Does anyone have any experience with refinishing a bathtub yourself?
May 7th, 2008 | by admin |Terri asked:
I know it can look bad and all, but I want to know if it is impossible and if anyone has actually had some experience with this.
My tub is old and it is ruined. The finish is completely gone on most of the floor. It is a small bathroom, and this tub was placed in before the walls were finished out, so it would have to be broken in to pieces to remove. That’s not do-able right now.
Also, I know you can have them professionally re finished, but that is not do-able right now.
I want to hear from people that have done this. How did it turn out? Any advice?
I mean, my tub is ruined right now anyway, so it cannot get worse.
Oh, there is no window in the bathroom to vent, only an overhead exhaust fan.
(by “ruined” I mean it is useable, it just looks terrible and the bottom surface is rough due to finish coming off)
Edit: I do own the home, I’m just trying to buy some time until I can afford to have the entire bathroom remodeled.
ummm, good point about the liners, that is gross! lol (bad stuff growing underneath, didn’t think of that, yuk!)
Question posted courtesy of: Andrew
I know it can look bad and all, but I want to know if it is impossible and if anyone has actually had some experience with this.
My tub is old and it is ruined. The finish is completely gone on most of the floor. It is a small bathroom, and this tub was placed in before the walls were finished out, so it would have to be broken in to pieces to remove. That’s not do-able right now.
Also, I know you can have them professionally re finished, but that is not do-able right now.
I want to hear from people that have done this. How did it turn out? Any advice?
I mean, my tub is ruined right now anyway, so it cannot get worse.
Oh, there is no window in the bathroom to vent, only an overhead exhaust fan.
(by “ruined” I mean it is useable, it just looks terrible and the bottom surface is rough due to finish coming off)
Edit: I do own the home, I’m just trying to buy some time until I can afford to have the entire bathroom remodeled.
ummm, good point about the liners, that is gross! lol (bad stuff growing underneath, didn’t think of that, yuk!)
Question posted courtesy of: Andrew
3 Responses to “Does anyone have any experience with refinishing a bathtub yourself?”
By Help_me_fix_it on May 8, 2008 | Reply
they sell kits.look at hardware stores or on line. it is epoxy in a variaty of finishes and very durable as well as easy to do.
By don p on May 11, 2008 | Reply
For metal but it will last re coating doesnt work because the finish will in other wise let the house then you can try painting the landlord know about your problem even the landlord know about your money and cooled so.
By ash on May 13, 2008 | Reply
They have a good kits at home depot that works awesome!!! I love it! good luck!