Lost $300 + days refinishing bathtub with bathworks refinishing kit | DIY fail | Renovation mistake
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- Опубліковано 19 сер 2024
- I am so disappointed this didnt work out and beyond frustrated with how much time/money was wasted doing this. It’s a tough pill to swallow and has really effected my confidence to go forward with house renovations. I just need to remove glaze from tub now 🥺
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Refinishing this blue bathtub with the bathworks refinishing kit in white. I bought the kit from lowes but they also have it at Home Depot and Amazon. Didn’t want to remove tub during the DIY bathroom renovation so I tried a tub resurfacing kit. I have a bathworks review up on my page also with my thoughts on the project. Currently renovating our 1970s House 1 DIY project at a time.
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This one was hard to post but found it necessary because I’ve made videos using this product and i just needed to update. 😩
I need to find how to remove the refinishing off of the tub and tiles now
I believe the tiles and tub were "sealed" with a shellac or a product similar. I'm pretty sure the process will include "roughing " up the surface of the product will adhere to the tiles & tub. I've seen several cast iron tubs being refurbished and sandblasting was used. Good luck!!
If I had to guess,it may have been a humidity issue during the curing process. Enamels are very sensitive to temperature and humidity during the cure
Try using duck tape to remove like you’re waxing hair off. Might work:) Saw a lady do that with old paint on a wood door and it was better than chemical paint remover.
We reglazed one of mine in our rental- my partner does bathrooms for a living so he did it himself. We did it 5 years ago and there are some chips in the bottom but you can’t see the original color just the primer. They’ve only cleaned with softscrub and the tenant says she’s really happy.
If you get it reglazed they will fully remove it all for you! Good luck!
When this tenant moves out that house will get a new bathroom, but reglazing allowed us to stretch it past paying off the mortgage.
I had the same result so annoyed.
Get a professional to do it. I used to live in an apartment and the second year that I lived there they had the whole building done by a professional company. And I lived there for ten years and my tub still looked brand new when I left
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I would love to know the name of the company that refinished your tub. I had two of them refinished by professional companies, and they began to fail after just five years.
@@wallihaley5194 It depends on how you clean it. No harsh chemicals. No bleach longer than 5 to 15 mins. Use dawn dishing and baking soda.
@@annhans3535that's true. When mine was fine I was told no harsh cleaners.
How much a professional?
Oh BLESS YOUR HEART. Can't imagine how frustrated you are. ~ You can't fail unless you try. Be proud of the courage it took. Many don't have it. YOU DO. You are stronger now...KEEP GOING.
She painted a bath and some tiles, she didn't try to cure cancer........get a grip with all your "courage" nonsense 😂😂
@@mykiman5955most people wouldn’t even try, let alone you don’t know if this person could be lacking money so this was a huge step to try from this person. Why so rude to a nice comment? we have enough people being mean for no reason :(
@@LoniuLupus my comment stands, painting tiles and a bath doesn't take courage.
You're also making assumptions that she doesn't have money!?!?
I'm not being mean to the content maker, it's simply to the comment, I will say it again, painting a bath and some tiles does not equal courage and it's also not a big step as you put it...............come on, really
@@mykiman5955 yeah really. I mean me personally, it would be a big thing to try, because I come from a low income spot. And i’d rather just make someone feel for good for trying regardless of how much money someone has. I mean if she had money why not just get a new bath with a contractor or something?
Courage doesn’t need to be a big feat.. the og comment was something positive to make someone feel good for trying. your over here comparing it to curing cancer which is still courage in a way, yes, but don’t put others attempts or positivity down just because you deem it “nonsense.”
I’m also not trying to sound mean, if i come off that way. Just want to let you understand how it could be from a different perspective :)
@@LoniuLupus but you're just making a perspective up, you've no idea what the income is.............maybe she did it for a youtube video and nothing more
You're making assumptions as it fits a narrative that you like
Its still doesn't take courage, running into a burning building takes courage, not painting a tile 🤷♂️
I've been in business reglazing bathtubs for 15 years a quick tip you should buy a wipe on primer is a clear primer that ensures that the topcoat will adhere permanently
Thank you!
Can you name a good brand of wipe on primer? I want to redo my tub soon any advice will be highly appreciated 🙏
@@kevinurquiza4128 TopKote Product wipe on primer.
mate im from the uk i have glazed many of womens bathrooms and yes sir you are right lol i was taught that if you can paint a car you can paint a bath same process
the blue color tub is gorgeous, try decorating in a mid-century style to go with the era. have fun :)
Yeah or giving the five year old a themed bathroom, using the original blue tile and colour scheme. Like "Under the Sea" or Ocean or Nautical
@@nailahclarke9142Paw Patrol and Spider-Man could also work if her son is into that!
Yeah that’s a perfect nautical
That’s what I was thinking! I’ve learned to lean into the odd parts of my home that I originally didn’t like and decorate with its style. Adds charm and also money saver too.
I love the blue! I however was stuck with 70s mustard yellow. I used the rustoleum brand and a year later it still looks great even with daily use from 2 adult children.
Thanks for the rustoleum tip! 😀
I just suggested spray paint they are a boss
I kept my blue tub because of this fear. Thanks for getting the word out. I just styled my bathroom so it looked like my tub was that color on purpose. I actually kind of love it now.
Smart 🤓
I like the blue 🤷🏻♀️
I haven’t seen any comments that said this, but I did mine with the rustolium brand. I refinish furniture and trust that brand so much that I waited for it to be in stock before going with that bath tub brand from Amazon.
Mine is holding up well 6 months later after 2 coats and 2 kits. I believe I only spent $160 as well.
So sorry this happened, but really proud of you for posting it. Hopefully sharing your experience will help someone who is on the fence. If I had the money, I would have re done the bathroom. But I’m just hoping this paint job will hold out for a few years until we have the money and time to re-do the whole thing.
Thanks for the rustoleum tip!
Same! It’s been a year and no issues. I’m actually refinishing the counter tops with it soon. I love it made the tubs look brand new
Same! I used Rust-Oleum to refinish the tub and tile for the entire bathroom white. I also used Rust-Oleum to spray paint the fixtures black. I had NO peeling after 15 months.
2 years for me and still strong. Any chips was from my own dropping of heavy razors, but their repair kit is the same stuff and works the same wonders. So glad I went with them (I almost chose the brand she used).
Can you take baths if this is used?
I use Rust-Oleum bathtub refinishing kit and didn't have a problem with it it lasted for years
We did Rust-Oleum and it looks worse than this after 6 months. Our tub is enamel, what is yours?
Those tubs were built to last forever. Most are in excellent shape. We just imbraced the color and decorated around the tub.
Thank you so much for this post. You have probably helped hundreds of not thousands of people from this product, myself being one.
Blue was SUPER CUTE!!!😮
Surprisingly, this is a great video. You don't see these kinds of videos out there as much as success and how to do it.
Oh noooooo! I remember watching this was the REASON I subscribed! I'm so sorry this happened! Thank you for being honest about your experience!!
The professionals use totally different stuff. We had our tub refinished a few months ago and i love it so much! I'd recommend it a million times over.
You’re absolutely right being skeptical about a professional doing it. I had a pro do mine and it turned yellow. Now I would only consider professionals that solely focus on restoring bathtubs with a guarantee program.
The blue looked so nice! Honestly the kits do not last and is to be expected
Thank you for sharing your experience. This did help me. I’m looking to buy a first home and thought this can be an option. Thanks truly appreciated.
It’s all trial and error when renovating a home but the more errors you can avoid the better 🙌 good luck on your home journey! ♥️
Use the tile rite it’s a spray on
Thank you for being so honest in your review
you know what you did a very good job you really did I'm so proud of you
Im just kind of sad you covered the tub in the first place, i love the blues and im not even a big fan of the colour blue. But, still be proud you tried. I bought a tub and tile product a couple years ago and im still nervous to use it and my tub is still ugly 🙃
The blue is so pretty though!!! I’m about to pay almost half a mil for a house that has old tiles and finishes, but people today just don’t appreciate the history and quality of the era
Thank you for the update and being real about the product-much appreciated!
Sorry this happened, it’s such a pain having to correct the same issue over and over again.
I honestly think the blue doesn’t look that bad. It’s not an ugly yellow or green, ya know? Plus everything made back then was higher quality than what we’re offered nowadays.
Maybe, just go with it and embrace the blue?
Modernize everything else around it; new fixtures, knobs, paint, curtains, shower/tub hardware, fresh grout, and even toilet. Oh and lighting. Good lighting makes EVERYTHING appear really nice.
Good luck and keep us updated!
Tbh, most companies will help if you just call and explain what happened with their product. The worst that could happen is that they are rude but I've had an experience like that with a day product and they gave me tips and a coupon for a replacement kit. Might be worth it before spending more
@lelarobinson7100no it isn't
Wow the blue is gorgeous, why did you want to refinish it? I’m a carpenter/architect person and tbh, yeah. A professional is probably the answer. Best of luck!
Yea I should of kept it blue I thought the white will modernize it and make it look brighter and cleaner
The blue is cute but definitely is not an up to date look, but it's now damaged trying to prep it for the refinishing. She should hire a professional now.
@@theyorks
You cannot beat the quality and craftsmanship of those bathrooms. The blue is gorgeous and many people seek out original features like that. I have never been able to understand why people buy houses if they don't like such permanent parts. I hate to see when someone does this kind of thing to original colored fixtures and tile.
I agree! And then just cover the tile with something nice for a change of aesthetic. It would have been really nice 😅
@@randibgoodlol? It looks cheesy and dated. And people buy homes because almost no part of the home is “permanent,” and you should make your home the way YOU love it as you’re going to be spending the rest of your life there. What a silly comment.
I hired a professional and was really pleased and they used a special primer. And on request, they could remove the old product.
I should of done that 😔
@@theyorks I hired a professional and my results were in about one year, the tub was losing its paint. Looks awful! I will be removing my old tub and replacing. I live in South Florida where the humidity is high. If you own the house, save your money and do it correctly. Pull permits and change the tub and walls to what you want. Get a plumber, not a handyman. P.S. I loved the blue. It will never be acceptable after the etching. Replacement is the only real option.
I've lived in two older homes that had a liner put over the old tub. They are easy to clean and only take like an hour to install. Cheaper than reglazing without the harsh chemicals.
You should find out what products apartments use. I lived in an old apartment where management would apply some sort of ceramic paint on the shower and tub after a tenant moved out. It made everything look new but it also only lasted a year or two. But it held up better than what you bought.
I thought I bought a top contender in this class of refinishing kits 🙁
I liked the original retro look. Quite beautiful.
With kids it’s especially hard. They have toys and if they put a tiny ding on the surface, water will work it’s way into and under the hole and it will start to peel. Our old apartment complex would redo it for us when it would look bad again. I do know it’s gnarly chemicals and they would have all of us evacuate the apartment for at least 5 hours.
I’m glad u showed the truth
My house was built in the 70's. I have two bathrooms, one with a powder blue tub, sink and toilet. The second one is yellow and brown, even on the floor. I hate them but everything works and they serve their purpose. They're staying until I can afford to remodel
Same. Different product, but followed steps to a T! And didn't hold up for 3 month.
It’s so frustrating because this was a lot of work 😣 what product did you use?
What product did you use?
So glad I saw this! My 1940 house has a green tub. I think I will just decorate around the green instead of trying to coat it!
Just save up and buy a new tub.
@ellaelise the original tub is very deep like a soaking tub. To replace it woukd be very difficult (it's very heavy) and expensive.
Thanks for sharing. I have a tub that was refinished and it now has an area where it's pealing off near the drain. Looks like the same type as yours but tons more layers - mine is thick. I need to use the tub and want to just cover the area. I don't care what it looks like, I just need it sealed. I plan to get a new tub and tiles - complete tear out. Based ont he cost of new versus touching up - go with new.
Thank you for doing this video. You saved me.
This is why professionals are needed.
My landlord did this in my previous apartment and it started peeling in about 6 months. No harsh chemicals used either. It was awful we would get paint chips stuck in our hair and our bodies that were such a pain to get off. Thankfully we only delt with it for another 6 months before we moved out but it got old quick.
I used this product in 2 of my bathrooms. One tub is still perfect and It gets regular use. The other is an entire mess it does get a little heavier use but i followed the directions to the tee. I can say it worked extremely well on the tile walls
My husband does our rental tubs a lot. He found that the spray turned out so much better. As far as the titles u need to put salack after sanding then spray the tiles. They sell the tub spray at Home Depot and Lowe's. Best wishes. 😊
I’m a landlord with seven refinished tubs in rentals.
The ONLY brand that lasts is EPOKEL 2k
Trust me. I’ve tried them all. Well. Not this one. But all the ones at the box stores last 6-24 months. EPOKEL 2k is going 5 years strong, I buy it in bulk now
Rustoleum appliance epoxy in white quart sized can, $25-$28 at your local big box, 6pack 4” foam rollers $11, roller holder/handle should come with a couple foam rollers $6-$7 bucks, paint tray $3. All in minus tape or any additional supplies you’re looking about $50 bucks. I had heard good things, & read a ton of reviews making similar claims about 3 years ago and they were spot on. Not a flake, chip or peel anywhere so far, daily use by multiple family members and this was like I said about 3 years ago
I’ve used this product. Holding up just fine. It depends how well you prep it
Thanks 4 sharing I was thinking of doing it myself but I'm thinking I won't now!
Maybe another product but i wasn’t a fan
I had a pro. So awful. I got one year out of it before the paint started to come off.
Ughhh 🤯 that sucks! All that time invested.. sorry that happened to you. I hope it all worked out.
You just saved me 😮 I’ll
Keep my pink pepto Bisbal tub 🤦🏻♀️
Our apartment complex does this too. The paint never lasts and scratches so easily.
Thanks for feedback!
That original bath colour was good. It was an unusual colour, but I like something different.
I hired a professional 5,000 for about 5 years then it started peeling 😢 so know I’m just remodeling the whole bathroom
That’s crazy
Thanks for sharing, this helps. Good luck with whatever you do.
See! Thank you for sharing. Im just going to hire a professional to install a new tub. I thought I would try to do this but NOOOOOOOOOOO
Smart.
Thanks for sharing your lessons for others to not make the same mistake ❤
That was a really pretty blue bathroom !
I heard those always peel no mater who does it. Your gonna have to start over.
I've done dozens of old tubs with the ekopel 2k kit and the oldest one is at 8 yrs now and still looks great. The biggest mistake most DIY-ers make that cause these problems is not properly cleaning the tub prior to application. When you think it's clean you need to clean it a couple more times. Use the blue lysol toilet cleaning gel to remove soap scum as it contains acid. Use 80 grit sanding sponge pads on any shiny areas as well.
Sanding, a good primer and an oil base enamel works amazingly well. Simple etching and bath kits have never worked for me. It was a trial and error for me as well, so I feel for you💔
I personally love the blue tub with those tiles ♥️
Thanks for saving others time by sharing!
I knew someone who had their avocado green 1 refinished & that was about 20 yrs ago & still holding. I honestly loved the blue.😊
I had my sink and tile professionally done and the paint still peeled out -- worse decision I made.
Why not just get a new tub and tile if you’re spending that much money anyway??
😢 I'm so sorry that happened because it looks great hopefully you can get it straight that's terrible😢❤❤
Same here except we used a company. My tub was greenish blue & I hated it. So we had it refinished to white. Redid the bathroom & did grey marbled tile on the floor and half way up the walls and to the ceiling around the bathtub. At first it was all good. Then it started with a tiny bubble, then a few more & now there are several rips/holes in it. It's a nightmare. We used a small local business & it's been more than a couple years so it's not under any type of warranty. I dread having it redone because the smell is so bad that we have to leave but ripping out the tub to replace it would make it so we have to demo the entire bathroom the way the tile is.
The blue is so pretty though!
I did this years ago and you are lucky, I didn't even get a year before it started peeling.
Yikes… I used tub & tile and mine has lasted 2 years and still going good. I did drop a metal razor and chipped the enamel a bit but they have a repair kit which I used and it’s like it didn’t happen. Was skeptical at first, wanted to hire someone, was broke, and I did see the brand you used but I ultimately went with tub & tile. I’d do it again if the need comes up.
That’s amazing it worked out for you! Having to re do this was no fun at all 😑
The rustoleum tub/tile epoxy works. I did my tile backsplash, kitchen counters & tile walls in a bathroom. Same type of tiles you have too.
Did you just use the spray cans or did you roll it on?
Doesn't work
So that’s why the tub in the house I bought looks like it’s painted (and peeling)
The same thing is true if countertop “refinishing” I’ve even had it professionally done and it stained permanently the first time food got on it. A kitchen counter…
Using an etching cream to remove the gloss is crucial.
I see this every week on the job, hire a pro with reviews and long time in the business. We have tubs that have lasted over 13 years.
Lmao, just saw part3 right before this one! Impeccable timing
But the original color😍🙏🏻
this is an etching failure. the product works great. i do this for a living. if its not etched correctly it will not adhere. sorry to hear this and i hope you find someone that will do it. we give a lifetime warranty.
I repainted an old bathroom like this. I sanded first then added several coats then a top coat of polyurethane. It’s been 3 years. Held up ok surprisingly. Paint got ripped off where a shower cast was stuck to the tub wall. N a boy uses it n they don’t clean so. No harsh chemicals. Maybe a peal n stick thin type over top n use grouting. Idk bout the actual tub part
I’ve seen this issue SO MANY times with my clients, even w the professionals help.
My advice would be- hire a professional, stick with the white white you’re using… then when you see scrapes or nicks coming up (bc they will unfortunately!) buy epoxy appliance and tub spray paint & touch up those areas as you go.
Any little thing can cause a scrape (bc you’re painting over tile. But I noticed epson salt or bath bombs eat away at it.
You’re actually lucky it lasted a year… maybe try the touch up spray on top?
A job half assed is half done. Anytime you see a “hack” product or “super easy” product when it comes to actual important items like a shower, you have to go above and beyond.
Had to redo ours after doing the same thing!
Im so sorry you are having this trouble. 😢
Lesson learned for sure 😣
I get so 😢 when they videos don’t finish.
Im sorry 😭 I wish shorts could be longer. It’s hard to squeeze it in the minute. I love talking 🤣
Showers have gel coat, and its not something the average person can refinish... You need to sand the gel coat, and spray with an automotive type spray gun , spray sealer and then paint white.
Hire a professional. My parents had this done and their tub still looks great years after
Get your money back on that kit. Show them this!😡 or write the company demanding a refund. No one has $300 to waste.
Pay a professional, and it will last longer!! Trust me, I had it done and it was amazing!
Proof that diy is not meant for everything. Sometimes things should be left as it is, in it's original glory.
Yup. We have the same problem with all the apartments we've lived in. Refinishing is temporary never lasts more than a few months.
Go back to blue. At least that will last. Scuffed blue is better than peeling white.
Paint the walls, white and get the blue tiles back and it’s like the sky
So sorry 😢
Colored tubs are coming back anyways. Much more fun and unique
We charge $800 for a job like this.
4 hours and you can have your tub the next morning.
2 year warranty on workmanship, anything after 2 years will be wear and tear.
We're busy.
My parents bathtub is that same blue color! I’ve never seen anyone have the same color! Their house was built in 1953 I think
They didn’t build the house they bought it in the 80s
That's what happens when the client wants to be cheap. The cheaper you are the more you will spend
These things really do not work. I tried an appliance spray paint on my bathroom sink. But it is peeling too now. I will just have to replace it, too.
The only thing that might work is Bath Fitters. They put a whole plastic sheet over your tub and tiles. Not cheap. But it will last longer. It's also warranted.
Or you would have to replace everything.
Reglazing the tub can be pricy. Compare it to buying a new tub. Just research it. You have to make the right decision for you.
If you are renting, it's not going to work.
I'm sorry. I'm going through the same thing. Good luck. Hope this helps.
Blessings. 🙏🙏🩷🩷💐💐❤️❤️
It’s so frustrating 😣 but hey sometimes we have to learn the hard way. Hope yours is not too much of a headache. Thanks for the encouragement! We need more of that around here ♥️ 😊
It appears as though you put new tile down on the floor, best to get a new tub and get a contractor to install it and and tile.
You can buy a tub surround and shower enclosure that would just fit over all of that
You have to peel off everything you can and sand it all down so you don’t feel any bumps. You can get a rustoleum paint and try that
I used the rustoleum bath tub kit and it worked great. However the preparation was brutal. Lots of sanding and prep solvent to ensure a proper adhesion. Came out pretty good but almost wasn’t worth the effort and time.
I lived in an apartment and they charged me a few when I moved out because of that same thing. I told them the only who bathed it and was in a tube for babies was my 1 1/2 year old. Crazy
SAME THING happened to me. I was sooooo careful and it looks horrible. Mine is also blue behind...this hit too close to home
So what happened is that you didn't acid-wash the bathtub or the tiles. The thing about having it sprayed glazed is that it'll come with a warranty.
Or what you could do is just rip it all out and have a fiberglass insert put in
I do this for a living, all those DIY kits are garbage, im sorry you spent so much time and money
I did the same thing a couple year and bathtub look a mess I'm about to do epoxy
It’s no fun! Taking this stuff off is a lot of work 😩