I have 3 showers/tub which are fiberglass and are 23 yrs old. They were put in as large pieces and the cracks let dirt and debris in between the pieces. Can I fix it? Also can I glaze or refinish it myself?
2006-12-23 11:58:19 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The age of the units may be an issue. I have had very good results with what I have mentioned below if you budget don't favor replacing them.
Remove all caulk with a utility knife. Remove the remaining with a product called Goof Off, this is in the paint department.
Wipe the entire unit down with Lime Away as per directions.
Apply an OSI Silicone caulk where needed, where former existed.
Apply a product called Gell Gloss as per specifications.
I think you will like the end results for a low cost fix. Merry Christmas.
2006-12-24 02:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would be a project, it would cost you the price of a fiberglass kit for a boat or car for a fix-it (it would be for whatever size you would need.) and a glazing kit. That would run about $47.00 we just went through one.
It's work, no doubt about it. But, by the time you replace your tub, your talking bucks too, plus, maybe more than you want after ripping out a lot of stuff.
Clean out all the cracks, do some sanding some gluing and some sealing. start there.
2006-12-23 12:51:40 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can caulk between the cracks as long as it is where they originally put it together. If the rest is still in good shape and has just seen better days you can paint it. You may need to rough the surface up a little to make the paint stick. 220 grit sand paper will do that. Sand just enough to make the surface rough so the paint will stick. All of this is DIY capable and not very hard to do.
2006-12-23 12:35:21 · answer #3 · answered by panicbutton4562003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i kinda agree with cowboy. but working on new howes and having the guys come out and fix the showers.. its pretty easy.. but they do get paid good. might try and call some companies in your area and get a price.. if you have some new homes being built in your area.. ask the supervisor on the job who they use.. they can give you couple names.. only thing i didnt like was it really just looked like a gloss paint the sprayed on the patch with a quick buff. dont think we ever replaced one in 3yrs.. other than the one the plumber burnt down.
2006-12-23 13:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by hometech02 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
D.I.Y. get new enclosures, or rip them out & use tile. fiberglass has a lifespan of only ten-15 yrs tile, & ceramics 50 yrs you choose your best choice.
2006-12-23 12:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by busted_glass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll come over,let's shower together,and I'll help seal them(=
2006-12-23 12:00:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it would be alot cheaper to replace it
2006-12-23 12:00:04 · answer #7 · answered by chuckysnew 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋