| One of the most frequently used, but often most | | | | the primer. Using sandpaper with 220 - 240 grit, |
| overlooked items in your home is definitely your | | | | thoroughly scrub the bath tub surface. Once you |
| bathtub. Thanks to this, your bathtub may start to | | | | have finished scrubbing the bathtub, your next step |
| look old and less than sparkling after many years of | | | | will be to rinse away the residue with water. Let your |
| use, leaving you with 2 choices: replace it, or | | | | bathtub dry out thoroughly to prepare it for the |
| resurfacing your tub. | | | | second cleaning solution. |
| Bathtubs are one of the most used parts of the | | | | Your next step is to use the second chemical as a |
| house. Because of this, bathtubs may look old after | | | | cleaning solution to remove any soap and oil residue. |
| long years of using it and you may need to replace it | | | | Rinse it again thoroughly with water, and using an old |
| for a better looking one and one with a color that | | | | towel or paper towels, dry your bathtub. |
| can match the paint in your bathroom. However, | | | | After this, you will now apply the next solution, which |
| purchasing a new bathtub and getting it installed in | | | | is that primer reducer. This particular solution will |
| your home can prove to be very costly. For a more | | | | prepare the bath tub for applying the primer. To |
| cost effective solution, you can consider resurfacing | | | | apply the primer reducer, you will need to carefully |
| your bathtub yourself instead of purchasing a new | | | | apply it using paper towels. You will see that there |
| one. By resurfacing it, you will be able to save | | | | will be damages to the bathtub and will be quite |
| hundreds of dollars for a bathtub. | | | | obvious after applying the primer reducer. You have |
| Its surprisingly easy to do. With a little bit of | | | | to repair the tub surface as well as the drain area. To |
| patience, and taking some time to make the | | | | do this, you can apply some putty. It is important to |
| necessary preparations, you will have your old | | | | let the putty dry for about 30 to 45 minutes. The |
| bathtub looking new once again. Here are | | | | repaired areas will usually have rough areas. To fix |
| preparations you'll need to take before you begin and | | | | this, you should use fine sandpaper. After repairing |
| a step by step process to help you resurface your | | | | and smoothing out the bath tubsurface, the next |
| bath tub to its old brilliance. | | | | step is to apply the primer reducer again. |
| Safety first. Remember, you will be working with | | | | You're almost ready for the resurfacing stage. |
| various types of chemicals. The chemicals involved | | | | However, you'll need to apply paper and tape to the |
| with resurfacing a bathtub can be very harmful to | | | | areas that you don't need to resurface. This will |
| you. Its key to remember that you should protect | | | | protect those areas from being damaged by the |
| yourself in order for you to avoid injuries from | | | | chemicals you are using. |
| inhalation. Keeping a well ventilated workspace is a | | | | Now you are ready to apply the base coat. A handy |
| key consideration since the fumes from these | | | | tip is to use a respirator to protect your lungs from |
| chemicals are toxic. Exposure to these may cause | | | | the fumes of the base coat. The fumes that are |
| skin and eye irritation. Not a fun experience. Wear | | | | emitted are toxic, so be safe. Following the |
| protective clothing that covers all parts of your body, | | | | manufacturer's instructions to mix the primers |
| and of course, wear goggles. Protect your eyes: you | | | | components exactly as directed, use a spray gun to |
| only have 2 of them for life. | | | | apply an even finish. |
| Now that you are well-protected, the next step is by | | | | After about 30 minutes you can now apply the top |
| giving your bath tub a preliminary cleaning. It is | | | | coat. You also need to use the spray gun properly |
| important that you should remove the gaskets as | | | | by applying it with even strokes in order to have a |
| well as any caulking that are loose. There are bathtub | | | | great looking finish. |
| refinishing kits that include several chemicals that you | | | | As you can see, bathtub resurfacing can be quite |
| need for effectively cleaning and refinishing your bath | | | | simple. It is a cost effective solution than purchasing |
| tub. | | | | a new bathtub. By resurfacing your bathtub, you will |
| As a cleaning solution, the first two chemicals will | | | | be able to have a brand new looking bathtub at a |
| effectively remove soaps and oils from the bath tub | | | | very affordable cost. |
| surface. Also, they will get your bathtub ready for | | | | |