Is it possible to do a reasonable d-i-y job of re-enammeling a bath and if so, using what?
Question:We're revaming the bathroom and have an iron bath (not antique but worht keeping) and I don't want to go plastic. I've heard it possible to reenamel and want to find out more?
Thanks for any and all help
Answers:
I would pay a professional to do it or buy a new one completely then it would compliment your new bathroom 100%
Good luck
no prob's
there are no DIY products that I know of that will last a long time, and look good. I have seen it professionally done, and it is a long, hard, dirty job.
We did it, but it was sensitive to all kinds of shampoos and things that we put on the side of the tub while bathing, and eroded the stuff again. So, I don´t recommend it. Professionals also do it, but at what price, I don´t know.At least you would have a guarantee then.
Well we had a problem with a bathroom once we wanted a particular biege and couldnt find it so what we did was to buy a white bath , shower wash hand basin and toilet and spray them with a very good glossy car spray, it was a two pack thing, do not spray the interior of the toilet as other wise you can use scouring agents to keep it clean, we live in the house for 11 years and the set looked as new.all it needed now and again was a waxing with car wax
I think you ought to hire a professional for this kind of job. It's tricky to get a smooth surface, and for that the spray gun needs to be of a good quality. I'm thinking of having my brand-new (but poor quality, as it turned out) tub re-enamelled and I know it involves it being coated at least three times on three successive days, during which it must not be used. Also, I think that before applying the first coat the surface must be scoured, so it's essential that the fresh enamel covers it perfectly, otherwise you may be letting rust in. Good luck with it.
A few years ago - Home depot , lowes -
had enamel paint kits for just sinks & tubs...
White or beige the only colors ( at that time )
the tub / sink has to be thoughly cleaned of any rust stains , mold etc. Allow to dry thoughly.
Wouldnt hurt to use 100 grit sand paper a bit to rough up the surfaces - be sure to remove all sand residue . the paint is self leveling, and dries a bit quiker than u would think.
Use a quality brush about 1-1/2" to 2" wide. paint it on - useing just one stroke at a time. Dip the brush in the paint just about 1/4" - 1/2" no more ! As you can get the paint to run - but you dont want too !
It might be better to try a scrape piece of metal 2 ' x 2' to practice how much to overlap.
and see the effect ( out come ) .
final appearance. It is a bit tricky. good luck.
Read the instructions on the can !!!
look on www.tubbyuk.com tells you how to do it for about £50.sounds easy enough to do
I have found these links - hope they will be useful:
http://www.byretech.com/acatalog/useful_...
Barth resurfacing company (which i think is a wisest solution) http://www.bathresurfacingcompany.co.uk/...
Best thing is to buy a new bath. Your original bath was fired in a kiln at many hundreds of degrees C. the only way to re produce this finish a finish which WILL last is to fire it again. Buy a new bath they are cheap enough now. You will know for a fact that the shampoo or the cleaner you are using will not damage it.
Mr bathroom company in Leeds 25yrs
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