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1.
Is there a difference
between ADX Refinishing and other companies?
2.
Isn't this the same kit
sold at my local home improvement store?
3.
If I have my surfaces
refinished, how long can I expect tot last?
4.
Can my Formica,
Laminate counters, or cultured marble be refinished?
5.
Why not just
replace my bathtub for $350 dollars?
6.
Will reglazing or
refinishing stop my mildew?
7.
What about
heat on my refinished counters?
8.
How durable is the
countertop Corion granite like finish?
9.
Do you change any of
the plumbing fixtures?
10.
What can I do to get
the shine back on my tub?
11.
What are the coatings?
Are they real porcelain?
12.
Is refinishing just
for bathtubs?
13.
What if my fixture is
damaged?
14.
Is white the only
color ?
15.
How long does it take
to refinish a bathtub?
16.
My bathtub was
refinished before and is peeling, what happened?
17.
Is it possible to
repair and refinish a fiberglass bathtub?
18.
How long must I wait
to use my refinished bathtub?
19.
I have refinishing gives off harsh fumes is this true?
20.
I
hear hair dye can stain a refinished bathtub is this true?
21.
I would like to buy
and old fashioned CLAWFOOT bathtub can you help me?
22.
My Ceramic tile is
dated in color and needs repair can you refinish this?
Answers
Answer 1. In a word Yes.
I use the best products available to refinishers and have the
knowledge and experience required to properly apply them. All work
is completed by me, not a employee who just finished training.
There are a few great refinishing companies around, however My
skill, dedication and attention to detail makes ADX Refinishing
just a shade better.
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Answer 2:
Absolutely No. Using a DIY ( do it yourself kit for a bathtub is
tantamount to painting your house with lead based paint. Very Old
and unsafe. Our reglazing process consists of new-age
technologically advanced materials and differs from any other.
They are of far greater quality than any "Do-it-yourself" kit that
would be found at a retail store. For example , these kits utilize
an Epoxy which, as it's first noticeable weakness, is not color
fast (in other words, it will fade or yellow after a short period
of time). Epoxies are used not for durability but for their
adhering capabilities as it would be applied directly to the raw
surface of the tub. Epoxies are not nearly as resilient or durable
and often even fall short when it comes to their strong point of
adhering - they soon begin to peel. Most of the same issues are
involved for those who use acid-etching techniques. The Acrylic
doesn't yellow as rapidly and since the surface is etched it will
take longer to peel but the end result is the same. ADX
Refinishing uses a synthetic material which offers excellent
durability, flexibility, resilience and is colorfast. Above all of
this it's adhered with a technologically advanced molecular
bonding material which actually fuses the glaze to the surface and
as it cures thus giving it the ultimate of all qualities. It's for
these reasons that I can proudly offer a 5 year guarantee on our
services. Notice: There is an additional fee to remove any
previously applied material. This material must be removed.
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Answer 3:
Refinishing technology provides a long lasting finished surface.
You should expect 15-20 years worth of service.
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Answer 4:
Yes No messy tear out. No
Plumbing Removal. We can do them in either a solid color of your
choice or one of our CORION granite like finishes. Most customers
realize a savings of 50 to 70%!
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Answer 5:
Bathtubs in this price
range are generally not of the same quality as their older
counterparts. When new bathtubs are manufactured they are produced
on an assembly line. For this reason, it is possible to reduce
manufacturing costs. Also, the equipment needed is always in a
fixed location. Manufacturing a new porcelain tub, involves the
use of a kiln where temperatures exceed 1500 degrees F. This
process cannot be done in home. To reglaze a bathtub, in the home,
involves moving the reglazing equipment to the location of the
installed bathtub. To deliver a high quality reglazing job,
involves the utilization of much equipment, and high quality
materials. Even at $275 to $399 per bathtub, you save about 75% of
replacement cost. Consider the plumbing, the tub wall enclosure,
the flooring, also the logistics of removing the bathtub from the
house, the door jams may have to be removed, and even the walls in
some cases.
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Answer
6: Yes! Most
of the time completely, The grout lines are sealed against
moisture and the whole system becomes almost maintenance free.
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Answer 7:
Depending on your
refinishers choice of coating they will withstand heat up to 400
Degrees!
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Answer
8: Durable
enough that we use the same process on tile floors where heavy
traffic is expected in bathrooms and commercial environments. Our
process provides a more stain resistant surface then Formica or
CORION.
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Answer 9:
Most Refinishers do install new
drains and overflow caps. However old plumbing can be rusted and
brittle so in some cases it maybe best to have a plumber take a
look first.
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Answer 10:
If you have attempted to clean the tub with normal household
cleaners and the tub is still dull of dirty in appearance, there
is probably nothing you can do to restore the shine. The original
finish (glaze) has become worn and leaving the pores exposed to
absorb the dirt and chemical stains. Unfortunately, the more one
scrubs, the worse the situation becomes. A new finish on the tub
is the answer.
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Answer 11:
No, it's not actually porcelain. It's
a synthetic, They are formulated from a tough, heat resistant
resin lead free, coating which dries to hard tile like surface
that is acid and stain resistant, durable and easy to clean. The
materials are 100% safe and non-toxic when dry. The product allows
for expansion and contraction which occurs when areas are
subjected to extremes of hot and cold water. This flexibility
means the product maintains its strength over time.
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Answer 12:
No, refinishing is great for
a variety of surfaces including fiberglass shower stalls, kitchen
Formica counter tops and other laminates, ceramic tile, cultured
marble vanity tops, and acrylic tubs.
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Answer 13:
Small chips and cracks can
usually be repaired during the preparation stage of the
refinishing process. Often if it is just a single chip, for
instance, I can fill and refinish just the damaged area. With
careful color matching, the repaired chip will be practically
invisible.
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Answer 14:
NO. We can usually create all custom colors.
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Answer 15:
Usually about 4 to 6 hours depending on how much work it needs. In
extreme conditions sometimes it is necessary to to clean the tub,
repair the surface defects, Spray a heavy mil thickness of our
Spray fill primer and let dry overnight. The next day we repair
what the spray did not fill and finally reglaze the bathtub. This
is by far the best way to restore a seriously worn out tub.
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Answer
16: Most
likely you have a surface bonding problem or possibly a
maintenance issue. The company that refinished your tub most
likely used either inexpensive, inferior materials, and/or poorly
trained personnel. ADX only uses the finest materials and time
tested application techniques and I am a expert at turning a bad
refinish job into a great one.
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Answer 17: Yes. Fiberglass or gel-coat tubs require a
different type of process but once completed are just as durable
as regular bathtubs. We offer a lifetime warranty on fiberglass
units fitted with our inlay process.
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Answer
18:
We offer 4-10 and24 hour
dry times. The 4 hour is reserved for single tub homes and Hotels
who do not wish to loose revenue.
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Answer 19: Newly refinished tubs/counters/floors give
off a solvent type odor for a short time. I do encourage anyone
with reactions to paint/solvent odors to remain out of the
refinishing area for a minimum of 12 hrs.
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Answer 20: No, your new finish is resistant to hair
coloring chemicals.
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Answer
21: You can
find one at an antique store or an old farm house just bring it to
us or call us and we will keep an eye out for one.
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Answer 22:
Your bathroom tile can be recolored to any color you want. The
same long lasting refinishing process can be used on your tile.
All of our stone finishes can be applied over tile virtually any
hard surface.
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