again — the before and after photos say it all. Enjoy your new tub, and don't hesitate to reach out if you ever need anything.

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Paul4 reviews
★★★★★3 days ago
Hi! Just wanted to drop my very good feedback about NYTubs! Artem has revitalized my bath tub in 3 hours. I also asked to refine the joints between the tub and the walls and the floor. And the joints now look real good! Thank you! My experience was def awesome!
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you, Paul! Glad you mentioned the joints — fresh caulking makes a huge difference next to a new finish, and it's often the detail that gets overlooked. Happy the whole bathroom came together for you. Enjoy the tub!

— Artem, New York Tubs

Lily Manet6 reviews · 2 photos
★★★★★1 week ago
I had a great experience with Artem. He did an amazing job reglazing my bathtub, and it looks fantastic. He was professional, friendly, and punctual. The entire experience was smooth, and I really appreciated his attention to detail and professionalism. I highly recommend Artem to anyone looking to have their bathtub reglazed. Thank you for the excellent work!
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you so much, Lily! It was a real pleasure working with you. Attention to detail is where the whole result lives in this kind of work, so it means a lot that you noticed. Enjoy the tub, and thank you for the recommendation!

— Artem, New York Tubs

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V L7 reviews · 1 photo
★★★★★2 weeks ago
I like the new look of my bathtub. Artem did an excellent job.
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you so much! Glad you love the new look — it was a pleasure working on your tub. Enjoy it!

— Artem, New York Tubs

İdris Karaburun1 review
★★★★★2 weeks ago
Rated 5 stars, no comment.
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you, İdris! We really appreciate the 5-star rating.

Dom Dibrino3 reviews · 4 photos
★★★★★3 weeks ago
They were great. Clean professional. Didn’t even know they were there. Second time using the service. The tub comes out brand new !
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you, Dom! Having you back for a second tub is the best compliment we could ask for. Clean, quiet, and out of your way — that's how we like to work. Thanks for trusting us with your properties!

Janet2 reviews
★★★★★3 weeks ago
I am very pleased with the process and the work that was done. They were prompt on the day of service and even followed up with care instructions.

I would definitely use them again!
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you, Janet! Showing up on time and making sure you know how to care for the new finish are both part of doing the job right. We'd be happy to work with you again anytime — enjoy the tub!

Norberto VelazquezLocal Guide · 22 reviews · 63 photos
★★★★★1 month ago
We've used this companies services for reglazing for our multi family properties. With vacant and occupied apartments. Very very satisfied with the services.
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you, Norberto. Working with JGV on both vacant and occupied units across your properties has been a pleasure — we know how important quick turnaround and a clean process are when tenants are living there. We look forward to the next ones.

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Robert B1 review
★★★★★1 month ago
Artem was prompt, professional and neat. My 80 year old tub was reglazed in under 3 hours and looks brand new. I highly recommend New York Tubs!!
↳ Owner's reply

Thank you, Robert! An 80-year-old tub back to brand new in a morning — that's exactly what refinishing is for. These old cast iron tubs are worth saving. Enjoy it, and thanks for the recommendation!

— Artem, New York Tubs

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We remove the old caulk, seal the joint with a flexible sealant, and cover it with our pour-on coating. There is no exposed caulk line to peel or grow mold — just a clean, easy-to-wipe corner where the tub meets the wall.

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One method — pour-on, self-leveling coating — applied to the tubs New York apartments actually have.

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