DIY Bathtub Recoat
After a bathtub remodel the tub was looking pretty rough. I wish I had done a better job protecting it. So I spotted a DIY resurfacing product for $50ish at Lowes and decided I would give it a shot before replacing!
BEFORE… yikes I know! Let this be your PSA to protect your tub during a renovation!
Here’s the product I bought. It had good reviews so I was hopeful!
Per the instructions I used the steel wool and included cleaner to scrub my porcelain tub. Then for good measure I used a coarse sandpaper to get any remaining stuck-on material. I was surprised that the tub didn’t scratch and had never looked cleaner!
Next, I over-prepped and I’m glad I did because there was a good amount of overspray. I covered EVERYTHING in the bathroom with plastic.
Next, I put on a mask and hood to protect myself and shook the can very well.
Finally, spraying! I did lots of light coats waiting 10 minutes in between each one.
This n95 mask still wasn't enough. I highly recommend a respirator because the fumes were strong! I ended up getting 6 coats out of the 2 cans that the kit came with.
And after!! The cure time is 48 hours but I gave it a few extra days. I’ll keep you posted on how it holds up!
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Looks like new. Homax and Rustoleum make great products for this. Yes. the fumes are horrible. Good tutorial. Proper prep is the key. I heard it can last 10+ years. Great job and great share.
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Would running the exhaust fan and opening my window help or would they effect the drying?