Frequently Asked Questions

Corner basin before resurfacing

Corner basin after resurfacing

How long will the work take?

We can resurface

your full kitchen in less than three days
your bath tub, wall panels or bench top in one day
and a full bathroom can often be completed in just two days.

Is resurfacing Eco-friendly?

Yes. New Zealand’s clean green image depends on every New Zealander minimising waste, and when you resurface you can feel assured that you are doing your bit for the environment.

Resurfacing can mean near zero waste.
Bench tops, tiles, cabinets, bath tubs, plumbing and other fixtures and fittings deemed past their ‘use by date’, are NOT dumped in landfill sites and buried in the ground to remain for hundreds of years
Our resurfacing products are isocyanate free and contain no dangerous acids
Spraying uses the minimum of product
Wastage is disposed of legally to protect the environment.

What will it cost?

The cost will depend on your needs, but you can guarantee that resurfacing will offer you better value for money and savings than replacement, redesign or renewal. Savings of up to 70% in comparison to replacement are common.

Contact us for a quote and we can discuss your individual needs. Also, read below and compare your other renovating options.

Compare resurfacing to your other renovation options

	Access	Convenience	Time	Finish	Cost
Repaint yourself	Difficult to find painters to do such a small job	DIY or paying others means inconvenience and redoing mistakes	Days required (or more if you do it in your spare time)	Poor - the unprofessional finish could devalue your home	Your cheapest option
Order a new kitchen and fit it yourself	May be hard to find a fitter to do small jobs as well as plumbers and electricians	DIY could result in mistakes - demolition, fitting and finishing takes time. Your kitchen may need to be cleared	Can take a long time, depending on delivery times and if you are doing the work yourself	If professionally measured and fitted, can be good, however DIY gone wrong will affect final quality	Several thousand dollars, depending on the amount you fit and the demolition costs
Order a new designed and fitted kitchen	Choosing a design team can take time	Decision making, design, demolition, building, delivery, fitting and finishing takes time at this quality level - your kitchen may need to be gutted.	Can take a long time - depending on design times, delivery times and availability of products	Top of the line, no expense spared when done well	Thousands of dollars, depending on the quality, design and range.
Resurface	Fast response, equally fast delivery at an agreed time	Little inconvenience. You often don't even need to empty your cupboards. Your house and contents are protected.	All jobs take less than 3 days - many may only take 1 day.	Professional finish to the standard of new fittings, including replacement doors and handles (if you want them)	A fraction of the cost of replacement

Will my refinished surface look painted?

Definitely NOT. You will probably not be able to tell the difference from the original surface - except for the new colour and renewed quality of the surface. Refinishing will give you a professional finish that does not look like DIY.

How durable is it and how long will it last?

Our coatings are designed for their intended use and applied to ensure maximum durability.We guarantee all of our surfaces for years; however, with proper care and maintenance our quality coatings can last 10 years or longer depending on wear and tear.Just like any surface, a refinished surface can be cracked and chipped if it is abused.

What surfaces can be refinished?

We can resurface any surface which is ceramic, enamel, wood, plastic, metal, fiberglass, melamine or laminated.

We normally resurface kitchen cabinets, ceramic floor tiles, ceramic wall tiles, bench tops, vanities, showers, bath tubs, bathroom wall panels and basins.

Kitchens and bathrooms are our specialty, however we can resurface other objects.

How do I clean my refinished surface?

As with all porcelain, enamel and plastic laminated surfaces, you should use cleaners that do not contain abrasives, bleach or chlorine.

What if the surface is damaged. Can it still be resurfaced?

We can repair most chips, cracks and damage during the preparation stage, prior to resurfacing.

How long before I can use my refinished surface?

The refinished surface is usually ready to be used in 24 to 48 hours.

How inconvenient will it be?

We make it as painless as possible, and in comparison to replacement you will hardly notice us. We don't touch your plumbing or electrics, and in most cases there is no need to even empty your kitchen cupboards.

Do we undertake commercial work?

Absolutely. We regularly undertake work resurfacing hotel and motel bathroom and kitchen fittings.
We also assist with refreshing corporate kitchen and bathroom facilities as well as rental properties for landlords and tables & benchtops for cafes.
Commercial customers can not only take advantage of the savings offered by resurfacing, but also its 'clean green' attributes; which also fit with the goals that government departments have to meet central government recyling policies.

We resurface: