"djay" wrote in
news:NJSWd.27634$QQ3.16895@trnddc02:

My wife was hanging a heavy wrought iron whozywhatzit in the bathroom
today and it fell and chipped the tub. The chip is about the size of
a US quarter and it goes down to what I can only believe is the
underlying iron? Aside from the fun of having the edge on her for a
long while, is there any way to fix this myself or do I call in a
professional? Your comments are most welcome!



Thanks,



Djay






I'm certainly not a professional, but I am in the process of researching
getting an old claw foot tub resurfaced. So far, the only options that I
have found a

1) Reglazing. This is a type of epoxy or something similar that is
applied to the surface of the tub. It can be professionally done, but
there are also home kits. I don't know if it can be "spot applied" or if
you have to redo the whole thing.
2) Reporcelaining. Don't know if that is the real word, but from what I
know this is the real deal. The tub is coated, then fired in the kiln,
etc. This is only professionally available, requires removing the tub,
and is about 4 times as expensive as reglazing.

Again, this is just my experience, and I haven't done either one yet, so
take my advice for what it is.

The Chairman