Painting a bathtub with Rust-Oleum Tub and Tile
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- Опубліковано 1 лип 2023
- This was a very simple project that made a huge different and saved $400-$800. I believe the included container was designed to hold both parts but I used a larger bucket to make it easier and less likely to spill. I recommend gloves and a breathing mask of some sort. The fumes are strong.
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The key to a good job is preparation. Considering the tub is exposed to shampoos, conditioners and other things, a heavy sanding is a better idea. Same with the caulking around the tub should be removed and surface prepared. We bought a home on a well water system. The place was abandoned for over a year and the fiberglass tub had been half full of fermenting water. It was gross. Eight years ago we bought this place and the well water always leaves a coating of 'rust' which needs to be abrasively scrubbed at least twice a year. We are still using the same tub after painting it with tub epoxy.
Great product we had an off white tub with some chips and scratches. This worked great 👍.
This stuff smells terrible. It makes the whole house smell like nail polish and paint.
Make sure you buy about 10 of the small dense foam smoth rollers. You will need to change these frequently for a smooth finish.
Gave me a good starting point. Thank you.
LG! this should be fun lol
Thank you so much
Thanks bro'da Great video
That’s a landlord special job.
Sometimes. It’s a very affordable fix to get more time out of the tub.
I thought they changed the kit. It took me watching dang near the whole video to see that this wasn't the Homax brand. These kits actually work
We have a fiberglass one-piece enclosure. There is some flex on the floor. When you step inside there is a little movement. Do you know if this paint would chip or crack with that movement?
It is not recommended for flexible surfaces. It depends how much movement there is
This is not paint, it is epoxy, the same product used to make fiberglass and acrylic tubs, showers and enclosures. If the surface is heavily prepared and cleaned, the epoxy should be tough and flexible enough to last ten years. We are on year 9 with our paint job.
I would of used as much as I could on the floor of the tub
I always have mold growing on the tub and used cleaning brush often. Does cleaning it with bathroom cleaner and scrub damage it? How do you keep the tub clean in the future?
No. This is a very resilient product
Would it work on a car instead of spray cans.. what do you think
I don’t think that’s a good idea. It’s not recommended for flexible surfaces
I guess you totally forgot to discuss the drain removal....
You are correct
1 liter its enough ? How you save it for 1 hour waiting between each coat ?
One box was plenty for one tub. I found that each coat dried enough in about 15 to 20 minutes for the second coat. I think the leftovers would’ve been fine waiting an hour. I put some plastic over the top and it wasn’t even skinned over at all
Looks Great! Did you sand between coats?
I did not. It self levels pretty smooth
Your tub walls look similar to mine. It’s like a vinyl material from the 70’s - do you think this product would paint over this as well?
It would. Just make sure there’s not a lot of flexibility in the wall (it could crack). It may be better to use a good quality semi gloss paint.
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What did you use to fill in scratches?
In this case the scratches were very superficial. This product filled them nicely
How long does it take until you can use the shower again? 2 3 days?
You can use it within a few hours, but it’s 3 days to fully cure.
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So how long until paint you poured in the bucket goes bad?
Only a few hours. If a third coat is needed, you may need an additional kit.
Can this product be used on bathroom floor tiles?
It can be. It’s very durable when properly prepared. But I think there’s a product more designed for floor tile.
No u need floor paint
would i need to re caulk the tub before i do this?
thanks
Recaulk after doing this.
Can you scrub this product? Will it chip or peel?
You can definitely scrub it with regular sponges and brushes.
My tub is green. I’d like to change it to white. Will this work?
Absolutely it will. It may just need one additional coat.
Did you apply third coat, same day? With the original kit? Rustoleum says to wait til next day and use brand new kit - so curious if you did 3 in same day? Thanks!!
I did it same day. It was warm and curing quickly. The only reason you would need a second kit is because once mixed, it doesn’t last long.
I don't like that product. It is fine for vertical surfaces but it peels when you have standing water.
I haven’t experienced that. I wonder if the surface wasn’t prepared properly.
Mine started peeling.
After how long?
Acrylic paint will peel off very quick
Looks and how it holds up is questionable.
I will be curious as well. I recently replaced a bathtub that had this on for 3 years and still looked pretty good, but they wanted to convert to a shower.
I mean for less than $100 bucks you could always repaint it in a few years.@@m10stuff
With proper preparation, our epoxy coated tub is starting on year nine. It required a lot of degreasing and sanding. Preparation is the key.
It won't last long, next time when you repaint again it will be nightmare to remove it.
Most people use this as a fix until they can afford a full replacement. It’s a great solution to buy a few years or more.
that's going to chip and peel in 6 months
I recently upgraded a tub that had this for 3 years and still looked good.
Obviously when you did your job, and it chipped and peeled in six months, the surface was not properly and thoroughly prepared. We are starting on year 9 after painting epoxy on our tub. Perhaps you used paint on your tub?
We are a restoration company, and have used this product on many antique clawsfoot tub resorations. None of our customers have ever complained about low adhesion, poor wear characteristics or anything else. Tubs and sinks we have done have been in service in excess of 8 years, with no degradation of the finish.
What did you use to patch the bottom of the tub?
This particular tub did require anything beyond sanding. The product fills in scratches. If there was a larger chip, I would use bondo