| Bathtubs are one of the most used parts of the | | | | you scrubbed the bath tub, the next step is to rinse |
| house. Because of this, bathtubs may look old after | | | | away the residue with water. After rinsing, you need |
| long years of using it and you may need to replace it | | | | to get the bathroom tub to thoroughly dry to |
| for a better looking one and one with a color that | | | | prepare it for the second cleaning solution. |
| can match the paint in your bathroom. However, | | | | The next chemical is still a cleaning solution that will |
| purchasing a new bathtub and getting it installed in | | | | be able to remove any oil and soap residue. After |
| your home can prove to be very costly. For a more | | | | applying and scrubbing the bath tub, you will again |
| cost effective solution, you can consider resurfacing | | | | rinse it thoroughly with water and dry it with an old |
| your bathtub yourself instead of purchasing a new | | | | towel or paper towels. |
| one. By resurfacing it, you will be able to save | | | | After this, you will now apply the next solution, which |
| hundreds of dollars for a bathtub. | | | | is that primer reducer. This particular solution will |
| Resurfacing a bathtub is quite easy to do. With | | | | prepare the bath tub for applying the primer. To |
| patience and a few preparations, you will be able to | | | | apply the primer reducer, you will need to carefully |
| make your old bath tub looking like new. So, here are | | | | apply it using paper towels. You will see that there |
| the simple preparations and step-by-step process | | | | will be damages to the bathroom tub and will be |
| that you have to remember when you are going to | | | | quite obvious after applying the primer reducer. You |
| resurface a bathroom tub. | | | | have to repair the tub surface as well as the drain |
| The first thing you have to consider is that you will | | | | area. To do this, you can apply some putty. It is |
| be working with different kinds of chemicals. The | | | | important to let the putty dry for about 30 to 45 |
| chemicals involved in bathroom tub resurfacing can be | | | | minutes. The repaired areas will usually have rough |
| harmful to you. So, it is important to remember that | | | | areas. To fix this, you should use fine sandpaper. |
| you have to protect yourself in order for you to | | | | After repairing and smoothing out the bath |
| avoid any serious injuries. It is important that you | | | | tubsurface, the next step is to apply the primer |
| should work in a well-ventilated are as the fumes | | | | reducer again. |
| that some of these chemicals emit are toxic and can | | | | The next step is by applying paper and tape to the |
| be harmful if inhaled. The chemicals and the fumes it | | | | areas that you don't need to refinish or resurface. |
| emits can also be harmful to the eyes and skin. | | | | This will protect these areas from getting damaged |
| Because of this, it is also important that you should | | | | by the chemicals that you need to use for |
| wear protective clothing that covers every part of | | | | resurfacing. |
| your body and also wear protective goggles to | | | | Now you are ready to apply the base coat. A handy |
| protect your eyes. | | | | tip is to use a respirator to protect your lungs from |
| Okay, so now you are fully protected from head to | | | | the fumes of the base coat. The fumes that are |
| toe. Sure, you may look ridiculous, but you're safe! | | | | emitted are toxic, so be safe. Following the |
| Lets start the next step. | | | | manufacturer's instructions to mix the primers |
| Give your tub a good cleaning by removing loose | | | | components exactly as directed, use a spray gun to |
| caulking as well as the gaskets. Usually, the bath tub | | | | apply an even finish. |
| refinishing kit that you purchased will have several | | | | After 30 minutes has passed, you're ready for the |
| chemicals that you will need to effectively resurface | | | | top coat! You should also use a spray gun to properly |
| your bathroom tub. | | | | apply this layer with even strokes to give it a great |
| The first two chemicals will act as a cleaning solution | | | | finishing look. |
| that can effectively remove any oils and soaps from | | | | As you can see, bathtub resurfacing can be quite |
| the surface of the bathroom tub. These chemicals will | | | | simple. It is a cost effective solution than purchasing |
| prepare the bath tubfor the primer. You will be | | | | a new bathtub. By resurfacing your bathtub, you will |
| required to thoroughly scrub the bathroom | | | | be able to have a brand new looking bathtub at a |
| tubsurface with sandpaper (220 to 240 grit). After | | | | very affordable cost. |