About Us
The Chicago brand of CityTub Inc.
A bathtub refinishing company that has been using the pour-on coating method since 2013. We restore worn, stained, chipped, or damaged bathtubs without demolition — keeping the tub in place, the tile untouched, and the plumbing as it is.
Who we serve
Homeowners, condo owners, and property managers
From Lakeview walk-ups to Loop high-rises to suburban single-family homes. The result is a bathroom that looks clean and bright again — without the mess or cost of replacement.
- Tub stays in place — no demolition, no plumbing work
- Tile, walls, and floors stay untouched
- One visit, back in use the next day
Three metro areas, one method
CityTub Inc. operates bathtub refinishing services in three major U.S. metro areas. Each market has its own local team and brand.
WhiteTubs
City neighborhoods and the suburbs — condos, vintage walk-ups, single-family homes.
New York Tubs
All five boroughs — prewar apartments, co-ops, and doorman buildings.
Los Angeles Tubs
The same pour-on system and the same process across the LA area.
What we do
One method: pour-on, self-leveling coating
Not spray paint, not brush-on enamel — a single coating system that we’ve refined over thousands of jobs.
Pour-on works on the tub materials common in Chicago homes — cast iron, steel, and porcelain enamel. It handles chips, stains, peeling, rough texture, and dull or yellowed surfaces.
If your tub has unusual conditions — previous coatings, unusual shape, structural damage — we’ll assess it on-site and tell you straight whether refinishing makes sense, or whether replacement is the better call.
Our approach
- One coating system, one process. We don’t switch products mid-job or experiment with cheaper substitutes. Every tub gets the same proven pour-on system, applied the same way.
- Preparation is non-negotiable. Half of a refinishing job is what happens before the coating goes on. We don’t cut prep time when the schedule gets tight.
- Cleanup is part of the work. Masking, protection, and post-job cleanup are included — not optional add-ons. We leave the bathroom cleaner than we found it.
- We respect older buildings. Most Chicago tubs we work on are 50+ years old, set into tiled alcoves, with original drain hardware. We know how to handle them without breaking anything.
Refinish or replace?
Bathtub refinishing
- No demolition, no plumbing work
- 3–4 hours on site, one visit
- Ready to use in ~24 hours
- Bathroom stays usable during work
- Keeps your existing tile and fixtures
- Can be refinished again in 7–15 years
Bathtub replacement
- Tub removal, tile work, possible drywall
- Drain/overflow replacement, new fittings
- 2–5+ days of work
- Bathroom out of service the whole time
- Building permit and COI if plumbing moves
- Heavy cast iron to cut out and haul away
Meet the people who do the work
Mike
Runs every job from prep to final sign-off.
Eugene
Your first call — scheduling and building paperwork.
Artem
Founded the company in 2013. Oversees materials and training.
Alex
Handles the tough cases — old and unusual tubs.
Why Chicago buildings need specialists
Old drain hardware
Cast-iron tubs from the 1920s–1960s often have original brass or chrome drain fittings that crack if you over-torque them. We know which ones to remove, which to coat around, and which to replace.
Tiled alcoves
Most Chicago tubs sit in tight three-walled tile surrounds — there’s no room to work from the back or sides. Pour-on technique matters here: you can’t reach with a spray gun without damaging tile.
Building rules
Co-ops, condos, and high-rises in Chicago each have their own COI requirements, freight elevator rules, and noise windows. We’ve worked through most of them.
Plumbing crossover
A refinishing job sometimes uncovers an underlying issue — a soft floor, a slow leak, an overflow that’s been improperly sealed. We don’t do plumbing, but we know when to flag it before it becomes your problem.
What goes on your tub — and how long it lasts
Materials
Designed specifically for bathtub refinishing — not auto paint, not industrial floor coating, not consumer-grade kit products. Documented safety data (SDS) and certification of authenticity available on request.
Warranty
Covers peeling, chipping, and adhesion failure under normal residential use. With proper care — no abrasive cleaners, no bath mats with suction cups left on permanently — most refinished surfaces last 7–15 years before re-coating is considered.
Used WhiteTubs for a rental unit in Chicago. They were responsive, showed up as scheduled, and delivered a clean, professional result. The tenant was happy and the turnaround was quick. Will use again for future units.
Thank you, Viktor! We appreciate your feedback and trust. Glad we could deliver a clean, professional refinishing with a quick turnaround for your Chicago rental unit.