Sharp Refinishing

Welcome Back to Sharp Refinishing!

We are Jim and Debbie Sharp, the husband-and-wife team of Sharp Refinishing.  Our small, family owned-and-operated bathtub refinishing and chip repair company Jim and Debbie Sharpoffices out of Colleyville, Texas and has been serving the bathtub refinishing and chip repair needs of the DFW metroplex since 1980.

Why Choose Us?  One of the things that makes us different from other refinishing companies is that we are not a franchise. We have a vested interest in our business, and since our last name - SHARP - is also part of our company name, we put it on the line day in and day out.  We refinish nearly every weekday, all year long, and have for over 4 decades.

My husband, Jim, and our associate, David, are the only ones who do the refinishing.  Work is never sub-contracted out to anyone else.  I am Debbie, Jim's wife and the office manager, the one you will speak to when you call.  I'm also the one who will respond to your emails and online chats.

Being in the refinishing business for over 40 years means we've just about seen and done it all when it comes to repairing and refinishing bathtubs, showers, and shower floors.   We also know all too well that there are good and bad workers in any industry, and unfortunately, the refinishing business is no different.  That's why it's so important to make sure the company YOU choose has lots of experience - and an abundance of good ratings online.

To that end, we have over 100 A+ and 5-star ratings online.  NO BAD REVIEWS.  Don't take my word for it.  Check us out by searching for Sharp Refinishing reviews on GoogleYelp, Nextdoor, or Angie's List.  You'll even find that our highly-rated customer reviews at Angie's List (now called Angi) has won us their prestigious Super Service Award for over 12 years.  In addition to all those testimonials, we have collected hundreds of our own over the years and have posted them on our Testimonial page for  your review.

If you did a web search for Bathtub Refinishing Near Me, and you live in the Dallas Fort Worth area or one of its surrounding cities like Argyle, Arlington, Bedford, Carrollton, Cedar Hill, Colleyville, Coppell, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Euless, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Highland Park, Highland Village, Hurst, Irving, Justin, Keller, Lancaster, Lewisville, Mansfield, Mesquite, North Richland Hills, Northlake, Plano, Richardson, Richland Hills, Roanoke, Rowlett, Saginaw, Southlake, Trophy Club, University Park, or Watauga, that's how you found us.  We're nearby and ready to serve your bathtub refinishing and chip repair needs!  Although most of our work is residential and performed on-site in homes, we also do a fair amount of commercial work.

More than likely you have found our site through Angie's List, a Google search, a Yelp review, or even Nextdoor!  As consumers ourselves, we know how daunting it can be to try to choose a service company of any kind just based on a website.  To help set your mind at ease, please take the time to read a few (there are literally hundreds) of our testimonials, then call 817.305.0300 or email [email protected] to talk about your specific refinishing needs.  We personally answer all phone calls, emails, and chat sessions, and look forward to serving you!

The Bottom Line of Bathtub Refinishing

Bathtub refinishing is also known as bathtub resurfacing, bathtub reglazing, bathtub re-enameling, and bathtub refurbishing.  Whatever the term used, true bathtub refinishing is a "sprayed-on" process that can make an old, worn, or damaged bathtub look like new again.  In the process of bathtub refinishing, a special coating is sprayed on to the complete surface of your tub - inside and outside - to cover the original porcelain finish and achieve a new gloss look and feel.  This like-new appearance cannot be achieved with Do-It-Yourself products.

Only a professional refinisher has access to the high-tech, durable coatings that are required to give a bathtub its durability and shiny new appearance.  More importantly, only a seasoned, professional refinisher has the tools and skill to apply the surface correctly - because the spray time is not the only important thing to consider.  All tubs will require some sort of repair - from a small chip to severe rust, and even cracks and holes.  Repairs must be considered just as important as the refinishing in order to achieve a brand new look guaranteed to last!

Now choose from the FIXTURE or SURFACE categories below, where you'll find much more information, as well as before-and-after pictures.

BATHTUBS

The types of bathtubs we refinish fall into 3 categories: fiberglass, acrylic, or porcelain (enameled over steel or cast iron). Not only do bathtubs vary by substrate, they also vary by size and shape.

Porcelain, fiberglass, and acrylic bathtubs are usually 5' rectangles, but can be larger.  Fiberglass and acrylic tubs can also be part of a one-piece molded wall unit.

How can you know if yours is a one-piece tub/wall unit?  Look for a caulk line between the tub and walls.  If there is none, yours is a one-piece unit.

SHOWER FLOORS

Shower floors get a lot more wear than the walls, so if your shower walls still look good, but the floor you stand on doesn't, we can refinish just the shower floor without refinishing the walls if the walls and floor are two separate pieces.  We can also refinish one-piece fiberglass, cultured marble, or acrylic shower units.

We do not refinish showers floors that are tiled, because shower pans tend to hold moisture that can work its way up through the grout lines, causing the surface to bubble and peel.  Your workaround is to replace a tiled shower floor.

SHOWERS

No matter what type of surface a shower is made of, whether cultured marble, fiberglass, acrylic, or tile, one of the best ways to upgrade and update the look of your bathroom is to have the shower refinished.

We do not refinish showers floors that are tiled, because shower pans tend to hold moisture that can work its way up through the grout lines, causing the surface to bubble and peel.  Your workaround is to replace a tiled shower floor.

CHIP REPAIR

We've been repairing chips, nicks, cuts, holes, burns, and cracks in bathtubs, sinks, and shower floors for homebuilders and homeowners across the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex for many years.

From hammers dropping into tubs, to soap dishes and towel bars falling off the wall, chips can happen in homes under construction, in homes just built, and in homes lived in for years. Let us show off our 43+ years of experience in color matching and making chips disappear for you.

If your tub, sink, or shower floor has previously been refinished, we will be unable to repair the damage - unless we did the original refinishing.

PORCELAIN

The base for a porcelain enameled tub or sink is made of either steel or cast iron.  The porcelain finish is baked on at the factory during the manufacturing process.  Cast iron tubs are deeper and wider than steel tubs, and are generally found in homes built before the 1980s.  Steel tubs are the type builders typically install in today's secondary bathrooms.

ACRYLIC

Acrylic bathtubs have a smooth finish, offer good heat retention, and are non-porous. This type of material will stay glossy and stand up to frequent use, although prone to cracking.

The down side is that this type of finish is quite soft and can scratch easily. Acrylic bathtubs have little reinforcement and can feel flimsy and less stable when standing in them. Over time, it is common for the bottoms to develop stress cracks.

FIBERGLASS

Fiberglass is  a type of resin material that is sprayed into the shape of a bathtub or shower.  It is lightweight and inexpensive, but it also has a low shine and typically does not have a smooth surface.

Fiberglass material is porous in nature, which means it has a tendency to absorb water.  In addition to that, the surface is brittle and has a lot of flex to it, which makes it prone to stress cracks.

Service Areas

Our service areas extend to most of the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex. Jim's home base is Colleyville, so he generally services the cities of Argyle, Bedford, Carrollton, Colleyville, Coppell, Euless, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Hurst, Justin, Keller, Lewisville, Northlake, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Roanoke, Saginaw, Southlake, Trophy Club, Watauga, and Westlake.  

David's home base is Dallas, so he generally services the cities of Arlington, Cedar Hill, Dallas, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Grand Prairie, Hutchins, Irving, Lancaster, Mesquite, Plano, Richardson, and Rowlett.  These cities indicate our maximum travel range.  Outside of these areas an additional travel charge would apply, or if Jim and David crossed areas.

Call Debbie at 817.305.0300 or email [email protected] if you're unsure whether we travel to your area without an additional travel charge, which generally ranges from $25-$50 per day.