Cabinets, Countertops and Bath Refinishing
This category covers cabinet refacing and repair, countertop replacement, and refinishing of tubs, showers and tile. It gives operators a way to refresh kitchens and bathrooms during a turn or upgrade without a full remodel.
Guide updated Oct 29, 2026. Written for operators, with input welcome from people who do this work.
Why this matters
Shared kitchens and bathrooms in student housing get hard daily use, and worn cabinets, chipped counters or stained tubs are what prospects and parents notice on tours. Refinishing or repairing these surfaces during the turn can keep units leasable without a full renovation, but only if the work holds up through a full school year.
When you need it
- During the turn, when tubs, counters or cabinet doors come back chipped, stained or damaged.
- When older kitchens and bathrooms are hurting tours but a full renovation is not in the budget.
- When planning a phased interior upgrade across a building or portfolio.
- After a resident complaint about peeling finishes or failing caulk and grout.
Common challenges in student housing
- Refinished surfaces can fail early when residents use harsh or abrasive cleaners.
- Cure and dry times limit how quickly units can be cleaned and handed to residents.
- Fumes and odor from refinishing need a plan in occupied buildings or summer housing.
- Matching existing colors, finishes and hardware gets harder as product lines change.
- Deciding between refinishing and replacement is not always clear without an expert look.
What to look for
- Capacity for turn season: how many kitchens or bathrooms they can complete in your window, including cure or dry time before units can be used.
- Written pricing per unit or per fixture for refinishing, repairs and full replacement, so you can compare options.
- Clear guidance on when refinishing makes sense and when replacement is the better long-term choice.
- Ventilation, odor and cure-time plans for refinishing work, especially in occupied buildings or summer housing.
- Written warranties on refinished surfaces and what voids them, such as harsh cleaners residents might use.
- Matching your property's standard colors, finishes and hardware so repaired units look like the rest of the building.
- Current licensing where required and a certificate of insurance that names your property, checked before work starts.
How pricing usually works
- Refinishing is commonly priced per fixture, such as per tub, shower or vanity.
- Cabinet refacing and countertop work is usually priced per kitchen, per linear foot or per project.
- Repairs, removal of old materials, plumbing disconnects and hardware are often extras.
- Larger programs across many units may be bid as a single project with a schedule.
How prices are usually structured, not what they cost. Actual prices vary by market, property and scope, so compare written proposals.
Questions to ask a supplier
- How do you decide whether a surface should be refinished, repaired or replaced?
- How long before a refinished tub or counter can be used and cleaned?
- How many kitchens or bathrooms can you finish during our turn window?
- What warranty comes with your work, and what cleaning products or habits void it?
- How do you manage ventilation and odor in occupied buildings?
- Can you match our standard colors, finishes and hardware across buildings?
Cabinets, Countertops and Bath Refinishing suppliers 20
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360 Apartment Renovations
Serves TX
Make-ready and renovation contractor for apartment complexes handling unit turns, painting, resurfacing, housekeeping, and carpet restoration.
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Bestbath
Serves nationwide · Mentions student housing
Manufactures commercial shower, tub and bath surround systems for student housing and multifamily new construction and renovation.
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Budget Refinishers
Serves IL · Mentions student housing
Refinishes bathtubs, tile, countertops and vanities for apartment and student housing unit turnovers.
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Commercial Bath Refinishing
Serves CA
Refinishes apartment bathtubs, shower pans, tile, sinks and laminate countertops and repairs fiberglass surfaces.
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Flavor Finish Resurfacing
Serves TX
Resurfaces apartment countertops, tubs, enclosures, sinks and fiberglass fixtures.
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Fresh Look Refinishing
Serves CO
Refinishes apartment bathtubs, tile, shower pans and countertops and repairs damaged surfaces.
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Horizon Millwork Solutions
Serves nationwide · Mentions student housing
Turnkey cabinetry and millwork design, manufacture and installation for multifamily and student housing projects.
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KAS Mid-South Renovations
Based in Memphis, TN
Resurfaces bathtubs and countertops for apartment communities, alongside kitchen and bathroom renovation services.
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Miracle Method
Serves nationwide
Franchised bathtub, shower, tile and countertop refinishing services for residential and commercial properties, including apartment turns.
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Munro Products
Serves NY · Mentions student housing
Repairs and refinishes tubs, tile and countertops for apartment communities and dormitory bathrooms.
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Northern Contours
Serves nationwide
Cabinet doors, drawer fronts and refacing materials for multifamily unit renovations.
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PrimeOne Property Solutions
Serves FL
South Florida multifamily apartment make-ready including repairs, painting, cleaning, flooring touch-ups and punch lists.
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Qwikkit
Serves nationwide · Mentions student housing
Apartment and student housing cabinet refacing kits with custom doors, hardware and per-unit labeling.
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Surface Connection
Based in Dallas, TX · Mentions student housing
Refinishes countertops, tubs and showers and refaces cabinets for multifamily and student housing properties.
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Surface Methods
Serves CO
Resurfaces tubs, tile and countertops for apartment unit turns and maintenance.
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Surface Restoration
Serves CO
Refinishes countertops, cabinets and bathtubs for multifamily apartment units.
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Tasoro Products
Serves nationwide
Wholesale cabinets, countertops, plumbing fixtures, doors and flooring products for renovation projects.
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Tell Projects
Serves TX
Houston multifamily turnover contractor handling paint, resurfacing, flooring, fixtures, deep cleaning and punch lists.
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Tower Industries
Serves nationwide · Mentions student housing
Solid-surface shower bases, bath surrounds and commercial bathroom products used in multifamily and institutional projects.
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Turnkey Apartment Services
Serves WA
Apartment make-ready services combining painting, cleaning, resurfacing, drywall repair and maintenance.
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