Rating: 5
Author: Kevin T

"Jordan did an incredible job! Our old, worn bathtub now looks completely brand new. The transformation is unbelievable. He was professional, courteous, and meticulous, taking great care to protect the area. The quality of his work is outstanding, and his pricing is unbeatable. If you want a flawless finish and huge savings compared to replacing your tub, Jordan is the one to call. Highly recommend! He truly takes pride in his craft." - Kevin T Google review

Marquam Nature Park covers 203 acres deep in Portland's West Hills, just off SW Sam Jackson Park Road. It's one of those spots that makes SW Portland feel like its own little world — quiet streets, tall trees, and homes that have been here for a long, long time.

And those older homes? A lot of them still have their original bathtubs.

I've worked in houses all along the Terwilliger corridor, in Lair Hill bungalows, and in apartments right near OHSU. The tubs in these homes are built tough — cast iron, thick enamel, made to last. But after 50, 60, sometimes 80 years of use, even the toughest tub starts showing its age. You get rust spots that won't scrub out. Chips near the drain. A yellowed finish that looks dirty no matter how hard you clean it.

Most people think the only fix is a full bathroom gut job. It's not.

Bathtub refinishing near Marquam Nature Park is a one-day service. We coat right over the old surface. No demo, no dumpster in your driveway, no weeks of construction chaos. Your tub looks brand new the next morning.

This service covers single-family homes, rental units, and multi-unit buildings throughout this SW Portland corridor.

Scheduling fills fast in this part of town — check availability for your address by calling 503-320-2225.

What Bathtub Refinishing Actually Does for a West Hills Home

Refinishing is not a patch job. It's not a coat of paint. And it's nothing like those DIY kits you find at the hardware store.

Here's what actually happens.

We clean the tub surface down to bare material. Then we apply a professional-grade bonding coat, followed by a durable topcoat that hardens to a finish you can't tell from factory-new enamel. The whole thing bonds directly to your existing tub — cast iron, steel, or fiberglass.

When it's done, the tub looks like it was just installed. Smooth, bright, and clean.

For homes in Lair Hill, Corbett, and along the Terwilliger corridor, this matters a lot. Many of these houses were built between the 1870s and 1920s. The tubs in them — deep alcove tubs, clawfoot freestanding units, heavy cast-iron basins — are not easy to replace. Getting a new tub up a narrow staircase in a Victorian-era home is a nightmare. You risk scratching original woodwork, damaging plaster walls, and paying a plumber a lot of money to swap the drain connections.

Refinishing skips all of that.

The job is done in a few hours. Cure time is 24 hours. You use your bathroom the next day like nothing happened.

We also offer a Lifetime No-Peel Warranty — the only one in the Portland and Vancouver area. That's not something you get with a replacement tub from a big box store.

Rentals along SW Terwilliger Blvd and the Corbett Street corridor are a big part of what we do too. Landlords use refinishing between tenants to turn a unit fast without the cost of a full replacement.

Signs Your SW Portland Tub Is Ready for Refinishing — Not Replacement

Not sure if refinishing is the right call? Here's a quick checklist.

Your tub is a good candidate if you're seeing any of these:

Chips near the drain or faucet area
Rust spots that won't scrub out
A yellowed or grayish tint to the finish
Tiny spiderweb cracks in the glaze (called crazing)
Peeling from a previous refinishing job done with the wrong products

Two or more of those? Refinishing almost always makes more sense than replacement.

Landlords near OHSU and the Aerial Tram stop on SW Gibbs know this well. With high tenant turnover in that area, refinishing between leases is faster and a fraction of the cost of putting in a new tub.

Jobs We Have Done Near Marquam Nature Park

Here are a few examples of recent work in this part of SW Portland:

Alcove tub recoat in a 1930s Craftsman on SW Condor Ave — original cast iron, two chips near the faucet, refinished bright white
Clawfoot tub restoration in a Victorian home in Lair Hill — owner wanted bright white, exterior coated separately
Tub surround and basin recoat in a Terwilliger-corridor condo — tight bathroom, no removal needed
Landlord prep on a double-occupancy unit near SW Sam Jackson Park Rd — turned between OHSU renters
Studio apartment in Homestead — tub had prior peel from a DIY kit, stripped and recoated properly
Emergency chip repair in the Corbett area — tenant damage, landlord needed the unit ready in 48 hours

Services for Homes Near Marquam Nature Park

We work on all types of bathrooms in this part of Portland — old Victorian homes, mid-century ranches, rental units, and condos. Here's what we offer:

Bathtub Reglazing / Resurfacing - Full recoat for alcove, drop-in, and clawfoot tubs. Works on cast iron, steel, and fiberglass. Common in 1920s–1960s homes throughout Lair Hill and Corbett.
Tub Surround Refinishing - We recoat three-wall tile surrounds to match the basin. Saves you from a full tile demo — especially helpful in older homes with small bathroom footprints.
Chip and Crack Repair - Single-visit fix for minor damage. Color-matched to your existing surface. Popular with landlords before lease turnovers.
Color Change Refinishing - That old pink, blue, or avocado tub becomes bright white or bone in one coat. Mid-century homes near Portland Heights and Hillsdale still have plenty of these.
Non-Slip Bottom Coating - Texture applied to the tub floor during refinishing. No extra cure time when added to a full job. Often requested in homes with seniors or young kids. Learn more about fall prevention from the CDC.

All of our technicians are drug-free and background-checked. We serve Hillsdale, South Burlingame, and Johns Landing with the same turnaround time.

Emergency Calls We Have Handled in This Part of Portland

Sometimes you don't have weeks to plan. Here are some of the urgent situations we've handled in this area:

Tenant chipped the enamel during move-in — landlord in Corbett needed it fixed before the inspection
Deep gouge from a dropped fixture in a Lair Hill Victorian — homeowner had the house listed the following week
Peeling finish in a South Waterfront high-rise — property manager needed the tub ready before the new tenant arrived
Prior DIY refinishing peeled in a Portland Heights rental — stripped and redone properly under time pressure
Rust bloom in a Terwilliger home basement bath after a flooding event — surface needed a full recoat

We hold same-week slots for urgent situations in SW Portland. If you're in a time crunch, call us directly at 503-320-2225. Don't rely on a web form when time is tight.

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How to Reach Us — Driving Directions to the Marquam Nature Park Area

Renew-It Refinishing - 16196 SE Clare Court, Portland, OR 97267

Getting to the Marquam Nature Park area:

From downtown Portland (about 2 miles):
Take SW Barbur Blvd south or SW Naito Pkwy south. Turn onto SW Terwilliger Blvd or SW Sam Jackson Park Rd toward Marquam Hill. Residential streets begin just below the OHSU main entrance.

From Hillsdale (about 10 minutes):
Head east on SW Terwilliger Blvd and drop toward Corbett Ave for lower-hill access.

From South Waterfront near the Aerial Tram:
Head up SW Gibbs St or SW Whitaker St toward SW Condor Ave.

From Johns Landing:
Take SW Macadam Ave north and turn west on SW Nevada or SW Lowell.

We serve all addresses in the 97201 and 97239 zip codes.

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Your tub can look brand new in one day — without the cost or chaos of a full remodel.

Right now, new clients save 15% off their first refinishing service. Just mention this offer when you call or book online. Cannot be combined with other offers. Offer expires soon.

Every job comes with our Lifetime No-Peel Warranty — the only one in Portland and Vancouver. Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed or you don't pay.

All of our technicians are drug-free and background-checked. We show up on time, treat your home with respect, and leave the bathroom cleaner than we found it.

We serve the full Portland metro area including SW Portland, Hillsdale, South Burlingame, Johns Landing, and all addresses near Marquam Nature Park in the 97201 and 97239 zip codes.

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