| One of the most frequently used, but often most | | | | prepare it for the second cleaning solution. |
| overlooked items in your home is definitely your | | | | Your next step is to use the second chemical as a |
| bathtub. Thanks to this, your bathtub may start to | | | | cleaning solution to remove any soap and oil residue. |
| look old and less than sparkling after many years of | | | | Rinse it again thoroughly with water, and using an old |
| use, leaving you with 2 choices: replace it, or | | | | towel or paper towels, dry your bath tub. |
| resurfacing your tub. | | | | The primer reducer is next. Apply this solution to |
| Resurfacing a bathtub is quite easy to do. With | | | | your bath tub, which will prepare it for applying the |
| patience and a few preparations, you will be able to | | | | primer. Using paper towels, carefully apply the primer |
| make your old bathroom tub looking like new. So, | | | | reducer. The deep scratches and other damages to |
| here are the simple preparations and step-by-step | | | | your bath tub will become quite apparent after |
| process that you have to remember when you are | | | | applying it. Repair the bathroom tub surface as well |
| going to resurface a bath tub. | | | | as the area around the drain, which can be |
| Safety first. Remember, you will be working with | | | | accomplished simply by applying some putty to the |
| various types of chemicals. The chemicals involved | | | | area. Remember to let the putty dry for at least 45 |
| with resurfacing a bath tub can be very harmful to | | | | minutes. The repaired area will have rough edges, so |
| you. Its key to remember that you should protect | | | | be sure to use a fine sandpaper. Apply the primer |
| yourself in order for you to avoid injuries from | | | | reducer a second time. |
| inhalation. Keeping a well ventilated workspace is a | | | | You're almost ready for the resurfacing stage. |
| key consideration since the fumes from these | | | | However, you'll need to apply paper and tape to the |
| chemicals are toxic. Exposure to these may cause | | | | areas that you don't need to resurface. This will |
| skin and eye irritation. Not a fun experience. Wear | | | | protect those areas from being damaged by the |
| protective clothing that covers all parts of your body, | | | | chemicals you are using. |
| and of course, wear goggles. Protect your eyes: you | | | | Now you are ready to apply the base coat. A handy |
| only have 2 of them for life. | | | | tip is to use a respirator to protect your lungs from |
| Give your bathroom tub a good cleaning by removing | | | | the fumes of the base coat. The fumes that are |
| loose caulking as well as the gaskets. Usually, the | | | | emitted are toxic, so be safe. Following the |
| bathtub refinishing kit that you purchased will have | | | | manufacturer's instructions to mix the primers |
| several chemicals that you will need to effectively | | | | components exactly as directed, use a spray gun to |
| resurface your bathroom tub. | | | | apply an even finish. |
| As a cleaning solution, the first two chemicals will | | | | After about 30 minutes you can now apply the top |
| effectively remove soaps and oils from the | | | | coat. You also need to use the spray gun properly |
| bathroom tub surface. Also, they will get your bath | | | | by applying it with even strokes in order to have a |
| tub ready for the primer. Using sandpaper with 220 - | | | | great looking finish. As you can see, bathtub |
| 240 grit, thoroughly scrub the bathroom tub surface. | | | | resurfacing can be quite simple. It is a cost effective |
| Once you have finished scrubbing the bath tub, your | | | | solution than purchasing a new bathtub. By |
| next step will be to rinse away the residue with | | | | resurfacing your bathtub, you will be able to have a |
| water. Let your bath tub dry out thoroughly to | | | | brand new looking bathtub at a very affordable cost. |