CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 FINALISTS AND WINNERS!
Thank you to all who entered and voted during the 2019 Transformation of the Year Photo Contest. Thousands of votes were cast for the transformation photos that best demonstrate creative use of Hawk products, impact of the transformation, and quality of the work.
The results are in, and we are pleased to announce the 2019 Category and Grand Prize Winners:
TUB RESURFACING FINALISTS
CATEGORY WINNER!
Completed by: Surface Revival, Inc. - Canada
Hawk Products Used: PorcEtch™, MicroClean™ Step 1, MicroClean Step 2, UltraGrip™ Primer, GlasTech™ Topcoat
Time to Complete: 1 day
Completed by: Surface Revival, Inc. - Canada
Hawk Products Used: PorcEtch™, MicroClean™ Step 1, MicroClean Step 2, UltraGrip™ Primer, GlasTech™ Topcoat
Time to Complete: 1 day
Completed By: Commercial Bath Refinishing - US
Hawk Products Used: GlasTech™ 9200
Time to Complete: 4 hours
Additional Details: Project was a 1999 24' motor home driven to the resurfacing office. The tub was paper thin and being held together by tape. Floor was cut out, replaced wood sub floor with proper slope, reshaped curves with Tiger Hair, fiberglass resin, cloth and mat, then prepped and resurfaced.
Hawk Products Used: GlasTech™ 9200
Time to Complete: 4 hours
Additional Details: Project was a 1999 24' motor home driven to the resurfacing office. The tub was paper thin and being held together by tape. Floor was cut out, replaced wood sub floor with proper slope, reshaped curves with Tiger Hair, fiberglass resin, cloth and mat, then prepped and resurfaced.
Completed By: Eager Beaver - United Kingdom
Hawk Products Used: PorcEtch™, MicroClean™ Step 1, MicroClean Step 2, UltraGrip™ 4100, GlasTech™ 9200
Time to Complete: 1 day
Additional Details: Antique free-standing bath had sentimental value to the owner. It was previously resurfaced but badly flaking off and had partial water damage to original vitreous enamel. It required stripping and repairs all over. It was mechanically stripped, repaired, resurfaced, then color-sanded and machine polished to a smooth finish. Customer was thrilled with the results.
Hawk Products Used: PorcEtch™, MicroClean™ Step 1, MicroClean Step 2, UltraGrip™ 4100, GlasTech™ 9200
Time to Complete: 1 day
Additional Details: Antique free-standing bath had sentimental value to the owner. It was previously resurfaced but badly flaking off and had partial water damage to original vitreous enamel. It required stripping and repairs all over. It was mechanically stripped, repaired, resurfaced, then color-sanded and machine polished to a smooth finish. Customer was thrilled with the results.
TILE RESURFACING FINALISTS
Completed By: PermaGlaze of Western WI - US
Hawk Products Used: QuickPrep™ Wipe-On Primer, UltraGrip™ Lo Primer, GlasTech™ Lo Topcoat, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, StoneGard™ Topcoat
Time to Complete: 3 days
Additional Details: Customer wanted to modernize the bathroom. Tile throughout the bathroom, including a shower, tub, walls, and the vanity and sink were resurfaced. Customers loved the simplicity and were shocked by the results.
Hawk Products Used: QuickPrep™ Wipe-On Primer, UltraGrip™ Lo Primer, GlasTech™ Lo Topcoat, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, StoneGard™ Topcoat
Time to Complete: 3 days
Additional Details: Customer wanted to modernize the bathroom. Tile throughout the bathroom, including a shower, tub, walls, and the vanity and sink were resurfaced. Customers loved the simplicity and were shocked by the results.
CATEGORY WINNER!
Completed By: Unlimited Resurfacing LLC - US
Hawk Products Used: GlasTech™ 9100
Time to Complete: 1 day
Additional Details: This was a fixer-upper house where the customer didn't want to replace anything since it was still in good shape.
Completed By: Unlimited Resurfacing LLC - US
Hawk Products Used: GlasTech™ 9100
Time to Complete: 1 day
Additional Details: This was a fixer-upper house where the customer didn't want to replace anything since it was still in good shape.
Completed By: Ace Resurfacing - US
Hawk Products Used: PorcEtch™ Extra Strength, QuickPrep™ Wipe-On Primer, UltraGrip™ 4000 Primer, IsoFree™ Plus Topcoat
Time to Complete: 2.5 hours
Additional Details: Rental property owner wanted to give the tile a facelift to justify raising rent.
Hawk Products Used: PorcEtch™ Extra Strength, QuickPrep™ Wipe-On Primer, UltraGrip™ 4000 Primer, IsoFree™ Plus Topcoat
Time to Complete: 2.5 hours
Additional Details: Rental property owner wanted to give the tile a facelift to justify raising rent.
COUNTERTOP RESURFACING FINALISTS
Completed By: Unlimited Resurfacing LLC - US
Hawk Products Used: UltraGrip™ Primer, GlasTech™ Topcoat, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish
Time to Complete: 2 Days
Additional Details: This was a fixer-upper house where the customer didn't want to replace anything since it was still in good shape. Customer opted to resurface and requested a custom color. Two StoneFlecks Ultra colors (Midnight Sky and Granite) were mixed to get the exact color the customer wanted, and the customer was happy with the results.
Hawk Products Used: UltraGrip™ Primer, GlasTech™ Topcoat, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish
Time to Complete: 2 Days
Additional Details: This was a fixer-upper house where the customer didn't want to replace anything since it was still in good shape. Customer opted to resurface and requested a custom color. Two StoneFlecks Ultra colors (Midnight Sky and Granite) were mixed to get the exact color the customer wanted, and the customer was happy with the results.
Completed By: Mark Moritz - US
Hawk Products Used: SurfaceWash™, UltraGrip™ 4000 Primer, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, StoneGard™ Lo
Time to Complete: 8 hours
Additional Details: The mobile home owner was looking for a renewed countertop. There was heavy grease build up on the surface and it was previously coated using a DIY kit.
Hawk Products Used: SurfaceWash™, UltraGrip™ 4000 Primer, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, StoneGard™ Lo
Time to Complete: 8 hours
Additional Details: The mobile home owner was looking for a renewed countertop. There was heavy grease build up on the surface and it was previously coated using a DIY kit.
CATEGORY WINNER!
Completed By: Midwest Resurfacing - US
Hawk Products Used: UltraGrip™ Primer, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, CounterCote™
Time to Complete:
Additional Details:
Completed By: Midwest Resurfacing - US
Hawk Products Used: UltraGrip™ Primer, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, CounterCote™
Time to Complete:
Additional Details:
TOTAL OVERALL TRANSFORMATION FINALISTS
Completed By: Drexler's Refinishing - US
Hawk Products Used: PorcEtch™, QuickPrep™ Wipe-On Primer, GlasTech™, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, StoneGard™ Topcoat
Time to Complete: 6 days
Additional Details: Customer was flipping this house and wanted a complete bathroom resurface, including floor, sink, walls, tub and tile.
Hawk Products Used: PorcEtch™, QuickPrep™ Wipe-On Primer, GlasTech™, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, StoneGard™ Topcoat
Time to Complete: 6 days
Additional Details: Customer was flipping this house and wanted a complete bathroom resurface, including floor, sink, walls, tub and tile.
CATEGORY AND GRAND PRIZE WINNER!
Completed By: LCH Refinishing - US
Hawk Products Used: UltraGrip™ 4000 Primer, GlasTech™ 9200 Topcoat, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, StoneGard™ Topcoat
Time to Complete: 3 days
Additional Details: Customer didn't want to break up tile set in concrete before selling the home. Resurfaced tile on day one, masked tiles and resurfaced countertop and floor, and on day three clear coated floor and counter.
Completed By: LCH Refinishing - US
Hawk Products Used: UltraGrip™ 4000 Primer, GlasTech™ 9200 Topcoat, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, StoneGard™ Topcoat
Time to Complete: 3 days
Additional Details: Customer didn't want to break up tile set in concrete before selling the home. Resurfaced tile on day one, masked tiles and resurfaced countertop and floor, and on day three clear coated floor and counter.
Completed By: SprayTech Resurfacing - Australia
Hawk Products Used: MicroClean™ Step 1, Microclean Step 2, PorcEtch™, QuickPrep™, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, GlasTech™ 9000 Top Coat
Time to Complete: 4.5 days
Additional Details: Customer loved the idea of resurfacing than replacing and wanted to be different, we provided the customer with the idea we had in mind and made it work.
Hawk Products Used: MicroClean™ Step 1, Microclean Step 2, PorcEtch™, QuickPrep™, StoneFlecks™ Ultra Multi-Color Finish, GlasTech™ 9000 Top Coat
Time to Complete: 4.5 days
Additional Details: Customer loved the idea of resurfacing than replacing and wanted to be different, we provided the customer with the idea we had in mind and made it work.
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
ENTRY LIMITATIONS - Individuals may submit an unlimited number of entries, however, each project may only be submitted once.
PHOTO RIGHTS - You retain your rights to your photograph; however, by entering the contest, you grant Hawk Labs (and those authorized by Hawk) a royalty-free, world-wide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to publicly display, distribute, reproduce and create derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, for any purpose, including, but not limited to, advertising, promotion, its website, commercial products, and Hawk publications. Hawk Labs will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such uses.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Hawk reserves the right to cancel or modify the contest at its discretion. Hawk reserves the right to disqualify any entrant whose submission is inappropriate or in violation of the contest rules. Decisions of Hawk are final and binding.
PRIZE GUIDELINES - Winners will be responsible for paying any fees or taxes associated with awarded prizes. The Grand Prize Hawk product credit is non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
ENTRY LIMITATIONS - Individuals may submit an unlimited number of entries, however, each project may only be submitted once.
PHOTO RIGHTS - You retain your rights to your photograph; however, by entering the contest, you grant Hawk Labs (and those authorized by Hawk) a royalty-free, world-wide, perpetual, non-exclusive license to publicly display, distribute, reproduce and create derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, for any purpose, including, but not limited to, advertising, promotion, its website, commercial products, and Hawk publications. Hawk Labs will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such uses.
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. Hawk reserves the right to cancel or modify the contest at its discretion. Hawk reserves the right to disqualify any entrant whose submission is inappropriate or in violation of the contest rules. Decisions of Hawk are final and binding.
PRIZE GUIDELINES - Winners will be responsible for paying any fees or taxes associated with awarded prizes. The Grand Prize Hawk product credit is non-refundable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
