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Welcome to Paper Street Refinishing
Commercial and Residential
The Refinishing Process
Why Refinish?
Refinishing is one of the most efficient and cost‑effective alternatives to traditional replacement or full renovation. Unlike remodeling—which can take days or even weeks—professional bathtub refinishing, tile resurfacing, and countertop reglazing are typically completed in just a few hours, minimizing downtime and disruption.
Replacing a bathtub can cost more than $3,000 once demolition, plumbing, and installation are factored in. Refinishing provides the same refreshed, modern look at a fraction of the cost.
With proper care and maintenance, your newly refinished bathtub, shower, countertop, vanity, or tile surface can deliver many years of reliable, long‑lasting performance.
For homeowners, property managers, and rental communities seeking fast, affordable, and durable results, refinishing is the smarter choice.
What is Refinishing?
Refinishing provides a durable, economical, and highly efficient solution for homeowners, hotel operators, property managers, and apartment communities. Over time, bathtubs, countertops, tile, sinks, and vanities can become scratched, dull, stained, or outdated—even when they remain structurally sound. Professional refinishing restores these surfaces to a like‑new appearance in just a few hours, without demolition or removal.
The result is a smooth, shiny, clean, high‑gloss finish that looks and feels brand new. Our refinishing process delivers long‑lasting durability and a modern, updated appearance at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Refinishing can be performed on a wide range of surface materials, including porcelain, fiberglass, and acrylic, making it an ideal choice for bathroom and kitchen surface restoration.
Whether you need bathtub resurfacing, tile refinishing, countertop reglazing, or full‑surface restoration, refinishing offers a fast, affordable, and long‑lasting alternative to replacement—perfect for residential homes, rental properties, and commercial spaces.
What is the Refinishing Process?
Refinishing an outdated or worn‑out surface is a detailed, multi‑step restoration process that involves applying a tough, durable acrylic coating directly to the existing material. This professional refinishing method transforms bathtubs, showers, tile, countertops, and vanities into smooth, modern, long‑lasting surfaces without the cost or mess of replacement.
Because refinishing requires precision and specialized knowledge, it must be performed by a skilled refinishing technician—someone who understands surface preparation, bonding chemistry, and advanced coating application techniques. A trained refinishing professional is part designer, part artisan, and part surface‑coating expert, ensuring the final result is not only visually stunning but also resilient, durable, and built to withstand daily use.
This combination of craftsmanship and technical expertise is what makes professional refinishing a superior alternative to DIY painting or full replacement
The Refinishing Process
1. Professional Surface Preparation
The refinishing process begins with thorough, professional surface preparation—one of the most important steps in achieving a durable, long‑lasting finish. Paper Street Refinishing sets up specialized ventilation equipment and cleans the existing surface using industrial‑grade cleaners designed to break down the original finish. This ensures optimal adhesion for the new coating.
All dirt, soap scum, detergents, dyes, oils, and contaminants are completely removed. Plumbing fixtures, drains, and surrounding areas are carefully masked and protected to ensure a clean, precise refinishing application. Proper prep work is essential for successful bathtub refinishing, shower resurfacing, tile refinishing, and countertop reglazing.
2. Application of the New Refinished Surface
Your new surface is applied in a professional, multi‑phase process designed for maximum durability and long‑lasting performance:
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Surface Preparation Phase – The surface is etched, cleaned, and prepped for bonding.
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Bonding / Priming Phase – Industrial bonding agents and primers are applied to ensure strong adhesion between the old surface and the new coating.
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Topcoat Application Phase – A high‑quality, durable topcoat is sprayed on to create a smooth, glossy, like‑new finish.
This multi‑step system is what gives refinished bathtubs, showers, tile, and countertops their high‑gloss, durable, and long‑lasting appearance.
3. Completion & Final Results
Once complete, your surface will look shiny, clean, modern, and beautifully restored—often better than the day it was first installed. In just one day, your outdated or worn surface is transformed into a stunning centerpiece with a sparkling, high‑gloss finish that dramatically improves the look of your bathroom or kitchen.
Refinishing delivers fast, affordable, and impressive results without the mess or cost of replacement.
Do's and Don't's
How to care for your refinished surface:
In most cases a refinished surfaces requires 24-48 hours (at room temperature) until it should be used normally. Although the refinished surface can be put back into full use after this time, the surface may actually continue to harden for up to 30 days; therefore the following guidelines are suggested.
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In the first 30 days, following the refinishing service, easily clean your surface with only mild soap and water and a damp cloth or sponge.
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After the first 30 days, clean your newly refinished surface easily with a damp cloth or sponge and mild detergents or general purpose cleaners. Such as Formula 409, Dow, Scrub Free, Fantastic, Windex, Mr. Clean, Bon Ami and dish washing soaps such as Dawn, Joy and Ivory.
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Clean your newly refinished surface with any liquid cleaners for the first 30 days from the date of refinishing. Use only mild soap and water to clean during that first 30 day period.
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Use any liquid or powder cleaners that contain abrasives, bleach or strong acids, such as Comet, Ajax, Bleach or Ammonia.
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Use steel wool, wire brushes or abrasive sponge pads
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Allow cleaner to remain on the surface for an extended period of time before thoroughly rinsing.
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Let faucets drip. Be sure that your faucets are dry and not dripping after each use.
