Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

Got a tub that's going downhill quickly. Looks like previous owner just
painted it, and now the paint is peeling and chipping and I don't want my
wife and kids getting out of the tub with paint chips all over them.

Googled a couple of sites that offer DIY kits, does anyone have any
experience with these?

Any recommendations?

TIA

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

James R. Lunsford wrote:
Got a tub that's going downhill quickly. Looks like previous owner just
painted it, and now the paint is peeling and chipping and I don't want my
wife and kids getting out of the tub with paint chips all over them.

Googled a couple of sites that offer DIY kits, does anyone have any
experience with these?

Any recommendations?

TIA


get a pro, that is what i did. it will last 5 to 7 years. can not use
bleach to clean. i think they put a electric charge on tub when the
spray. this is a stop gap way till you rip the tub out. my tub looks
great for the last 4 years. told to use 409 to clean it. i think it cost
me between 300 to 400 dollars.

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

Everyplace that I have read this it doesn't work for very long. Just
get a new tub and be done with it.

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

Another option...
Home Depot sells a entire enclosure. It gets fitted over
the walls and tub. Looks pretty crappy but again it
depends what you want to do.

If I owned the house I would just rip out the old tub and
put another cast iron one in. Retile the walls and some
new plumbing. If done right it'll last a real long time.

Tom


(pretty cheezy IMHO)

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

James R. Lunsford wrote:
Got a tub that's going downhill quickly. Looks like previous owner
just painted it, and now the paint is peeling and chipping and I
don't want my wife and kids getting out of the tub with paint chips
all over them.
Googled a couple of sites that offer DIY kits, does anyone have any
experience with these?

Any recommendations?

TIA


For best results and longest life replace the tub. For good results and
reasonable life, have it done professionally, for less than ideal results
and short life, do it yourself making 100% sure you don't skimp the prep
work in any way.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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James R. Lunsford wrote:
Got a tub that's going downhill quickly. Looks like previous owner
just painted it, and now the paint is peeling and chipping and I
don't want my wife and kids getting out of the tub with paint chips
all over them.
Googled a couple of sites that offer DIY kits, does anyone have any
experience with these?

Any recommendations?

TIA


For best results and longest life replace the tub. For good results
and reasonable life, have it done professionally, for less than ideal
results and short life, do it yourself making 100% sure you don't skimp
the prep work in any way.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit


Did mine about 7 years ago with the DIY kit from Lowes. It is starting to
peel. The Prep is the key. Follow the directions to the T. 7 Years is good
for this type of repair. I just had another one done by the Miracle Method.
They sprayed it and so far it looks real nice. It was a green tub to start
with. They also told us not bleach and to clean it with 409. You will have
to make your own decision as to what and how much you want to spend at this
point.

LJ

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

old_Boat wrote:
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Did mine about 7 years ago with the DIY kit from Lowes. It is
starting to peel. The Prep is the key.

It appears you did a good job. Congratulations.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

you could get bathfitters where they recover the tub and surround. a
friend did that it turned out nice.

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

"old_Boat" wrote in
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"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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James R. Lunsford wrote:
Got a tub that's going downhill quickly. Looks like previous owner
just painted it, and now the paint is peeling and chipping and I
don't want my wife and kids getting out of the tub with paint chips
all over them.
Googled a couple of sites that offer DIY kits, does anyone have any
experience with these?

Any recommendations?

TIA


For best results and longest life replace the tub. For good
results
and reasonable life, have it done professionally, for less than ideal
results and short life, do it yourself making 100% sure you don't
skimp the prep work in any way.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit


Did mine about 7 years ago with the DIY kit from Lowes. It is starting
to peel. The Prep is the key. Follow the directions to the T. 7 Years
is good for this type of repair. I just had another one done by the
Miracle Method. They sprayed it and so far it looks real nice. It was
a green tub to start with. They also told us not bleach and to clean
it with 409. You will have to make your own decision as to what and
how much you want to spend at this point.

LJ




The Question is;can the Miracle pros take a tub that's already been
"refinished" by an amateur(and peeling) and properly redo it?

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

"James R. Lunsford" in
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Got a tub that's going downhill quickly. Looks like previous owner
just painted it, and now the paint is peeling and chipping and I don't
want my wife and kids getting out of the tub with paint chips all over
them.

Googled a couple of sites that offer DIY kits, does anyone have any
experience with these?

Any recommendations?

TIA

i assume no one would do this unless the tub was sheet steel or fiberglas?

cast iron shouldn't need 'refinishing'. but some day i want to try polishing one that has
become dull on the walking areas (which makes the tub difficult to clean well).

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

Bathtub refinishing - DIY?
 

"Jim Yanik" wrote in message
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"old_Boat" wrote in
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"Joseph Meehan" wrote in message
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James R. Lunsford wrote:
Got a tub that's going downhill quickly. Looks like previous owner
just painted it, and now the paint is peeling and chipping and I
don't want my wife and kids getting out of the tub with paint chips
all over them.
Googled a couple of sites that offer DIY kits, does anyone have any
experience with these?

Any recommendations?

TIA


For best results and longest life replace the tub. For good
results
and reasonable life, have it done professionally, for less than ideal
results and short life, do it yourself making 100% sure you don't
skimp the prep work in any way.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit


Did mine about 7 years ago with the DIY kit from Lowes. It is starting
to peel. The Prep is the key. Follow the directions to the T. 7 Years
is good for this type of repair. I just had another one done by the
Miracle Method. They sprayed it and so far it looks real nice. It was
a green tub to start with. They also told us not bleach and to clean
it with 409. You will have to make your own decision as to what and
how much you want to spend at this point.

LJ




The Question is;can the Miracle pros take a tub that's already been
"refinished" by an amateur(and peeling) and properly redo it?

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Yes but they told me that it would cost a lot more ( almost double) because
they have to remove the DIY refinishing first. At this point, it may be
worth it to replace it.

LJ