Get A Grip

What Get A Grip does

Get A Grip is a franchisor of on-site surface resurfacing services for residential and commercial properties, headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1999 by the Dillard family, the company delivers spray-on restoration of bathtubs, showers, tile, countertops, and cabinets using proprietary coating systems (Eurostone® multi-color fleck, Get A Metallic® metallic pigment, Diamond Cote™ clear, Grip-Cote™ general-purpose, Grip-Guard™ slip-resistant) applied over existing substrates in a one-day process with a 24-hour cure time. The company also licenses certified color-matching for Kohler and American Standard fixtures through Authorized Service Representative agreements. Its technology is rooted in proprietary chemical formulations, application methods (OTTESEY® spray system, Bio-Inlay® fiberglass repair, Por-Etch™ etching compound, Poly-Fil™ reconstruction filler), and registered trademarks, with no disclosed AI or software-platform components.

The business operates exclusively through a franchise distribution model: 30+ independently owned locations across 16 U.S. states deliver services directly to consumers and commercial clients (apartment complexes, hotels/motels/resorts, government facilities). Revenue is generated from three primary streams: a $50,000 initial franchise fee (with $64,575–$112,300 estimated total investment per unit), ongoing supply of proprietary resurfacing chemicals and equipment to franchisees from a central warehouse, and franchise-level end-customer service revenue that does not flow to corporate. Residential homeowners seeking budget-friendly, eco-conscious alternatives to full remodeling represent the primary end-user segment; the company markets the landfill-avoidance and 50–70% cost savings versus replacement as core value propositions.

Corporate operations are lean, with 11–50 employees concentrated in franchise development, product supply, operations, and accounting. The Dillard family retains leadership (Sharon Dillard as CEO and co-founder, Ryan Dillard as President and co-founder, Austen Dillard as Vice President, Cub Dillard as co-founder). Get A Grip is privately held with no identified institutional investors or parent company. The company has accumulated industry recognition over 27 years, including consecutive Qualified Remodeler TOP 500 rankings (2014–2025), multiple Entrepreneur Franchise 500 appearances, and various regional best-of and fastest-growing company awards.

Name

Get A Grip

Legal name

GET A GRIP® INC.

Website

https://getagrip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Get A Grip is a family-owned Albuquerque-based franchisor of proprietary on-site resurfacing services for bathtubs, showers, tile, countertops, and cabinets, operating 30+ franchise locations across 16 U.S. states serving residential homeowners and commercial property managers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Improvement Surface Resurfacing Services

NAICS

Repair and Maintenance (811), Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811411)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

One-Time Bathroom Deep Refresh (Fixtures/Tile/Grout) (HSAEAFAG)

Keywords

• Surface resurfacing services
• Bathtub refinishing
• Countertop resurfacing
• Home repair franchises
• Tile and cabinet refinishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Resurfacing Services: One-time service fees for resurfacing bathtubs, showers, countertops, tile, and cabinets in residential properties. Pricing varies based on surface type, linear footage, and scope of work.
2. Commercial Resurfacing Services: Resurfacing services for commercial properties including apartments, hotels, motels, resorts, and government institutions. Pricing negotiated per project.
3. Franchise Fees: Initial franchise fee of $50,000 for new franchisees, with estimated total investment ranging from $64,575 to $112,300. Franchisees receive training, proprietary products, and ongoing support.
4. Franchise Product Supply: Ongoing revenue from supplying proprietary resurfacing products and materials to franchisees through the corporate warehouse and ordering system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Get A Grip provides on-site spray-on resurfacing and repair services for bathtubs, showers, countertops, tile, and cabinets in residential and commercial properties. The company uses a portfolio of proprietary coating systems and application methods to restore worn or damaged surfaces in a single day with a 24-hour cure time, typically at one-third the cost of conventional replacement. Services are delivered through a franchise network of 30+ independently owned and operated locations across 16 U.S. states, supported by initial franchise fees and ongoing proprietary product supply from corporate.

Product overview

Get A Grip is a surface repair and resurfacing franchisor offering on-site, spray-on restoration services for countertops, bathtubs, showers, tile, and cabinets. The company operates a franchise model with over 30 locations across the United States. Its core service portfolio centers on four resurfacing verticals — Countertop Resurfacing, Bathtub & Shower Resurfacing, Tile Resurfacing, and Cabinet Resurfacing — all delivered through proprietary coating systems applied on-site in a single day with a 24-hour cure period. The product lineup includes branded coating lines: Eurostone® (Basic, Standard, and Premium multi-color fleck systems), Get A Metallic® (metallic-fleck coatings), and Diamond Cote™ (clear-base option), along with supporting proprietary formulations such as Grip-Cote™ (general-purpose coating), Euroclear™ (clear/matte finishes), Bio-Inlay® (fiberglass repair), Grip-Guard™ (slip-resistant coating), Por-Etch™ (etching compound), Poly-Fil™ (repair filler), OTTESEY® (spray system), Grip-Tex™ (bathtub mat), Porcelain Glaze (porcelain-specific), Wipe-On products (Bonding Agent, Clear, Concrete Primer, Heavy Duty Primer), and High Solids Etching Solution. Get A Grip also licenses a franchise program offering proprietary processes, training, and territory rights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eurostone®: Multi-color fleck design product line for countertops
• Get A Metallic®
• Grip-Cote™
• Bio-Inlay®
• OTTESEY®
• Diamond Cote™
• Grip-Guard™
• Euroclear™
• Por-Etch™
• Poly-Fil™

Products and services

• Countertop Resurfacing On-site spray-on resurfacing of kitchen and bathroom countertops using proprietary coatings (Eurostone®, Get A Metallic®, Diamond Cote™) applied over existing tile, laminate, or cultured marble surfaces. Delivered in a one-day process with a 24-hour cure time, typically costing approximately one-third the price of conventional remodeling.
• Bathtub & Shower Resurfacing On-site spray-on resurfacing and repair of bathtubs, showers, and shower pans. Includes crack and chip repair for porcelain, fiberglass, Vikrell®, and cast iron surfaces, plus optional Grip-Guard™ slip-resistant coating. Includes color matching through Kohler® and American Standard® authorized partnerships.
• Tile Resurfacing Spray-on resurfacing of tile surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms using the proprietary Grip-Cote™ high-performance coating system. Applied on-site without demolition or plumbing complications, with a 24-hour cure time.
• Cabinet Resurfacing Resurfacing of existing kitchen and bathroom cabinets through application of a new coating over wood, laminate, or metal substrates using the Grip-Cote™ coating system for adhesion and durability. Delivered in one day with custom color matching available.
• Franchise Program A nationwide franchise opportunity offering an exclusive territory, proprietary resurfacing process, training, marketing support, and access to the Get A Grip EDGE member portal. Franchise fee is $50,000 with estimated total investment of $64,575–$112,300.
• Commercial Resurfacing Services Resurfacing services for commercial properties including apartments, hotels, motels, resorts, and government institutions. Pricing is negotiated per project with a focus on quick turnaround to minimize facility downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves up to 70% over the cost of replacement
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KohlercoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Get A Grip is a certified Kohler Authorized Service Representative. This partnership enables access to Kohler's most popular colors for bathtubs and showers, including Kohler Dune, Kohler White, Kohler Almond, Kohler Biscuit, Kohler Sandbar, Kohler Ice Grey, Kohler Thunder Gray, and Kohler Black Black. The partnership provides Get A Grip with proprietary color matching capabilities and brand association with a leading bathroom fixture manufacturer.
• American StandardcoreTechnology or IntegrationGet A Grip partners with American Standard to provide color matching for bathtub and shower resurfacing. Available colors include American Standard White and American Standard Bone. This partnership complements the Kohler relationship and ensures Get A Grip can match colors from the two most popular bathroom fixture manufacturers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Miracle Method: Miracle Method is the largest U.S. franchise network specializing in bathtub, tile, countertop, and shower refinishing — a direct competitor to Get A Grip with a similar proprietary coating system and franchise distribution model.
• Bath Crest: Bath Crest is a regional bathtub, tile, and countertop refinishing franchise operating across multiple U.S. states with a comparable spray-on resurfacing service offering and franchise model.
• Perma-Glaze: Perma-Glaze is a bathtub and tile refinishing franchise offering on-site resurfacing services to residential and commercial customers — closely aligned with Get A Grip's service model and target segments.

Broad incumbents

• Re-Bath: Re-Bath is a national bathroom remodeling franchise offering full bath remodels and surface refinishing; overlaps with Get A Grip's bathtub/shower/tile service but operates a broader replacement-focused portfolio.
• Bath Fitter: Bath Fitter is a large bath liner and acrylic tub/shower replacement franchise; competes with Get A Grip in the bathroom refresh category via a different (liner-over-existing) solution.

Regional players

• Nu-Tub of Indiana: Nu-Tub is a regional bathtub refinishing service provider in the Midwest offering comparable spray-on resurfacing and chip repair; relevant as a regional substitute rather than a national franchise competitor.

Others

• N-Hance Wood Refinishing: N-Hance is a national franchise specializing in wood cabinet and floor refinishing using proprietary products and processes; a structural franchise peer with analogous proprietary-coating + franchise economics, but addressing wood rather than bathroom surfaces.
• Kohler: Kohler is a leading bathroom fixture manufacturer and Authorized Service Representative partner of Get A Grip; included as an ecosystem participant whose brand and color systems anchor Get A Grip's refinishing color-matching offering.
• American Standard: American Standard is a major bathroom fixture manufacturer and partner of Get A Grip for color-matched resurfacing; included as an OEM ecosystem participant relevant to Get A Grip's service delivery model.

Emerging players

• Bath Renew: Bath Renew is a smaller bathtub and shower refinishing franchise with a similar one-day resurfacing value proposition; competes in the same category as Get A Grip at a smaller system scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/getagripinc
• Facebookfacebook.com/getagripinc
• Instagraminstagram.com/getagrip_resurfacing
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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