I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.

I _think_ this may be known as reglazing, but I'm not certain.

Anyone have any more info on that? I've googled and found some
refereences to a Glasstech 9000 process, but remarkably little seems
to be said about this process as a whole. I'm considering it as a
means to dress up a bathroom in preparation for home sale and would
welcome any further to educate myself on choosing refinishers to do
this work.

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

"Todd H." wrote in message ...

I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.

I _think_ this may be known as reglazing, but I'm not certain.

Anyone have any more info on that? I've googled and found some
refereences to a Glasstech 9000 process, but remarkably little seems
to be said about this process as a whole. I'm considering it as a
means to dress up a bathroom in preparation for home sale and would
welcome any further to educate myself on choosing refinishers to do
this work.

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

The only "reglazing" that I have seen is for bathtubs. A friend checked into
it and it was more expensive than replacing the tub... which we did.

Put the home on the market and see what happens. Clean and uncluttered
works for me. If the home does not sell or offers are way below what your
asking then consider spending the money

"Todd H." wrote in message ...

I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.

I _think_ this may be known as reglazing, but I'm not certain.

Anyone have any more info on that? I've googled and found some
refereences to a Glasstech 9000 process, but remarkably little seems
to be said about this process as a whole. I'm considering it as a
means to dress up a bathroom in preparation for home sale and would
welcome any further to educate myself on choosing refinishers to do
this work.

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

it's a paint, and no, it's not worth it. give the buyer a tile allowance or
price the house less to start with.

Todd H. writes:

Anyone have any more info on that?

Tile and glaze are made at thousands of degrees. No retrofit is going to
involve that. You're looking at some kind of paint, perhaps epoxy based.

"Todd H." wrote:

I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.

I _think_ this may be known as reglazing, but I'm not certain.

Anyone have any more info on that? I've googled and found some
refereences to a Glasstech 9000 process, but remarkably little seems
to be said about this process as a whole. I'm considering it as a
means to dress up a bathroom in preparation for home sale and would
welcome any further to educate myself on choosing refinishers to do
this work.

These are almost (if not all) franchisee operations from a "veritable
plethora" of outfits but all are variations of an epoxy or acrylic
surface application. Better ones will do a good job of resurfacing the
existing to get a good bond, others may simply hand sand a little and
go...

I'm w/ the respondent who suggested first just putting it on the market
unless it's really ugly or stained...you could always do it if it seems
to be a stumbling block at that point. If you do, you'll probably have
to disclose it in order to cya in case it starts failing after a sale in
short order...

Todd H. wrote:
I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.


WTF does a realtor know???

G Henslee wrote:

Todd H. wrote:
I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.


WTF does a realtor know???

What superficial cosmetics cab make a house sell faster, maybe???

Duane Bozarth writes:
G Henslee wrote:

Todd H. wrote:
I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.


WTF does a realtor know???

What superficial cosmetics can make a house sell faster, maybe???

Ding! :-)

This is a quite updated yet 1970 construction home, and the blue/green
aquamarine tile color is the last vestige of anything predating the
last decade, so this tile is begging for an update. When I found out
I could get it turned white and have it still look like tile for about
$400 I was pretty intrigued.

This process seems interesting because so few folks--including some
very experienced pro's I've talked to in my neighborhood, and
pro-sumer grade rehabber types--seem to be informed about it.

I've had 2 estimates on the job from tub/tile reglazing guys
today--both within about $15 of each other. Neither mentioned a
franchise or anything--one mentioned that he uses 2 different
suppliers of tile reglazing materials, so it didn't seem like super
secret hush hush stuff. He'll be able to match my bathtub color as he
has several shades of white available. Both were independent 1-man
operations in the yellow pages under "bathroom updating" or some such.
Barring anything new here, I'm inclined to work with the first guy
that's available.

Anyone else with any direct experience with the process I'd welcome
any insights!

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

"Todd H." wrote:

Duane Bozarth writes:
G Henslee wrote:

Todd H. wrote:
I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.


WTF does a realtor know???

What superficial cosmetics can make a house sell faster, maybe???

Ding! :-)

This is a quite updated yet 1970 construction home, and the blue/green
aquamarine tile color is the last vestige of anything predating the
last decade, so this tile is begging for an update. When I found out
I could get it turned white and have it still look like tile for about
$400 I was pretty intrigued.

This process seems interesting because so few folks--including some
very experienced pro's I've talked to in my neighborhood, and
pro-sumer grade rehabber types--seem to be informed about it.

I've had 2 estimates on the job from tub/tile reglazing guys
today--both within about $15 of each other. Neither mentioned a
franchise or anything--one mentioned that he uses 2 different
suppliers of tile reglazing materials, so it didn't seem like super
secret hush hush stuff. He'll be able to match my bathtub color as he
has several shades of white available. Both were independent 1-man
operations in the yellow pages under "bathroom updating" or some such.
Barring anything new here, I'm inclined to work with the first guy
that's available.

Anyone else with any direct experience with the process I'd welcome
any insights!

No direct experience -- my experience has been that all the providers
I've been aware of were either franchises or guys who had bought the
initial training then went on their own. There was a big stink in E TN
over this when the franchiser tried to sue/close down a couple of guys
there for "trade secret" infringement. There's a new service here in
town who just started up--bought the training from an outfit online like
the "Make A Million In Real Estate" and "Refinish Furniture for Mucho
Moolah" or "Be A Quantum Mechanic--Eat Steak!" shills. What success
he's had I don't know.

I really don't know how successful the rework is for more than a short
time--I have doubts that it would be a good investment in the long run
but might pay in a short-term scenario such as yours although it could
turn out to be a disservice to the new owner. That could get into some
nebulous areas disclosure, etc.

Curiousity--did either of these guys provide a longevity warranty?

Duane Bozarth wrote:
G Henslee wrote:

Todd H. wrote:

I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.


WTF does a realtor know???


What superficial cosmetics cab make a house sell faster, maybe???

Specifically, WTF does a realtor know about a tile reglazing technique.
Answer is they don't know **** about it. Most realtors know 2 things.
Charge 6% or more to list the property and then turn it all over to a
title company to process when a buyer comes along. Secondly they know
how to keep their license to steal current with the state.

G Henslee writes:
Duane Bozarth wrote:
G Henslee wrote:

Todd H. wrote:

I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.


WTF does a realtor know???
What superficial cosmetics cab make a house sell faster, maybe???

Specifically, WTF does a realtor know about a tile reglazing
technique. Answer is they don't know **** about it.

This particular realtor I spoke with appears to know more than most
here on the subject at hand--i.e. that the process exists and does
deliver a neutral color on existing tile in good condition for about
$400. The more I talk to the reglazing guys (I've spoken with 3 now),
they all say "Yeah I hear 'i didn't know that was possible' at least
once a day."

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

Todd H. wrote:
G Henslee writes:

Duane Bozarth wrote:

G Henslee wrote:


Todd H. wrote:


I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after it's
processed.


WTF does a realtor know???

What superficial cosmetics cab make a house sell faster, maybe???

Specifically, WTF does a realtor know about a tile reglazing
technique. Answer is they don't know **** about it.


This particular realtor I spoke with appears to know more than most
here on the subject at hand--i.e. that the process exists and does
deliver a neutral color on existing tile in good condition for about
$400. The more I talk to the reglazing guys (I've spoken with 3 now),
they all say "Yeah I hear 'i didn't know that was possible' at least
once a day."

Best Regards,
--
Todd H.
http://www.toddh.net/

If you consider this you should contact a licensed pro. It's a process
that takes careful thorough preperation and application.

"Todd H." wrote in message ...
G Henslee writes:
Duane Bozarth wrote:
G Henslee wrote:

Todd H. wrote:

I have some lovely 70's light green tile in a shower that a Realtor
indicator could be changed to a more neutral color with a new process
that's inexpensive, fast to do and you can use the same day after
it's
processed.


WTF does a realtor know???
What superficial cosmetics cab make a house sell faster, maybe???

Specifically, WTF does a realtor know about a tile reglazing
technique. Answer is they don't know **** about it.

This particular realtor I spoke with appears to know more than most
here on the subject at hand--i.e. that the process exists and does
deliver a neutral color on existing tile in good condition for about
$400.



Tile is created from clay and then baked in a kiln once for color and then
again for the glaze. Anything that can take that out and still meet the EPA
guidelines for $400, I am interested in.

$400 says to me epoxy paint.

I am in suspenders, post the information from the realtor. Phone number,
address, name, web page etc...
Me thinks that when the request for info comes there will be a stalling
tactic or "that is not what I meant."


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