Can you refinish a bathtub?
Yes, a porcelain bathtub can be refinished, but should be done by a professional during the warmer weather. The chemicals used to refinish the tub are extremely dangerous on the respiratory system. The bathroom has to be well ventilated.
We had a porcelain tub refinished in our second 3-bedroom home.
Check out the Habitat for Humanity ReStore; used building materials for at least half price (usually more). I've found brand new items that builders have brought in after working on a project (it's cheaper for them to claim the charitable contribution on taxes than to try to reclaim money by selling it themselves).
We've had our reglazed, but by a professional. It's not a DIY project, as there are lots of chemicals involved. It's only about $350, though, so compared to buying a new one and having it installed, it's a breeze.
I hate people who post references to product without giving the make and model of the product is simply useless. Saying I bought it at Home Depot/Lowes doesn't help.
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One can buy a product from Homax that is a tub refinishing kit. I am told it works very well but you have to have good ventilation. You prep it, paint it, and let it dry.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I have a pink tub. I know you can buy the kit to change the colour of your bathtub, but I would like a black bathtub. The kit only comes in white, almond, or bone. How do I get it black without calling Bath Fitters?
By Gail from Belle Ewart, Ontario
Home Depot has a black finish. I am sure someone there can be sure to give you a good tutorial and point you to a good YouTube video for the DIY. Good luck! Make overs are so nice when they are done....like having a whole new space!!
www.homedepot.com/
I recently refinished my claw foot tub with Homemax kit. It is not a smooth finish. Is there anything I can do to get a smooth surface? How about buffing it or putting a couple of coats of polyurthene varnish on it?
By Dixie
You could try buffing. I would contact the maker of the kit you used and ask them. I would NOT polyurethane it, that will make it slick and creating a fall hazard.
Where can I buy "Tough As Tile" Tub Epoxy for refinishing a bathtub?
Ruth
Lowe's and Home Depot
There are fiberglass repair kits available at a home improvement or a boating store. This is a page about refurbishing a fiberglass tub.
This is a page about restoring a claw foot tub. A restored claw foot tub can be a beautiful focal point in your bathroom. Depending on its age it may need a lot of work to bring it back to its original beauty.
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Our bathtub is no longer getting clean when I scrub it. There are chips in the finish and rusty areas. Replacing it is out of the question for financial and design reasons.
