Refinishing Bathtubs, Tiles, Sinks, Countertops

With the recent expansion of the NAPCO Kitchen Renew product line of waterborne products, we have had some questions directed to us regarding the prep and application process of water-based products. As water-based refinishing solutions continue to gain popularity, we have compiled our top tips to ensure you get the best results when working with NAPCO’s waterborne products.

With all the confusion in the housing market, refinishers have an exciting opportunity to expand their skills and fill a labor market gap. Many of NAPCO’s long-time bathtub refinishing customers have signed on for the new kitchen refinishing training program.

The first step to growing your small business is to increase your overall revenue. For refinishers, the easiest way to do this is to get more customers. Below are five proven strategies you can make use of to grow your refinishing business.

The NAPCO product development team is thrilled to announce the launch of three new waterborne products for our Kitchen Renew product line. Last year we made the decision to expand from bathtub and tile to also include kitchen countertop and cabinet refinishing. Since then, the program has been a continued success and we knew we would need to grow our range of products to meet customer demands.

To better understand the concerns of our customers, NAPCO CEO, Steve Coven, went out into the field to speak directly with kitchen refinishers. Utilizing this feedback along with online comments, we’ve compiled your top kitchen refinishing concerns for Steve to respond to directly.

Certain, smaller DIY projects can be manageable depending upon your experience level, physical capabilities, and resources. But, we know one job that should NEVER be attempted without the help of a professional: kitchen and bathroom refinishing projects.
Not only can attempting refinishing be dangerous, but the results are never as good as they are when done by a refinisher. And, according to ImproveNet’s survey, 30% of respondents said they regretted attempting cabinet, countertop, and tile projects themselves.

We spoke to three of our professionally certified NAPCO refinishers, two of which are now refinishing both kitchen and bathrooms on a regular basis and are highly successful. We’ve put together a side-by-side comparison of their refinishing costs, revenues, and profits for kitchen vs bathrooms below.

A full bathtub replacement is hugely expensive, not to mention inconvenient. There are two main options for salvaging that old tub, at a fraction of the cost – Bathtub Refinishing vs Bathtub Liners – see the pros and cons.

Now is the time to get a head start on preparing your business for 2019.  Whether you’re considering entering the home improvement sector first time or you’re an experienced contractor, adding kitchen refinishing to your skillset is a sure-fire way to grow your business in the new year. Here are 3 reasons why you should […]