Clawfoot Tub Restoration in Austin, TX
Your antique clawfoot tub is irreplaceable. We restore vintage cast iron tubs to their original beauty — repairing rust and chips, reglazing the interior, and finishing the exterior in the color of your choice.
Why Restore Instead of Replace?
Original cast iron clawfoot tubs — many over 100 years old — simply aren't made the same way anymore. A comparable new or salvaged clawfoot tub costs $3,000 to $10,000+ before plumbing and installation, and reproduction tubs rarely match the depth, weight, and character of the original. Restoration preserves the tub you have at a fraction of that cost, usually in a single day on-site.
What Clawfoot Restoration Includes
- Rust removal and repair of chips, pitting, and worn porcelain
- Interior reglazing with a commercial-grade high-gloss coating
- Exterior refinishing in white, black, or a custom color of your choice
- Claw feet cleaned and repainted or accent-finished
- Careful masking and protection of surrounding floors and walls
Our Restoration Process
- Inspect the tub and identify rust, chips, and structural condition
- Strip failing old coatings where present
- Repair rust spots, chips, and pitting; sand smooth
- Etch and prime for a permanent bond
- Spray-apply the interior porcelain-look finish
- Finish the exterior and feet in your chosen color
Most restorations are completed on-site in one day, and the tub is ready to use after a 24-hour cure.
Popular Exterior Colors
Austin homeowners love pairing the classic bright-white interior with a statement exterior: matte black, navy blue, sage green, blush, or a custom color matched to your tile and fixtures.
100% Money-Back Guarantee
Every clawfoot restoration is backed by the same guarantee as all our work: if anything goes wrong with adhesion or workmanship caused by our process, we return and fix it at no charge.
Service Area
We restore clawfoot and antique tubs throughout Austin and Central Texas: Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, Kyle, and Buda.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does clawfoot tub restoration cost in Austin?
Clawfoot tub restoration in Austin typically costs more than a standard refinish because both the interior and the exterior are refinished, and feet and fixtures often need attention. It is still a fraction of the $3,000-$10,000+ cost of buying and installing a comparable new or salvaged clawfoot tub. Call (512) 788-0025 for a free quote on your specific tub.
Can a rusted or chipped clawfoot tub be saved?
Almost always. Rust spots, chips, and worn porcelain are repaired and sanded smooth before the new coating is applied. Only tubs with structural cracks through the cast iron itself may not be restorable.
Can you paint the outside of a clawfoot tub a custom color?
Yes. The exterior can be finished in nearly any color — classic white, deep matte black, navy, sage, or a custom color matched to your bathroom — while the interior is refinished in bright porcelain white.
Do you restore the original feet?
Yes. The claw feet are cleaned and can be repainted or accent-finished to complement the tub exterior.
How long does a restored clawfoot tub last?
15+ years with proper care — non-abrasive cleaners and no suction-cup bath mats. Every restoration is backed by our money-back guarantee.