Prepare the room
We start off by masking off all the tile walls and floor along with sinks, vanity and toilet in the bathroom, due to over-spray in the air. The site is set up with an exhaust system to keep odors and over-spray contained. What odor remains typically lasts no more than a day.
Most times just half a day.( depends on person )
Preparing the surface
The bathtub needs to be cleaned and sanded, removing all oils and soap-scum for the new finish to adhere well. We use very corse sand paper with a palm sander in doing so along with industrial cleaners.
Repair cracks and chips
After the tub is cleaned we come through and fill any major cracks and chips with a body filler. Let the filler harden then sand down.
Apply primer and topcoat
Usually surface needs 2 full coats of epoxy primer. (Fully cover surface.). The primer needs time to set up and dry.
The next step is to apply 3 coats of topcoat which is an acrylic polyurethane. All together with primer and top coat, it’s about 6 Mils of paint on your bathtub.
Final results
At Superior Bathtub Refinishing we use a 24 hour paint. In as little a day you can start using your new bathtub. If done correctly, a refinished tub can last 7-15 years before it requires another refinish job.
Paint Tape Disclaimer At Superior Bathtub Refinishing, we take great care during every project. However, we are not responsible for any paint or surface damage that may occur when applying or removing tape, especially on previously painted surfaces or non-original finishes. Please note: We cannot guarantee the condition or adhesion of prior paint jobs done by other contractors or property owners.
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