70-Year-Old Pedestal Tub and Sink Get a Fresh High-Gloss Finish

A 70-year-old tub and sink with a worn, flaking finish - that's what we were working with here. The kind of situation where most people assume replacement is the only option. It's not. Refinishing done right can give old fixtures a finish that looks and performs like new.

The tub needed serious prep work before we could even think about topcoat. That means stripping back the deteriorated surface, addressing any rough spots, and making sure everything is clean and properly etched so the new finish has something to bond to. Skip that step and the coating peels. We don't skip that step.

From there, it's aerospace-grade primer followed by a 3-part topcoat system. That combination isn't overkill - it's what separates a finish that lasts from one that starts bubbling and chipping within a year. Proper ventilation throughout the process matters just as much as the materials themselves. Fumes, humidity, temperature - all of it affects the final result.

The pedestal sink got the same treatment. Clean lines, smooth surface, high-gloss white finish that matches the tub and holds up to daily use. Both fixtures look like they belong in a freshly renovated bathroom - not like they've been in service for seven decades.

Tub refinishing and sink refinishing are some of the most cost-effective ways to upgrade a bathroom without gutting it. You keep the character of the original fixtures and walk away with a surface that's durable, easy to clean, and genuinely looks great.