Commercial · Nationwide
Commercial Bathtub Refinishing Nationwide
Restore existing bathtubs across hotels, resorts, apartments, and multi-unit properties without automatically replacing fixtures that can be professionally refinished.
Backed by more than 55 years of experience and $5 million in insurance coverage, Unique Refinishers helps property teams plan refinishing projects nationwide.
Hospitality experience
Experience working on properties associated with leading hospitality brands
Unique Refinishers reports refinishing bathtubs at properties operating under the hospitality brands listed here. With more than 55 years of refinishing experience, our team understands the challenges of maintaining commercial bathrooms while managing budgets, renovation schedules, and ongoing property operations.
- Marriott
- Hilton
- Hyatt
- Best Western
- IHG
- Refinishing experience
- 55+ years
- Marriott bathtubs refinished
- 3M+
- Company-reported project history
- Insurance coverage
- $5M
- Company-reported
Brand names are trademarks of their respective owners and are listed only to describe company-reported project experience. Their mention does not imply endorsement, certification, franchise approval or partnership.
The basics
What is commercial bathtub refinishing?
Commercial bathtub refinishing, also called bathtub reglazing or resurfacing, restores the appearance of existing bathtubs without removing the fixtures.
The process typically involves inspecting the bathtub, cleaning and preparing its surface, addressing repairable damage, and applying a professional refinishing coating.
Instead of coordinating demolition, plumbing modifications, new bathtub installation, and surrounding repairs, property owners may be able to restore existing tubs while reducing renovation costs and disruption.
Commonly used to address
- Stained, discolored, or dull bathtub surfaces
- Chipped or scratched finishes
- Worn porcelain, fiberglass, acrylic, and other suitable materials
- Outdated bathtub colors
- Cosmetic damage from years of heavy use
- Inconsistent bathroom appearances across multiple rooms or units
Not every bathtub is a suitable candidate. Structural damage, active leaks, or serious underlying problems may require repair or replacement. Our team can help evaluate the appropriate approach for your project.
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AfterMore bathtub results are in our project portfolio.
Who we work with
Refinishing for multiple property types
Different commercial properties have different renovation priorities. Unique Refinishers works with property owners and managers to identify refinishing solutions appropriate for their facilities.
Hotels, Motels, and Resorts
Explore hotel bathtub refinishingHotel bathrooms are a major part of the guest experience. Worn, stained, or outdated bathtubs can make otherwise well-maintained rooms appear neglected.
For hotels planning multi-room updates, the work can be evaluated around occupancy schedules, room availability, renovation phases, and project requirements. Our hotel bathroom renovation guide covers planning in more depth.
Apartment Communities and Multifamily Housing
Explore apartment & multifamily refinishingApartment owners and property managers frequently need to update bathrooms between residents or during larger property improvements.
For properties with multiple units, a coordinated refinishing program may provide a consistent appearance while helping control renovation expenditures. Our apartment bathroom renovation guide covers planning in more depth.
Student Housing and Residential Communities
School & university tile refinishingStudent residences and other multi-unit housing facilities often experience substantial bathroom wear.
Refinishing can be considered as part of scheduled maintenance, unit turnover, or broader property improvements when existing bathtub surfaces are suitable for restoration.
Senior Living and Healthcare Facilities
Senior living tub cut-downsBathroom maintenance in senior living and healthcare environments requires careful planning around residents, staff, facility operations, and applicable requirements. See nursing homes and assisted living refinishing for more detail.
Any accessibility, slip-resistance, infection-control, or regulatory requirements should be evaluated separately for the specific facility.
Large Commercial Bathrooms
Commercial restroom refinishingHigh-traffic commercial bathrooms need durable, low-maintenance surfaces that withstand frequent use while maintaining a clean and inviting appearance.
Our team helps businesses with their unique challenges by refinishing or restoring fixtures and tile to meet specific needs.
Churches and Other Commercial Properties
Church baptismal refinishingChurches can have existing baptismals refinished. Commercial refinishing may also be appropriate for institutional housing, extended-stay accommodations, and other properties with multiple bathrooms.
Contact our team to discuss the property type, project location, and scope of work.
Budget and disruption
Commercial bathtub refinishing vs. replacement
For property owners, the decision to refinish or replace bathtubs affects more than the cost of the fixtures themselves.
Replacement can involve removing existing tubs, disconnecting plumbing, repairing surrounding tile or walls, disposing of construction debris, and coordinating multiple trades. When the existing tubs are structurally sound, refinishing may avoid much of that work.
For hotels and multifamily properties with numerous bathrooms, even modest differences in per-unit costs and scheduling can have a meaningful effect on the overall renovation budget. The actual cost, schedule, and suitability depend on fixture condition, project scope, materials, and property requirements.
When is replacement the better option?
Refinishing is not the answer to every bathroom problem. Replacement or more extensive repair may be necessary when a bathtub has:
- Structural failure
- Unresolved water damage
- Significant movement
- Plumbing problems that cannot be addressed through surface restoration
Our goal is to help commercial clients understand their options and select an appropriate solution—not recommend refinishing when replacement is needed.
Project planning
Multi-unit bathtub refinishing and project planning
Refinishing a single bathtub is different from coordinating work across an entire hotel, apartment community, or commercial property. Larger projects require planning around access, scheduling, surface conditions, occupancy, and the property’s operational needs. Apartment owners can read more about multifamily bathtub refinishing and unit-turn planning.
Step 1: Project Assessment
We begin by discussing the property type, location, number of fixtures, existing conditions, and desired results. Photographs, fixture details, and project specifications can help establish the scope of the initial evaluation.
Step 2: Surface and Repair Evaluation
Bathtub materials and existing damage influence the refinishing approach. Our team reviews the available information to identify suitable surfaces, repair considerations, and issues that may require further inspection.
Step 3: Scheduling and Coordination
Commercial projects may need to be coordinated around guest occupancy, tenant turnover, maintenance schedules, or other renovation activities. We work with property representatives to discuss scheduling requirements and develop a practical project approach.
Step 4: Surface Preparation and Refinishing
Proper preparation is essential to successful bathtub refinishing. Depending on the fixture and coating system, work may include cleaning, surface preparation, repairs, masking, coating application, and finishing.
Step 5: Inspection, Care, and Return to Service
Completed surfaces require appropriate curing and care before use. Return-to-service timing depends on the materials, conditions, and project specifications. Our team provides applicable care and use instructions for the refinished surfaces.
Planning a multi-unit refinishing project?
Request an EstimateHospitality renovations
Refinishing for Property Improvement Plans
Hotels often renovate to update aging rooms or complete planned capital improvements, sometimes as part of a Property Improvement Plan (PIP). When existing bathtubs are suitable for restoration, refinishing may be worth evaluating alongside replacement.
Unique Refinishers can discuss bathtub restoration options with hotel owners, renovation managers, and other project representatives during planning.
Fixture materials
What types of commercial bathtubs can be refinished?
Many commonly used bathtub materials can be candidates for professional refinishing, depending on their condition and previous treatments.
Porcelain and Porcelain-Coated Steel
Porcelain-finished tubs can develop chips, staining, and surface wear over time. Suitable fixtures may be restored through professional repair and refinishing.
Cast Iron
Cast iron bathtubs are often durable fixtures. When structurally sound, refinishing may provide an alternative to removing and replacing them.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass bathtubs can experience scratches, dullness, discoloration, and other surface problems. Some damage may be repairable before refinishing.
Acrylic
Certain acrylic fixtures can be refinished using appropriate preparation and coating methods. Suitability depends on the material and condition.
Cultured Marble and Related Surfaces
Some cultured marble bathroom fixtures and surrounds may also be candidates for surface restoration.
Unique Refinishers can help determine which refinishing and repair services are appropriate for your property’s fixtures. For more background, read our commercial bathtub refinishing guide.
Beyond the bathtub
Commercial shower and tile refinishing
Many commercial bathrooms need more than a refinished tub. Tub-and-tile surrounds, shower walls, shower floors and restroom tile can be evaluated in the same project so finishes match across rooms or units.
Shower and tile resurfacing follows the same approach as bathtub reglazing: cleaning, repairs where needed, surface preparation and a new coating. Surfaces that see constant moisture can need a longer period out of service, and some tile or substrate problems need repair rather than a new finish.
Headquartered in Georgia
Commercial bathtub refinishing in Georgia
Unique Refinishers is based in Sugar Hill, Georgia. Georgia hotels, apartment communities, senior living facilities, schools and other multi-unit properties can discuss projects with the same team that handles our national commercial work.
See commercial bathtub refinishing in Georgia for planning information, or hotel bathtub refinishing for hospitality projects.
Why Unique Refinishers
Why commercial property owners choose us
- Unique Refinishers has served residential and commercial customers for more than five decades, bringing extensive experience in bathtub and bathroom surface restoration.
- Our commercial work includes hotel and other multi-unit property applications where appearance, coordination, and operational considerations matter.
- Based in Sugar Hill, Georgia, Unique Refinishers serves commercial customers throughout the United States.
- In addition to bathtub refinishing, our services include selected tile, shower, sink, and other bathroom surface restoration work. Available services depend on the materials and requirements of the project.
- We help commercial customers evaluate when restoring an existing fixture makes sense and when replacement or additional repairs may be necessary.
Commercial bathtub refinishing across the United States
Unique Refinishers is headquartered in Sugar Hill, Georgia, and provides commercial bathtub refinishing services for properties nationwide.
Whether your project involves one property or multiple locations, contact us to discuss your geographic requirements and scope of work. See commercial service areas by state, including the planning guides for Georgia, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Kansas, Rhode Island, New Mexico and Vermont.
Our national commercial service differs from our local residential services, which primarily serve Metro Atlanta and surrounding North Georgia communities.
Commercial questions
Frequently asked questions about commercial bathtub refinishing
How much does commercial bathtub refinishing cost?
Commercial bathtub refinishing costs depend on the number of fixtures, bathtub materials, existing damage, required repairs, project location, access, and scheduling.
For multi-unit projects, the total scope and coordination requirements also affect pricing. Contact Unique Refinishers with your project details to request an estimate.
Can you refinish bathtubs in multiple hotel rooms or apartment units?
Yes. Unique Refinishers works with commercial customers on multi-unit refinishing projects. The appropriate schedule and project approach depend on the number of fixtures, their condition, location, and property requirements.
How long does commercial bathtub refinishing take?
The time required depends on surface preparation, repairs, coating materials, environmental conditions, and curing requirements.
For occupied commercial properties, the project schedule should account for both the refinishing work and the time needed before fixtures return to service.
Is bathtub refinishing less expensive than replacement?
Refinishing can be less expensive when existing fixtures are structurally sound because it may avoid demolition, new fixture installation, plumbing modifications, and surrounding repairs. Actual savings depend on the property and project scope.
Can commercial bathtub refinishing be completed while a hotel remains open?
Refinishing work may be coordinated with an operating hotel’s room availability and renovation schedule.
Individual rooms or work areas must meet applicable preparation, ventilation, safety, and curing requirements. Scheduling should be reviewed with the property team before work begins.
Does commercial bathtub refinishing work on fiberglass and acrylic?
Many fiberglass and acrylic fixtures can be refinished, but suitability depends on their condition, existing coatings, and any structural damage.
Can refinishing be part of a hotel Property Improvement Plan?
Potentially. Refinishing may be considered when existing tubs are suitable for restoration, but the proposed approach must be evaluated against the hotel’s brand requirements and project specifications.
Do you offer commercial bathtub refinishing outside Georgia?
Yes. Unique Refinishers serves commercial customers nationwide. Contact the team to discuss your project location and requirements.
What information should I provide for a commercial estimate?
Helpful information includes the property name and location, property type, approximate number of bathtubs, fixture materials, existing problems, desired timeframe, and photographs when available.
The more information you provide, the easier it is to begin evaluating the project.
Do you refinish commercial showers and tile as well as bathtubs?
Yes, for suitable surfaces. Tub-and-tile surrounds, shower walls and floors, and restroom tile can be evaluated along with the bathtubs. Whether a surface can be refinished depends on its material and condition.
Is refinishing the same as reglazing or resurfacing?
The terms are often used for the same service: cleaning, repairing and preparing the existing surface, then applying a new coating. Unique Refinishers uses refinishing as the general term.
Discuss a Commercial Project
Tell us about your property, the number of fixtures involved, the project location, and your anticipated schedule. We’ll review your information and discuss the next steps.
Tell us about your project and we’ll review your request. Photos of the bathtub, shower, tile or sink can help us evaluate the work.
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