2006-10-17 04:39:59 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Here is a link to a Better Homes and Gardens tutorial. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_bathroom/article/0,1793,HGTV_3365_1385798,00.html
You should use paint that is designed to go over porcelain. Go to Home Depot and ask for help.
2006-10-17 04:54:18 · answer #1 · answered by VJ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How To Paint A Bathtub
2016-10-01 03:25:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok... lots of answers. IF, your bathtub is an enamel coated steel tub, I would strongly recommend to NOT paint it. That is if you are planning on painting the whole thing. The reason why is this, you cannot get the paint to stick properly long enough under wet conditions. This will in turn cause the paint to chip, flake off and make a real mess. If you are referring to fixing a chip or a spot where the enamel finish has come off, if you go to Home Depot or Lowes, etc... they have a diy fix it kit for that, it usually is on the same aisle where they have paint and glue and so on.
Finally, if you have a fiberglass tub, its not possible with paint. They have a fiberglass kit, with a 2 part epoxy resin you have to mix up, and add color to. Which for a tub, is a total pain in the a--. I've used this stuff for certain car parts, but to get it to look good, is a time consumer.
Your best bet.... And you wont be happy about this... that is if you want the color to be different, to tear it out, and get one you want... Or suck it up and accept a white bathtub.
2006-10-17 05:57:43 · answer #3 · answered by jeff the drunk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first use a primer then use either enamel or porcelain paint. You Can get details from most any paint store on this. Always use a primer before putting on the paint in order to prevent peeling. You don't want a peeling mess a few years done the road do you? I painted one tub.... it was picked up from the dump and cleaned up and painted! I told my tenants that it came from a 2nd hand place! I lost that house due to bad tenants and a crooked Lawyer but I heard the tub is still in Use.
Back then when I took something from the Thunderbay dump you had to pay $1.00 for it unless it was a small item! Probably
cost more. to take some from the dumb now! I'm in Enderby BC Now!
2006-10-17 15:21:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No its not a job for professional. Any one can do it. Now if its chipped they have a ceramic fill just for bath tubs and sinks.Then purchase a tub and sink refinishing kit,good paint brush and masking tape. I do not recommend the spray refinishing! Everything I am going to speak of is available at any home depo or other home improvement store. 1st fill the chips in.Then when its dry get a grinder(if its real rough!) grind or sand(if its just dull and stained) and start sanding. Wear some type of dust mask cuz its gonna get dirty. open all windows. Then get a tack cloth(in the paint section,its a sticky piece of cheese cloth) rub down the whole bathroom so there is absolutely no dust! Now this part is nothing to joke about...YOU MUST WHERE A MASK AND GLOVES! Then paint the refinish on as quickly as you can going in only one direction leaving as few lines as possible...there will be some but they will disappear after the 2nd coat. then its best to close off the bathroom if there is a window in there if not just go somewhere for a couple of hours...Make sure you follow the directions on the refinishing kit
2006-10-17 05:14:20 · answer #5 · answered by angel 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Use bathtub epoxy (sold at any hardware store) the paint, brush and a the prep kit will cost ya about 30$, Its actually very easy to do, just follow the instruction on the prep kit. I did my bathtub at home ( 50 years old, it was yellow and the bottom was like sandpaper) looks like new, people don't even believe me when i says i painted it.
The trick is to use thin coats, 3 coats while usually be enough.
Here what i used http://www.klenks.com/ .
Just don't use hair dye in the repainted tub because it stains.
2006-10-17 06:03:27 · answer #6 · answered by danny p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't really "paint" a bathtub. I suppose you could try, but it would like pretty bad. If you go to a major home improvement store like Home Depot or Lowes, you can find a kit to re-glaze your bathtub. There are several steps to the process, and the glaze itself kind of stinks real bad.
But, it's a lot cheaper to do it yourself than pay some one else to do it. It's time consuming, but if you the follow the directions, it's not very difficult.
2006-10-17 04:51:09 · answer #7 · answered by hearts_con_flowers 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I believe Debbie Travis had an episode on her show "The Painted House" on the Home and Garden Network where she painted a bathtub. You may want to do a search on that show for it. I can't remember which episode it was, but I do know it was in a condo, and I believe it was either last year or the year before. Good luck!
http://www.hgtv.com
2006-10-17 04:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by aloneinga 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If it is a steel tub, you can paint it with enamel. To reach a fine finish, you'll need a professional air brush designed for the thick enamel, such as 'rustoleum'. This is a long and expensive restoritive process. Try contacting an antique dealer to retain an antique restorative professional.
2006-10-17 04:50:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont think it is possible to paint a bathtub yourself and have it still be functional without the paint coming off.
2006-10-17 04:48:35 · answer #10 · answered by E 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋