Lake Forest, CA · Fiberglass shower refinishing
Fiberglass Bathtub Enclosure Reglazing in Lake Forest, CA
One-piece fiberglass tub-shower units are almost impossible to replace without opening a wall. Reglazing restores them in place: cracks repaired, soft floors reinforced, and a bright new finish sprayed over the entire enclosure.
- 10+Years of experience
- 2-YearWarranty (6 months on kitchen sinks)
- 1 DayTypical turnaround
Why reglaze
Installed before the walls went up. Fixed without taking them down.
One-piece tub-shower units cannot come out without opening the wall. That is exactly why reglazing is the right fix for them.
Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, Baker Ranch: most homes from the late 80s on have a fiberglass or acrylic enclosure that went in before the drywall. Replacing it means cutting it apart, repairing walls and plumbing, and fitting a multi-piece unit. A remodel, not a swap.
We repair, reinforce and refinish it in place. Spider cracks are ground out and filled, a soft floor is foam-reinforced from underneath, anti-slip texture goes back on, and the whole unit is sprayed in a fresh gloss.
Before & after
Fiberglass Bathtub Enclosure jobs, before and after
Real fiberglass bathtub enclosure reglazing work from around Lake Forest and the Saddleback Valley. Tap any photo to see it full size.
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Fiberglass tub
Oval fiberglass garden tubDulled gel coat brought back to a deep gloss. -
Fiberglass tub
Oval garden tub on a tile deckChalky, scuffed surface refinished to a high gloss. -
Bathtub
Alcove tub with blue tile wallsTub and surround refinished in white.
Is it a candidate?
Fiberglass and acrylic enclosure problems we fix
- Yellowing or a chalky, faded gel coat
- Spider cracks and crazing in the tub floor or walls
- A tub floor that flexes, creaks or feels soft underfoot
- Hairline cracks that let water into the fiberglass
- Worn-through anti-slip texture on the tub bottom
- Stubborn stains the fiberglass has absorbed
- Scratches and scuffs from abrasive pads
- Dated almond, bone or gray units that make the bathroom look old
What we refinish
Fiberglass Bathtub Enclosure types we work on in Lake Forest
One-piece tub-shower units
The full enclosure, tub to ceiling, refinished as a single piece.
Fiberglass and acrylic bathtubs
Standalone fiberglass tubs with a tile surround are refinished along with the tile if you want a seamless look.
Fiberglass shower stalls
Corner and alcove stalls, including the pan, with slip-resistant texture restored.
Soft-floor repair
We inject structural foam beneath a flexing tub floor to make it solid again before refinishing.
How it works
Our fiberglass bathtub enclosure reglazing process
The same careful prep on every job. That is what makes the finish last.
- 01
Inspect the unit
We check the floor for flex, map every crack and confirm the fiberglass is sound enough to refinish.
- 02
Reinforce and repair
Soft floors are foam-reinforced from the access point or through small plugs. Cracks are ground out, filled with fiberglass filler and sanded smooth.
- 03
Clean and etch
Residue, scale and soap film come off and the gel coat is scuffed and etched so the new finish bonds.
- 04
Spray the enclosure
Bonding agent, then multiple coats of high-gloss topcoat over tub, walls, shelves and seats. Anti-slip texture is reapplied to the floor.
- 05
Cure and re-caulk
24 to 48 hours of cure time, then corners and the drain are re-caulked and the unit is ready for use.
Reglaze vs. replace
What a new fiberglass enclosure really costs in Lake Forest
| Replacement | Reglazing | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $3,500 – $9,000+ | A fraction of replacement. Exact price on your free quote. |
| Time | Cut out the old unit, open and repair walls, plumbing, new multi-piece unit, drywall and finishing. Typically a week or more. | One day on site, including crack repair and floor reinforcement. Enclosure back in use after cure. |
| Mess | Demolition dust, debris hauling, trades in and out of the house. | Masked and ventilated. We leave the bathroom clean. |
| Other work needed | Plumbing, tile, drywall and sometimes a permit. | None. The fixture stays in place. |
| Warranty | Varies by product and installer. | 2-year warranty on the finish. |
Replacement figures are typical Orange County contractor ranges and vary by home. See the full breakdown on our save by reglazing page.
Our guarantee
Backed by 10+ years of reglazing experience
Fiberglass and acrylic enclosure refinishing carries our 2-year warranty against peeling, blistering and loss of adhesion. Soft-floor reinforcement is done properly before the finish goes on so you are not paying for a coating over a problem.
Full warranty terms are in our Terms of Service. The one exception: kitchen sinks carry a 6-month warranty.
Service area
Fiberglass bathtub enclosure reglazing across every Lake Forest neighborhood
We are based in Lake Forest and work in ZIP codes 92630, 92610 and 92679, from the lakes and El Toro to the newer homes up in the foothills. Nearby cities in the Saddleback Valley are a short drive, so we serve them too.
Lake Forest neighborhoods
- Foothill Ranch
- Portola Hills
- Baker Ranch
- Serrano Summit
- Lake Forest Keys
- Lake Forest Shores
- El Toro
- Rancho de los Alisos
Nearby cities we serve
- Mission Viejo
- Irvine
- Laguna Hills
- Laguna Woods
- Aliso Viejo
- Rancho Santa Margarita
- Trabuco Canyon
- Ladera Ranch
- Tustin
FAQ
Fiberglass Bathtub Enclosure Reglazing questions from Lake Forest homeowners
Straight answers from 10+ years of reglazing in the Saddleback Valley. Not covered here? Call (949) 516-0179.
Can a yellowed fiberglass tub-shower really look new again?
Yes. Yellowing is in the old gel coat, and reglazing covers it with a new finish in the color you choose. The result is a uniform, glossy surface across the whole unit.
My tub floor flexes. Can that be fixed?
Yes. A flexing or soft fiberglass floor usually means the unit was installed without proper support underneath. We inject expanding structural foam beneath the floor to make it solid, then refinish. It is a standard part of our fiberglass work in Lake Forest.
Do you repair cracks before reglazing?
Always. Cracks and crazing are ground out, filled with fiberglass filler and sanded flush before any coating is applied. Painting over a crack would just fail.
How long does a reglazed fiberglass enclosure last?
With non-abrasive cleaning, 10 years or more is typical. Our 2-year warranty covers the finish itself.
Why not just replace the unit?
Because the unit was installed before the walls were finished, replacement means cutting it out, opening the walls, plumbing and drywall work, and installing a new multi-piece enclosure. In Lake Forest that is typically $3,500 to $9,000 or more and a week without the bathroom. Reglazing takes one day.
Will the floor still be slip resistant?
Yes. We restore anti-slip texture to the tub or shower floor as part of every enclosure job.
Get a free fiberglass bathtub enclosure reglazing quote in Lake Forest
Use the form at the top of this page, or call. Most quotes go out the same day.