Antwon Mcrae
!!!!!!!A Real Crook!!!!!!!!
(pictures coming soon)
There is a new (to us) alert for the people of Philly.
His name is Antwon Mcrae.
Ph. #s 215-275-0749/215-681-8728. The second # is answered by "Nicole Jackson. (Picture coming soon also). who says that she just sets up jobs for him and doesn't have anything to do with payments.
He contracted with us to refinish a bathroom at 2411 North 54th st. in Philadelphia/19131 on Feb. 10th. We did the work for him and he then wrote us a worthless check (written on Citizens bank) with no name, address or phone # on it and when we took it to the bank the teller told us that there were no funds available (Suprise!). When asked about this Mr. Grant stated that he had "20 million dollars" worth of property and that the check was good. (Really?). When asked why we had to chase him down for payment he stated that he had a "run in" with the police on his way over to pay us. (What does that have to do with anything but it does show a pattern).
This should serve as a warning to all contractors in the Philly area to be wary of these people and under no circumstances should you ever take a check from them. We are currently putting a mechanics lean on the property until such time as they make good on the commitments to our company.
!!!!!!!!Scumbag #2!!!!!!!!
Edward Lloyd
There is a "Politician" named Edward LLoyd in Philadelphia that gave us a worthless check. I say politician because that comes out of his mouth every other sentence.
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(Ph. # 215-900-9086)
(Address 222 E. Mentor
Philadelphia, 19120)
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(He said the bathtub that we refinished for him was "Too smooth". How can it be too smooth?)
We have never encountered someone like him before. We scheduled 3 different appointments with Mr. Lloyd and whenever we would show up he would be "out of town" even thou he knew that he had scheduled 3 different appointments (All at a time of his choosing) for us to install a anti slip surface which he requested for a $50 fee.
Mr. LLoyd; when confronted about this threatened both the owner and his mother. (I didn't know he knew my mother).
All we wanted was to be paid for the work we had done for him. Mr. LLoyd kept saying he was a "politician" like that is an excuse for his behavior. (Is this common with politicians in Philadelphia?)
This should serve as a warning to other contractors to be wary of this person. He seems to think he is above everyone else and doesn't feel the need to pay for the work we completed for him.
I would bet that Mr. LLoyd has done this before because he is really good at threatening people. He just threatened to send the "F.B.I" after us. (I cannot understand why he feels the need to threaten us). Maybe he should Just pay for the work completed and stop threatening us. (The F.B.I.... gimme a break). Our home office is in Canada and Mr. Lloyd is welcome to come up here any time he wants.
This will remain on the site until Mr. LLoyd pays us for the bad "starter" check. His threats were recorded (Just in case they are needed) and I have reported this to our local police. He said he would sue us for slander however "Our" atty. explained to us that "If it is the truth; there is no slander.
We normally wouldn't go to this much trouble for one bathtub but people need to know how he operates and what kind of person he is. If you have had similar problems with this person please let us know and we will post those also. I cannot imagine we are the only ones that he has treated this way
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
How to buy an antique bathtub!
Antique bathtubs can add distinction and charm to any bathroom. This is especially true when trying to maintain the character of a historical home. When choosing antique bathtubs there are some things to consider, like size, ease of use and updates to plumbing fixtures.
Choosing a bathroom suite very often depends on the type of bath you want and this page is designed to answer the most common questions asked by people visiting bathroom showrooms. Choosing between acrylic baths, steel baths or cast iron baths is not simply a matter of cost and knowing about the material your bath is made from can help you in many ways. Not least on installation.
I want a bath which allows me to fit the taps on the wall.
No problem. Most manufacturers have a range of baths with no pre cut tap holes. This will allow you to not only fit wall mounted taps, but cut your own tap holes if you would like to and have the taps anywhere you like.
How do I fit taps in a bath with no tap holes?
See our project on using a hole saw and buy a hole saw of the correct size. 35mm is the most common size for taps in the UK. You will need an arbor for your hole saw. This is the small drill bit which acts as a guide and is fixed inside the centre of the hole saw. You can buy a holesaw and arbor by clicking through to our project on using holesaws.
What is the best way to clean an acrylic bath?
Use a soft cloth and some soapy water. Then rinse with clean water and wipe dry. No special agents are required to get a good clean acrylic bath.
Are Acrylic baths as good as other types?
All baths should meet BS 4305 part 1/EN198. This ensures that their quality is guaranteed. The process of manufacturing and the cost of the materials usually makes acrylic baths cheaper than others but this does not mean they are inferior.
If I buy a cast iron bath, can I paint it ?
See our project on painting cast iron baths.
Do all types of bath come in different colours?
Yes but the range of different colours in acrylic is much greater that that of cast iron and steel. This is because of the process required to colour porcelain enamel and its difficulty compared to colouring acrylic sheets.
Which type of bath gives me the greater range of styles?
Again, acrylic baths have a much greater range of styles because of the ease of moulding an acrylic sheet compared to shaping steel or cast iron moulds.
Is a special water supply necessary for a whirlpool bath ?
No a normal hot and cold water supply can be used for a whirlpool bath which, if installed correctly, should be quiet and efficient.
Don't I need a huge bathroom for a whirlpool bath?
No, as the majority of whirlpool baths are acrylic they are made in all shapes and sizes and there are manufacturers about who specialise in producing goods for smaller bathrooms.
How do I resurface an old bath ?
Take a look at our project on bath repairs and resurfacing.
Do I need to buy a complete suite from one supplier or can I buy the different parts from different people ?
Its recommended that you buy bathroom suites from a single manufacturer. Bathroom suites can vary in shade and buying from different suppliers can lead to different colours. If you have no wish for everything to be the same however, you can buy from as many different people as you like.
Choosing a bathroom suite very often depends on the type of bath you want and this page is designed to answer the most common questions asked by people visiting bathroom showrooms. Choosing between acrylic baths, steel baths or cast iron baths is not simply a matter of cost and knowing about the material your bath is made from can help you in many ways. Not least on installation.
I want a bath which allows me to fit the taps on the wall.
No problem. Most manufacturers have a range of baths with no pre cut tap holes. This will allow you to not only fit wall mounted taps, but cut your own tap holes if you would like to and have the taps anywhere you like.
How do I fit taps in a bath with no tap holes?
See our project on using a hole saw and buy a hole saw of the correct size. 35mm is the most common size for taps in the UK. You will need an arbor for your hole saw. This is the small drill bit which acts as a guide and is fixed inside the centre of the hole saw. You can buy a holesaw and arbor by clicking through to our project on using holesaws.
What is the best way to clean an acrylic bath?
Use a soft cloth and some soapy water. Then rinse with clean water and wipe dry. No special agents are required to get a good clean acrylic bath.
Are Acrylic baths as good as other types?
All baths should meet BS 4305 part 1/EN198. This ensures that their quality is guaranteed. The process of manufacturing and the cost of the materials usually makes acrylic baths cheaper than others but this does not mean they are inferior.
If I buy a cast iron bath, can I paint it ?
See our project on painting cast iron baths.
Do all types of bath come in different colours?
Yes but the range of different colours in acrylic is much greater that that of cast iron and steel. This is because of the process required to colour porcelain enamel and its difficulty compared to colouring acrylic sheets.
Which type of bath gives me the greater range of styles?
Again, acrylic baths have a much greater range of styles because of the ease of moulding an acrylic sheet compared to shaping steel or cast iron moulds.
Is a special water supply necessary for a whirlpool bath ?
No a normal hot and cold water supply can be used for a whirlpool bath which, if installed correctly, should be quiet and efficient.
Don't I need a huge bathroom for a whirlpool bath?
No, as the majority of whirlpool baths are acrylic they are made in all shapes and sizes and there are manufacturers about who specialise in producing goods for smaller bathrooms.
How do I resurface an old bath ?
Take a look at our project on bath repairs and resurfacing.
Do I need to buy a complete suite from one supplier or can I buy the different parts from different people ?
Its recommended that you buy bathroom suites from a single manufacturer. Bathroom suites can vary in shade and buying from different suppliers can lead to different colours. If you have no wish for everything to be the same however, you can buy from as many different people as you like.
Choosing a bathtub
Choosing a bathroom suite very often depends on the type of bath you want and this page is designed to answer the most common questions asked by people visiting bathroom showrooms. Choosing between acrylic baths, steel baths or cast iron baths is not simply a matter of cost and knowing about the material your bath is made from can help you in many ways. Not least on installation.
I want a bath which allows me to fit the taps on the wall.
No problem. Most manufacturers have a range of baths with no pre cut tap holes. This will allow you to not only fit wall mounted taps, but cut your own tap holes if you would like to and have the taps anywhere you like.
How do I fit taps in a bath with no tap holes?
See our project on using a hole saw and buy a hole saw of the correct size. 35mm is the most common size for taps in the UK. You will need an arbor for your hole saw. This is the small drill bit which acts as a guide and is fixed inside the centre of the hole saw. You can buy a holesaw and arbor by clicking through to our project on using holesaws.
What is the best way to clean an acrylic bath?
Use a soft cloth and some soapy water. Then rinse with clean water and wipe dry. No special agents are required to get a good clean acrylic bath.
Are Acrylic baths as good as other types?
All baths should meet BS 4305 part 1/EN198. This ensures that their quality is guaranteed. The process of manufacturing and the cost of the materials usually makes acrylic baths cheaper than others but this does not mean they are inferior.
If I buy a cast iron bath, can I paint it ?
See our project on painting cast iron baths.
Do all types of bath come in different colours?
Yes but the range of different colours in acrylic is much greater that that of cast iron and steel. This is because of the process required to colour porcelain enamel and its difficulty compared to colouring acrylic sheets.
Which type of bath gives me the greater range of styles?
Again, acrylic baths have a much greater range of styles because of the ease of moulding an acrylic sheet compared to shaping steel or cast iron moulds.
Is a special water supply necessary for a whirlpool bath ?
No a normal hot and cold water supply can be used for a whirlpool bath which, if installed correctly, should be quiet and efficient.
Don't I need a huge bathroom for a whirlpool bath?
No, as the majority of whirlpool baths are acrylic they are made in all shapes and sizes and there are manufacturers about who specialise in producing goods for smaller bathrooms.
How do I resurface an old bath ?
Take a look at our project on bath repairs and resurfacing.
Do I need to buy a complete suite from one supplier or can I buy the different parts from different people ?
Its recommended that you buy bathroom suites from a single manufacturer. Bathroom suites can vary in shade and buying from different suppliers can lead to different colours. If you have no wish for everything to be the same however, you can buy from as many different people as you like.
I want a bath which allows me to fit the taps on the wall.
No problem. Most manufacturers have a range of baths with no pre cut tap holes. This will allow you to not only fit wall mounted taps, but cut your own tap holes if you would like to and have the taps anywhere you like.
How do I fit taps in a bath with no tap holes?
See our project on using a hole saw and buy a hole saw of the correct size. 35mm is the most common size for taps in the UK. You will need an arbor for your hole saw. This is the small drill bit which acts as a guide and is fixed inside the centre of the hole saw. You can buy a holesaw and arbor by clicking through to our project on using holesaws.
What is the best way to clean an acrylic bath?
Use a soft cloth and some soapy water. Then rinse with clean water and wipe dry. No special agents are required to get a good clean acrylic bath.
Are Acrylic baths as good as other types?
All baths should meet BS 4305 part 1/EN198. This ensures that their quality is guaranteed. The process of manufacturing and the cost of the materials usually makes acrylic baths cheaper than others but this does not mean they are inferior.
If I buy a cast iron bath, can I paint it ?
See our project on painting cast iron baths.
Do all types of bath come in different colours?
Yes but the range of different colours in acrylic is much greater that that of cast iron and steel. This is because of the process required to colour porcelain enamel and its difficulty compared to colouring acrylic sheets.
Which type of bath gives me the greater range of styles?
Again, acrylic baths have a much greater range of styles because of the ease of moulding an acrylic sheet compared to shaping steel or cast iron moulds.
Is a special water supply necessary for a whirlpool bath ?
No a normal hot and cold water supply can be used for a whirlpool bath which, if installed correctly, should be quiet and efficient.
Don't I need a huge bathroom for a whirlpool bath?
No, as the majority of whirlpool baths are acrylic they are made in all shapes and sizes and there are manufacturers about who specialise in producing goods for smaller bathrooms.
How do I resurface an old bath ?
Take a look at our project on bath repairs and resurfacing.
Do I need to buy a complete suite from one supplier or can I buy the different parts from different people ?
Its recommended that you buy bathroom suites from a single manufacturer. Bathroom suites can vary in shade and buying from different suppliers can lead to different colours. If you have no wish for everything to be the same however, you can buy from as many different people as you like.
Cast iron/ Roll top bathtubs
Cast iron has been used for making baths for hundreds of years. A cast iron bath has gone from being common place bathroom furniture to being very much sought after especially when trying to create a luxury feel to a contemporary home. Often called roll top baths because of the way the top of the bath rolls over, cast iron baths are similar to steel baths in that they are immensely strong, are very rigid, are coated with porcelain enamel, have a very long life and are easy to clean.
Cast iron baths are cast from iron in a mould. After forming the baths shape the bath is chemically cleaned to make sure the surface is spotless before an enamel coating is applied. A vitreous (of or of the nature of, glass) porcelain enamel coating is then sprayed onto the cast iron and the whole thing is fired in a huge kiln to give an enormously strong chemical bond between the cast iron and the enamel.
Porcelain enamel is an extremely high quality material which is not only very durable but offers the best sanitary finish available for metal surfaces. It gives a finish which is smooth and even, is resistant to chipping and scratches, resistant to most chemicals and fade proof. With older cast iron baths it is not unusual to have a slightly rippled effect in the enamel. Dimples may also be seen along with tiny black flecks in the enamel surface. These are nothing to worry about and are formed as part of the process of bonding porcelain enamel to cast iron.
Cast iron baths as with steel baths, need no cradle or frame as their inherent strength allows feet to be cast, or bolted onto the body of the bath. Cast iron baths feet are not usually adjustable and the baths themselves are very heavy. It is therefore important that a cast iron bath is placed on a very solid, level floor.
The most popular type of foot for a cast iron bath is a clawed foot. When a cast iron bath has clawed feet it is very often left open so all of the bath can be seen. This leads to decoration of the underside of the bath and some very attractive designs can be done to highlight a clawed foot bath in a traditional bathroom. To see how to paint a cast iron bath, go to our project on this subject.
Cast iron baths are cast from iron in a mould. After forming the baths shape the bath is chemically cleaned to make sure the surface is spotless before an enamel coating is applied. A vitreous (of or of the nature of, glass) porcelain enamel coating is then sprayed onto the cast iron and the whole thing is fired in a huge kiln to give an enormously strong chemical bond between the cast iron and the enamel.
Porcelain enamel is an extremely high quality material which is not only very durable but offers the best sanitary finish available for metal surfaces. It gives a finish which is smooth and even, is resistant to chipping and scratches, resistant to most chemicals and fade proof. With older cast iron baths it is not unusual to have a slightly rippled effect in the enamel. Dimples may also be seen along with tiny black flecks in the enamel surface. These are nothing to worry about and are formed as part of the process of bonding porcelain enamel to cast iron.
Cast iron baths as with steel baths, need no cradle or frame as their inherent strength allows feet to be cast, or bolted onto the body of the bath. Cast iron baths feet are not usually adjustable and the baths themselves are very heavy. It is therefore important that a cast iron bath is placed on a very solid, level floor.
The most popular type of foot for a cast iron bath is a clawed foot. When a cast iron bath has clawed feet it is very often left open so all of the bath can be seen. This leads to decoration of the underside of the bath and some very attractive designs can be done to highlight a clawed foot bath in a traditional bathroom. To see how to paint a cast iron bath, go to our project on this subject.
Eastern Refinishing Press Release
In 1971, nestled in the hard working town of Indianapolis Indiana, Eastern Refinishing Inc. was founded. In the early years, while our company was developing, the bathtub refinishing, reglazing, resurfacing industry was in its infancy.
Back then, there were no official training schools to learn our trade and there were no official vendors or suppliers who were developing products for our industry; as such, the need for Eastern Refinishing to develop its own techniques was necessary.
Throughout the 1980's the bathtub refinishing was primarily considered a "do it yourself" industry. Most applicators were regular household painters or handymen trying to satisfy their clients’ needs. That is, the need to refinish a fixture quickly, rather than replacing it. In fact, compared to the technology implemented today, bathtub refinishing in the 1980's used crude and primitive products and techniques. Most refinishers simply used an epoxy coating available at industrial paint stores, others used automotive or marine coatings.
The end result was inconsistent quality and rampant repairs. In almost all cases, the coatings used would yellow, stain, discolor and lose their gloss. There was no specialized HVLP spraying equipment for our industry, so most jobs were applied by brush or roller and looked "unprofessional". However as a pioneer in bathtub refinishing, Eastern Refinishing continued to search for and develop alternate means and products to improve the refinishing process. In fact, I can honestly say we have tried literally hundreds of products over the years. One advantage that Eastern Refinishing offers is that we test all our products "in house", an industry first, thru the use of our Quality Control dept. which is managed by Levi Weppler. As such, you can be assured that we always use proven materials and techniques.
Eastern Refinishing today enjoys a reputation for providing the highest quality work and providing customer service that is second to none.
However, our work is not done, as Eastern Refinishing continues to strive to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century. All Eastern Refinishing employees and technicians undergo a rigorous training program and schooling in the skill of professional refinishing. In addition to using skillfully trained personnel, we also implement the highest quality refinishing coatings and products. To achieve this, Eastern Refinishing has worked with the industry's leading manufacturer, Hawk Research Labs, Wood Dale, Illinois to develop a complete proprietary line of professional refinishing products. Utilizing our proprietary Acrylic urethane Coating System, Eastern Refinishing has taken longevity to new levels by being able to offer 5 year warranties on all our tubs. In fact, you can expect extended refinishing life span of between 10-12 years with proper care.
Categorically our competitors cannot offer performance characteristics as we do. Our refinishing systems are designed to deliver gloss and durability ratings exceeding automotive finishes by 20%. In addition, our coatings are highly chemical, solvent, and acid resistive and are UV stabilized, so they will not yellow, stain, or dull prematurely with use. For these reasons, you can count on Eastern Refinishing to provide the finest quality workmanship.
Bathtub refinishing is the process of restoring the surface of a worn, damaged bathtub to a like new condition. This process typically involves repairing any damaged areas, prepping the surface and applying a new finish.
Back then, there were no official training schools to learn our trade and there were no official vendors or suppliers who were developing products for our industry; as such, the need for Eastern Refinishing to develop its own techniques was necessary.
Throughout the 1980's the bathtub refinishing was primarily considered a "do it yourself" industry. Most applicators were regular household painters or handymen trying to satisfy their clients’ needs. That is, the need to refinish a fixture quickly, rather than replacing it. In fact, compared to the technology implemented today, bathtub refinishing in the 1980's used crude and primitive products and techniques. Most refinishers simply used an epoxy coating available at industrial paint stores, others used automotive or marine coatings.
The end result was inconsistent quality and rampant repairs. In almost all cases, the coatings used would yellow, stain, discolor and lose their gloss. There was no specialized HVLP spraying equipment for our industry, so most jobs were applied by brush or roller and looked "unprofessional". However as a pioneer in bathtub refinishing, Eastern Refinishing continued to search for and develop alternate means and products to improve the refinishing process. In fact, I can honestly say we have tried literally hundreds of products over the years. One advantage that Eastern Refinishing offers is that we test all our products "in house", an industry first, thru the use of our Quality Control dept. which is managed by Levi Weppler. As such, you can be assured that we always use proven materials and techniques.
Eastern Refinishing today enjoys a reputation for providing the highest quality work and providing customer service that is second to none.
However, our work is not done, as Eastern Refinishing continues to strive to meet the demands and challenges of the 21st century. All Eastern Refinishing employees and technicians undergo a rigorous training program and schooling in the skill of professional refinishing. In addition to using skillfully trained personnel, we also implement the highest quality refinishing coatings and products. To achieve this, Eastern Refinishing has worked with the industry's leading manufacturer, Hawk Research Labs, Wood Dale, Illinois to develop a complete proprietary line of professional refinishing products. Utilizing our proprietary Acrylic urethane Coating System, Eastern Refinishing has taken longevity to new levels by being able to offer 5 year warranties on all our tubs. In fact, you can expect extended refinishing life span of between 10-12 years with proper care.
Categorically our competitors cannot offer performance characteristics as we do. Our refinishing systems are designed to deliver gloss and durability ratings exceeding automotive finishes by 20%. In addition, our coatings are highly chemical, solvent, and acid resistive and are UV stabilized, so they will not yellow, stain, or dull prematurely with use. For these reasons, you can count on Eastern Refinishing to provide the finest quality workmanship.
Bathtub refinishing is the process of restoring the surface of a worn, damaged bathtub to a like new condition. This process typically involves repairing any damaged areas, prepping the surface and applying a new finish.
Refinishing 308 sink/countertops in 8 days
We just completed reglazing 308 bathroom sink/counters on the Norwegian Cruise
ship "Majesty" in dry dock in Boston harbor in 8 days and are currently working on
both the Norwegian Cruise Ship "Spirit" and the Royal Carribean Ship "Monarch Of
The Seas". This was without doubt the hardest, longest and wildest project we have ever undertaken. 18 men
and women worked 15 to 17 hours a day for 9 days straight in order to get the project done on time (We were
given 11 days) and under budget. The food left much to be desired (Who would have thought that) but we had
little time to eat anyway. Thanks to all our staff for another project completed to the amazement of the ships
crew. We are already scheduled on 2 more ships in March and April.
ship "Majesty" in dry dock in Boston harbor in 8 days and are currently working on
both the Norwegian Cruise Ship "Spirit" and the Royal Carribean Ship "Monarch Of
The Seas". This was without doubt the hardest, longest and wildest project we have ever undertaken. 18 men
and women worked 15 to 17 hours a day for 9 days straight in order to get the project done on time (We were
given 11 days) and under budget. The food left much to be desired (Who would have thought that) but we had
little time to eat anyway. Thanks to all our staff for another project completed to the amazement of the ships
crew. We are already scheduled on 2 more ships in March and April.
Happy birthday
It's still difficult to believe that last week, President Barack Obama actually celebrated Feb. 17 as the anniversary of his stimulus plan (aka the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009), in which Washington borrowed $862 billion on American taxpayers' credit. Celebrate the piling of roughly $1 trillion on the backs of our posterity? Call me clueless, but I never have considered easing present circumstances by going into a massive amount of debt as an answer to anyone's economic recovery and longevity.
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But I bet there's one date the president definitely won't be celebrating: Feb. 27. This Saturday marks the anniversary (or first birthday) of the Tea Party movement.
To think that last year at this time, the mainstream media and Washington politicians were either completely overlooking them or labeling those patriot gatherings as extreme and wacky fringe resistances.
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Read more now.
But I bet there's one date the president definitely won't be celebrating: Feb. 27. This Saturday marks the anniversary (or first birthday) of the Tea Party movement.
To think that last year at this time, the mainstream media and Washington politicians were either completely overlooking them or labeling those patriot gatherings as extreme and wacky fringe resistances.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Kid friendly bathrooms
By: India Cooper
Hooray its bathtime! The highlight of any kid's day - all those splashes, bubbles and squirty toys are hard to beat. So if you're doing up your bathroom to cater for your children's needs think about how you can make bathtime even more fun and the room a safe and happy part of your home.
There are several elements to a bathroom and each can be made more child friendly. One of the challenges with decorating a bathroom for children is that their taste and preferences change quickly, so stick with a plain bathroom suite and tiles and introduce interest in the accessories that can be updated.
Low sided baths are much easier for everyone to get in and out of, especially kids with short legs! And a bath with taps at the side allows two children to sit comfortably, one at each end with neither pulling the short straw and having to lean on uncomfortable taps.
When choosing taps, look out for all sorts of interesting designs. Some allow water to run with a waterfall effect which has an "oooo aaahhh" factor. It's also handy to have a hand held shower head, for hair washing and of course karaoke performances! A hand held shower gets toddlers used to the idea of showers which can be introduced once they are steady on their feet.
Bath curtains, to protect the bathroom from inevitable waterspray, can add a big splash of colour. Countless children's designs are available, and as they are relatively cheap you can change them with your child's latest colour or character obsession.
Kids are experts at splashing and throwing bubbles around so definitely go for a tiled floor. Wet carpet will rot quickly so you need some sort of waterproof surface. If you are tiling then look into installing underfloor heating while you're at it. The floor will feel really cosy underfoot. As a result children will be much more willing to co-operate at the end of bathtime.
Similarly a heated towel rail will provide a welcoming warm towel to be wrapped up in. However make sure you teach your children to keep well away from the towel rail itself as they get very hot.
If you are choosing a new toilet get a dual flush system. This can help teach children about water conservation and making appropriate choices - and children love pulling levers and pressing buttons. For younger children you can get a separate child toilet seat which sits on top and is tailored to a toddler's size. For older children there are all sorts of decorated toilet seats on the market to add a bit of fun.
When selecting a sink get the largest one you can. Children can be messy when brushing their teeth and washing hands so a large sink will cut out a lot of water mess. Also choose lever taps rather than twisting ones as they will be less stiff and kids can be more independent.
What kids love in the bathroom is lots of toys to play with. And what you want is tranquillity. So make sure you have plenty of storage. Get different coloured baskets for different types of toys and let the children decide how to organise them all. This may even encourage them to tidy up and leave the bathroom pristine for you!
Kids love little gadgets. Get a tooth brushing timer so your children brush their teeth for long enough. They are like egg timers but decorated with characters to make them more appealing. Bubble machines go down a treat and encourage children to wash. They also love toothbrush holders, cups, soaps and bottles of handwash decorated with their favourite characters. These are cheap and can easily be replaced when necessary.
Lastly, don't forget safety. Put a lock on the bathroom door that can be opened from the outside, to avoid panics. If you are tiling the floor make sure the tiles are suitable for wet use and are not too slippery. Get steps for easy access to the toilet and sinks for smaller children and make sure they have non-slip feet. And if you are keeping medicines or domestic cleaners in the bathroom store them out of reach or fit cupboard doors with child locks.
Children should have fun in the bathroom and enjoy water and bubble play, so make the experience a happy, safe one that can be easily adapted as your family grows up.
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
Hooray its bathtime! The highlight of any kid's day - all those splashes, bubbles and squirty toys are hard to beat. So if you're doing up your bathroom to cater for your children's needs think about how you can make bathtime even more fun and the room a safe and happy part of your home.
There are several elements to a bathroom and each can be made more child friendly. One of the challenges with decorating a bathroom for children is that their taste and preferences change quickly, so stick with a plain bathroom suite and tiles and introduce interest in the accessories that can be updated.
Low sided baths are much easier for everyone to get in and out of, especially kids with short legs! And a bath with taps at the side allows two children to sit comfortably, one at each end with neither pulling the short straw and having to lean on uncomfortable taps.
When choosing taps, look out for all sorts of interesting designs. Some allow water to run with a waterfall effect which has an "oooo aaahhh" factor. It's also handy to have a hand held shower head, for hair washing and of course karaoke performances! A hand held shower gets toddlers used to the idea of showers which can be introduced once they are steady on their feet.
Bath curtains, to protect the bathroom from inevitable waterspray, can add a big splash of colour. Countless children's designs are available, and as they are relatively cheap you can change them with your child's latest colour or character obsession.
Kids are experts at splashing and throwing bubbles around so definitely go for a tiled floor. Wet carpet will rot quickly so you need some sort of waterproof surface. If you are tiling then look into installing underfloor heating while you're at it. The floor will feel really cosy underfoot. As a result children will be much more willing to co-operate at the end of bathtime.
Similarly a heated towel rail will provide a welcoming warm towel to be wrapped up in. However make sure you teach your children to keep well away from the towel rail itself as they get very hot.
If you are choosing a new toilet get a dual flush system. This can help teach children about water conservation and making appropriate choices - and children love pulling levers and pressing buttons. For younger children you can get a separate child toilet seat which sits on top and is tailored to a toddler's size. For older children there are all sorts of decorated toilet seats on the market to add a bit of fun.
When selecting a sink get the largest one you can. Children can be messy when brushing their teeth and washing hands so a large sink will cut out a lot of water mess. Also choose lever taps rather than twisting ones as they will be less stiff and kids can be more independent.
What kids love in the bathroom is lots of toys to play with. And what you want is tranquillity. So make sure you have plenty of storage. Get different coloured baskets for different types of toys and let the children decide how to organise them all. This may even encourage them to tidy up and leave the bathroom pristine for you!
Kids love little gadgets. Get a tooth brushing timer so your children brush their teeth for long enough. They are like egg timers but decorated with characters to make them more appealing. Bubble machines go down a treat and encourage children to wash. They also love toothbrush holders, cups, soaps and bottles of handwash decorated with their favourite characters. These are cheap and can easily be replaced when necessary.
Lastly, don't forget safety. Put a lock on the bathroom door that can be opened from the outside, to avoid panics. If you are tiling the floor make sure the tiles are suitable for wet use and are not too slippery. Get steps for easy access to the toilet and sinks for smaller children and make sure they have non-slip feet. And if you are keeping medicines or domestic cleaners in the bathroom store them out of reach or fit cupboard doors with child locks.
Children should have fun in the bathroom and enjoy water and bubble play, so make the experience a happy, safe one that can be easily adapted as your family grows up.
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
History of Bathtubs
Bathtubs were almost common things in the homes of the wealthy in ancient Greece . Many bathtubs from around 500 BC have been found at various modern day bathtubs. These tubs were self draining. It is apparent that the ancient Greeks sat up during their baths, probably because of the words of Hippocrates , who said that sitting while bathing is healthier than reclining.
The Roman Empire from 500 BC through AD 455 championed the daily ritual of bathing and raised the bar for acceptable sanitation. They used lead and bronze pipes, marble fixtures, and created a comprehensive sewerage system. During this period, public baths were most common, and private baths resembled indoor pools usually encompassing an entire room.
After the collapse of the Roman Empire and descent into the Dark Ages, sanitation virtually disappeared. Bathing was replaced by the use of perfume. Waste was thrown out into streets or emptied directly into rivers that also served as the drinking water supply. In fact, the slang term for toilet, loo, is reported to have derived from the practice of the French yelling out the warning, "Gardez l'eau!" (pronounced gardy loo - meaning "mind the water"), before emptying the chamber pot from an upper level onto the street below.
Following the devastation of the Bubonic Plague, some areas of Europe attempted to improve sanitation by outlawing the practice of discarding waste on public streets. However, widespread installation of underground sewerage systems in European cities did not occur until the early 19th century.
In 1596, the first flushing toilet was invented by Sir John Harrington. He made one for himself and one for his godmother Queen Elizabeth. These were the only two ever produced. After Sir John published a book describing his invention, he was mocked into retirement for his foolish creation. It took almost 200 years before anyone else attempted to create a flushing toilet. In 1775 and 1777, Alexander Cummings and Samuel Prosser each made strides in the reemergence of the water closet.
In 1885, a revolution in toilet making occurred: Thomas Twyford created the first valve less toilet made of china. Until then, water closets were more commonly made of metal and wood. It is widely reported that Thomas Crapper invented the toilet. Not true. He did own a plumbing supply store in England and bought the rights to a patent for a "Silent Valve less Water Waste Preventer," but he should not be credited with inventing the toilet.Up until the 1800s in the US , most water pipes were made of hollowed trees. Cast iron pipe imported from England had one of its first installations in Bethlehem , Pennsylvania . By the early 1800s, cast iron production began domestically in New Jersey . In 1848, the National Public Health Act was passed creating a plumbing code for the US .
Almost simultaneously in 1883, both the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company (now American Standard) and Kohler began the process of enameling cast iron bathtubs to form a smooth interior surface. Kohler's first clawfoot tub was advertised as a "horse trough/hog scalder, when furnished with four legs will serve as a bathtub." These tubs soon became mass-produced as they were recognized as having an extremely sanitary surface that was easy to clean, thus preventing the spread of bacteria and diseases.
Many media sources publish as fact a completely false account of bathing and bathtub history written by H.L. Mencken in 1917. In his story titled, "A Neglected Anniversary," Mencken writes of laws prohibiting bathing, the first bathtub in America , and the first installation of a bathtub in the White House by Millard Fillmore. He wrote the article as a light-hearted farce during a time of war. None of it is true, yet it is often quoted in reputable publications.
The end of World War I brought with it a construction boom in the US . Bathrooms were fitted with a toilet, sink, and bathtub - mostly claw foot bathtubs. But even in 1921, only one percent of homes in the US had indoor plumbing. Outhouses were still the norm in rural America . The Sears catalog, with its uncoated, absorbent pages, was a popular form of toilet paper often found hanging inside the outhouse.
Over time, the once popular claw foot tub morphed into a built-in tub with apron front. This enclosed style afforded much easier maintenance of the bathroom and with the emergence of colored sanitary ware, more design options for the homeowner. It was Crane Company that introduced colored bathroom fixtures to the US market in 1928.
The trend today, though, is shifting back to the elegant style and luxury of a soaking claw foot tub. Homeowners are tearing out their dime-a-dozen built-in tubs and replacing them with reproduction roll rim footed tubs. Now available in both the classic cast iron or lighter weight acrylic styles, claw foot bathtubs are produced in a variety of styles and foot finish options. . The Advent of the Modern Bathtub
Slowly, bathtubs became a fixture in most homes and the first bathtub in America is thought to have been imported by Benjamin Franklin . The first bathtub in the White House was installed by Millard Fillmore in 1850.
The Roman Empire from 500 BC through AD 455 championed the daily ritual of bathing and raised the bar for acceptable sanitation. They used lead and bronze pipes, marble fixtures, and created a comprehensive sewerage system. During this period, public baths were most common, and private baths resembled indoor pools usually encompassing an entire room.
After the collapse of the Roman Empire and descent into the Dark Ages, sanitation virtually disappeared. Bathing was replaced by the use of perfume. Waste was thrown out into streets or emptied directly into rivers that also served as the drinking water supply. In fact, the slang term for toilet, loo, is reported to have derived from the practice of the French yelling out the warning, "Gardez l'eau!" (pronounced gardy loo - meaning "mind the water"), before emptying the chamber pot from an upper level onto the street below.
Following the devastation of the Bubonic Plague, some areas of Europe attempted to improve sanitation by outlawing the practice of discarding waste on public streets. However, widespread installation of underground sewerage systems in European cities did not occur until the early 19th century.
In 1596, the first flushing toilet was invented by Sir John Harrington. He made one for himself and one for his godmother Queen Elizabeth. These were the only two ever produced. After Sir John published a book describing his invention, he was mocked into retirement for his foolish creation. It took almost 200 years before anyone else attempted to create a flushing toilet. In 1775 and 1777, Alexander Cummings and Samuel Prosser each made strides in the reemergence of the water closet.
In 1885, a revolution in toilet making occurred: Thomas Twyford created the first valve less toilet made of china. Until then, water closets were more commonly made of metal and wood. It is widely reported that Thomas Crapper invented the toilet. Not true. He did own a plumbing supply store in England and bought the rights to a patent for a "Silent Valve less Water Waste Preventer," but he should not be credited with inventing the toilet.Up until the 1800s in the US , most water pipes were made of hollowed trees. Cast iron pipe imported from England had one of its first installations in Bethlehem , Pennsylvania . By the early 1800s, cast iron production began domestically in New Jersey . In 1848, the National Public Health Act was passed creating a plumbing code for the US .
Almost simultaneously in 1883, both the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company (now American Standard) and Kohler began the process of enameling cast iron bathtubs to form a smooth interior surface. Kohler's first clawfoot tub was advertised as a "horse trough/hog scalder, when furnished with four legs will serve as a bathtub." These tubs soon became mass-produced as they were recognized as having an extremely sanitary surface that was easy to clean, thus preventing the spread of bacteria and diseases.
Many media sources publish as fact a completely false account of bathing and bathtub history written by H.L. Mencken in 1917. In his story titled, "A Neglected Anniversary," Mencken writes of laws prohibiting bathing, the first bathtub in America , and the first installation of a bathtub in the White House by Millard Fillmore. He wrote the article as a light-hearted farce during a time of war. None of it is true, yet it is often quoted in reputable publications.
The end of World War I brought with it a construction boom in the US . Bathrooms were fitted with a toilet, sink, and bathtub - mostly claw foot bathtubs. But even in 1921, only one percent of homes in the US had indoor plumbing. Outhouses were still the norm in rural America . The Sears catalog, with its uncoated, absorbent pages, was a popular form of toilet paper often found hanging inside the outhouse.
Over time, the once popular claw foot tub morphed into a built-in tub with apron front. This enclosed style afforded much easier maintenance of the bathroom and with the emergence of colored sanitary ware, more design options for the homeowner. It was Crane Company that introduced colored bathroom fixtures to the US market in 1928.
The trend today, though, is shifting back to the elegant style and luxury of a soaking claw foot tub. Homeowners are tearing out their dime-a-dozen built-in tubs and replacing them with reproduction roll rim footed tubs. Now available in both the classic cast iron or lighter weight acrylic styles, claw foot bathtubs are produced in a variety of styles and foot finish options. . The Advent of the Modern Bathtub
Slowly, bathtubs became a fixture in most homes and the first bathtub in America is thought to have been imported by Benjamin Franklin . The first bathtub in the White House was installed by Millard Fillmore in 1850.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Antwon Grant/ Philadelphia Scumbag
Antwon Grant
(pictures coming soon)
There is a new (to us) alert for the people of Philly.
His name is Antwon Grant!
Ph. #s 215-275-0749/215-681-8728. The second # is answered by "Nicole" (Picture coming soon also). who says that she just sets up jobs for him and doesn't have anything to do with payments.
He contracted with us to refinish a bathroom at 2411 North 54th st. in Philadelphia/19131 on Feb. 10th. We did the work for him and he then wrote us a worthless check (written on Citizens bank) with no name, address or phone # on it and when we took it to the bank the teller told us that there were no funds available (Suprise!). When asked about this Mr. Grant stated that he had "20 million dollars" worth of property and that the check was good. (Really?). When asked why we had to chase him down for payment he stated that he had a "run in" with the police on his way over to pay us. (What does that have to do with anything but it does show a pattern).
This should serve as a warning to all contractors in the Philly area to be wary of these people and under no circumstances should you ever take a check from them. We are currently putting a mechanics lean on the property until such time as they make good on the commitments to our company.
(pictures coming soon)
There is a new (to us) alert for the people of Philly.
His name is Antwon Grant!
Ph. #s 215-275-0749/215-681-8728. The second # is answered by "Nicole" (Picture coming soon also). who says that she just sets up jobs for him and doesn't have anything to do with payments.
He contracted with us to refinish a bathroom at 2411 North 54th st. in Philadelphia/19131 on Feb. 10th. We did the work for him and he then wrote us a worthless check (written on Citizens bank) with no name, address or phone # on it and when we took it to the bank the teller told us that there were no funds available (Suprise!). When asked about this Mr. Grant stated that he had "20 million dollars" worth of property and that the check was good. (Really?). When asked why we had to chase him down for payment he stated that he had a "run in" with the police on his way over to pay us. (What does that have to do with anything but it does show a pattern).
This should serve as a warning to all contractors in the Philly area to be wary of these people and under no circumstances should you ever take a check from them. We are currently putting a mechanics lean on the property until such time as they make good on the commitments to our company.
Edward Lloyd
There is a "Politician" named Edward LLoyd in Philadelphia that gave us a worthless check. I say politician because that comes out of his mouth every other sentence.
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(Ph. # 215-900-9086)
(Address 222 E. Mentor
Philadelphia, 19120)
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(He said the bathtub that we refinished for him was "Too smooth". How can it be too smooth?)
We have never encountered someone like him before. We scheduled 3 different appointments with Mr. Lloyd and whenever we would show up he would be "out of town" even thou he knew that he had scheduled 3 different appointments (All at a time of his choosing) for us to install a anti slip surface which he requested for a $50 fee.
Mr. LLoyd; when confronted about this threatened both the owner and his mother. (I didn't know he knew my mother).
All we wanted was to be paid for the work we had done for him. Mr. LLoyd kept saying he was a "politician" like that is an excuse for his behavior. (Is this common with politicians in Philadelphia?)
This should serve as a warning to other contractors to be wary of this person. He seems to think he is above everyone else and doesn't feel the need to pay for the work we completed for him.
I would bet that Mr. LLoyd has done this before because he is really good at threatening people. He just threatened to send the "F.B.I" after us. (I cannot understand why he feels the need to threaten us). Maybe he should Just pay for the work completed and stop threatening us. (The F.B.I.... gimme a break). Our home office is in Canada and Mr. Lloyd is welcome to come up here any time he wants.
This will remain on the site until Mr. LLoyd pays us for the bad "starter" check. His threats were recorded (Just in case they are needed) and I have reported this to our local police. He said he would sue us for slander however "Our" atty. explained to us that "If it is the truth; there is no slander.
We normally wouldn't go to this much trouble for one bathtub but people need to know how he operates and what kind of person he is. If you have had similar problems with this person please let us know and we will post those also. I cannot imagine we are the only ones that he has treated this way
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(Ph. # 215-900-9086)
(Address 222 E. Mentor
Philadelphia, 19120)
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(He said the bathtub that we refinished for him was "Too smooth". How can it be too smooth?)
We have never encountered someone like him before. We scheduled 3 different appointments with Mr. Lloyd and whenever we would show up he would be "out of town" even thou he knew that he had scheduled 3 different appointments (All at a time of his choosing) for us to install a anti slip surface which he requested for a $50 fee.
Mr. LLoyd; when confronted about this threatened both the owner and his mother. (I didn't know he knew my mother).
All we wanted was to be paid for the work we had done for him. Mr. LLoyd kept saying he was a "politician" like that is an excuse for his behavior. (Is this common with politicians in Philadelphia?)
This should serve as a warning to other contractors to be wary of this person. He seems to think he is above everyone else and doesn't feel the need to pay for the work we completed for him.
I would bet that Mr. LLoyd has done this before because he is really good at threatening people. He just threatened to send the "F.B.I" after us. (I cannot understand why he feels the need to threaten us). Maybe he should Just pay for the work completed and stop threatening us. (The F.B.I.... gimme a break). Our home office is in Canada and Mr. Lloyd is welcome to come up here any time he wants.
This will remain on the site until Mr. LLoyd pays us for the bad "starter" check. His threats were recorded (Just in case they are needed) and I have reported this to our local police. He said he would sue us for slander however "Our" atty. explained to us that "If it is the truth; there is no slander.
We normally wouldn't go to this much trouble for one bathtub but people need to know how he operates and what kind of person he is. If you have had similar problems with this person please let us know and we will post those also. I cannot imagine we are the only ones that he has treated this way
Eastern Refinishing in the movies!
!!!!!!!! Latest News !!!!!!
We just finished working for the upcoming new
Ben Affleck movie
....."The Town".....
(being filmed in the Boston area)."
(Which we hear is Great by the way)
We reglazed 2 badly damaged ancient tubs + 1 antique pedestal sink.
"Charlie" ; the owner said we would do them for free... if only they would let him be a "producer". Regretably, they said; NO!
If you see the movie watch for the 2 bathtubs and the pedestal sink.
We just finished working for the upcoming new
Ben Affleck movie
....."The Town".....
(being filmed in the Boston area)."
(Which we hear is Great by the way)
We reglazed 2 badly damaged ancient tubs + 1 antique pedestal sink.
"Charlie" ; the owner said we would do them for free... if only they would let him be a "producer". Regretably, they said; NO!
If you see the movie watch for the 2 bathtubs and the pedestal sink.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Single/Separated/whatever you want to call it!
Just to make it clear to the entire world I am no longer with my wife Tracey. We are separated...finished...kaput...over and I have the papers to prove it. I am tired of people telling me I am still married. I dont think we are married and I am sure Tracey doesn't think so either. This is just an official notice so people will stop telling me I am still married. Tracey hasn't been "married" to me for about a year...she just forgot to tell me about it for abour 6 months. So please knock it off with the married thing. I dont hold a grudge...she just couldn't live up here in virtual isolation and this I can understand as I dont really like it anymore either but this is my home (and it is a great one with all the bells and whistles) and I will not leave it.
Charles Gayler
Charles Gayler
Bathtub refinishing in the movies
!!!!!!!! Latest News !!!!!!
We just finished working for the upcoming new
Ben Affleck movie
....."The Town".....
(being filmed in the Boston area)."
(Which we hear is Great by the way)
We reglazed 2 badly damaged ancient tubs + 1 antique pedestal sink.
"Charlie" ; the owner said we would do them for free... if only they would let him be a "producer". Regretably, they said; NO!
If you see the movie watch for the 2 bathtubs and the pedestal sink.
We just finished working for the upcoming new
Ben Affleck movie
....."The Town".....
(being filmed in the Boston area)."
(Which we hear is Great by the way)
We reglazed 2 badly damaged ancient tubs + 1 antique pedestal sink.
"Charlie" ; the owner said we would do them for free... if only they would let him be a "producer". Regretably, they said; NO!
If you see the movie watch for the 2 bathtubs and the pedestal sink.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
How to Caulk the Bath Area Properly:
Question: We rent a home with a fiberglass bathtub. The shower portion or the wall above the bath is thicker than the rim of the tub and creates an inverted shelf that the water runs into. The caulking everywhere is rotting and is especially bad under that shelf. We only have one bath, so we have to use it.
I clean and scrub a layer away and a couple of days later it’s all the same. I feel like my shower is rotting around me. What can I do to remedy the situation short of ripping the whole thing out?
Answer: It really doesn’t make any difference how the connection occurs between the tub and the shower walls as long as the joint is properly caulked. Having said that, the big deal is getting rid of the old mildewed caulk and properly applying a new layer. Use caulk solvent to get the old stuff out. Then clean the connection with a scrub brush and lots of chlorine bleach. Rinse with water and use a hairdryer to completely dry everything out. Wait 24 hours and apply a new coat of silicone caulk to the joint. Caulk will not bond to a wet surface or where water vapors are present.
I clean and scrub a layer away and a couple of days later it’s all the same. I feel like my shower is rotting around me. What can I do to remedy the situation short of ripping the whole thing out?
Answer: It really doesn’t make any difference how the connection occurs between the tub and the shower walls as long as the joint is properly caulked. Having said that, the big deal is getting rid of the old mildewed caulk and properly applying a new layer. Use caulk solvent to get the old stuff out. Then clean the connection with a scrub brush and lots of chlorine bleach. Rinse with water and use a hairdryer to completely dry everything out. Wait 24 hours and apply a new coat of silicone caulk to the joint. Caulk will not bond to a wet surface or where water vapors are present.
Our latest Bathtub refinishing Hotel job!
Refinish: To give a new surface
Also known as: bathtub refinishing, porcelain refinishing, tub refinishing, tub resurfacing, bathtub painting, porcelain reglazing, refinishing, resurfacing, bathtub reglazing, bathtub resurfacing
Latest Hotel Job!
Thank you to Levi Weppler and John Kelchak for just completing totally stripping and reglazing 80 fiberglass 1 piece tub and enclosures at the Super 8 motel in Barstow, California.
The job began on Nov. 30th with Levi picking (Little) John Kelchak up at the Columbus, Ohio airport and then driving the next day and a half
non stop to Barstow.
This was Levi's second trip accross the country to Barstow this year.
The job went "According to Hoyle".....30 units; all having been done "SEVERAL" times before which doubles the preparation time and they even got to do some fiberglass work on a couple.
About halfway thru the project the weather in southern california got a little crazy. Levi and John woke up to 5 inches of white "GLOBAL WARMING".
Sharon; the manager said it was the first time on 4-5 years that they had seen snow. Thankfully the weather gave them a break for the loooong drive home.
They made sure to call and let me know how nice the weather was because they knew I was watching inches per hour of that "global warming" stuff fall outside my windows at the same time.
We are all thankfull once again that they made it home safe and sound for the holiday's and represented the company in their usual way with a professional work ethic and noteworthy "GIT ER DONE" attitude.
Kelly,
Office Manager
www.easternrefinishing.net
Also known as: bathtub refinishing, porcelain refinishing, tub refinishing, tub resurfacing, bathtub painting, porcelain reglazing, refinishing, resurfacing, bathtub reglazing, bathtub resurfacing
Latest Hotel Job!
Thank you to Levi Weppler and John Kelchak for just completing totally stripping and reglazing 80 fiberglass 1 piece tub and enclosures at the Super 8 motel in Barstow, California.
The job began on Nov. 30th with Levi picking (Little) John Kelchak up at the Columbus, Ohio airport and then driving the next day and a half
non stop to Barstow.
This was Levi's second trip accross the country to Barstow this year.
The job went "According to Hoyle".....30 units; all having been done "SEVERAL" times before which doubles the preparation time and they even got to do some fiberglass work on a couple.
About halfway thru the project the weather in southern california got a little crazy. Levi and John woke up to 5 inches of white "GLOBAL WARMING".
Sharon; the manager said it was the first time on 4-5 years that they had seen snow. Thankfully the weather gave them a break for the loooong drive home.
They made sure to call and let me know how nice the weather was because they knew I was watching inches per hour of that "global warming" stuff fall outside my windows at the same time.
We are all thankfull once again that they made it home safe and sound for the holiday's and represented the company in their usual way with a professional work ethic and noteworthy "GIT ER DONE" attitude.
Kelly,
Office Manager
www.easternrefinishing.net
bathtub refinishing to sell a house!
Bathtub refinishing is the process of restoring the surface of a worn or damaged bathtub to a like new condition. This process typically involves repairing any damaged areas, prepping the surface and applying a new surface.
Refinishing: To give a new surface. Also known as bathtub refinishing, porcelain refinishing, tub painting, bathtub reglazing, tub refinishing, bathtub resurfacing, tub reglazing, refinishing, resurfacing, painting.
Many people today are trying to sell a house.
Many, Many people.
Most with little success of both a sale and a profit.
How do you distinguish yourself from the next guy?
Give your bathroom or kitchen alook that will increase the chance of standing out from the crowd.
If the property is a little beaten up there is little chance today to sell a home that is just like everyone else's.
You need a strong selling point.
Something that the prospective buyer can grab onto and say "I like this.
"I am of the opinion that generally speaking, the female faction of the prospective buyers family (all other things like price and location being the same) will decide which "Home" suits them best".
If the bathroom/kitchen are not appealing there is little chance of a sale.
Why buy a house that doesn't appeal to you when there are literally dozens that are just the same?
What will make your house memorable?
How about an up to date looking kitchen and/or bathroom?
What will make them say:
This is what I want!
Refinishing: To give a new surface. Also known as bathtub refinishing, porcelain refinishing, tub painting, bathtub reglazing, tub refinishing, bathtub resurfacing, tub reglazing, refinishing, resurfacing, painting.
Many people today are trying to sell a house.
Many, Many people.
Most with little success of both a sale and a profit.
How do you distinguish yourself from the next guy?
Give your bathroom or kitchen alook that will increase the chance of standing out from the crowd.
If the property is a little beaten up there is little chance today to sell a home that is just like everyone else's.
You need a strong selling point.
Something that the prospective buyer can grab onto and say "I like this.
"I am of the opinion that generally speaking, the female faction of the prospective buyers family (all other things like price and location being the same) will decide which "Home" suits them best".
If the bathroom/kitchen are not appealing there is little chance of a sale.
Why buy a house that doesn't appeal to you when there are literally dozens that are just the same?
What will make your house memorable?
How about an up to date looking kitchen and/or bathroom?
What will make them say:
This is what I want!
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Refinishing a bathtub properly
"There are many different ways to refinish a bathtub" (Explaining that can take all day), from the
do it yourself kits to the top of the line Hawk Laboratory Products. You get what you pay for.
Many companies use an epoxy coating that never looks quite right, has a tendency to yellow and
it is also brittle and fairly easy to chip. (We know this because we used them for years). These
types of products have a life span of a few months to a few years and is what we consider to be
the old technology.
These products are anywhere from 50 to $150 cheaper but again you get what you pay for. We
use nothing but Hawk Laboratory Products with over 6 million applications worldwide. The
average life expectancy is 10 to 12 years. Our process is significantly different and is as follows:
1.Set up ventilation system. If there is no window in the bathroom we carry a minimum of 50 feet of ventilation tubing to properly ventilate the work area.
2.Remove all caulking from the perimeter of the tub.
3.If the tub has been painted or refinished before this would be the point where we chemically strip all the old existing material off the tub. The reason we insist on stripping off any previously applied material is for your benefit. Yes we could just sand it and reshoot over it but there is no guaranty that the old material would not lift, thereby creating a whole other set of problems. We prefer to do it right the first time!
4.We then acid wash the surface (colored tubs need this process twice).
5.If there are any chips in the tub this is the time that we do any fill work. We use a product again from hawk labs that does not shrink and is made specifically for bathtubs. We do not use bondo as it has a tendency to shrink.
6.Once the chips are filled and leveled we clean the surface twice more and then mask,cover and protect all walls floors and fixtures.
7.We then spray 2 "Space Age Technology" primer coatings that bond molecularly with the surface of the acid washed tub.
8.Once the primer coatings tack , three finish coats are applied. These are an acrylic polyurethane. At this point your tub should be as shiny as or shinier than the original. We just love being able to say that!
9.After giving it a few minutes while we clean up, we will demask the work area leaving the ventilation system for last.
10.We recaulk the tub along the edges AND THE DRAIN AREA. We have found, (In my over 20 years of doing this), that caulking the drain area can prevent what we believe to be the largest problem in the bathtub reglazing industry today. "Peeling at the Drain". We know of no other national company that does caulk the tub before leaving. Most companies leave it to the consumer to handle. We don't take that chance.
(This is the point where you, the customer jumps up and down and tell us how wonderful we are)
For more information call 800-463-1879
do it yourself kits to the top of the line Hawk Laboratory Products. You get what you pay for.
Many companies use an epoxy coating that never looks quite right, has a tendency to yellow and
it is also brittle and fairly easy to chip. (We know this because we used them for years). These
types of products have a life span of a few months to a few years and is what we consider to be
the old technology.
These products are anywhere from 50 to $150 cheaper but again you get what you pay for. We
use nothing but Hawk Laboratory Products with over 6 million applications worldwide. The
average life expectancy is 10 to 12 years. Our process is significantly different and is as follows:
1.Set up ventilation system. If there is no window in the bathroom we carry a minimum of 50 feet of ventilation tubing to properly ventilate the work area.
2.Remove all caulking from the perimeter of the tub.
3.If the tub has been painted or refinished before this would be the point where we chemically strip all the old existing material off the tub. The reason we insist on stripping off any previously applied material is for your benefit. Yes we could just sand it and reshoot over it but there is no guaranty that the old material would not lift, thereby creating a whole other set of problems. We prefer to do it right the first time!
4.We then acid wash the surface (colored tubs need this process twice).
5.If there are any chips in the tub this is the time that we do any fill work. We use a product again from hawk labs that does not shrink and is made specifically for bathtubs. We do not use bondo as it has a tendency to shrink.
6.Once the chips are filled and leveled we clean the surface twice more and then mask,cover and protect all walls floors and fixtures.
7.We then spray 2 "Space Age Technology" primer coatings that bond molecularly with the surface of the acid washed tub.
8.Once the primer coatings tack , three finish coats are applied. These are an acrylic polyurethane. At this point your tub should be as shiny as or shinier than the original. We just love being able to say that!
9.After giving it a few minutes while we clean up, we will demask the work area leaving the ventilation system for last.
10.We recaulk the tub along the edges AND THE DRAIN AREA. We have found, (In my over 20 years of doing this), that caulking the drain area can prevent what we believe to be the largest problem in the bathtub reglazing industry today. "Peeling at the Drain". We know of no other national company that does caulk the tub before leaving. Most companies leave it to the consumer to handle. We don't take that chance.
(This is the point where you, the customer jumps up and down and tell us how wonderful we are)
For more information call 800-463-1879
Budgeting For The Bathroom
By: Bob Bastian
The bathrooms are the most important rooms to decorate. People who you may be close with or people who you may not be close with will spend a lot of time in the bathroom and they will take notice on rather or not it is a stylish room or if this happens to be a room that needs work. The last thing that you will want to have happen is someone come to you and say that your bathroom is gross.
The first way to decorate a bathroom on a budget is to learn how to clean it so well that you literally have a sparkling bathroom from top to bottom. You will also find that it is very important that you keep up with the cleaning needs of the bathroom. You should clean your bathroom at least once a week, but within a few days may be necessary depending on how many people are using the bathroom and how much the bathroom is used.
The nice thing about the bathroom is that you can mix colors and patterns. You will find that when it comes to budgeting for the bathroom you will really only get into the expenses if you are putting in a floor or if you are putting in paneling or applications in the bathroom. The fixtures cost a lot of money. If you really don't need to get into the hard work of budgeting for the bathroom then you will be able to redecorate a bathroom within a hundred dollars.
You will just need to think about a rug set and towel set. Of course, they both need to match so you may end up wanting to go with a set that is very common. You will also want to consider the fact that you will need to add a little bit of fluff (even if you are a single male). This means that you will need to get a $4 bag of potpourri and a nice glass bowl. You may also want to get a small, tiny stand. You may even want to get a nice candle set to set it all off. You will want to consider some of your options when it comes to decorating the bathroom. You will notice that a little bit of decor can go a long way.
For those who will need window treatments you will find that it can get very expensive. If you would like, the cheapest way to decorate a bathroom with window treatments is to get a set of cheap blinds and then make your own valance. You need just a little bit of fabric and a needle and thread. You may even be able to find something from the discount rack that fits perfectly into the decor of your bathroom.
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
The bathrooms are the most important rooms to decorate. People who you may be close with or people who you may not be close with will spend a lot of time in the bathroom and they will take notice on rather or not it is a stylish room or if this happens to be a room that needs work. The last thing that you will want to have happen is someone come to you and say that your bathroom is gross.
The first way to decorate a bathroom on a budget is to learn how to clean it so well that you literally have a sparkling bathroom from top to bottom. You will also find that it is very important that you keep up with the cleaning needs of the bathroom. You should clean your bathroom at least once a week, but within a few days may be necessary depending on how many people are using the bathroom and how much the bathroom is used.
The nice thing about the bathroom is that you can mix colors and patterns. You will find that when it comes to budgeting for the bathroom you will really only get into the expenses if you are putting in a floor or if you are putting in paneling or applications in the bathroom. The fixtures cost a lot of money. If you really don't need to get into the hard work of budgeting for the bathroom then you will be able to redecorate a bathroom within a hundred dollars.
You will just need to think about a rug set and towel set. Of course, they both need to match so you may end up wanting to go with a set that is very common. You will also want to consider the fact that you will need to add a little bit of fluff (even if you are a single male). This means that you will need to get a $4 bag of potpourri and a nice glass bowl. You may also want to get a small, tiny stand. You may even want to get a nice candle set to set it all off. You will want to consider some of your options when it comes to decorating the bathroom. You will notice that a little bit of decor can go a long way.
For those who will need window treatments you will find that it can get very expensive. If you would like, the cheapest way to decorate a bathroom with window treatments is to get a set of cheap blinds and then make your own valance. You need just a little bit of fabric and a needle and thread. You may even be able to find something from the discount rack that fits perfectly into the decor of your bathroom.
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
How to Feng Shui your Bathroom
By: Dane Stanton
If you are searching for tips on how to properly bring feng shui in the bathroom in your home you may become exhausted before you find what you are looking for. The reason for this is in large part due to the fact that it is hundreds of years old and when these basic principles were born, there were no such things as bathrooms indoors and especially in your house.
This doesn't mean that it is impossible to bring it in the bathroom because it certainly is if you follow the basic ba gua map that is the foundation of adding feng shui to any space. There are some tips that have been created by modern day masters that can help you balance out the energy in your home.
Common Bathroom Fixes
There are many issues that cause problems when trying to incorporate feng shui in the bathroom and these are generally due to the location of the bathroom. A bathroom that is located above the front door for example, will generate negative energy and compromise the fire energy, which can be devastating to health and prosperity.
While a bathroom that is located next to the front door can have the effects of draining the entire house of positive energy before it has even had the chance. These are common problems are often have common solutions so let's look at a few of the things incorporating feng shui in the bathroom fixes.
So you have a bathroom that is located above your kitchen or front door and this is proven to be a very negative force in the energy for the house. In order to correct this and properly bring feng shui in the bathroom chances are you are not going to renovate your house because of this issue.
The good thing is that you don't even have to tear out walls because in order to rectify this situation and bring feng shui in the bathroom, all you have to do is place a round mirror on the ceiling above the toilet. This will reverse the downward flow of water. It is also suggested to hang a crystal in the center of the room and place earthy objects such as plants to stabilize energies within the bathroom.
Incorporating this in the bathroom when your bathroom is located near the entrance of your home can be reversed by hanging a large full length mirror on the outside of the bathroom door. The purpose of this is to deflect away the positive energies from the bathroom so they won't be drained with the downward pull of the water from the bathroom. It is also helpful to keep the toilet lid closed as well as the drains when they are not in use.
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
If you are searching for tips on how to properly bring feng shui in the bathroom in your home you may become exhausted before you find what you are looking for. The reason for this is in large part due to the fact that it is hundreds of years old and when these basic principles were born, there were no such things as bathrooms indoors and especially in your house.
This doesn't mean that it is impossible to bring it in the bathroom because it certainly is if you follow the basic ba gua map that is the foundation of adding feng shui to any space. There are some tips that have been created by modern day masters that can help you balance out the energy in your home.
Common Bathroom Fixes
There are many issues that cause problems when trying to incorporate feng shui in the bathroom and these are generally due to the location of the bathroom. A bathroom that is located above the front door for example, will generate negative energy and compromise the fire energy, which can be devastating to health and prosperity.
While a bathroom that is located next to the front door can have the effects of draining the entire house of positive energy before it has even had the chance. These are common problems are often have common solutions so let's look at a few of the things incorporating feng shui in the bathroom fixes.
So you have a bathroom that is located above your kitchen or front door and this is proven to be a very negative force in the energy for the house. In order to correct this and properly bring feng shui in the bathroom chances are you are not going to renovate your house because of this issue.
The good thing is that you don't even have to tear out walls because in order to rectify this situation and bring feng shui in the bathroom, all you have to do is place a round mirror on the ceiling above the toilet. This will reverse the downward flow of water. It is also suggested to hang a crystal in the center of the room and place earthy objects such as plants to stabilize energies within the bathroom.
Incorporating this in the bathroom when your bathroom is located near the entrance of your home can be reversed by hanging a large full length mirror on the outside of the bathroom door. The purpose of this is to deflect away the positive energies from the bathroom so they won't be drained with the downward pull of the water from the bathroom. It is also helpful to keep the toilet lid closed as well as the drains when they are not in use.
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Start with Cabinet Hardware for your Bathroom Remodel
By: Anna Woodward
Once you have made the decision to remodel your bathroom, planning all the details carefully is in order.
You cannot begin to take on a task such as this without taking into account the cost of the remodel, the complete planning of the design, and the process by which all of it needs to be carried out.
You might choose to do something as easy as apply a new paint color or new cabinet hardware or you may find that redoing the entire space might be best. For the larger tasks, you might choose to change the toilet, bathtub, or add a sauna to the room. Either way, the right beginning will lead to a beautiful design in the end.
The first thing you will need to do is decide just how much you can spend on the project. It would be a shame for you to start the remodel and find that your tastes were way over budget for completion.
Your budget needs to include all the parts of the bathroom you need to change. Start by making a list of all you want to change. This will be narrowed down a bit after the next step.
Take a trip to your local hardware or home improvement store and start checking the prices of what is on your list to redo. Once you have all the price information, go home and see if any of the items on your list will need to be removed to stay within budget. You can expect to pay about $5,000 or more for a complete remodel of the bathroom.
Plan your remodeling job down to the smallest detail so no monetary surprises will arise later on.
Planning the exact design may take a little homework on your part.
If you do not have the design in your head, you may need to see about taking a look at some of the other bathroom designs available. You can use the internet to find decor ideas, the latest in cabinet hardware, and pictures to go by.
You can take a trip to specialty stores that specialize in bathroom fixtures and design. Be certain that whatever you decide to do is exactly what you want. If you rush, you can end up with a room you do not want and cannot afford to change. Plan carefully and remodel only once!
If you want to do a quick remodel and just freshen up the space, you might decide to change the color of the bathroom and the fixtures.
You may not have a budget that allows for a total remodel of your bathroom. It is more practical for you to just change out the cabinet hardware, the bathroom accessories, and the door hardware.
When remodeling your bathroom space, plan, plan, plan! Take your time to enjoy the process of designing and changing this space. You will definitely enjoy it more after it is complete. Planning your project will leave you pleased with the work you have accomplished!
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
Once you have made the decision to remodel your bathroom, planning all the details carefully is in order.
You cannot begin to take on a task such as this without taking into account the cost of the remodel, the complete planning of the design, and the process by which all of it needs to be carried out.
You might choose to do something as easy as apply a new paint color or new cabinet hardware or you may find that redoing the entire space might be best. For the larger tasks, you might choose to change the toilet, bathtub, or add a sauna to the room. Either way, the right beginning will lead to a beautiful design in the end.
The first thing you will need to do is decide just how much you can spend on the project. It would be a shame for you to start the remodel and find that your tastes were way over budget for completion.
Your budget needs to include all the parts of the bathroom you need to change. Start by making a list of all you want to change. This will be narrowed down a bit after the next step.
Take a trip to your local hardware or home improvement store and start checking the prices of what is on your list to redo. Once you have all the price information, go home and see if any of the items on your list will need to be removed to stay within budget. You can expect to pay about $5,000 or more for a complete remodel of the bathroom.
Plan your remodeling job down to the smallest detail so no monetary surprises will arise later on.
Planning the exact design may take a little homework on your part.
If you do not have the design in your head, you may need to see about taking a look at some of the other bathroom designs available. You can use the internet to find decor ideas, the latest in cabinet hardware, and pictures to go by.
You can take a trip to specialty stores that specialize in bathroom fixtures and design. Be certain that whatever you decide to do is exactly what you want. If you rush, you can end up with a room you do not want and cannot afford to change. Plan carefully and remodel only once!
If you want to do a quick remodel and just freshen up the space, you might decide to change the color of the bathroom and the fixtures.
You may not have a budget that allows for a total remodel of your bathroom. It is more practical for you to just change out the cabinet hardware, the bathroom accessories, and the door hardware.
When remodeling your bathroom space, plan, plan, plan! Take your time to enjoy the process of designing and changing this space. You will definitely enjoy it more after it is complete. Planning your project will leave you pleased with the work you have accomplished!
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
Budgeting For The Bathroom
By: Bob Bastian
The bathrooms are the most important rooms to decorate. People who you may be close with or people who you may not be close with will spend a lot of time in the bathroom and they will take notice on rather or not it is a stylish room or if this happens to be a room that needs work. The last thing that you will want to have happen is someone come to you and say that your bathroom is gross.
The first way to decorate a bathroom on a budget is to learn how to clean it so well that you literally have a sparkling bathroom from top to bottom. You will also find that it is very important that you keep up with the cleaning needs of the bathroom. You should clean your bathroom at least once a week, but within a few days may be necessary depending on how many people are using the bathroom and how much the bathroom is used.
The nice thing about the bathroom is that you can mix colors and patterns. You will find that when it comes to budgeting for the bathroom you will really only get into the expenses if you are putting in a floor or if you are putting in paneling or applications in the bathroom. The fixtures cost a lot of money. If you really don't need to get into the hard work of budgeting for the bathroom then you will be able to redecorate a bathroom within a hundred dollars.
You will just need to think about a rug set and towel set. Of course, they both need to match so you may end up wanting to go with a set that is very common. You will also want to consider the fact that you will need to add a little bit of fluff (even if you are a single male). This means that you will need to get a $4 bag of potpourri and a nice glass bowl. You may also want to get a small, tiny stand. You may even want to get a nice candle set to set it all off. You will want to consider some of your options when it comes to decorating the bathroom. You will notice that a little bit of decor can go a long way.
For those who will need window treatments you will find that it can get very expensive. If you would like, the cheapest way to decorate a bathroom with window treatments is to get a set of cheap blinds and then make your own valance. You need just a little bit of fabric and a needle and thread. You may even be able to find something from the discount rack that fits perfectly into the decor of your bathroom.
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
The bathrooms are the most important rooms to decorate. People who you may be close with or people who you may not be close with will spend a lot of time in the bathroom and they will take notice on rather or not it is a stylish room or if this happens to be a room that needs work. The last thing that you will want to have happen is someone come to you and say that your bathroom is gross.
The first way to decorate a bathroom on a budget is to learn how to clean it so well that you literally have a sparkling bathroom from top to bottom. You will also find that it is very important that you keep up with the cleaning needs of the bathroom. You should clean your bathroom at least once a week, but within a few days may be necessary depending on how many people are using the bathroom and how much the bathroom is used.
The nice thing about the bathroom is that you can mix colors and patterns. You will find that when it comes to budgeting for the bathroom you will really only get into the expenses if you are putting in a floor or if you are putting in paneling or applications in the bathroom. The fixtures cost a lot of money. If you really don't need to get into the hard work of budgeting for the bathroom then you will be able to redecorate a bathroom within a hundred dollars.
You will just need to think about a rug set and towel set. Of course, they both need to match so you may end up wanting to go with a set that is very common. You will also want to consider the fact that you will need to add a little bit of fluff (even if you are a single male). This means that you will need to get a $4 bag of potpourri and a nice glass bowl. You may also want to get a small, tiny stand. You may even want to get a nice candle set to set it all off. You will want to consider some of your options when it comes to decorating the bathroom. You will notice that a little bit of decor can go a long way.
For those who will need window treatments you will find that it can get very expensive. If you would like, the cheapest way to decorate a bathroom with window treatments is to get a set of cheap blinds and then make your own valance. You need just a little bit of fabric and a needle and thread. You may even be able to find something from the discount rack that fits perfectly into the decor of your bathroom.
Article Source: http://www.propertymagnate.com/articles
Top 10 bathroom renovation tips
1-800-463-1879
1. Choose elegant fixtures.
A pedestal sink with graceful lines is more attractive than a blocky cabinet vanity. A classic claw-foot tub is like bathroom sculpture. Even enclosed in a deck, the simple lines of the lip have an inherent beauty that surpasses most acrylic versions.
2. Sit in a bathtub before buying it.Bigger isn't always better. A 60-inch tub is fine for most people. It offers enough room to stretch out and provides a secure foothold, so you don't float into oblivion when the tub is full. Assess the angled back and lip for comfort and neck support -- a tub for two people slants at either end and has taps in the middle. If you only have enough space for a small tub, buy an extra-deep one.
3. Select durable flooring. Ceramic, marble and stone tiles are all excellent durable and water-resistant choices for a bathroom. Subfloor heating coils will make these hard surfaces warm. Well-sealed hardwood floors offer natural warmth and act as a foil for the other hard, cold surfaces in a bathroom.
4. Hang a stylish mirror.One beautifully framed mirror over a sink is more attractive than many surfaces covered with mirror. Supplement it with a wall-mounted adjustable makeup mirror, and consider installing a lighted, mirrored shaving niche in your shower stall.
5. Use found space.Take advantage of space between wall studs by recessing a tall storage cabinet into the wall to maximize vertical storage while saving floor space. The cabinet should have an interior depth of at least three inches and a door flush with the wall.
6. Build a shower area. Consider building an open-concept shower area that doesn't need a curtain or door and is less confining than a standard shower stall. In addition to well-designed drainage, a ceiling-mounted rain showerhead and/or a high wall-mounted showerhead that splashes less water will keep the area outside the shower drier.
7. Share space for added function.In homes with back-to-back bathrooms, a shared shower with access doors to each of the bathrooms maximizes limited space. Or turn a closet located next to a bathroom into a small ensuite with access to the neighbouring bath.
8. Design lighting that works. Good lighting is imperative. Combine halogen pot lights with wall sconces beside or over the mirror for lighting with no shadows. Always install dimmers.
9. Buy a quality toilet.When buying a toilet, it's not necessary for you to spend big bucks, but you don't want to scrimp too much, either. You can get a good-quality one-piece toilet for about $400. Models with elongated bowls and seats are usually most comfortable.
10. Incorporate luxury into your room. If you're fortunate enough to have lots of space to work with, indulge yourself with an expanded spalike bathroom that includes a dressing room -- a haven for privacy and relaxation. Outfit it with a television, fireplace, exercise equipment, makeup vanity and even a large comfortable occasional chair upholstered in thick white terry-cloth.
1. Choose elegant fixtures.
A pedestal sink with graceful lines is more attractive than a blocky cabinet vanity. A classic claw-foot tub is like bathroom sculpture. Even enclosed in a deck, the simple lines of the lip have an inherent beauty that surpasses most acrylic versions.
2. Sit in a bathtub before buying it.Bigger isn't always better. A 60-inch tub is fine for most people. It offers enough room to stretch out and provides a secure foothold, so you don't float into oblivion when the tub is full. Assess the angled back and lip for comfort and neck support -- a tub for two people slants at either end and has taps in the middle. If you only have enough space for a small tub, buy an extra-deep one.
3. Select durable flooring. Ceramic, marble and stone tiles are all excellent durable and water-resistant choices for a bathroom. Subfloor heating coils will make these hard surfaces warm. Well-sealed hardwood floors offer natural warmth and act as a foil for the other hard, cold surfaces in a bathroom.
4. Hang a stylish mirror.One beautifully framed mirror over a sink is more attractive than many surfaces covered with mirror. Supplement it with a wall-mounted adjustable makeup mirror, and consider installing a lighted, mirrored shaving niche in your shower stall.
5. Use found space.Take advantage of space between wall studs by recessing a tall storage cabinet into the wall to maximize vertical storage while saving floor space. The cabinet should have an interior depth of at least three inches and a door flush with the wall.
6. Build a shower area. Consider building an open-concept shower area that doesn't need a curtain or door and is less confining than a standard shower stall. In addition to well-designed drainage, a ceiling-mounted rain showerhead and/or a high wall-mounted showerhead that splashes less water will keep the area outside the shower drier.
7. Share space for added function.In homes with back-to-back bathrooms, a shared shower with access doors to each of the bathrooms maximizes limited space. Or turn a closet located next to a bathroom into a small ensuite with access to the neighbouring bath.
8. Design lighting that works. Good lighting is imperative. Combine halogen pot lights with wall sconces beside or over the mirror for lighting with no shadows. Always install dimmers.
9. Buy a quality toilet.When buying a toilet, it's not necessary for you to spend big bucks, but you don't want to scrimp too much, either. You can get a good-quality one-piece toilet for about $400. Models with elongated bowls and seats are usually most comfortable.
10. Incorporate luxury into your room. If you're fortunate enough to have lots of space to work with, indulge yourself with an expanded spalike bathroom that includes a dressing room -- a haven for privacy and relaxation. Outfit it with a television, fireplace, exercise equipment, makeup vanity and even a large comfortable occasional chair upholstered in thick white terry-cloth.
bathtub cleaning with Kaboom
Laundry Tubs
Bathroom Wall Tile
Steam Shower Panel
Bathroom Fixture
The Bottom Line
People with allergies and sensitivities to harsh cleaners should try Kaboom Shower, Tub and Tile cleaner. It offers good cleaning ability without the need to wear protective masks and clothing. It works well on almost all of the surfaces of your bathroom making it a convenient cleaner. The foaming action is powerful enough for moderately dirty bathrooms, and perfect for maintenance. Overall Kaboom packs a powerful punch without being as harsh on your skin and breathing.
Pros
•No harsh fumes that make cleaning unbearable
•Foaming action clings to surfaces loosening dirt.
•Can be used for multiple surfaces in the bathroom.
Cons
•Really dirty surfaces may need a harsher product, or more elbow grease with this one.
•No bleach, which makes mildew removal more difficult.
Description
•Test in a hidden spot first.
•After applying to surface, or to sponge, allow to sit for 2-3 minutes.
•Wipe and rinse thoroughly. Don't allow it to dry on the surface.
•Repeat as necessary.
Bathroom Wall Tile
Steam Shower Panel
Bathroom Fixture
The Bottom Line
People with allergies and sensitivities to harsh cleaners should try Kaboom Shower, Tub and Tile cleaner. It offers good cleaning ability without the need to wear protective masks and clothing. It works well on almost all of the surfaces of your bathroom making it a convenient cleaner. The foaming action is powerful enough for moderately dirty bathrooms, and perfect for maintenance. Overall Kaboom packs a powerful punch without being as harsh on your skin and breathing.
Pros
•No harsh fumes that make cleaning unbearable
•Foaming action clings to surfaces loosening dirt.
•Can be used for multiple surfaces in the bathroom.
Cons
•Really dirty surfaces may need a harsher product, or more elbow grease with this one.
•No bleach, which makes mildew removal more difficult.
Description
•Test in a hidden spot first.
•After applying to surface, or to sponge, allow to sit for 2-3 minutes.
•Wipe and rinse thoroughly. Don't allow it to dry on the surface.
•Repeat as necessary.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Eastern Refinishing reviews on yellow Pages for Florida, Maryland, D.C., Ohio, Sacramento, Philadelphia and Cleveland
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Excellent Work!Posted by NeliaG on 05/11/2009
Hi Charlie. I wanted to let you know that we are so HAPPY with the work Rudy did on our tub. I expected it to look better but it looks like we got a whole new tub!! Amazing! I wish we would have found your company a year ago when we bought our home. We plan to have Rudy refinish our other tub & the sinks in all our bathrooms now that we know how good his work is. Also I will definitely recommend him & Eastern Refinishing to everyone I know. The professional results & Rudy's great customer service made this home improvement a positive experience for us. Thank you!! Less
Hi Charlie. I wanted to let you know that we are so HAPPY with the work Rudy did on our tub. I expected it to look better but it looks like we got a whole new tub!! Amazing! I wish we would have foun… More
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GREAT JOB! Looking to use againPosted by bhoffman49 on 04/29/2009
I'm reviewing b/c they refinished my tub three years ago.. The tub still looks like new.. and reasonably priced as well.. Looking to have another done.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..
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Great Experience!Posted by kbraiders on 03/24/2009
I just wanted to share my recent experience with Eastern Refinishing... Starting with the entertaining call with Charlie (He's certainly a character, but in a good way!), I knew I found the right company. I actually received a quote for $25 less with another company, but felt I'd stick with the company that had such good customer reviews. Charlie set me up with an appt with Rudy Gonzales, who called to confirm the appt and arrived early the day of the appt (Unheard of these days! A pleasant surprise). Rudy explained the process to me and then proceeded with the work. The results were amazing. My wife and I feel like we have a brand new kitchen sink and made the right decision to refinish it rather than replace it. We put on a new faucet and the set up looks BRAND spanking new! I'm gonna recommend Eastern and Rudy to all my friends and associates... Less
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Home RunPosted by mickeyd1 on 03/05/2009
I dealt with Charlie over the phone and he is a character, but sent Manny to my house when he said he wouuld. The finished product looked brand new. Had a minor problem and Charlie was quick to send Manny back to fix. Problem was my fault , but Charlie wanted to make sure I was happy. I would recommend this process and this company to family and friends. Less
I dealt with Charlie over the phone and he is a character, but sent Manny to my house when he said he wouuld. The finished product looked brand new. Had a minor problem and Charlie was quick to send … More
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Home RunPosted by dancer83 on 03/05/2009
The crew who came to our house was respectful, hard-working and produced an exception work product. We were so happy with the result of having the bathtub and tile reglazed that we asked the crew to do the entire wall tile around the bathroom as well as the backsplash in the kitchen. Beautifully upgraded both rooms at a small cost and we couldn't be happier. Our next request will be for the team to re-do our cabinets - we'll save a fortune in remodel costs. Less
The crew who came to our house was respectful, hard-working and produced an exception work product. We were so happy with the result of having the bathtub and tile reglazed that we asked the crew to … More
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A Remarkable Re-DoPosted by eileenandjim on 02/24/2009
Lucas and Andrea arrived on time and were so professional as they prepared and completed the refinishing of our tub, tile walls, and tile floor. Everything looks spanking new and gleaming--in only two days. We are so glad we did not do Re-Bath or Bath Fitters; they were so much more expensive and didn't achieve the goal of transforming the entire bathroom. Lucas and Andrea were not only professional, they were downright pleasant and enjoyable. You have a wonderful team and a wonderful product. Eileen and James Biser Less
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nice jobPosted by judiep38 on 01/28/2009
i called eastern refinishing after checking out their web site and talking to a few other refinishing companies. i went with eastern because of the work they did on those cruise ships and the time they were able spend answering my questions over the phone.when john came to my home there were NO surprises and everything went as discussed. a very nice job and professional all the way. i would recommend them to anybody. lisa p Less
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Professional!Posted by MarieCavileer on 01/24/2009
We needed to get 3 bathtubs and the surrounding tile refinished from blue to white in 4 days. I spent 30 minutes listening to answering machines and then called Eastern Refinishing. I was transferred to a guy named "Charlie" who seemed very knowledgable and scheduled the work for thursday. Sure enough, 2 men arrived at 10:00 and went to work. One of them seemed to be deaf and did little talking however their work spoke for them. Within 5-6 hours the bathrooms were completely transformed right down to the caulk being replaced. Needless to say we were quite impressed. The bathtubs looked like new. I would recommend these people for ANY refinishing that you need done but ask for Charlie when you call. He seems to know the most and was really funny too. Less
We needed to get 3 bathtubs and the surrounding tile refinished from blue to white in 4 days. I spent 30 minutes listening to answering machines and then called Eastern Refinishing. I was transferred… More
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great jobPosted by p0wjudy03 on 01/08/2009
Calling Eastern Refinishing was the easiest choice i made.. After talking to Charlie on the phone and explaining the problem with my tub, Willy came by 3 days later and my tub is beautiful... Thank you
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nice work done!Posted by mdelcambre1 on 12/19/2008
Eastern Refinishing sent Mr. Chris Risner and his wife to refinish and paint our tub. They drove three hours to do the job (from Mississippi to Louisiana). Once they got here they began working immediately. They were both very nice and very professional. One thing I can say is he knows his work...and he does it well. I was absolutely shocked when I saw the finished product. It was almost as if we had a NEW tub. I was also impressed with the time it took him to do the work. He was in and out! I highly recommend Mr Risner. He saved me a lot of money!! We are 110% satisfied! Thank you Eastern Refinishing for sending us someone who knew their job and who does it well! It was a pleasure meeting Mr Risner and his wife. They are two outstanding people. Less
Eastern Refinishing sent Mr. Chris Risner and his wife to refinish and paint our tub. They drove three hours to do the job (from Mississippi to Louisiana). Once they got here they began working immed… More
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Excellent Work!Posted by NeliaG on 05/11/2009
Hi Charlie. I wanted to let you know that we are so HAPPY with the work Rudy did on our tub. I expected it to look better but it looks like we got a whole new tub!! Amazing! I wish we would have found your company a year ago when we bought our home. We plan to have Rudy refinish our other tub & the sinks in all our bathrooms now that we know how good his work is. Also I will definitely recommend him & Eastern Refinishing to everyone I know. The professional results & Rudy's great customer service made this home improvement a positive experience for us. Thank you!! Less
Hi Charlie. I wanted to let you know that we are so HAPPY with the work Rudy did on our tub. I expected it to look better but it looks like we got a whole new tub!! Amazing! I wish we would have foun… More
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GREAT JOB! Looking to use againPosted by bhoffman49 on 04/29/2009
I'm reviewing b/c they refinished my tub three years ago.. The tub still looks like new.. and reasonably priced as well.. Looking to have another done.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..
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Great Experience!Posted by kbraiders on 03/24/2009
I just wanted to share my recent experience with Eastern Refinishing... Starting with the entertaining call with Charlie (He's certainly a character, but in a good way!), I knew I found the right company. I actually received a quote for $25 less with another company, but felt I'd stick with the company that had such good customer reviews. Charlie set me up with an appt with Rudy Gonzales, who called to confirm the appt and arrived early the day of the appt (Unheard of these days! A pleasant surprise). Rudy explained the process to me and then proceeded with the work. The results were amazing. My wife and I feel like we have a brand new kitchen sink and made the right decision to refinish it rather than replace it. We put on a new faucet and the set up looks BRAND spanking new! I'm gonna recommend Eastern and Rudy to all my friends and associates... Less
I just wanted to share my recent experience with Eastern Refinishing... Starting with the entertaining call with Charlie (He's certainly a character, but in a good way!), I knew I found the right com… More
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Home RunPosted by mickeyd1 on 03/05/2009
I dealt with Charlie over the phone and he is a character, but sent Manny to my house when he said he wouuld. The finished product looked brand new. Had a minor problem and Charlie was quick to send Manny back to fix. Problem was my fault , but Charlie wanted to make sure I was happy. I would recommend this process and this company to family and friends. Less
I dealt with Charlie over the phone and he is a character, but sent Manny to my house when he said he wouuld. The finished product looked brand new. Had a minor problem and Charlie was quick to send … More
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Home RunPosted by dancer83 on 03/05/2009
The crew who came to our house was respectful, hard-working and produced an exception work product. We were so happy with the result of having the bathtub and tile reglazed that we asked the crew to do the entire wall tile around the bathroom as well as the backsplash in the kitchen. Beautifully upgraded both rooms at a small cost and we couldn't be happier. Our next request will be for the team to re-do our cabinets - we'll save a fortune in remodel costs. Less
The crew who came to our house was respectful, hard-working and produced an exception work product. We were so happy with the result of having the bathtub and tile reglazed that we asked the crew to … More
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A Remarkable Re-DoPosted by eileenandjim on 02/24/2009
Lucas and Andrea arrived on time and were so professional as they prepared and completed the refinishing of our tub, tile walls, and tile floor. Everything looks spanking new and gleaming--in only two days. We are so glad we did not do Re-Bath or Bath Fitters; they were so much more expensive and didn't achieve the goal of transforming the entire bathroom. Lucas and Andrea were not only professional, they were downright pleasant and enjoyable. You have a wonderful team and a wonderful product. Eileen and James Biser Less
Lucas and Andrea arrived on time and were so professional as they prepared and completed the refinishing of our tub, tile walls, and tile floor. Everything looks spanking new and gleaming--in only tw… More
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nice jobPosted by judiep38 on 01/28/2009
i called eastern refinishing after checking out their web site and talking to a few other refinishing companies. i went with eastern because of the work they did on those cruise ships and the time they were able spend answering my questions over the phone.when john came to my home there were NO surprises and everything went as discussed. a very nice job and professional all the way. i would recommend them to anybody. lisa p Less
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Professional!Posted by MarieCavileer on 01/24/2009
We needed to get 3 bathtubs and the surrounding tile refinished from blue to white in 4 days. I spent 30 minutes listening to answering machines and then called Eastern Refinishing. I was transferred to a guy named "Charlie" who seemed very knowledgable and scheduled the work for thursday. Sure enough, 2 men arrived at 10:00 and went to work. One of them seemed to be deaf and did little talking however their work spoke for them. Within 5-6 hours the bathrooms were completely transformed right down to the caulk being replaced. Needless to say we were quite impressed. The bathtubs looked like new. I would recommend these people for ANY refinishing that you need done but ask for Charlie when you call. He seems to know the most and was really funny too. Less
We needed to get 3 bathtubs and the surrounding tile refinished from blue to white in 4 days. I spent 30 minutes listening to answering machines and then called Eastern Refinishing. I was transferred… More
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great jobPosted by p0wjudy03 on 01/08/2009
Calling Eastern Refinishing was the easiest choice i made.. After talking to Charlie on the phone and explaining the problem with my tub, Willy came by 3 days later and my tub is beautiful... Thank you
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nice work done!Posted by mdelcambre1 on 12/19/2008
Eastern Refinishing sent Mr. Chris Risner and his wife to refinish and paint our tub. They drove three hours to do the job (from Mississippi to Louisiana). Once they got here they began working immediately. They were both very nice and very professional. One thing I can say is he knows his work...and he does it well. I was absolutely shocked when I saw the finished product. It was almost as if we had a NEW tub. I was also impressed with the time it took him to do the work. He was in and out! I highly recommend Mr Risner. He saved me a lot of money!! We are 110% satisfied! Thank you Eastern Refinishing for sending us someone who knew their job and who does it well! It was a pleasure meeting Mr Risner and his wife. They are two outstanding people. Less
Eastern Refinishing sent Mr. Chris Risner and his wife to refinish and paint our tub. They drove three hours to do the job (from Mississippi to Louisiana). Once they got here they began working immed… More
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debwork59Posted by debwork59 on 12/18/2008
I called Eastern Refinishing to see if they could change the color of my tub. After talking with Charlie ,I decided to have my wall tiles done too(GOODBYE PINK&MAROON).Dave arrived at the appointed time and proceeded to exlpain the process and approximate time involved.He pointed out a few spots that needed to be regrouted and said he would take care of it.Dave was able to match the tub to my new toilet and sink(almond).The wall tiles were done white.In one day I got a new bathroom!Thank-You Dave and Eastern Refinishing! Less
I called Eastern Refinishing to see if they could change the color of my tub. After talking with Charlie ,I decided to have my wall tiles done too(GOODBYE PINK&MAROON).Dave arrived at the… More
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professional company and crewPosted by dianajacobs on 12/17/2008
I called this company to see about having my tile walls and tub refinished..they were an old ugly green..and they sent a husband and wife team from gulfport ms. (chris and diana) to my home in new orleans and they done a fantastic job as well as protected the rest of my home from overspray..they were very professional as well as polite and now my bathroom looks bright and white and as close to new as i figure can be without replacing everything and at a fraction of the cost. Thank You chris and diana and eastern refinishing. Less
I called this company to see about having my tile walls and tub refinished..they were an old ugly green..and they sent a husband and wife team from gulfport ms. (chris and diana) to my home in new or… More
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Home OwnerPosted by 67MBrown on 12/17/2008
I just had my bathtub refinished by Tom Cavileer. I was a little septical about doing this. Tom assured me that this was the best way to do for remolding and when he was all done I would think someone came in and put a new bathtub in. He even took the time to explain to me what he was going to do. You can tell he takes great pride in his work. When it was all done Tom called me up to look at the bathtub. When I opened the door I could not believe my eyes. It was everything as promised. It was a brand new bathtub. I show it to my family and freinds. They are all amazed on how well it looks. After week went by I took the time to call Charlie and Thank him for everything. He asked me to rate his company on Yellow Pages. It's hard to express how great of a job this was. THANK YOU M. B. Less
I just had my bathtub refinished by Tom Cavileer. I was a little septical about doing this. Tom assured me that this was the best way to do for remolding and when he was all done I would think someon… More
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EXCELLENT JOBPosted by JackieLy on 12/17/2008
I recently had 2 bathrooms in my house completely renovated except for the 2 bathtubs. It was to hard to tear the old tubs out so my contractor recommended having them reglazed. That's when I gave Eastern Refinishing a call. At first I was skeptical but after speaking with Charlie on the phone I started to feel better about the process. The rep that came out, Greg, was very nice and professional. He had no problem answering all my questions and assured me that the tubs would look brand new. To make a long story short, the tubs came out beautiful!! They fit in perfectly with my newly renovated bathrooms! Eastern did a wonderful job! Less
I recently had 2 bathrooms in my house completely renovated except for the 2 bathtubs. It was to hard to tear the old tubs out so my contractor recommended having them reglazed. That's when I gave Ea… More
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Great Job!!!Posted by foxandi54 on 12/17/2008
I recently had Lucas Weppler come to my home and refinish what seemed to be a non repairable claw foot tub. He was here right on time, came in and looked at the tub and said "not a problem". I was very skeptical and and gave him a funny look but he assured me that it would look brand new. I took his word for it and he was right it looked like a new tub. He filled in all the holes and pits and the rust is gone. He did a spectacular job and i would recommend Eastern Refinishing to anyone! Less
I recently had Lucas Weppler come to my home and refinish what seemed to be a non repairable claw foot tub. He was here right on time, came in and looked at the tub and said "not a probl… More
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Excellent on Cruise Ships too!Posted by brad1hobi on 12/17/2008
Excellent on cruise ships too. We at PCM USA needed a company to reglaze 308 washroom sinks in 9 days. Eastern finished the job in 8 days and each and every sink passed numerous quality control inspections. Bradley Hobi Less
Excellent on cruise ships too. We at PCM USA needed a company to reglaze 308 washroom sinks in 9 days. Eastern finished the job in 8 days and each and every sink passed numerous quality control inspe… More
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debwork59Posted by debwork59 on 12/18/2008
I called Eastern Refinishing to see if they could change the color of my tub. After talking with Charlie ,I decided to have my wall tiles done too(GOODBYE PINK&MAROON).Dave arrived at the appointed time and proceeded to exlpain the process and approximate time involved.He pointed out a few spots that needed to be regrouted and said he would take care of it.Dave was able to match the tub to my new toilet and sink(almond).The wall tiles were done white.In one day I got a new bathroom!Thank-You Dave and Eastern Refinishing! Less
I called Eastern Refinishing to see if they could change the color of my tub. After talking with Charlie ,I decided to have my wall tiles done too(GOODBYE PINK&MAROON).Dave arrived at the… More
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professional company and crewPosted by dianajacobs on 12/17/2008
I called this company to see about having my tile walls and tub refinished..they were an old ugly green..and they sent a husband and wife team from gulfport ms. (chris and diana) to my home in new orleans and they done a fantastic job as well as protected the rest of my home from overspray..they were very professional as well as polite and now my bathroom looks bright and white and as close to new as i figure can be without replacing everything and at a fraction of the cost. Thank You chris and diana and eastern refinishing. Less
I called this company to see about having my tile walls and tub refinished..they were an old ugly green..and they sent a husband and wife team from gulfport ms. (chris and diana) to my home in new or… More
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Home OwnerPosted by 67MBrown on 12/17/2008
I just had my bathtub refinished by Tom Cavileer. I was a little septical about doing this. Tom assured me that this was the best way to do for remolding and when he was all done I would think someone came in and put a new bathtub in. He even took the time to explain to me what he was going to do. You can tell he takes great pride in his work. When it was all done Tom called me up to look at the bathtub. When I opened the door I could not believe my eyes. It was everything as promised. It was a brand new bathtub. I show it to my family and freinds. They are all amazed on how well it looks. After week went by I took the time to call Charlie and Thank him for everything. He asked me to rate his company on Yellow Pages. It's hard to express how great of a job this was. THANK YOU M. B. Less
I just had my bathtub refinished by Tom Cavileer. I was a little septical about doing this. Tom assured me that this was the best way to do for remolding and when he was all done I would think someon… More
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EXCELLENT JOBPosted by JackieLy on 12/17/2008
I recently had 2 bathrooms in my house completely renovated except for the 2 bathtubs. It was to hard to tear the old tubs out so my contractor recommended having them reglazed. That's when I gave Eastern Refinishing a call. At first I was skeptical but after speaking with Charlie on the phone I started to feel better about the process. The rep that came out, Greg, was very nice and professional. He had no problem answering all my questions and assured me that the tubs would look brand new. To make a long story short, the tubs came out beautiful!! They fit in perfectly with my newly renovated bathrooms! Eastern did a wonderful job! Less
I recently had 2 bathrooms in my house completely renovated except for the 2 bathtubs. It was to hard to tear the old tubs out so my contractor recommended having them reglazed. That's when I gave Ea… More
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Great Job!!!Posted by foxandi54 on 12/17/2008
I recently had Lucas Weppler come to my home and refinish what seemed to be a non repairable claw foot tub. He was here right on time, came in and looked at the tub and said "not a problem". I was very skeptical and and gave him a funny look but he assured me that it would look brand new. I took his word for it and he was right it looked like a new tub. He filled in all the holes and pits and the rust is gone. He did a spectacular job and i would recommend Eastern Refinishing to anyone! Less
I recently had Lucas Weppler come to my home and refinish what seemed to be a non repairable claw foot tub. He was here right on time, came in and looked at the tub and said "not a probl… More
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Excellent on Cruise Ships too!Posted by brad1hobi on 12/17/2008
Excellent on cruise ships too. We at PCM USA needed a company to reglaze 308 washroom sinks in 9 days. Eastern finished the job in 8 days and each and every sink passed numerous quality control inspections. Bradley Hobi Less
Excellent on cruise ships too. We at PCM USA needed a company to reglaze 308 washroom sinks in 9 days. Eastern finished the job in 8 days and each and every sink passed numerous quality control inspe… More
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Excellent WorkPosted by jmdar6 on 12/18/2009
We recently had our fiberglas tub-shower unit in the Northshore Boston, MA area refinished by Eastern Refinishing. Manny, our technician, did a great job: prompt, pleasant,and professional. The taping, finishing, and clean up were terrific. We are very pleased. Less
We recently had our fiberglas tub-shower unit in the Northshore Boston, MA area refinished by Eastern Refinishing. Manny, our technician, did a great job: prompt, pleasant,and professional. The tapin… More
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30 yr old one piece fiberglass tubPosted by Dans-Tub on 10/06/2009
Discolored and stained, no matter how hard you scrub it still looks crusty. You have 3 choices ....leave it as is or Destroy your bathroom and rip out the old and replace it with a new one, and then rebuild your bathroom again or... Call Eastern Refinishing. The entire process took about 5 hrs. Ellis came in ( was very professional and courteous ) and did his thing. Explained the warranty and taking proper care of the tub. Made sure that the customer was 100% satified. When he left the tub was absolutely beautiful ! No mess. My bathroom that I just repainted and replaced all the fixtures now looks perfect because I have a brand new tub. Less
Discolored and stained, no matter how hard you scrub it still looks crusty. You have 3 choices ....leave it as is or Destroy your bathroom and rip out the old and replace it with a new one, and then … More
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Just got off the phone with Charlie!Posted by Rasham1 on 10/02/2009
I just got off the phone with Charlie! He answered every question I had and I definitly will use him for what I need. He was excellent, prompt and very nice to talk to. I will not pick up the phone to call any one else. I was fascinated with his attitude on his work and I am SOLD to Eastern Refinishing Co! Rasha Less
I just got off the phone with Charlie! He answered every question I had and I definitly will use him for what I need. He was excellent, prompt and very nice to talk to. I will not pick up the phone t… More
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Very Nice experiencePosted by GenevieveStroud on 09/21/2009
I just had my bathtub and all my wall tile refinished and it looks beautiful. Bob Dorr was the rep and he should be highly recommended for his efforts. It took him most of the day but when he was finished it looked like a whole new bathroom. I should have done this years ago. Bob was right on time and actually cleaned up before he left. Highly recommended. Genevieve B. Less
I just had my bathtub and all my wall tile refinished and it looks beautiful. Bob Dorr was the rep and he should be highly recommended for his efforts. It took him most of the day but when he was fin… More
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satisfied customerPosted by glennpuzo1 on 08/18/2009
we recently had our tub refinished by eastern. the results were highly satisfactory. the two men showed up on time, explained the procedure, and did an outstanding job. the lead tech (willie) was polite and highly professional. if you need refinishing work you won't go wrong with eastern. Less
we recently had our tub refinished by eastern. the results were highly satisfactory. the two men showed up on time, explained the procedure, and did an outstanding job. the lead tech (willie) was pol… More
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5 Star servicePosted by billbleakley on 05/21/2009
Excellent work, Prompt service, and courteous people. Charlie is funny and fair. Had Rudy do the work and I am quite pleased. Would recommend them whole-heartedly.
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AWESOME!!!Posted by cms122658 on 05/16/2009
Last year, I had my very ugly harvest gold bathtub refinished by Eastern Refinishing Company. It is now white, and it looks like a brand new bathtub!!! It makes a world of difference!!! I can't believe it's the same 30+ year old tub!!! I am now having them come back to refinish the towel racks, soap holder, toothbrush holder, and toilet paper holder. I can't wait! My cousin had recommended Easterm Refinishing Company to me, and I am so happy she did. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is considering refinishing work. The service, price, and quality of their work is excellent. Less
Last year, I had my very ugly harvest gold bathtub refinished by Eastern Refinishing Company. It is now white, and it looks like a brand new bathtub!!! It makes a world of difference!!! I can't belie… More
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works on rentals tooPosted by tgrtwn68 on 05/15/2009
I called Eastern Refinishing and talked to "Charlie" about possibly refinishing some bathtubs in some rental units I own here in south fla. (four) Two were vacant and two were occupied. We worked out a fair price and set up schedule to get the work done. My tenants were only inconvienenced 24hrs after the job was done and all four tubs only took two days to refinish. Eastern saved me alot of money from not having to tear out those worn old tubs and made my tenants happy too. Less
I called Eastern Refinishing and talked to "Charlie" about possibly refinishing some bathtubs in some rental units I own here in south fla. (four) Two were v… More
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Instant Face Lift!Posted by JDavis251 on 05/15/2009
My name is Jane and myself and my husband own a beautiful home in central New Jersey. I contacted Eastern Refinishing because we were long overdue for an update on the two bathrooms in our home. A few years ago we had some remodeling done to our kitchen, but the bathrooms, we just never got around to focusing on, especially due to our cost concerns. Our home was built in the seventies and had that once popular color of gold in our main bath and an awful pink in the master. At the time we purchased the home neutral colors were our last concern. We wanted the most popular selling color and those colors happened to be that at the time. As time went on, the color of our bathrooms became less and less appealing to me especially. They were limiting on what type of decor I could introduce into the rooms. To make a long story short, we were dreading the notion of having to spend a lot of money for the update but wanted an end product that was exactly what we had hoped for when seeing all of those new updated baths in the home improvement magazines. I called Eastern Refinishing and spoke with Charlie. He reasurred us that the job would be done professionally and with care. He was confident that our expectations would be exceeded. And that it was! The technician that came to our home was Greg. He was professional and did a fabulous job in making certain that we were 100 percent satisfied with our color choices prior to him even starting the job. Upon completion when I walked into both bathrooms, I was so taken by surprise. Our two bathrooms have been updated by about 30 years and the amount of money that we saved with this company is unbelievable. The most important thing that I want to mention about this company is that after speaking with Charlie and Greg, I had a true sense that their main priority was in making me and my husband feel satisfied with the job as well as the service provided from start to finish. I plan on referring all of my friends and family to them because what better thing to do than to refer someone to a great company that provides a great service, and that costs half the money in comparison to a brand new bath that would look exactly the same. I no longer stress about the idea of home updates and can now focus my time and money on the wedding reception in our home this summer for our son! Awesome work Eastern Refinishing! Less
My name is Jane and myself and my husband own a beautiful home in central New Jersey. I contacted Eastern Refinishing because we were long overdue for an update on the two bathrooms in our home. A fe… More
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outstandingPosted by benberkowitz on 05/15/2009
We had our 2 tubs and tile wall dones. One in cream, and the other in white. Both look so much better. They saved us a lot of money and time. I would highly recommend this company. Thanks
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Excellent WorkPosted by jmdar6 on 12/18/2009
We recently had our fiberglas tub-shower unit in the Northshore Boston, MA area refinished by Eastern Refinishing. Manny, our technician, did a great job: prompt, pleasant,and professional. The taping, finishing, and clean up were terrific. We are very pleased. Less
We recently had our fiberglas tub-shower unit in the Northshore Boston, MA area refinished by Eastern Refinishing. Manny, our technician, did a great job: prompt, pleasant,and professional. The tapin… More
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30 yr old one piece fiberglass tubPosted by Dans-Tub on 10/06/2009
Discolored and stained, no matter how hard you scrub it still looks crusty. You have 3 choices ....leave it as is or Destroy your bathroom and rip out the old and replace it with a new one, and then rebuild your bathroom again or... Call Eastern Refinishing. The entire process took about 5 hrs. Ellis came in ( was very professional and courteous ) and did his thing. Explained the warranty and taking proper care of the tub. Made sure that the customer was 100% satified. When he left the tub was absolutely beautiful ! No mess. My bathroom that I just repainted and replaced all the fixtures now looks perfect because I have a brand new tub. Less
Discolored and stained, no matter how hard you scrub it still looks crusty. You have 3 choices ....leave it as is or Destroy your bathroom and rip out the old and replace it with a new one, and then … More
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Just got off the phone with Charlie!Posted by Rasham1 on 10/02/2009
I just got off the phone with Charlie! He answered every question I had and I definitly will use him for what I need. He was excellent, prompt and very nice to talk to. I will not pick up the phone to call any one else. I was fascinated with his attitude on his work and I am SOLD to Eastern Refinishing Co! Rasha Less
I just got off the phone with Charlie! He answered every question I had and I definitly will use him for what I need. He was excellent, prompt and very nice to talk to. I will not pick up the phone t… More
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Very Nice experiencePosted by GenevieveStroud on 09/21/2009
I just had my bathtub and all my wall tile refinished and it looks beautiful. Bob Dorr was the rep and he should be highly recommended for his efforts. It took him most of the day but when he was finished it looked like a whole new bathroom. I should have done this years ago. Bob was right on time and actually cleaned up before he left. Highly recommended. Genevieve B. Less
I just had my bathtub and all my wall tile refinished and it looks beautiful. Bob Dorr was the rep and he should be highly recommended for his efforts. It took him most of the day but when he was fin… More
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satisfied customerPosted by glennpuzo1 on 08/18/2009
we recently had our tub refinished by eastern. the results were highly satisfactory. the two men showed up on time, explained the procedure, and did an outstanding job. the lead tech (willie) was polite and highly professional. if you need refinishing work you won't go wrong with eastern. Less
we recently had our tub refinished by eastern. the results were highly satisfactory. the two men showed up on time, explained the procedure, and did an outstanding job. the lead tech (willie) was pol… More
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5 Star servicePosted by billbleakley on 05/21/2009
Excellent work, Prompt service, and courteous people. Charlie is funny and fair. Had Rudy do the work and I am quite pleased. Would recommend them whole-heartedly.
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AWESOME!!!Posted by cms122658 on 05/16/2009
Last year, I had my very ugly harvest gold bathtub refinished by Eastern Refinishing Company. It is now white, and it looks like a brand new bathtub!!! It makes a world of difference!!! I can't believe it's the same 30+ year old tub!!! I am now having them come back to refinish the towel racks, soap holder, toothbrush holder, and toilet paper holder. I can't wait! My cousin had recommended Easterm Refinishing Company to me, and I am so happy she did. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is considering refinishing work. The service, price, and quality of their work is excellent. Less
Last year, I had my very ugly harvest gold bathtub refinished by Eastern Refinishing Company. It is now white, and it looks like a brand new bathtub!!! It makes a world of difference!!! I can't belie… More
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works on rentals tooPosted by tgrtwn68 on 05/15/2009
I called Eastern Refinishing and talked to "Charlie" about possibly refinishing some bathtubs in some rental units I own here in south fla. (four) Two were vacant and two were occupied. We worked out a fair price and set up schedule to get the work done. My tenants were only inconvienenced 24hrs after the job was done and all four tubs only took two days to refinish. Eastern saved me alot of money from not having to tear out those worn old tubs and made my tenants happy too. Less
I called Eastern Refinishing and talked to "Charlie" about possibly refinishing some bathtubs in some rental units I own here in south fla. (four) Two were v… More
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Instant Face Lift!Posted by JDavis251 on 05/15/2009
My name is Jane and myself and my husband own a beautiful home in central New Jersey. I contacted Eastern Refinishing because we were long overdue for an update on the two bathrooms in our home. A few years ago we had some remodeling done to our kitchen, but the bathrooms, we just never got around to focusing on, especially due to our cost concerns. Our home was built in the seventies and had that once popular color of gold in our main bath and an awful pink in the master. At the time we purchased the home neutral colors were our last concern. We wanted the most popular selling color and those colors happened to be that at the time. As time went on, the color of our bathrooms became less and less appealing to me especially. They were limiting on what type of decor I could introduce into the rooms. To make a long story short, we were dreading the notion of having to spend a lot of money for the update but wanted an end product that was exactly what we had hoped for when seeing all of those new updated baths in the home improvement magazines. I called Eastern Refinishing and spoke with Charlie. He reasurred us that the job would be done professionally and with care. He was confident that our expectations would be exceeded. And that it was! The technician that came to our home was Greg. He was professional and did a fabulous job in making certain that we were 100 percent satisfied with our color choices prior to him even starting the job. Upon completion when I walked into both bathrooms, I was so taken by surprise. Our two bathrooms have been updated by about 30 years and the amount of money that we saved with this company is unbelievable. The most important thing that I want to mention about this company is that after speaking with Charlie and Greg, I had a true sense that their main priority was in making me and my husband feel satisfied with the job as well as the service provided from start to finish. I plan on referring all of my friends and family to them because what better thing to do than to refer someone to a great company that provides a great service, and that costs half the money in comparison to a brand new bath that would look exactly the same. I no longer stress about the idea of home updates and can now focus my time and money on the wedding reception in our home this summer for our son! Awesome work Eastern Refinishing! Less
My name is Jane and myself and my husband own a beautiful home in central New Jersey. I contacted Eastern Refinishing because we were long overdue for an update on the two bathrooms in our home. A fe… More
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outstandingPosted by benberkowitz on 05/15/2009
We had our 2 tubs and tile wall dones. One in cream, and the other in white. Both look so much better. They saved us a lot of money and time. I would highly recommend this company. Thanks
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another testimonial
To: "'tubwizard'" Charlie,
Just as a follow-up, Russell was very impressed with Manny. He could not say enough good things about his work, his safety gear, and his personality in general.
Truly another happy customer.
Susan
Just as a follow-up, Russell was very impressed with Manny. He could not say enough good things about his work, his safety gear, and his personality in general.
Truly another happy customer.
Susan
Its not that bad!
Hell isn’t froze over…
Ole and Sven die in a snowmobiling accident, drunker than skunks, and go to Hell. The Devil observes that they are really enjoying themselves.
He says to them 'Doesn't the heat and smoke bother you?'
Ole replies, 'Vell, ya know, ve're from Minnesooota, da land of snow an ice, an ve're yust happy fer a chance ta varm up a little bit, ya know.'
The devil decides that these two aren't miserable enough and turns up the heat even more. When he returns to the room of the two guys from Minnesota , the devil finds them in light jackets and hats, grilling Walleye and drinking beer.
The devil is astonished and exclaims, 'Everyone down here is in abject misery, and you two seem to be enjoying yourselves?'Sven replies, 'Vell, ya know, ve don't git too much varm veather up dere at da Falls, so ve've yust got ta haff a fish fry vhen da veather's dis nice.'
The devil is absolutely furious. He can hardly see straight. Finally he comes up with the answer.
The two guys love the heat because they have been cold all their lives. The devil decides to turn all the heat off in Hell. The next morning, the temperature is 60 below zero, icicles are hanging everywhere, and people are shivering so bad that they are unable to wail, moan or gnash their teeth.
The devil smiles and heads for the room with Ole and Sven. He gets there and finds them back in their parkas, bomber hats, and mittens. They are jumping up and down, cheering, yelling and screaming like mad men.
The devil is dumbfounded, 'I don't understand, when I turn up the heat you're happy. Now it's freezing cold and you're still happy. What is wrong with you two?'
They both look at the devil in surprise and say, 'Vell, don't ya know, if hell iss froze over, dat must mean da Vikings von da Super Bowl'.
Ole and Sven die in a snowmobiling accident, drunker than skunks, and go to Hell. The Devil observes that they are really enjoying themselves.
He says to them 'Doesn't the heat and smoke bother you?'
Ole replies, 'Vell, ya know, ve're from Minnesooota, da land of snow an ice, an ve're yust happy fer a chance ta varm up a little bit, ya know.'
The devil decides that these two aren't miserable enough and turns up the heat even more. When he returns to the room of the two guys from Minnesota , the devil finds them in light jackets and hats, grilling Walleye and drinking beer.
The devil is astonished and exclaims, 'Everyone down here is in abject misery, and you two seem to be enjoying yourselves?'Sven replies, 'Vell, ya know, ve don't git too much varm veather up dere at da Falls, so ve've yust got ta haff a fish fry vhen da veather's dis nice.'
The devil is absolutely furious. He can hardly see straight. Finally he comes up with the answer.
The two guys love the heat because they have been cold all their lives. The devil decides to turn all the heat off in Hell. The next morning, the temperature is 60 below zero, icicles are hanging everywhere, and people are shivering so bad that they are unable to wail, moan or gnash their teeth.
The devil smiles and heads for the room with Ole and Sven. He gets there and finds them back in their parkas, bomber hats, and mittens. They are jumping up and down, cheering, yelling and screaming like mad men.
The devil is dumbfounded, 'I don't understand, when I turn up the heat you're happy. Now it's freezing cold and you're still happy. What is wrong with you two?'
They both look at the devil in surprise and say, 'Vell, don't ya know, if hell iss froze over, dat must mean da Vikings von da Super Bowl'.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Boston, buffalo,new jersey,connecticut, massachuetts bathtub refinishing questions
"We know that when it comes to bathtub refinishing our customers have a number of questions". We have created this list of our most frequently asked questions. If your concern is not addressed here please give us a shout. We have experienced customer service reps standing by.
contact us/ testimonials
Ask for Charlie
1-800-463-1879
Q: What is refinishing?
A: The process involves the spraying of a urethane polymer that will restore your bathtub to its beautiful and easy to clean finish. This polymer finish dries to a hard finish to maximize its durability.
Definition: re-finish: "to give a new surface" also known as: bathtub refinishing, porcelain refinishing,
tub refinishing, bathtub painting, refinishing, porcelain re-glazing, bathtub resurfacing, bathtub re-glazing.
Q: Isn’t it cheaper to buy a new tub?
A: Reglazing a tub is the way to go if you want to save time and money. once the cost of labor and time are figured into the removal of the old tub and the plumbing, then the installation of the new you will find the cost goes up very quickly.
Q: Do I (the customer) need to do anything before you arrive?
Yes, it is important that there are no leaking faucets. Also, all loose items need to be removed from the bathroom and the counters should be cleared.
Q: Why do different companies charge different prices?
A: Like everything else, you get what you pay for. Cheaper prices mean some shortcuts have been taken and or a cheaper material is being used. They also probably don’t have the specialized equipment needed to do the refinishing process correctly.
We take pride in that we make no compromises on materials, procedure or equipment. This may cost a few dollars more, but the final product will be something you and we can be proud of and be happy and confident with for many years.
Q: Is all bathtub reglazing the same?
A: No!! Absolutely not! Different reglazing companies use different products and procedures, and the results, of course are not the same. Some will paint a bathtub with a marine paint or epoxies. Some use acrylics or other industrial coatings that are not engineered specifically for resurfacing bathtubs (i.e., car paint will not do) reglazers use a large variety of spray equipment. Eastern uses only state of the art, specially designed equipment which reduces over spray to as close to zero as possible, and we have equipment that allows us to take the steps needed to not only make the work environment safe but allows for our process to be done with no mess, or odor or damage which could result from over spray or paint mist. Eastern Refinishing’s materials are specifically engineered for resurfacing bathtubs. With the eastern refinishing process, bathtubs and more can be reglazed with no or little disruption to the occupants of the home
Q: How long will it take to reglaze my bathtub?
A: Normally between 3 to 4 hours, depending on the condition of the surface. If the tub has had something put on it before, we would have to strip this off which could add another hour at least to the process. The whole reglazing process will be completed all in the same day.
Q: What type of surfaces can be repaired and / or refinished?
A: Bathtubs, bathbays, counter tops, cultured marble, showers, tile, spas, baptismals, and swimming pools are the most common surfaces we repair.
Q: What type of material do you use?
A: We use the highest quality material available. An aliphatic acrylic urethane. Developed for us by hawk labs.
Q: What colors are available?
A: We can refinish your surfaces in virtually any color! In addition to our regular colors, if you have a paint chip, a sample item , or swatch our manufacturer can custom make our coating to match.
Q: How long will it last?
A: If proper care is taken and cleaning procedures followed, your newly refinished item will look beautiful for 10-12 years. Wall tile that is refinished should last indefinitely.
Q: How long after refinishing can I use it?
A: You can use the item 16 hours after the tech leaves.
Q: What is the guarantee?
A: Our industry standard, which is a 5yr limited warranty.
Q: Is the new finish slippery?
A: Not anymore than a new acrylic tub, but if you want extra protection against slipping, ask about our non-slip finish which is available at an extra cost.
Q: How long do I have to wait for an appointment?
A: Usually within 7-10 days. You can call in advance of that if you require a Saturday appointment. ( not available in all locations)
Q: What should I use to clean the refinished surface?
A: Only non abrasive cleaners and soaps. Spic and span, dish soap and dow scrubbing bubbles. Do not use soft scrub, Ajax, comet, bleach or lemon cleaners.
Q: Is a refinished item more likely to chip?
A: No, it is as durable if not stronger than the original surface. Whether or not any surface will chip is dependent on the angle at which the dropped item hit’s the surface. A glass bottle can be dropped and not chip a surface, however, a plastic bottle can be dropped on the same surface and chip it.
Q: I’m remodeling right now, would I reglaze before or after?
A: you should wait until you have completed all your construction.
Q: Do refinished tubs look painted?
A: The deep gloss of a eastern refinishing reglazed tub resembles new porcelain. In fact, most people won’t even notice. Our process is that good.
Q: What makes Eastern Refinishing my best choice?
A: Our representatives each receive extensive training and continuing education to be sure that each and every customer gets the very best quality and service available. Refinishing is a great process when it is done with the proper equipment and the right materials. Here at eastern refinishing we get it right the first time. the combination of diligent preparation, advanced coatings, and final detailing sets us apart and above all other refinishers.
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: We have been here for 37 years with current ownership of 20 years.
Q: Can you send me a brochure?
A: Your looking at it.
Q: Can you change colors?
A: Yes, a large part of our work is done just for that reason.
Q. How do we pay for the job?
A: We accept Visa, Mastercard and under some circumstances personal check. All payments must be made out to Eastern Refinishing in order to be warranted by Eastern Refinishing Inc. If payment is made to the contractor doing the work then that person's company is responsible for any warrantee issues
contact us/ testimonials
Ask for Charlie
1-800-463-1879
Q: What is refinishing?
A: The process involves the spraying of a urethane polymer that will restore your bathtub to its beautiful and easy to clean finish. This polymer finish dries to a hard finish to maximize its durability.
Definition: re-finish: "to give a new surface" also known as: bathtub refinishing, porcelain refinishing,
tub refinishing, bathtub painting, refinishing, porcelain re-glazing, bathtub resurfacing, bathtub re-glazing.
Q: Isn’t it cheaper to buy a new tub?
A: Reglazing a tub is the way to go if you want to save time and money. once the cost of labor and time are figured into the removal of the old tub and the plumbing, then the installation of the new you will find the cost goes up very quickly.
Q: Do I (the customer) need to do anything before you arrive?
Yes, it is important that there are no leaking faucets. Also, all loose items need to be removed from the bathroom and the counters should be cleared.
Q: Why do different companies charge different prices?
A: Like everything else, you get what you pay for. Cheaper prices mean some shortcuts have been taken and or a cheaper material is being used. They also probably don’t have the specialized equipment needed to do the refinishing process correctly.
We take pride in that we make no compromises on materials, procedure or equipment. This may cost a few dollars more, but the final product will be something you and we can be proud of and be happy and confident with for many years.
Q: Is all bathtub reglazing the same?
A: No!! Absolutely not! Different reglazing companies use different products and procedures, and the results, of course are not the same. Some will paint a bathtub with a marine paint or epoxies. Some use acrylics or other industrial coatings that are not engineered specifically for resurfacing bathtubs (i.e., car paint will not do) reglazers use a large variety of spray equipment. Eastern uses only state of the art, specially designed equipment which reduces over spray to as close to zero as possible, and we have equipment that allows us to take the steps needed to not only make the work environment safe but allows for our process to be done with no mess, or odor or damage which could result from over spray or paint mist. Eastern Refinishing’s materials are specifically engineered for resurfacing bathtubs. With the eastern refinishing process, bathtubs and more can be reglazed with no or little disruption to the occupants of the home
Q: How long will it take to reglaze my bathtub?
A: Normally between 3 to 4 hours, depending on the condition of the surface. If the tub has had something put on it before, we would have to strip this off which could add another hour at least to the process. The whole reglazing process will be completed all in the same day.
Q: What type of surfaces can be repaired and / or refinished?
A: Bathtubs, bathbays, counter tops, cultured marble, showers, tile, spas, baptismals, and swimming pools are the most common surfaces we repair.
Q: What type of material do you use?
A: We use the highest quality material available. An aliphatic acrylic urethane. Developed for us by hawk labs.
Q: What colors are available?
A: We can refinish your surfaces in virtually any color! In addition to our regular colors, if you have a paint chip, a sample item , or swatch our manufacturer can custom make our coating to match.
Q: How long will it last?
A: If proper care is taken and cleaning procedures followed, your newly refinished item will look beautiful for 10-12 years. Wall tile that is refinished should last indefinitely.
Q: How long after refinishing can I use it?
A: You can use the item 16 hours after the tech leaves.
Q: What is the guarantee?
A: Our industry standard, which is a 5yr limited warranty.
Q: Is the new finish slippery?
A: Not anymore than a new acrylic tub, but if you want extra protection against slipping, ask about our non-slip finish which is available at an extra cost.
Q: How long do I have to wait for an appointment?
A: Usually within 7-10 days. You can call in advance of that if you require a Saturday appointment. ( not available in all locations)
Q: What should I use to clean the refinished surface?
A: Only non abrasive cleaners and soaps. Spic and span, dish soap and dow scrubbing bubbles. Do not use soft scrub, Ajax, comet, bleach or lemon cleaners.
Q: Is a refinished item more likely to chip?
A: No, it is as durable if not stronger than the original surface. Whether or not any surface will chip is dependent on the angle at which the dropped item hit’s the surface. A glass bottle can be dropped and not chip a surface, however, a plastic bottle can be dropped on the same surface and chip it.
Q: I’m remodeling right now, would I reglaze before or after?
A: you should wait until you have completed all your construction.
Q: Do refinished tubs look painted?
A: The deep gloss of a eastern refinishing reglazed tub resembles new porcelain. In fact, most people won’t even notice. Our process is that good.
Q: What makes Eastern Refinishing my best choice?
A: Our representatives each receive extensive training and continuing education to be sure that each and every customer gets the very best quality and service available. Refinishing is a great process when it is done with the proper equipment and the right materials. Here at eastern refinishing we get it right the first time. the combination of diligent preparation, advanced coatings, and final detailing sets us apart and above all other refinishers.
Q: How long have you been in business?
A: We have been here for 37 years with current ownership of 20 years.
Q: Can you send me a brochure?
A: Your looking at it.
Q: Can you change colors?
A: Yes, a large part of our work is done just for that reason.
Q. How do we pay for the job?
A: We accept Visa, Mastercard and under some circumstances personal check. All payments must be made out to Eastern Refinishing in order to be warranted by Eastern Refinishing Inc. If payment is made to the contractor doing the work then that person's company is responsible for any warrantee issues
boston bathtub refinishing
The bathroom can often be the centrepiece of any home. The difference between an old, worn, dull bathroom, and a bright, new, modern masterpiece is breathtaking.
Having a beautiful bathroom not only makes you and your family feel great, but it adds value to your property as well.
Having a beautiful bathroom not only makes you and your family feel great, but it adds value to your property as well.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Government
When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.
Abraham Lincoln
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