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| Tim Apr 28, 2011 15:46:05 | tub refinishing questions Hello, Just a few silly questions.. I intend to refinish my tub, as the paint on the inside is quite worn. Do I need to also refinish the outside and top edges of the tub, or can i get away with just the inside? I need to put masking tape over the drain ring, what about the metal part above that that screws into the tub? should that be removed? or just masked? I do need to replace it, as there is some rust. When rinsing the cleaners off, what would i use? just a damp sponge or do i need to rinse with more water?? Thanks! Tim. |
| Mark Apr 29, 2011 10:47:41 | RE: tub refinishing questions As long as the surface is only worn, and the previous paint is not chipped or cracked, you should be able to paint over the top of the old finish (you did say the PAINT on the inside is quite worn). If it is just the original enamel that is worn, you can certainly paint over that. The best method is to paint the entire exposed surface (free standing tubs are the exception as there is a distinct separation between the inside and outside). The most important this is to paint above the water line for baths. If you can remove hardware, that is always the best. If not, mask the areas that you do not want painted. When rinsing, you need to make sure that you remove any residue of dirt and cleaner. Rinse until the surface looks and feels clean. |
| Tim May 02, 2011 09:20:25 | RE: tub refinishing questions Thanks for your quick response. a couple more questions I put on 3 coats on Saturday, seems to have gone well. there are a couple of spots where it seems thicker/thinner - will that eventually go away as it cures? The other question is, after 5 days we can use the tub, we have an extension pole to hold the soap/shampoo and so on. can we put that back in after the 5 days or should we wait a while longer? Thanks again. Tim. |
| Mark May 02, 2011 09:55:05 | RE: tub refinishing questions The paint should be quite dry by now, so any thinner or thicker spots will not change. The only way at this point to even out the surface would be to sand (600 grit) and repaint. After 5 days you can use the tub. However, the epoxy will continue to cure for several more days, getting harder and harder. So, if you can wait longer, you will end up with a finish that will last even longer. |
| Sam May 03, 2011 15:26:02 | RE: tub refinishing questions Hello 2 questions. Can I use a roller to refinish the bathtub, or should I use a paint brush ? Should I wait in between applications to the bath tub. If the bathtub was reglazed in past - about 2 or 3 years ago - professionally, but apparently, the job was not done properly, is there other steps to follow. Or using the Klenk's tub and Tile Prep Kit plus the epoxy application is sufficient. Thanks, Sam |
| Sam May 03, 2011 15:26:59 | RE: tub refinishing questions Hello 2 questions. Can I use a roller to refinish the bathtub, or should I use a paint brush ? Should I wait in between applications to the bath tub. If the bathtub was reglazed in past - about 2 or 3 years ago - professionally, but apparently, the job was not done properly, is there other steps to follow. Or using the Klenk''s tub and Tile Prep Kit plus the epoxy application is sufficient. Thanks, Sam |
| Sam May 03, 2011 15:27:32 | RE: tub refinishing questions Hello 2 questions. Can I use a roller to refinish the bathtub, or should I use a paint brush ? Should I wait in between applications to the bath tub. If the bathtub was reglazed in past - about 2 or 3 years ago - professionally, but apparently, the job was not done properly, is there other steps to follow. Or using the Klenk''s tub and Tile Prep Kit plus the epoxy application is sufficient. Thanks, Sam |
| Mark May 03, 2011 15:29:11 | RE: tub refinishing questions What do you mean by "the job was not done properly"? You can use a roller, but a roller will leave an orange peel effect on the surface. A brush will leave a smoother surface. |
| sam May 03, 2011 17:22:29 | RE: tub refinishing questions Huge portions of the porcelain glaze was peeling off, a few weeks after the work was done professionally. |
| Mark May 03, 2011 17:27:06 | RE: tub refinishing questions Did the professional not warranty their work? You will need to completely remove the previous coating using Circa 1850 Heavy Body Paint & Varnish Remover. After removal, follow the directions for preparation and cleaning. |