Clawfoot Tub Refinishing New York City – Restore The Classic

If you have a clawfoot tub in your NYC apartment, you own a piece of history. These tubs are iconic, deep, and hold heat better than anything made today. But if yours is rough like sandpaper, stained with rust, or peeling, you probably hate getting in it. Clawfoot Tub Refinishing restores the luxury without the heavy lifting. At Advanced Reglazing, we are experts in restoring vintage cast iron. Whether you are in a Brooklyn brownstone or a pre-war building in Manhattan, we treat your tub with the respect it deserves. We strip away the old damage and apply a smooth, brilliant porcelain-like finish. You get to keep the charm of the past with the cleanliness of the present.

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The Advanced Reglazing Difference:

Fast work with light use in a few days.

Low dust with tight masking and venting.

Co-op, condo & Tenant friendly, fully insured.

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ServingManhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx & Staten Island

Why Choose Clawfoot Refinishing?

A cast iron tub weighs hundreds of pounds requiring a crane or demolition crew to remove, these tubs are often wider than modern bathroom doors requiring breaking the door frame, and high-quality reproduction tubs cost $2,000 to $5,000. Refinishing is a fraction of that.

Heat Retention

Cast iron stays hot for a long time. Plastic tubs get cold fast.

Depth

Antique tubs are deep soakers. You can't find that shape in modern standard tubs.

Durability

These tubs have lasted 100 years. With a new finish, they will last another 20.

The Look

Nothing beats the look of a real clawfoot tub in a NYC bathroom.

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Why Go the Reglazing Route?

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It saves you money

It’s important to preserve & update your big-ticket features. Our reglazing capabilities avoid costly replacement while maintaining quality, durability or style.

It saves you time

Removing and replacing household fixtures is labor- and time-intensive – think weeks. With Advanced, you keep plumbing in place and avoid disturbing residents.

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It saves you stress

Don’t worry about toxic fumes or dirty, dusty demolition. Unlike many competitors, our experts specialize in eco-friendly methods, so the planet is safe and people are never displaced.

How We Do It

Restoring a clawfoot is more detailed than a standard tub.

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01

Strip & Prep

We remove old paint, caulk, and grime. We sand it down to the raw surface.

02

Rust Treatment

We chemically treat any rust spots so they stop growing.

03

Repair

We fill deep pits or chips in the iron to create a smooth surface.

04

Refinish Inside & Out

We spray the interior with a high-gloss white finish that looks like fresh porcelain. We can smooth and paint the outside hull (black, navy, white) and refinish the metal feet to make them pop.

To reglaze or replace? The verdict is clear.

Whether you’re transforming a bathroom’s outdated color scheme or looking to refurbish a tattered tub, we can restore any surface to pristine condition.

Type
Total Replacement
Liner Addition
Reglazing
Cost
$2,000 - $3,000
$1,000 for tub, $3,000
for tub and wall
$375 for tub*
$750 for tub + 3 walls
Time w/o tub
7 - 10 days
1 day
8 hours
Durability
15 plus years
5 - 10 years
10-15 years
Color availalability
Limited to production- 3 to 5 colors
Very limited - often
only 2 or 3 colors
Any color
is available
Look and feel
Porcelain, plastic
or fiberglass
Thin shell gives a
cheap plastic look
Retains look and feel
of original fixture
Disrubtion to
home and life
Major: dust, debris,
drywall, workmen
Moderate: dust
and debris
Minimal: one worker,
done in a few hours
*For large-scale remodeling and renovations, be sure to inquire about our discount volume pricing and resellers’ incentives

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FAQs

Can you paint the feet gold or silver?

Yes! We can refinish the claw feet in metallic gold, silver, oil-rubbed bronze, or black. It makes a huge difference.

Can you do the outside a different color?

Yes. A popular look right now is a white inside and a matte black or charcoal grey outside. We can do any color.

Is it safe to use bath salts?

We recommend avoiding dyes or heavy salts as they can wear down the finish over time. Stick to bubble bath or mild oils.

How long does it take?

It usually takes about 5 to 6 hours because of the detail work on the outside and feet.

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Locations We Service

Serving New York City, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, and the greater Tri-State Region.

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