Getting the Space Ready
Empty the entire work area. Take everything off and out of the tub, shower, and counters — shampoo bottles, soaps, sponges, décor — plus the top of the refrigerator and any nearby shelves. Store items in cabinets or in another room. The space should look as bare as a vacant home before we start.
Our technicians cannot handle your personal belongings — big or small, no exceptions. If the area is not cleared when we arrive, we may have to reschedule and a cancellation fee will apply.
Move and cover furniture and décor. Shift furniture, rugs, floor mats, and anything hanging on the walls at least 8–10 feet away from the work area, and cover whatever stays in the room.
Plan around the fumes. The coating gives off a strong odor while it’s applied and for several hours afterward. Here’s what to expect:
- During the application: you, children, and pets should leave the property, or stay in a separate, well-ventilated area away from the fumes.
- First 4 hours: stay completely out of the bathroom. This is when the odor and fumes are at their strongest.
- 4 to 24 hours: you can walk past the bathroom briefly if needed, though sensitive individuals should stay away longer. Keep windows open and exhaust fans running to air out the space.
- Overnight: many people sleep at home the same night with the windows open. It depends on how sensitive you are to the odor.
Before Reglazing Day
Fix any dripping faucets or valves first. The new finish needs a 24-hour cure, and water reaching the surface during that window can ruin the coating and may void your warranty. Please double-check for leaks before your appointment.
Keeping your existing fixtures or shower doors? No problem — our technician will simply mask around the fixtures and door tracks that stay in place.
Pets must be out of the home for the entire appointment — for their safety and ours. If animals are on the premises when we arrive, a cancellation fee will apply.
Take down wall hangings and decorations in and around the immediate work area — pictures, mirrors, towel art, anything on the walls nearby.
During & After the Job
You can stay home, but leaving is best. You may stay in the home while we reglaze, but we recommend leaving for a few hours if you can, because the fumes are strong. If you stay, open windows in the rest of the house to create cross-ventilation and pull fresh air into your living spaces.
These must leave the home and stay away during the work:
- Pets: animals, especially birds, cats, and dogs, are very sensitive to fumes and can get sick quickly.
- Children and infants: their lungs are still developing and are more easily affected by strong fumes.
- Pregnant or expecting mothers: should stay out of the home during the work and while the fumes clear.
- Sensitive individuals: anyone with asthma, COPD, or another respiratory condition should not stay in the home during the process.
Let the space air out before you return. Allow at least 2–4 hours of ventilation before re-entering. Pregnant and expecting moms, and anyone with asthma, allergies, or other respiratory or medical sensitivities, should stay out for 24 hours or more.
Plan around the cure time. Your reglazed tub, shower, sink, or countertop cannot be used for 24 hours after we finish, so make arrangements ahead of time (a neighbor’s shower, a second bathroom, etc.).
A note about masking tape. We use quality painter’s tape and work carefully, but tape can occasionally lift paint or wallpaper on surrounding walls when removed. Any touch-ups needed afterward are the owner’s responsibility — Simply Reglaze cannot be held liable for this type of damage.