10 Before & After Bathroom Transformations Across Montana

Nothing tells the story of what Heritage Coatings does better than before-and-after results. Here are 10 real bathroom transformations we’ve completed for homeowners across Montana — from simple tub refinishing to full bathroom makeovers. ## 1. Stained Cast Iron Tub — Helena **The problem:** A 1960s cast iron tub with decades of rust stains, worn enamel, and a rough texture that no amount of scrubbing could fix. **The solution:** Professional bathtub refinishing with chip repair, rust treatment, and a brilliant white topcoat. **The result:** The tub looks factory-new. The homeowner saved over $5,000 compared to the cost of demolition and replacement, and the job was done in a single day. ## 2. Dated Pink Bathtub — Bozeman **The problem:** A pink bathtub (straight out of 1972) that clashed with a recently updated bathroom. The homeowner loved the tub’s shape but couldn’t stand the color. **The solution:** Color-change refinishing from pink to bright white. **The result:** The tub now matches the rest of the bathroom perfectly. No plumbing changes, no tile work, no demolition — just a color transformation that took one day. ## 3. Fiberglass Shower Stall — Missoula **The problem:** A yellowed, scratched fiberglass shower in a rental property. Multiple tenants over 20 years had left it looking tired and uninviting. **The solution:** Full shower refinishing — walls and base — in a clean white finish. **The result:** The shower looks brand new and the property owner was able to increase rent by $75/month. The refinishing paid for itself in under a year. ## 4. Cracked Tile Surround — Great Falls **The problem:** Cracked and chipped ceramic tile surrounding a bathtub. Several tiles had grout failure and water was starting to get behind the wall. **The solution:** Tile repair, regrout, and full tile refinishing in a modern off-white tone. **The result:** The tile looks uniform and clean, the water damage risk was eliminated, and the homeowner avoided a $4,000+ retiling project. ## 5. Laminate Countertops — Billings **The problem:** Faded, burned, and scratched laminate countertops in a kitchen that was otherwise in good shape. Full granite or quartz replacement was out of budget. **The solution:** Countertop refinishing with a multi-tone decorative finish that mimics natural stone. **The result:** The countertops have a modern, granite-like appearance at about 20% of the cost of actual stone replacement. Guests consistently ask if they’re real granite. ## 6. Clawfoot Tub Restoration — Butte **The problem:** A beautiful antique clawfoot tub with a badly deteriorated interior. The homeowner wanted to preserve the tub’s character but the surface was rough and stained beyond cleaning. **The solution:** Interior refinishing with a smooth, glossy white finish. The exterior iron was cleaned and repainted to match. **The result:** A stunning restored clawfoot tub that’s both a functional fixture and a design centerpiece. Replacing it with a comparable antique tub would have cost $2,000+ before installation. ## 7. Tub-to-Shower Conversion — Kalispell **The problem:** An unused bathtub in the primary bathroom of a couple in their 60s. Stepping over the tub wall had become a fall risk, and they wanted a walk-in shower. **The solution:** Full tub-to-shower conversion with a low-threshold acrylic shower system, grab bars, a fold-down bench, and a handheld showerhead. **The result:** A safe, accessible shower that the homeowners use every day. The conversion took four days and eliminated a significant safety hazard. ## 8. Bathtub and Surround Combo — Helena **The problem:** A bathtub and matching surround that were both dated and worn. The homeowner wanted a complete refresh but didn’t want the cost and disruption of full demolition. **The solution:** Combined bathtub and surround refinishing in a matching white finish, plus fresh caulking throughout. **The result:** The entire tub area looks cohesive and new. Bundling the tub and surround into one visit saved the homeowner money compared to doing them separately. ## 9. Vanity Cabinet Refinishing — Livingston **The problem:** Dark oak vanity cabinets from the 1990s that made a small bathroom feel even smaller. New cabinets were quoted at over $3,000 installed. **The solution:** Cabinet refinishing to a bright, modern white finish. **The result:** The bathroom feels twice as large and the cabinets look custom. Total cost was a fraction of replacement, and the work was completed in two days. ## 10. Full Bathroom Package — Bozeman **The problem:** A complete 1980s bathroom — almond tub, almond tile, almond countertop, and outdated oak cabinets. The homeowner wanted a modern white bathroom without a full gut remodel. **The solution:** Heritage Coatings refinished the bathtub, tile surround, vanity countertop, and cabinets — all in a matching bright white. **The result:** A total bathroom transformation for under $3,000. The same scope of work using replacement materials and contractors was quoted at over $12,000. ## See More Results These transformations represent just a fraction of the work Heritage Coatings has completed across Montana. Every bathroom is different, but the pattern is the same: professional refinishing delivers dramatic results at a fraction of the cost and time of replacement. Visit our [portfolio](/portfolio) to see more projects, or browse our individual service pages for [bathtub refinishing](/services/bathtub-refinishing), [shower refinishing](/services/shower-refinishing), [countertop refinishing](/services/countertop-refinishing), and [cabinet refinishing](/services/cabinet-refinishing). **Ready to transform your bathroom?** Call Heritage Coatings at **(406) 438-4288** for a free estimate.