Bathtub Reglazing in Union County, NJ

Bathtub reglazing · Union County

Refinish your Union County tub — keep the one you have

We re-coat cast iron and steel tubs across Union County with our pour-on finish — from the older homes of Westfield and Summit to the apartments of Elizabeth and Plainfield. Rust, chips, and a worn-out surface are gone in one visit, and the tub is back in use the next day.

10–15 yrs

How long it lasts

3–4 hrs

On site, one visit

24 hrs

Back in use

5 yrs

Written warranty

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Across Union County

From Westfield to Elizabeth

Union County mixes the older single-family homes of Westfield, Summit, Cranford, and Scotch Plains with the denser neighborhoods of Elizabeth, Linden, and Plainfield.

Most still have their original cast iron or porcelain-on-steel tub set into a tiled wall. That tub is worth keeping — refinishing brings the surface back without opening the wall or resetting the plumbing.

Bathtub refinishing in Union County

What refinishing brings back

A worn tub doesn’t need replacing

After decades of use, an old tub chips, rusts at the drain, and the enamel goes rough and stained. The usual fix — tearing it out — turns a tired surface into a full bathroom project: demolition, a plumber, new tile, and days without a working bathroom.

Refinishing skips all of that. We strip the worn enamel, fill the chips, cracks, and rust pits, then pour a fresh coating over the whole tub so it self-levels into a smooth white finish. Because it’s poured rather than sprayed, the coat goes on several times thicker than a spray job and holds up to daily use for 10 to 15 years.

And a tub doesn’t have to be cracked to be worth doing. If yours is just dull, stained, or rough to the touch, the same coating makes it smooth and clean again — at a fraction of what a new tub and the tile work around it would cost.

Replace vs refinish

Why owners refinish instead of replacing

Refinishing keeps your tub in place and costs a fraction of a full replacement.

Refinish with us

Refinishing

From $475

One visit, about 3 hours
Tub ready to use in 24 hours
Keeps your existing tile & plumbing
5-year warranty

Full replacement

Replacement

$3,000+

Demolition + plumber + new tile
A week or more of downtime
Building permit if plumbing moves
Heavy cast iron to cut out and haul away

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work on both older cast iron and newer steel tubs?

Yes — both. The older homes in Westfield, Summit, and Plainfield usually have cast iron, while the postwar homes have porcelain-on-steel tubs. Both refinish the same way. We don’t work on plastic or acrylic tubs.

Do you refinish the outside of a clawfoot, or just the inside?

The inside only — that’s the bathing surface, and it comes back to a smooth white finish. The outside and the feet are painted enamel and need a different process, so a painter handles those.

My tub is worn and stained but not cracked — is it worth refinishing?

Definitely. A dull, stained, or rough surface is exactly what the pour-on coating restores — it comes back to a smooth white finish. If a tub is too far gone to save, we’ll tell you up front.

How does the cost compare to a new tub?

Refinishing starts at $475. A replacement — demolition, plumber, new tile, and a week of downtime — usually runs $2,000 or more, so refinishing saves both money and time.

How long does the job take?

One visit of about 3–4 hours. The coating then cures for roughly 24 hours, so the tub is ready the next day. It’s solvent-free, so there’s almost no smell.

How long will the new finish last?

With normal care, 10 to 15 years. The coating is poured on thick and resists peeling and chipping, and every job carries a 5-year written warranty.

Meet Your Union County Refinishing Expert

Hi, I'm Artem.

When you book with New York Tubs, you aren't getting a random sub-contractor. You're getting a master refinisher with over a decade of experience.

For over a decade I've worked in tub refinishing, and I've personally refinished hundreds of tubs — every job done by me, start to finish. My reputation is built on durable, long-lasting results, a clean process with no solvent fumes, and full respect for your home.

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10+ Years of Professional Experience
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Fully Licensed & Insured
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Backed by a 5-Year Warranty

Founder & Lead Technician

Professional Reglazing Services & Pricing

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Our Signature Service

Bathtub Reglazing

Pour-On Method — 10× thicker
5-year written warranty
Ready in 24 hours
Cast iron & steel only
Odorless

Starting at:

$475

*tax included

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Additional Services

Caulking

Free with bathtub service

Distance surcharge

Travel fee $25–$60 for some areas — free in Brooklyn

Why the Pour-On Method Wins — Every Time

Criteria	Traditional Spray-On Method	OUR METHOD Pour-On Application
Typical lifespan	1-3 years	10-15 years
On-Site Work Time	~5 hours	3-4 hours
Coat thickness	10 mils	60–100 mils (up to 10× thicker)
Odor during work	Strong solvent smell, lingers	No solvent smell
VOC content	High	Low
Safe to stay home	No — residents usually vacate	Yes
Ready to Use	~48 Hours	24 hours
Long-Term Value	Spray-on has a lower up-front cost, but the coating usually needs to be redone every couple of years.	A pour-on coat lasts long enough that most clients replace or sell the tub before the finish needs to be redone.

Single-family or building

Houses and apartment buildings alike

In the houses of Westfield, Summit, and Berkeley Heights, we work around your schedule and leave the bathroom clean — one visit, no crew tracking through the house for days.

For apartment and condo buildings in Elizabeth, Linden, and Plainfield, we provide the certificate of insurance the building office or board needs before work starts, and there’s no demolition or debris to deal with.

How we do it

One visit, three stages

Strip & repair

We remove the worn enamel, smooth the rough spots, and fill chips, cracks, and rust pits flush.

Pour the coating

The coating is poured over the whole tub and self-levels into an even white finish — no brush marks, no bare spots.

Cure overnight

Ready to use in about 24 hours, backed by a 5-year written warranty.

The coating is solvent-free — no harsh fumes and almost no smell — so the bathroom stays usable while we work. We’ve refinished tubs across the New York area since 2013.

Our work

Before and after

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Reviews

What our customers say

Excellent ★★★★★ 5.0 | 111 reviews

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Potato turtle

★★★★★15 hours ago

Rated 5 stars, no comment.

↳ Owner's reply

Thank you so much for the 5-star rating! It was a pleasure working with you — enjoy the fresh new tub.

Raymond BalchiLocal Guide · 54 reviews · 4 photos

★★★★★1 week ago

Very satisfied with the job that Artem did. He arrived right on time and he said it would take him 3 hours and at the end of 3 hours he was cleaning up and ready to go and everything was done. I love that the pour on method doesn't give a lot of fumes and the finished product looks beautiful my tub looks brand new. I can highly recommend him.

↳ Owner's reply

Thank you, Raymond! Glad you noticed the pour-on method — no spray means almost no fumes, and that's exactly why I work this way. Three hours, cleaned up, and a tub that looks brand new is the goal on every job. Enjoy it, and thanks for the recommendation!

— Artem, New York Tubs

ricky smith5 reviews

★★★★★4 weeks 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 Lopez3 reviews · 2 photos

★★★★★4 weeks 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.

Paul4 reviews

★★★★★4 weeks 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 month 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

V L7 reviews · 1 photo

★★★★★1 month 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

★★★★★1 month ago

Rated 5 stars, no comment.

↳ Owner's reply

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

Dom Dibrino3 reviews · 4 photos

★★★★★2 months 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

★★★★★2 months 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!

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