Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What bathroom and kitchen surfaces can be refinished?

A. Baths, wall tiles, sinks, showers and shower bases, cast iron, porcelain, pressed steel, enamel, fibreglass and acrylic



Q. How long does it take?

A. Resurfacing a bath, sink or toilet takes approximately three to four hours. That's it.



Q. How long after completion before we can use the bath?

A. 24 hours.



Q. What kind of repairs can you do?

A. For bath fixtures, we can fix cracks, rust, scratches, dull spots, chips, pits and discolouration in the refinishing process.



Q. Is "reglazing" the same as "refinishing"?

A. Yes, they are both describe the act of preparing and refinishing porcelain, tile or laminate fixtures in the bathroom and kitchen.



Q. What colours are available?

A. Refinishing offers many standard colours with an infinite amount of custom colours available.



Q. Will my bath or sink look painted?

A. No. It won't have brush marks or drips. The finished material is applied with a spray gun that yields a super-smooth, high gloss finish.



Q. What if my bath/shower tray is damaged?

A. No problem. In fact, that's one of the major reasons fixtures are refinished. Part of the process is fixing all types of damage.



Q. My bath was refinished by someone else and is peeling. What happened?

A. More than likely shortcuts were taken during the preparation process. This results in a weak bond between the topcoat and the previous finish. We meticulously prepare the surface so the bond is super strong resulting in years of use. We don't skip steps and use the best specialist products on the market.



Q. My fibreglass bath/shower has a crack in it. Can it be repaired?

A. Yes it can, but we would like to see the damaged area first



Q. Can I refinish my bath with a DIY kit from a DIY store?

A. No. DIY kits are limited in strength and durability. They usually fail within a month or two. They typically consist of an epoxy coating that takes up to 5 days to dry and yellows significantly over time. Most kits are rolled or brushed on the fixture, giving an unsightly looking amateur finish. Some kits are sprayed on with an aerosol can, causing uneven coverage, dry spray and drips.



Q. Do you also refinish tiles and sinks?

A. Yes



Q. Are there any offensive odours with resurfacing?

A. Any time you have painting done in your home there will be some lingering paint odours for a few days. We minimise these odours by using a sophisticated exhaust system that vents dust and odour to the outside while we work.





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