DIY Painted Bathtub

$125.00
8 Hours
Medium
I just finished painting my bathtub a couple of days ago. I used Rust-Oleum Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit, and it's still curing (you're not supposed to get water on it for three days), but the paint seems very durable. Of course, it IS paint, so it won't last forever, but I think this is a very good solution if you want a somewhat easy fix for an ugly, outdated tub, and don't quite have the budget for a complete replacement. More details (including a video) at the link below.
This bathtub is 30+ years old, and has seen many renters come and go before we bought our condo. It was stained, but didn't have any cracks or chips, so I decided to paint rather than replace.
The bathtub with it's new shiny bright white paint. I couldn't get the two drains off, so I just painted right over them.
The first coat of paint going on. You can see how dingy and drab the color of the tub was compared to the bright white paint.
Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating
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  • JustMe JustMe on Dec 12, 2016
    The prior owner painted the tub in my mom's home years ago and now the paint has peeled off of most of the tub bottom. Mom had used suction cup bath mats. She wants me to redo it (I only live 6 hrs away! And, it would have to be done over a weekend). Would it be worth it to try and sand off all the old paint and start over? I'm concerned that the paint might not adhere and concerned that it might be too big a project to complete perfectly in a weekend. Thoughts?
  • Jen O. Jen O. on Aug 30, 2017

    I see your tub only had scratches & minor stuff. I am renting a place and the enamel on the tub is coming off in a small area (so the landlord isn't interested in replacing right now). Can I use this kit to paint a tub that has lost some enamel? It's ugly and driving me crazy! Always looks dirty no matter what I do.

  • Carol Carol on Sep 23, 2021

    For ventilation would the exhaust fan be enough?

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  • Vanessa Vanessa on Sep 13, 2016
    I used this product on my fiberglass shower base. I had scrubbed the protective coating right off of it in a few years time. The result was black marks all over it . Yuck! It was hard work . You must follow the instructs to the letter. And always do 3 light coats. It has been 3 yrs and it is still perfect!
  • Diana Deiley Diana Deiley on May 18, 2017

    Love the bright white! I can't wait to do my guest bathroom. Thanks for sharing.

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