Seattle Bathtub Solutions

Jan 2015

A local property management company hired us to refinish a tub in Kirkland. The tub had been previously refinished so it required us to strip the de-laminated areas. This customer was very happy to hear that Seattle Bathtub Solutions does not charge extra to strip a bathtub or to fix surface damage. Upon arrival to a job site I always first check for running water and a functional drain assembly. I noticed right away that the drain was clogged with hair and pooling (not draining properly). A drain clogged with hair is a common problem in rentals and most likely the cause of the de-lamination on the bottom of the tub. This sort of problem can also be caused by leaving a bathmat in the tub, pooling water under the mat. I attempted to remove the clog by all means necessary other than unhooking the actual plumbing. The clog came out with ease and then I moved on to the meticulous removal of the caulking. As always, I cut away the caulking from the entire tub and surround using a razor blade and plastic scraper. This step is often skipped by my competitors. Next, I stripped the tub. I always remove the paint from all tub edges and around the drain and overflow, but in this case the entire floor tub required stripping. With all de-laminated areas stripped of paint, I filled all surface inconsistencies with body filler and waited for catalyzation. With the putty now hardened, I put in my earplugs and sanded the entire tub. (We never dry sand in your home. Wet sanding allows us to prepare your tub without creating excess dust.) After all edges are sanded smooth, the tub is thoroughly cleaned and dried. A surface that is free of oils and contamination is absolutely crucial for adhesion of the refinishing product. Having completed all necessary preparation, I began the masking process. First step in masking a bathtub is covering the faucet with a rubber glove. This will prevent the faucet from dripping any excess water onto the prepared surface and protect it from over spray. Next, I applied static charged plastic 5ft in all directions of the tub. Plastic that is static charged acts as magnet for dust and will reduce the amount of small inconsistencies in the final surface. Next, I covered the rest of the bathroom with drop cloths and set up my ventilation system. Exhausting the air out a window reduces the smell and provides a cleaner finish. It's one more thing that sets us apart from the other guys. A final blow off using a tac rag and I'm ready to spray. This unit was equipped with a toilet that was a perfect match to Napco's Kohler White, so I chose that color to spray the tub. We can color match to your existing fixture or create a customized color. Allowing the product air dry first, I carefully removed the masking and meticilously caulk the tub. The use of a ventilation system drys the product quicker allowing us to remove the masking and caulk your tub on the same day. This was a huge bonus for our client who has always paid a handy man to caulk tubs after having them refinished. After packing everything out and a final sweep, I snapped one final picture to send along with a digital invoice to my customer who couldn't be there to approve work and pay. We always prefer that our customers be onsite to approve work and pay, but in this case they couldn't be there so they left a check in advance.

$395

Kirkland, WA

Dec 2014

This was real straight forward job. Our customer wanted to refinish their green bathtub to Kohler white. We provided a bid and scheduled over the phone. We arrived on time and provided the work as described, and collected payment, same day. A simple color change costs less than most refinish jobs, and as always, we provided ventilation and removed all masking and caulked the tub when finished.

$295

Seattle, WA

Dec 2014

We were called to refinished this tub as part of a really neat bathroom remodel in Columbia City. Our customer wondered if we could remove the tub and refinish it while they installed new floors. They were happy hear we were insured to do all the moving, not just curbside pickup. We scheduled to pick up the tub one day prior to the floor installation, stored it in our shop after refinishing it, and delivered the tub after everything was complete. Our customer loved their tub and their bathroom turned out looking like something out of a magazine. Check out the pictures!

$1k

Seattle, WA

Jan 2015

Refinish tile to match bathtub for home sale.

$595

Edmonds, WA

Jan 2015

A local property management company hired us to refinish a tub in Kirkland. The tub had been previously refinished so it required us to strip the de-laminated areas. This customer was very happy to hear that Seattle Bathtub Solutions does not charge extra to strip a bathtub or to fix surface damage. Upon arrival to a job site I always first check for running water and a functional drain assembly. I noticed right away that the drain was clogged with hair and pooling (not draining properly). A drain clogged with hair is a common problem in rentals and most likely the cause of the de-lamination on the bottom of the tub. This sort of problem can also be caused by leaving a bathmat in the tub, pooling water under the mat. I attempted to remove the clog by all means necessary other than unhooking the actual plumbing. The clog came out with ease and then I moved on to the meticulous removal of the caulking. As always, I cut away the caulking from the entire tub and surround using a razor blade and plastic scraper. This step is often skipped by my competitors. Next, I stripped the tub. I always remove the paint from all tub edges and around the drain and overflow, but in this case the entire floor tub required stripping. With all de-laminated areas stripped of paint, I filled all surface inconsistencies with body filler and waited for catalyzation. With the putty now hardened, I put in my earplugs and sanded the entire tub. (We never dry sand in your home. Wet sanding allows us to prepare your tub without creating excess dust.) After all edges are sanded smooth, the tub is thoroughly cleaned and dried. A surface that is free of oils and contamination is absolutely crucial for adhesion of the refinishing product. Having completed all necessary preparation, I began the masking process. First step in masking a bathtub is covering the faucet with a rubber glove. This will prevent the faucet from dripping any excess water onto the prepared surface and protect it from over spray. Next, I applied static charged plastic 5ft in all directions of the tub. Plastic that is static charged acts as magnet for dust and will reduce the amount of small inconsistencies in the final surface. Next, I covered the rest of the bathroom with drop cloths and set up my ventilation system. Exhausting the air out a window reduces the smell and provides a cleaner finish. It's one more thing that sets us apart from the other guys. A final blow off using a tack rag and I'm ready to spray. This unit was equipped with a toilet that was a perfect match to Napco's Kohler White, so I chose that color to spray the tub. We can color match to your existing fixture or create a customized color. Allowing the product air dry first, I carefully removed the masking and meticulously caulk the tub. The use of a ventilation system drys the product quicker allowing us to remove the masking and caulk your tub on the same day. This was a huge bonus for our client who has always paid a handy man to caulk tubs after having them refinished. After packing everything out and a final sweep, I snapped one final picture to send along with a digital invoice to my customer who couldn't be there to approve work and pay. We always prefer that our customers be onsite to approve work and pay, but in this case they couldn't be there so they left a check in advance.

$395

Kirkland, WA

Jan 2015

Refinish tile to match bathtub for home sale.

$595

Edmonds, WA