Frequently Asked Questions for your Refinished Surface

We offer a variety of bathroom refinishing and remodeling services, including all bathtub and tile repair and refinishing  We can also install new flooring. We can also assist with accessibility modifications.

AG SMITH REFINISHING has been in business for over 25 years. Our team has extensive experience in the bathroom refinishing industry and is committed to providing high-quality workmanship.

Yes, we provide a warranty for all materials used in your bathroom remodel. We only use high-quality materials from reputable suppliers and stand behind our work.  Please see our warranty & care page for more information.

First of all, to replace something you MUST first tear out the old items.  When considering the cost of replacement, you must consider tear out, cost of replacement item, labor for installation, not to mention the mess and time it will take.  For example, normal costs of replacing a bathtub range from $1,500.00 - $3,000.00 and will usually take one and a half weeks to complete.  Refinishing takes less than one day and will save at least 70% vs. replacement. 

A standard bathtub will take about 3-4 hours to complete. A 1 pc. Fiberglass unit will take about 4-5 hours. 

Any refinishing done by our company will need to cure 48 hrs before use. 

Out in the field we see bathtubs lasting 10-12 years. We use a better product than was used that long ago. We are expecting a lifetime of at least 12-15 yrs.  Lifetime will vary depending on a number of things such as water quality and amount of use. 

Do not use any abrasive cleaners or bleach containing products. Please see our warranty and care page for more information. 

If you have any problems with your item, please do not hesitate to call us. We are able to do spot repairs. 

Anything being done to the walls above the bathtub should be complete before we arrive. Please call for more information. 

We carry white and almond in stock. With these colors we can create many shades in between. These include bone, bisque, mushroom, beige, and many others. A wide range of colors can be special ordered for an additional fee. 

If your bathtub has been refinished before, we can do it again. It will need to have the old finish stripped first. We can do this for an additional fee. 

These items will ruin your new finish and void your warranty. We can roll a textured non-slip surface in the bottom of your bathtub. This will avoid the need for these items. 

If you do not want shower doors anymore, remove them before we arrive. After your finish has cured, install a shower curtain. If you are replacing your shower doors, remove your old doors before we arrive. After your finish has cured, install your new doors. If you are keeping your doors, you can remove and replace, or you can remove the doors, leave the track, and we will mask off the track before we spray. 

The overflow cover will usually be removed easily. This is normally a dirty area and we like to clean and refinish this area. If there is rust around your drain, it will have to be pulled (by you or a plumber) before we arrive. If this is not done, the rust WILL return. If you have no rust around your drain, it does not have to be removed. 

Very rarely does someone have to leave. Our ventilation system will remove a lot of the smell and dust. You will probably still smell something, but it will not be unbearable. Please call with additional concerns. 

There can be some dust left behind, but should be no overspray. The dust left behind can be removed with a damp washcloth. We recommend removing items sitting around the bathroom and/or hanging on the walls. It is easier to remove the items than clean them all. 

Our product will not hurt you or your pets. We will be going in and out of your house multiple times and do prefer that pets are locked up to prevent escape. 

We like our customers to feel confident about having us work for them. We do not like to give out our customers’ names and/or phone numbers. If you must have a reference, we can try to provide one.