While it will take a little bit of effort and planning, if you or someone you know is handy with paint, bathtub refinishing can do wonders to help you spruce up your bathtub without spending excessive amounts of money on a new one. It is often most cost-effective to buy a refinishing kit in the color that you wish. Be sure to read and understand all of the safety instructions before you begin.
Cleaning the surface of the tub properly is important to ensure the materials will adhere to the surface. This can be done by using cleaning solutions and abrasive scouring pads to remove any dirt or imperfections. Once you are sure you have cleaned the surface as much as possible and allowed time to dry you may want to sand the area to ensure a smooth texture.
Once you are sure that your surface is dry it is important to protect the surrounding area. Lay down some plastic sheeting or cloth material on the floor as well as around the fixtures of the tub to ensure they stay dry and clean. To avoid having the material slip out of place, it is helpful to tape it down.
Before starting the paint, you must be sure that you wear a mask that the space you are working with has a good airflow. You should have at least one window open and place fans in the workspace while working with chemicals such as these.
When you are ready, begin with the primer. Apply carefully over the entire surface as evenly as you can. Once the first layer is complete, allow it to dry completely before proceeding to the next layer. Once both layers of primer have been applied and dried you can then begin adding the layers of paint.
Usually primer and paint products dry within twelve to twenty-four hours. However, it is a good idea to allow for up to two days in between applications to ensure the best outcome.
Cleaning the surface of the tub properly is important to ensure the materials will adhere to the surface. This can be done by using cleaning solutions and abrasive scouring pads to remove any dirt or imperfections. Once you are sure you have cleaned the surface as much as possible and allowed time to dry you may want to sand the area to ensure a smooth texture.
Once you are sure that your surface is dry it is important to protect the surrounding area. Lay down some plastic sheeting or cloth material on the floor as well as around the fixtures of the tub to ensure they stay dry and clean. To avoid having the material slip out of place, it is helpful to tape it down.
Before starting the paint, you must be sure that you wear a mask that the space you are working with has a good airflow. You should have at least one window open and place fans in the workspace while working with chemicals such as these.
When you are ready, begin with the primer. Apply carefully over the entire surface as evenly as you can. Once the first layer is complete, allow it to dry completely before proceeding to the next layer. Once both layers of primer have been applied and dried you can then begin adding the layers of paint.
Usually primer and paint products dry within twelve to twenty-four hours. However, it is a good idea to allow for up to two days in between applications to ensure the best outcome.
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