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

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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

I have used with good results a company that reglazes tubs and the
like.
TB

djay wrote:
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

Hi,

I wonder if one of these would be all that you would need....
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=792252
EZ Two-Step Porcelain Repair Kit - White - Effectively touch-up chips
and cracks on your white appliances, tub or sink. A simple, two-step
process.

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=792250
Multi-Purpose EZ Repair Kit - Effectively touch-up chips and cracks on
ceramic, plastic, porcelain, wood and more. Comes with six urethane
colors.

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=792249
Tub, Sink and Appliance Repair Kit - Effectively touch-up chips and
cracks on your appliances, tub or sink. Comes with six urethane colors.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/

"The Chairman" wrote in message
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"djay" wrote in
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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

Mr. Chairman,

Thanks for the suggestions. At least I know that "reglazing" is a
possibility. I'll check my HW store for recommendations on a "reglaizer" as
well.

Djay

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oups.com...
I have used with good results a company that reglazes tubs and the
like.
TB

TB,

Does the company have a name?

"Appliance Repair Aid" wrote in message
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djay wrote:
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

Hi,

I wonder if one of these would be all that you would need....
http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=792252
EZ Two-Step Porcelain Repair Kit - White - Effectively touch-up chips
and cracks on your white appliances, tub or sink. A simple, two-step
process.

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=792250
Multi-Purpose EZ Repair Kit - Effectively touch-up chips and cracks on
ceramic, plastic, porcelain, wood and more. Comes with six urethane
colors.

http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=153&N=792249
Tub, Sink and Appliance Repair Kit - Effectively touch-up chips and
cracks on your appliances, tub or sink. Comes with six urethane colors.

jeff.
Appliance Repair Aid
http://www.applianceaid.com/


Jeff, have you used any of these products? If so, how well do they work? I
take it that you worl for this company??My tub is not exactly as bright &
shiny as it used to be. Possibly greyed out a little over the years. Color
match is relatively easy?

Thanks,

DJay

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djay wrote:
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,

Tubs are repaired all the time. Look in your local Yellow Pages
under Bathtubs ... Repair & Refinishing.