Sink Refinishing & Reglazing
in the SF Bay Area
Don't replace it. Refinish it.
Sink refinishing in the Bay Area costs about $250–$600, fixes chips and cracks, changes the color, and lasts 15–20 years — all without touching your plumbing or countertop. Most sinks are done in a single short visit. Text one photo to (619) 273-7584 and get a real, written, fixed price in 60 minutes. No in-home estimator visit.
Text one photo → fixed written price in 60 minutes.
No estimator at your door. A photo of your sink tells us the material, the damage, and the color you want.
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STEP 01Text one photo
Snap your sink — and any chips, cracks, or stains — and text it to (619) 273-7584.
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STEP 02Get a fixed price
Within 60 minutes during open hours, we text back a real, written, fixed price — locked for 30 days.
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STEP 03We refinish it
We book your job and the same pro refinishes your sink in 1–3 hours — back in use in 24–48 hours.
No estimator visit. No surprise upcharges. The person who quotes the job is the person who does it — no franchise, no call center.
What is sink refinishing? (Reglazing vs. refinishing vs. resurfacing)
Sink refinishing restores the sink you already have — repairing chips, etching, and spraying it with a fresh, glossy coating — instead of replacing it. Reglazing, refinishing, and resurfacing all mean the same thing: re-coating your existing sink rather than tearing it out and reworking the plumbing.
- Refinishing bonds a new commercial-grade coating to your cleaned, repaired, etched sink — porcelain, cast iron, or cultured marble.
- Chip & crack repair is built in — damage is filled and feathered so it disappears into the new finish.
- Replacement often means a new faucet, new plumbing, and sometimes cutting the counter — far more cost and disruption.
If your sink is sound but chipped, stained, or an outdated color, refinishing makes it look new for a fraction of replacement — and with no plumbing work. Text a photo and we'll tell you honestly whether yours is a good candidate.
Why refinish your sink instead of replacing it?
Because refinishing skips the plumbing. Swapping a sink usually drags in a new faucet, new supply lines and drain work, and sometimes cutting the countertop — turning a $300 fix into a much bigger bill. Refinishing restores the sink you have for $250–$600 in a single short visit.
With the median Bay Area home built around 1975–1976, many local sinks are sturdy porcelain or enameled cast iron in dated almond, pink, or blue. The material is excellent; only the surface is tired — exactly what refinishing is for.
- No plumbing disruption. We refinish the sink in place — no new faucet or supply lines required.
- Chips gone. Repairs are built into the finish for a seamless, like-new bowl.
- Any color. Take a dated almond or blue sink to clean white in one visit.
- Pairs with the room. Match it to a refinished tub, counter, or vanity top.
How much does sink refinishing cost in the Bay Area?
Most sinks cost $250–$600 to refinish, depending on size, material, and any repairs. Bay Area labor runs about 20–30% above the national average, so we publish real local ranges — and your photo gets the exact fixed price in 60 minutes.
| Sink type | Refinishing cost | Notes |
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| Bathroom / pedestal sink | $250–$450 | Porcelain or cast iron |
| Kitchen sink | $350–$600 | Enameled cast iron or porcelain |
| Cultured-marble vanity top + sink | $400–$700 | Top and integral bowl together |
| Chip / crack repair (spot) | $100–$250 | Often combined with refinishing |
Replacing a sink frequently adds a new faucet, plumbing, and counter work — so refinishing the sink you have is usually the faster, far cheaper fix.
How we refinish a sink, step by step
A sink that stays glossy for years is about clean prep, solid repairs, and a bonded coating. We follow the same quick, disciplined sequence every time — usually 1–3 hours start to finish.
Clean & degrease ~20 min
We scrub away soap, oils, and mineral buildup so the coating can bond properly.
Repair chips & cracks 20–40 min
Damage is filled, reinforced, and feathered smooth so it vanishes under the new finish.
Acid etch / abrade ~15 min
We etch porcelain and cast iron for a permanent mechanical bond — the step bargain jobs skip.
Mask & prime ~15 min
We mask the counter, faucet, and drain, then apply a bonding primer matched to the material.
Spray the coats ~30 min
Multiple coats of commercial-grade enamel are sprayed to a smooth, even gloss in your chosen color.
Cure 24–48 hr
We give the finish its cure window so it reaches full hardness before everyday use.
Sinks we restore across the Bay Area
If it's porcelain, enameled cast iron, or cultured marble and the surface is tired, chipped, or the wrong color, we can refinish it in place — glossy and like-new.
- Chipped porcelain bathroom sinks restored to a smooth, seamless white
- Enameled cast-iron kitchen & farmhouse sinks brought back glossy and chip-free
- Dated almond, pink & blue sinks recolored to clean modern white
- Cultured-marble vanity tops refinished with their integral bowl
- Pedestal, drop-in & undermount sinks refinished in place
- Rental & turnover sinks refreshed fast between tenants
Before/after photos of recent Bay Area sinks available on request — just text us.
Refinish vs. replace your sink
Replacing a sink is rarely just the sink — it's plumbing, a new faucet, often a fresh countertop cut, and the labor to tie it together. Refinishing restores the sink you already have, in place, for a fraction of that.
| Refinish it | Replace it | |
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| Typical Bay Area cost | $250–$600 | $600–$2,500+ installed |
| Plumbing & faucet | None — stays connected | Disconnect & reconnect; often a new faucet |
| Countertop risk | Untouched | Drop-in/undermount swaps can crack or need a new top |
| Time | 1–3 hours + cure | Half a day to several days |
| Best when | Sink is sound but chipped, stained, or dated | Basin is cracked through or the layout is changing |
If the basin is structurally sound and you mainly dislike chips, stains, or the color, refinishing is the faster, cheaper, no-plumbing fix. If it's cracked all the way through or you're re-cutting the counter anyway, replacement can make more sense — and we'll tell you honestly which one your sink needs from a photo.
How long does a refinished sink last?
A professionally refinished sink stays glossy for 10–15+ years with simple, non-abrasive care — and every job is backed by our 5-year written warranty on adhesion and finish.
Longevity comes from prep, not paint. Because we acid-etch porcelain and cast iron for a true mechanical bond, repair chips before coating, and spray commercial-grade enamel instead of brushing a thin kit, the finish resists the peeling and chipping that DIY sink kits suffer within a year or two. Keep abrasives and standing water off it and a reglazed sink outlasts most of the fixtures around it. Curious how refinishing holds up across surfaces? See how long reglazing lasts and DIY vs. professional refinishing.
How to care for your refinished sink
A refinished sink is easy to keep glossy — no abrasives, no standing water. Treat it gently for the first 48 hours while it cures.
Do
- Wait 24–48 hours before regular use
- Clean with mild dish soap and water
- Fix a dripping faucet to prevent spotting
- Rinse and wipe dry after use
Don't
- Use abrasive cleaners (Comet, Soft Scrub)
- Scrub with steel wool or scouring pads
- Leave standing water or wet sponges sitting
- Soak with bleach or harsh drain chemicals
Licensed, bonded & insured — and the person who quotes it does the work.
No franchise, no call center, no rotating subcontractors. You deal with the same Bay Area pro from the photo quote to the final wipe-down — and every sink is repaired, etched, and sprayed the right way.
Quoted and sprayed by Tim — owner & lead refinisher — the same person from your photo quote to the final wipe-down.
Licensed, bonded & insured
General liability on every job, plus a 5-year written warranty on adhesion and finish.
5-Year Written Warranty
Every job is backed by a written 5-year warranty on materials and workmanship — agreed in writing before we start, and honored by the same crew that did the work.
No plumbing needed
We refinish in place — no new faucet, no supply lines, no counter cutting.
Sink refinishing across the Bay Area
Based in Newark, CA, we refinish sinks across the region — usually same-week from the day you text a photo, and often alongside a tub, counter, or vanity.
Refreshing a bathroom or kitchen? Add the tub, counters, or tile. Text a photo to start.
Common sink problems we fix
Most sink problems are surface-level — exactly what refinishing fixes, with no plumbing and no replacement.
- Chips that expose the dark iron underneath
- Rust stains around the drain
- Dull, scratched, hard-to-clean finishes
- Dated colors — almond, bone, or blue
- Hairline cracks and crazing in the glaze
- Stains from standing water and metal pans
See any of these? Text a photo and we will tell you honestly whether refinishing is the right fix — and the exact fixed price.
Questions, answered.
How much does sink refinishing cost in the Bay Area?
How long does sink reglazing last?
Can you fix a chipped or cracked sink?
Can porcelain, cast iron, or cultured-marble sinks be refinished?
Can you change the color of my sink?
How long before I can use the sink after refinishing?
Is sink reglazing worth it versus replacement?
How do I clean a refinished sink?
Can you refinish a kitchen sink with a garbage disposal?
Can you reglaze a pedestal or drop-in sink?
Can you refinish a vanity top with the sink at the same time?
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured, and what's covered?
Can you fix a chip that goes all the way down to the metal?
Do you refinish stainless-steel sinks?
Can you refinish a sink and its cultured-marble vanity top together?
Refinishing guides & answers
Straight answers to the questions homeowners ask before they refinish — costs, durability, and how it compares to replacement.
Snap. Send.
Done.
No estimator parked in your driveway. A photo tells us almost everything — you get a real number back, fast.
