What to do with your fiberglass tub When it comes to selecting a tub for your bathroom, you have plenty of materials from which to choose. However, fiberglass often makes the short list of options if you’re in the market for a good basic, no-frills tub. If you purchased a home that was built around […]
Commercial bathtub refinishing in Atlanta Now more than ever, commercial bathtub and tile resurfacing has become the quickest and most economical way for hotel and apartment managers to give their guests a modern, clean bathroom within budget. In addition to a cleaner, more modern looking bathroom, housekeeping is quicker and easier when a bathtub has […]
What to do with that huge garden tub In the late 1980s and 1990s many houses were designed and built with large master bathrooms that included oversized garden tubs (also known as whirlpool tubs, Jacuzzis, soaking tubs or corner tubs). During this time, these tubs were highly sought after and were expected in any well-designed […]
Should you refinish or replace your bathtub? If you can buy a new bathtub for the same cost as getting your old one refinished, why not just buy the new one? Seems simple enough right? Your new bathtub will cost you about $300 for a standard one which is about the cost of the average […]
Restore, Don’t Demo! One of the toughest pressures homeowners face these days is how can they make their home more updated without spending tons of money? It’s a hard fact to face when your home hasn’t had a facelift in decades and you don’t have the budget to do everything you want to get it […]
Getting ready for the holidays Holiday time should be a joyous time. A time to reflect and relax with family and friends. It should not be a time to stress about house preparations and cleaning for guests. If your house could you some sprucing up for the holidays, consider refinishing. Bathroom and kitchen refinishing is […]
Refinishing and acid etching your Atlanta bathroom When you decide to refinish your bathtub and tile surround, you may also want to consider the tile floor as well. Atlanta bathtub refinishing is an effective and cost saving way to get your dull, worn bathtub back into tiptop shape. If you have tile floors in your […]
Give your bathtub a second life When your bathtub has seen better days, consider an alternative to replacement: refinishing. Of course the best solution to a tired old tub is replacement, or so you may think. When other factors are added into the process of replacing, your thoughts about replacing may change. Why? Because replacing […]
Preserving bathtubs of yesteryear: They don’t make them like they use to! If you’re about to undertake an Atlanta bathroom remodel and struggling to decide what stays and what goes, remember the old saying, “they don’t make them like they use to!” Older homes were built using cast iron and porcelain bathtubs. In the 70s […]
The truth about bathtub restoration When you buy a new home, you expect to move into a place that is completely the way you want it. The truth is, rarely do we find a home that has everything we were looking for. Unless you are building a custom home to your exact specifications, homes like […]
A fresh tub is easier than you think After decades of abrasive cleaning that cause scratches or drippy faucets that cause rust and eventually holes, even the toughest porcelain bathtub may need its surface freshened up. Even fiberglass tubs are vulnerable to cracking or splitting. It use to be that you had to live with […]
New Construction versus Reconstruction You’ve heard it all before: kitchens and bathrooms sell houses. Kitchens are the heart of the home. Your bathroom is your sanctuary. We get it! Good kitchens and bathrooms are important. But, they are also expensive. If you are thinking about putting your home on the market, you have to consider […]
What can you resurface in your home? Resurfacing is an industry term for refinishing or reglazing of common household fixtures. These fixtures include bathtubs, tile, cabinets and countertops. But what exactly does resurfacing entail and what exactly can you resurface? Our experts at Top Gun Applied Surfaces answer some of your resurfacing/refinishing/reglazing household questions: How […]
Not all bathtubs are created equal Bathtubs have been made of many different materials over the years. In the 1920’s they were almost exclusively made of cast iron with a thick porcelain overlay. Tubs were durable back then and lasted indefinitely. Starting around the 1970’s tubs started popping up in new homes made of steel […]
Why not hire an Atlanta Bathtub Refinishing Company?!? Knowing your bathtub options Do you have an old bathtub that needs a facelift? When you watch the DIY shows on TV they make refinishing your bathtub look seamless and easy. However, buying the supplies you need at the home improvement store may be just the beginning […]
Bathtub Restoration – What’s old is new again! [image-comparator left=”https://www.topgunappliedsurfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1136-Before.jpg” right=”https://www.topgunappliedsurfaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/IMG_1137-After.jpg” width=”100%” classes=”hover”][/image-comparator] You’ve seen the millions of renovation programs like Fixer Upper and Flip or Flop on HGTV and the countless others on television channels up and down your guide. Everyone seems to be renovating instead of building. And this trend doesn’t seem to […]
Is that spa bathtub anything but reminiscent of a spa? In today’s world, we all work too much. We have hectic, busy lives that show no sign of slowing down. Who has time for a vacation or quick weekend getaway? The one thing we can do to get away from it all is to retreat […]
Bathroom Design and Remodeling Ideas on a Budget You’re ready to redecorate and redesign your bathroom. But dropping $10,000 on a spa retreat is way more than you can afford to spend at the present moment. The good news is, you don’t need to spend a fortune to transform your bathroom into a relaxing, updated […]
What are the benefits of resurfacing? In today’s world, we are all looking for ways to economize instead of splurging. When redesigning your home, how can you cut cost without cutting quality? There are so many DIY avenues out there today but, unless you have been doing DIY for a while, do you understand how […]
What’s the best way to clean up your bathtub? Bathtubs are an important feature in our homes. Some of us have shower/tub combos so the bathtub is used everyday. Some of us have beautiful sunken garden tubs that get used by the kids or for a luxurious bath once in awhile. No matter what kind […]
Remodel your bathtub! Everywhere you look someone is renovating their home. Contractors are hard at work on those houses; opening up spaces by knocking out walls, laying new flooring and gutting outdated kitchens and bathrooms. But, did you know, you can remodel fixtures in your home? Fixtures include bathtubs, cabinets, tile and countertops. If you have quality, […]
Atlanta bathtub resurfacing isn’t just for bathtubs! At Top Gun Applied Surfaces, we are more than just an Atlanta bathtub resurfacing company. We can resurface almost anything! We resurface kitchen and bathroom cabinets, tile and kitchen and bathroom cabinets in your home. But did you know we are also experts in the commercial arena as […]
When Quality Matters If you are in the process of renovating your home, you know one of the biggest trends right now is resurfacing (also known in the industry as refinishing) your old bathtubs, tile, cabinets and countertops. In this ever changing economic climate, we are sometimes more concerned over budget than anything else in […]
The benefits of bathtub refinishing versus replacing The cost of refinishing your old bathtub versus replacing is drastic. Traditional bathtub removal and replacement typical costs anywhere between $2,500 and $8,000 and will take up a large amount of time and effort. You can buy a brand new bathtub for as little as $300 at a […]