NORWALK - Owner/Operated Bathtub Refinishing Servicing Fairfield County and surrounding areas. I Clean tubs too. Sometimes just a professional cleaning is all you need.
BBB. Rated A+ 0 complaints.
I take care of tubs for Norwalk housing.
Bender & Mr Shower door in Norwalk refer to me.
I do the work myself. I schedule just your refinishing for the day. Not rushing your tub to get to another or showing up late in day tired doing sloppy work.
In business since 2005 and specialize only in refinishing and/or cleaning tubs, slip resistant bottoms and chip repairs.
I use very good bonding agents with Florescent additive. I then turn lights off and shine black light on tub. This shows where I missed spots applying it. This is key because the bonding agent is what makes the topcoat stick. Missed areas can cause failures. Every single time no matter how careful I am, when I shine that black light it shows me where it needs more.
This black light also shows up little bits of dirt that could of ended up in the finish.
Ct Lic #611303
Free Slip Resistant bottom with paid refinishing of tub for Angie's List customers.
I also have slip resistant glue down mats for tubs that are fine with just a professional cleaning but may have issues on bottom of tub. Saving you $$.
I also do repairs around drains and chip repairs. It's not always necessary to refinish the tub. There's actually a lot of times where I'll strip off a DIY kit and address an issue such as mineral deposits or worn drain area leaving original porcelain when I can and for less money than a full refinish.
A lot of times people hire me to refinish the tub but by the time I'm done cleaning it they are happy with that. Of course this is if color of tub was not an issue.
Even with a full refinish it's still a lot less money than a plastic liner which can collect water between tub n liner which I hear costs approx $2000 for just the tub.
Am I the cheapest. No! Being a legit business, using good products, refinishing just your tub for the day does cost more than the low balling speedballs. I take on average 4 or 5 hour. I've heard guys talking how they are in n out in an hour. Even one guy saying 45 minutes.
I can only imagine the shortcuts that are being taken to be in n out in 45 minutes.
Sure you could hire someone for less but, do you want to deal with issues shortly down the road then trying to get this person back from out of state if he's even still in business.
I'm locally based out of Norwalk. I've lived here since 1964. Been refinishing since 2005. I worked corporate in IT for a multi-billion dollar corporation for 22 years prior to 2005. They relocated to Texas and we decided to stay here where our family is.
So I decided to go into business for myself and here I am.
Business highlights
19 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
BATHTUB CLEANINGS, Bathtub Refinishing/Reglazing (Sometimes all that is needed is a professional cleaning saving you even more money) , Slip Resistant bottoms and Chip Repairs.
Gary from Bathtub RX LLC did an amazing job changing my bathtub from blue to gleaming white! He was professional and courteous and took the time to go above and beyond answering our questions! His work is great! I would highly recommend!!
Description of Work: Bathtub Refinishing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Pino N.
08/2016
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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The work was done in short time with care and in details, Great job Gary.
Description of Work: Cleaned with excellent result my 60 years old white bathtub to perfection!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$375
Miaoran L.
04/2016
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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I am very pleased with the service. Previous owner left the master bathtub in bad state of disrepair, with significant mineral deposits and staining. Gary was able to take the bathtub, which was so dirty and disgusting and made it clean like new. Gary's also a very nice guy to talk to and he gave me tips on keeping the tub in good shape.
Description of Work: Cleaned bathtub
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Arlene D.
03/2016
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Great! I texted Gary to see if he could stop by for a quote on resurfacing our tub. He came over that day and said we don't need our tub refinished, just a mat to cover the scratches on the bottom. So he saved us alot of money!
Description of Work: Installed a non-slip permanent mat in our tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Petar V.
12/2015
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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I've had many, many contractors in my house. Few if any as professional as Gary. Overall, great guy. Super knowledgable about his craft and NEVER pushes for work that is unnecessary. Friendly, affordable, quick and does an excellent job. If you need work on a tub just call him. Don't bother researching.
Description of Work: Gary refinished my rusty bathtub and glued a liner down.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
george l S.
11/2015
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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it went great, I also wanted to refinish, but Gary said it did not really need it. The tub looked great, and he is such an honest guy. no kind of upselling, it saved me many hundreds of dollars more. I highly recommend this company. I'm such a satisfied customer.
Description of Work: clean and strip my old 100-year-old tub
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Judith M.
04/2015
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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I am very glad I found Gary from Bathtub RX. I was looking for a capable honest glazing professional to repair, fix-up or reglaze my 75 year-old bathtub which had been reglazed 13 years earlier. Over the years, workmen had come in to make repairs to plumbing, replace tub fixtures and wall tile and they left behind chips in the finish. The tub had also grown dull and stained in some areas. When Gary arrived, he carefully and honestly assessed the status of the finish, and then discussed the possible repair options in consideration of my budget. Since he was able to match the paint color of my tub, he determined that a complete redo was not necessary. He then went right to work cleaning, repairing and touching-up the finish, and before long my bathtub was looking better than I have seen it in years. If you are looking for a capable, honest professional for your tub, someone who is prompt, tidy, and courteous, then contact Gary at Bathtub RX. I am glad I did and I am sure you will be too.
Description of Work: Repaired chips, cleaned and touched up finish in bathtub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Paul C.
02/2015
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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I had an older cast iron tub that I didn't want to get rid of so I called Gary at Bathtub Rx. We had used him previously for another tub and was anxious to use his services again. Needless to say the tub came out fantastic! The finish was perfect. Nice and smooth with no drips. We had this done back in July 2014 and yesterday I emailed Gary because it looked like the paint on the grip surface of the floor was chipping. Gary emailed me back within minutes and scheduled to come out to the house today. The good news was that it was simply a light film of soap scum. I had been worried about using too much force while cleaning but Gary assured me of the durability of the finish plus the three year warranty. He cleaned the entire tub and I was more than happy to tip him for his time. I rarely have come across a company with such a great product and customer service. I would highly recommend Bathtub Rx to anyone looking to refurbish an old tub as its well worth it.
Description of Work: re-glaze bathtub
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$599
Janice M.
02/2015
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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This provider was highly efficent, professional and courteous. He was very straight forward and honest about what he could do. I felt he was very trustworthy and a great person to work with. He was able to come and complete the work right away. I feel he is an old fashioned kind of business man who does quality work and stands behind it. I would highly recommend him!
Description of Work: He re-glazed a porcelain tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$650
Alice B.
02/2015
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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The bath tubs look great. They were very responsive and helpful with my questions. I would highly recommend them if you want your old cast iron bath tubs to look new.
Description of Work: Professionally cleaned 2 old cast iron bath tubs that were all stained and looked beat up.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Alicia J.
11/2014
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Went well; bath tub had previously been refinished which caused additional work and potential cost. Also repaired a sink scratch at no additional cost and caulked the entire area Professional and easy to work with
Description of Work: Refinished bath tub
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Barbara W.
10/2014
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Beautiful! From black to bright white!
Description of Work: Gary is very professional and takes great pride in his work. He is very particular to make sure all goes well. He transformed my 1939 bathtub, that had been covered in vinyl enclosure and glue to hold in place, into a beautiful tub back to original condition.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Beverly E.
06/2014
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Perfect job. Gary is professional and very pleasant to work with!
Description of Work: Refinished bath tub
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$599
Ken H.
05/2014
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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We had a whole house remodel and as we are now close to the end of the project, we started cleaning up. We discovered a one inch hole in our new acrylic tub!! All brand new tile work and plumbing have been completed as well so ripping out this new tub would be the last option. There's been no effort or priority from our builder to fix it so we decided to call Gary and not waste any time. Gary arrived a few minutes early - that's an A+ right there. Then he quickly analyzed the damage and explained the materials needed and the process so that I'd understand what would be done. The tub had rust stains and was caked with dust and construction debris, but he cleaned it all up until it looked new again and then it was easier to identify any other damage. There indeed other areas that he found were chipped but not easy to spot unless you really got up close and looked. But his fixes were smooth and almost undetectable - that hole is gone and it looks like a new tub again! Thanks Gary!
Description of Work: Gary fixed a hole in our new tub
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
ZOLTAN D.
04/2014
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Gary emailed me a few times prior to the day of the job so we would be on the same page regarding scheduling. He showed up exactly on time and very carefully taped and paper protected the surrounding work area to avoid getting any of the finish on the tile, walls, floor, etc. He brought a fan with him which kept the fumes from spreading past the room. In fact I found the odor to be much less than expected which is important to anyone with pets or kids. The job was completed in less than 5 hours so anyone scheduling this job can still work a half day afterwards if they need to. Gary was very clean regarding the rugs and floors leading to the upstairs bath room. I have had other contractors in the past who leave stains and were not as attentive as Gary. I appreciated that Gary first professionally cleaned the tub and gave me the option to accept that as the job (for a lesser cost) which to some customers is enough and also helpful if on a budget. I liked the images of glossy tubs on his web site and I wanted my tub to look like that so I requested that he proceed with the refinishing. The end result is excellent and the old tub looks like a new glossy tub from a show room. Gary's web site very precisely explains which common cleaning products to avoid so as not to damage or weaken the finish ... very informative. This was worth doing as replacing the tub would have many times the cost of refinishing. I highly recommend Gary and his bath tub refinishing process to anyone who is less than happy with their current tub's color or lack of shine ... absolutely a 5 Star job.
Description of Work: Gary refinished an old bathtub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$599
Kelly G.
04/2014
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Our experience with Gary was great, from accessing info on his website to obtaining a price estimate to the completed work. He saved us time by repling promptly to our request for an estimate and putting one together based on photos sent. Gary's "before I arrive" tips were easy to understand and helped us prepare the area for the best result. Gary was on time and worked cleanly and efficiently. The final product and anti-slip surface look great. Thanks Gary!
Description of Work: Refinished a tub, changing color from gray to white
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Charlene P.
02/2014
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Gary is an artist! He was polite, fast, honest, and did a truly beautiful job repairing the areas of our bathtub where duct tape had pulled off the finish. Would hire again or recommend in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Repaired bathtub finish
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$299
John T.
12/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Gary is awesome!! Enough said!! He was extremely prompt on arrival, very upfront with what to expect and what not to expect and overall a great contractor. We had two tubs for a rental unit done. One was completely resurfaced, and the other was seriously cleaned and re-caulked. Honestly, a great job on both tubs.
Description of Work: Resurfaced an old cast iron tub and cleaned a fiberglass jetted tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
H. CLARKE G.
12/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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High quality work, professional in every way
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
James L.
11/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Fantastic result. Gary (the owner) came out himself and explained all of our options. Recommended the etch treatment to eliminate slips (I almost broke my neck the week before) and the result was terrific. I couldn't detect any difference in the finish, but no more slips! Great price, great service, would highly recommend for excellent advice and also saving us a bunch of money on a new tub!
Description of Work: Treated our bathtub with a non slip etch
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Andrew M.
08/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Having just moved into a house with a grimy bathtub, Gary saved us the expense of having to install an entirely new tub. He refinished the tub within a couple of hours. He was very clean and tidy while working and very pleasant to work with.
Description of Work: Bathtub refinishing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Richard D.
08/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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I called Gary on Saturday morning. He answered the phone himself and when I asked him how he intended to fix the damaged area of our tub, he took the time to explain each detail of the retoration process which consisted of seven separate steps. He asked me to take some photos of the tub and damaged area so he would be sure to have the correct color repair material so as not to waste our time. Gary came to our housethis morning and spent about one and one half hours doing the repair. Gary did a very nice job and unless you look hard at the spot you would not know that it had been repaired. Gary cleaned up the area after he was through repairing the tub. We had a very good experience with Gary and I would highly recommend Bathroom Rx to anyone needing this type of work done.
Description of Work: Gary repaird a three inch circular chipped area at the bottom of our bathtub that had extended down to the cast iron core.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$325
Vivian W.
07/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Thank you, Gary, for giving us back a lovely place in which to bathe! Gary was efficient, meticulous, courteous, and patient (having returned to the home twice when he could not access the tub area while painting was being done). I highly recommend Gary's magic to restore cleanliness and beauty to an old fixture!
Description of Work: Gary restored a woefully neglected bath tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Saghar Y.
06/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Very Good. Gary was very honest about what I should expect. He was very courteous and professional. He showed up on time and finished when he said he would. He even sent me a picture of the finished tub when he was done since I was't home to see it. During the sale process, he never tried to pressure me into anything. Overall a great experience and would recommend to anyone. Thank you.
Description of Work: Refinished our bathtub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Susan C.
01/2013
5.0
bathtub refinishing
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Gary was very professional and personable. I had originally called about refinishing our shower and tub and he suggested I see if the cheaper option, a professional cleaning, would do the job. I appreciated his candor--and it turned out the cleaning did the trick! The shower and tub look wonderful now.
Description of Work: Gary cleaned a shower and a shower/tub combo for us. We had just moved into the house and the tube and shower really needed professional cleaning!
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FAQ
BATHTUB RX LLC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
BATHTUB RX LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, BATHTUB RX LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, BATHTUB RX LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, BATHTUB RX LLC does not offer warranties.
BATHTUB RX LLC offers the following services: BATHTUB CLEANINGS, Bathtub Refinishing/Reglazing (Sometimes all that is needed is a professional cleaning saving you even more money) , Slip Resistant bottoms and Chip Repairs.