Portland homeowners comparing bathtub refinishing companies usually end up looking at the same short list: Miracle Method, Bath Fitter, AAA Bathtub Refinishing, Renew-It Refinishing, NW Tub & Shower, and us, Bathroom Surface Solutions. These companies do not all do the same work, and the warranties differ more than the ads suggest. Here is what each one actually offers, fine print included. We are on this list too, and pretending otherwise would be less than honest, so our own entry gets the same treatment. We verified these facts in September 2026, and the linked sources live on our comparison pages.
What does Miracle Method offer?
Miracle Method is a national franchise with a Portland-area location. They refinish tubs, tile, and countertops, and their residential warranty is 5 years. Pricing is not published, so you will need an in-home quote to compare cost. Franchise quality can vary by location, so ask the local office who will actually spray your tub. We break down their franchise model and warranty terms on our Miracle Method comparison.
What does Bath Fitter offer?
Bath Fitter is the one option on this list that does not refinish at all. They install a custom acrylic liner over your existing tub. HomeGuide (July 2025) puts installed liner pricing at $3,000 to $7,500, and their lifetime warranty covers only the original purchaser, so it ends when the home is sold.
What does AAA Bathtub Refinishing offer?
AAA Bathtub Refinishing is a local company that advertises a 10-year warranty. Read the terms before you rely on that number. The warranty is prorated, and warranty work carries service charges, so a repair late in the coverage period is not free. The details are on our AAA Bathtub Refinishing comparison.
What does Renew-It Refinishing offer?
Renew-It Refinishing advertises a lifetime warranty, but the lifetime term applies only to their $1,249 premium tier. Lower-priced tiers carry shorter coverage, and after year 5 even the lifetime warranty pays out as a discount on future work instead of a repair. The tier-by-tier breakdown is on our Renew-It comparison.
What does NW Tub & Shower offer?
NW Tub & Shower is a local company that has worked in the Portland area since 1986. Their warranty terms are not published, so ask for the warranty in writing before you book, and compare it line by line with the others on this list. Forty years in business is a real credential, but the written terms are what protect you.
What do we offer?
Bathroom Surface Solutions is family-owned and has been refinishing bathtubs in Portland since 1979. Our record is public: a 5.0-star rating across more than 500 Google reviews. Our written 10-year warranty has no proration and no service charges. Our pricing is published: $650 to $1,045 for a standard tub refinish, and our online price calculator gives you a real number without a sales visit. Most standard tubs are finished in one day and ready to use in about 12 hours. You can preview your own tub in a new color with our Instant Refinishing Preview tool before you commit to anything. We are licensed in Oregon (CCB#181883) and Washington (L&I BATHRSS742K2).
We also run the area’s only homeowner Learning Center, with free guides on refinishing costs, care, and repairs, because an informed homeowner is our best customer.
How should you choose?
Price matters, but the warranty and the prep work decide what your tub looks like in five years. Get every warranty in writing and ask what it pays in year 8, not just year 1. Ask who actually does the work, employees or subcontractors. Ask whether pricing is published or quote-only. Then compare. You can see all five companies side by side, with sources, on our side-by-side comparison. Where a company does not make a term public, we say not published instead of guessing.