You can put a new finish on your bathtub to save you a great deal of money. There are several steps that you need to keep in mind when you refinish a bathtub. You will need to use a finish that is specifically for the bathtub material in your bathroom. Check with your local hardware store or with your paint store to find the correct finish to use for your bathtub.
The first thing that you are going to do when you refinish a bathtub is to prepare the actual tub. Clean that up extremely well for you do not want to put new finish on top of grime, dirt and mold. Once the bathtub has been thoroughly cleaned, remove all of the fixtures. Place masking tape around any area of the bathtub that you will not be refinishing. Put a drop cloth on the floor and in the area. Lightly sand the entire bathtub to complete getting it ready to refinish.
Vacuum the entire area including the inside of the backed up and set up ventilation fans in the bathroom. Put on a painting mask and rubber gloves to protect your hands. The refinish that you bought at the store should be in a spray format. But first you will need to apply several codes of primer onto the bathtub. Allow the primer to dry and sent for a minimum of 24 hours. Once the primer has completely set, you will then refinish the bathtub with one coat of refinish paint.
A key thing to remember when you refinish a bathtub is that you want a clean bathtub. You need to plan ahead so that the primer and the refinish paint can completely dry. After you have refinished your bathtub, reinstall all of the hardware and remove the masking tape. Allow your bathtub to set for a minimum of 24 hours after you have refinished. On more bathtub tips visit us at www.BathtubReviews.com.
Published by Rob Bernabe on October 3, 2007 10:25 PM
