Designing Kitchens and Bathrooms - Need help in painting a cast iron tub
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gagajones
04-05-06, 06:20 PM
Is there any type of paint that can be applied on an old cast iron bathtub? It has scratches and is stained in the bottom. A mat will not cover all of it.
twelvepole
04-05-06, 07:57 PM
There are paints and coatings for just about every surface today. These tend to not be a long-term, durable solution to scratches and stains on bathroom fixtures.
JPicasso
04-06-06, 05:08 AM
You could have it re-glazed.
Cost is around $300-$400.
the glaze is more delicate than a typical porcelin surface, but should do the job. Follow instructions for care, and should have no problems.
Two family members had this done 15+ years ago. Glaze still looks good.
Cost is around $300-$400.
the glaze is more delicate than a typical porcelin surface, but should do the job. Follow instructions for care, and should have no problems.
Two family members had this done 15+ years ago. Glaze still looks good.
GregH
04-06-06, 05:39 AM
There are diy epoxy kits available but they are not simple to use.
You would need to thouroughly sand the old enamel to a dull finish to allow the paint to stick.
It would then need to be chemically cleaned to remove all traces of any oily deposits.
The epoxy is a two part chemical with a very strong smell making it necessary to properly ventilate the room with a fan and it is also necessary to wear a respirator with a chemical cartridge.
You will need to use a brush to apply the finish and if you buy a good brush and are carefull the results should be ok.
If you properly prepare the surface you should get several years out of it, if not the paint will peel in no time.
Or, you could hire someone.
You would need to thouroughly sand the old enamel to a dull finish to allow the paint to stick.
It would then need to be chemically cleaned to remove all traces of any oily deposits.
The epoxy is a two part chemical with a very strong smell making it necessary to properly ventilate the room with a fan and it is also necessary to wear a respirator with a chemical cartridge.
You will need to use a brush to apply the finish and if you buy a good brush and are carefull the results should be ok.
If you properly prepare the surface you should get several years out of it, if not the paint will peel in no time.
Or, you could hire someone.
HowToHelpGuy
04-08-06, 06:01 PM
Google and search for resurface bathtub and you will get lots of excellent info. One site I checked out was http://www.midwestchemicals.com/ and it seemed pretty cool. I live near a large metro area and there are several companies that advertise on TV that they can come in and totally refinish tub in about a day for a couple hundred dollars and it has a 20 year warranty. Check your local yellow pages also and good luck.
I tried a DIY kit last year and followed the directions to the tee. It never really suited me and for the time and trouble I wish I had let the pros handle it for 250 bucks.
I tried a DIY kit last year and followed the directions to the tee. It never really suited me and for the time and trouble I wish I had let the pros handle it for 250 bucks.
majakdragon
04-08-06, 06:35 PM
Although this is a DIY site, I have to go with a PRO on this job. It is like the difference in painting your car with spray cans or taking it to a paint shop. The pros have better materials to work with, more experience and with their guarantees, do a better job.