2007-09-15 05:09:32 · 8 answers · asked by al 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
A bath tub can be refinished and it will look great. The issue is that you can not do it yourself. There are professionals who do this and it can save you a lot of money as you will not need to hire a plumber and a tile contractor when you replace the tub.
Ask the contractors for referrals were you can go and see his work. Most contractors of this type will give certain people a deal so that you can go over their house and see his work.
The places you will want to inspect are around the tub drain and over flow and around the edges of the tub were it meets the walls and floor.
2007-09-15 05:45:37 · answer #1 · answered by kca678 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many refinishing kits on the market. Do not expect any of them to look like a new tub. Should you decide to undertake this project, the most important step is the prep work. If you skimp here, you will regret even starting the job. Where most finishes fail is at the drain flange. If possible, remove it before starting. Liners are an option but the prices I have seen are more expensive than replacing the tub.
2007-09-15 05:26:33 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way is replace it.
Next best is scrub it with Zud or Barkeepers' Friend.
Next I would have it refinished, that is, some guy comes in the house and sprays it with a somewhat permanent finish.
Even less than that is paint it with Klenk's epoxy for tubs.
2007-09-15 09:46:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At one time I had a claw foot tub that was beyond cleaning to make it look nice. It was so worn out, cleaning was not the answer. I had a professional come and painted the inside of it. There are people who specialize in doing this. When done it looked like new. It is possible to paint it yourself with epoxy
paint but I wouldn't advice it.
2007-09-15 06:02:25 · answer #4 · answered by *sunshine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know of any process that has any longevity,self applied or professionally apllied. New tubs are porcelain coated which out lasts any other applied repair because its harder and more durable. I would opt for a new tub.
2007-09-15 05:49:18 · answer #5 · answered by petethen2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think there is a best way, I have tried several methods, which did not look good, and ended up putting in an insert.
It looks good, and really was not that expensive.
2007-09-15 05:14:06 · answer #6 · answered by bgee2001ca 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a professional do it, ive tried all diy methods and none of them worked for a long preiod of time...
2007-09-15 12:57:33 · answer #7 · answered by ♥HELLO♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy new one. Cheaper, better and less work.
2007-09-15 05:15:44 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋