Refinishing Tile Showers and Walls: What to Expect

Tearing out tile is messy, expensive and slow. Refinishing updates dated or stained tile — walls, tub surrounds and shower enclosures — without any demolition, usually in a single day.

What’s involved

• Deep cleaning to remove soap scum, mildew and mineral buildup.
• Repairing cracked tiles and regrouting or sealing grout lines.
• Coating the tile and grout in a fresh, uniform color.

You can keep the existing look in a brighter finish or change the color entirely. The sealed surface is easier to clean and resists the grime that collects in old grout.