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PORCEGLAZE LLC
Stamford, CT 06907
Phone: 203-968-9897
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Before After
A Modern Bath Can be yours for a FRACTION of the cost of remodeling.
PORCEGLAZE is a system for resurfacing your old and out-dated bathtubs, ceramic tiles, vitreous china and sinks
without removing them from their present position in your home, office, factory, etc.
PORCEGLAZE is a polymerized resinous compound film
whose slow flow-out time gives it that factory finish look.
For repairs our exclusive method of
preparing your substrate surface assures you a
positive bond. Once your tub, tiles and fixtures
have been PORCEGLAZED you can expect years
of satisfactory service.
Low COST
No need to remove bathtub, wall tiles and plumbing.
Eliminates the mess of rebuilding and replacing
bathroom fixtures and hardware. PORCEGLAZING is done on location
in hours, instead of days or weeks with SAVINGS of $1,500 or more.
TRUE VALUE
Your existing fixtures are a better value today...whether they have a classic look or are modern in
design. Now you may retain the fine workmanship
of the past, with a modern day color scheme. PORCEGLAZE
gives you the opportunity to resurface
not only your bathtub and sink, but also ceramic tiles
for a completely updated decor.
DURABLE
PORCEGLAZE is stain, acid, alkaline, solvent
and abrasion resistant, and has been formulated
to resist temperature extremes (thermal shock).
PORCEGLAZE vs. A New Bathtub Installation
Keep one thing in mind. A bathtub is placed in a bathroom during rough framing. Walls are
opened, plumbing exposed, no toilet or sink in the way, and the doorway opened enough to drive a
car through, and the house is not occupied.
| Function |
PORCEGLAZE |
Replacement of Old Tub With New |
| Required Trades or Personnel |
One "1" |
- Plumber and Helper - 2
- Carpenter - 1
- Tile Setter - 1
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| Preparation |
- Chemical Cleaning
- Repairs to tub if required
- Mask around bathtub
- Vent area to be sprayed
Approximate Time 1/2 Day
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- Remove toilet and/or sink
- Disconnect drain from tub (if bathtub is on second floor, ceiling below must opened to get at drain.
- Remove wall and floor tiles around bathtub (approximately 12" of tile)
- Wall or Doorway may have to be opened or removed to replace bathtub
Approximate time 2-4 working days
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| Application or installation |
- Two types of materials applied with our HVLP spraying system. Total of seven applied coats.
Approximate time 1/2 Day
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- Remove existing bathtub which weighs approximately 300-400 lbs
- Replace any old brass or galvanized plumbing with new copper tubing and plastic drain pipe
- Reframe tub area to accept new bathtub, which are usually smaller in all dimensions, due to installation concerns
- Install new bathtub
- Close up wall or doorway
- RETILE WALL AND FLOOR
- Install toilet and/or sink
Approximate time 3-5 working days
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| Clean Up |
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- Old bathtub (300-400 lbs.)
- Old tiles and wall debris
- Old plumbing
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| Ready for use |
- 48 Hours after Porceglaze application
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- After inspection
- Painting and finishing touches
Approximate time 3-6 weeks
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| Guarantee |
- Three Years, prorated in second and third years
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| Approximate Cost |
- $650 (Plus repair costs if applicable)
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- $2,000-$6,000
depending on tub size
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Some Questions and Answers About PORCEGLAZE
WHAT IS PORCEGLAZE?
PORCEGLAZE is a refinishing process consisting of multiple steps, from preparation of
the substrate to application of materials. During
the preparation cycle, the substrate is chemically
cleaned and de-glossed with a special controlled
acid, and then neutralized. A base conditioner
is applied to the prepared substrate to
insure a positive cavitation bond. Four (4)
coats of a base primer are applied. Three (3) coats
of selected color top coat are applied over the base primer.
[Note: we do not heat our materials or the substrate
we are resurfacing. Our materials are formulated
to cure at substrate temperature.
This gives the finish maximum durability, adhesion,
gloss retention and color stability.]
PORCEGLAZE top coat is NOT AN EPOXY, but a special
formula of polymer resin acrylic compounds, which form a durable
polymerized film.
WHY NOT EPOXY:
Epoxy itself will not resist abrasion. Epoxies
can delaminate through thermal shock and do not have good gloss retention or color stability.
Epoxies do chalk in time, causing foreign
materials to adhere, making cleaning more difficult.
HOW IS PORCEGLAZE APPLIED?
The base primer and top coat are applied with a specially
designed HVLP sprayer. When using our HVLP
sprayer we are putting 97% material on the
substrate. Using a conventional air spray system,
30% of the materials would be spraying on the substrate and
70% becomes airborne (over spray).
IS THERE A MESS?
NO! We put on a minimum 9 inch masking around the bathtub
area to be protected and, using an HVLP
system, the 3% overspray that takes place is
exhausted thru our air filtration system.
Any fumes are vented out for your comfort.
HOW LONG WILL IT LAST?
If the PORCEGLAZE substrate is maintained in
accordance with our instructions and guarantee,
our customers have related ten (10) to twelve (12)
year life spans or longer for bathtubs with normal usage. Guest tubs or tubs
with minimal usage can have lifespans of 15-25 years.
IS IT REPAIRABLE?
YES! It can be spot repaired.
WHAT CAN BE PORCEGLAZED?
Worn and new porcelain bathtubs and sinks.
Enamel and steel bathtubs and sinks, Vitreous china,
ceramic wall tiles, fiberglass, stainless steel,
terrazzo, and aluminum.
WHERE IS PORCEGLAZE BEING USED?
Hotels, Motels, Inns, Hospitals, Municipal Housing Projects,
Condos, New and Old Homes.
HOW LONG HAS PORCEGLAZE BEEN USED?
Since 1971 over 15,000 bathtubs and 4000
bathroom sinks and over 250,000 square feet
of ceramic tiles have been PORCEGLAZED as of
June 1, 2004.
DO I, THE OWNER, HAVE TO DO ANYTHING PRIOR TO OR AFTER PORCEGLAZING?
YES! It Is the responsibility of the homeowner to strip
the bathroom of shower and window curtains, rugs, towels, shower doors, and remove any loose items or toiletries
from bathroom surfaces. After 48 hours the homeowner will be able to replace the drain, overflow hardware, shower doors,
and recaulk the tub. Also window curtains, rugs and towels can be
returned to the bathroom at that time.
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Written Guarantee
Provided
CT H.I.C. LICENSE
570539
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