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