Pro tip: Use isopropyl alcohol at as close to 100% concentrate as you can get to wash your brushes out. Paint thinner will not work, and will, in fact, make a mess. You can then dry and re-use your brush for the second coat. Rollers are probably easier to use once and pitch, but I've had better success doing a sink with a brush. Remove absolutely all caulk, and any contaminants that may be on the surface. Spend a lot of time sanding. When your arm gets tired, keep sanding until it's ready to fall off. Then sand some more. It may not look like you are scratching the surface, but you are on a microscopic level. And it's absolutely imperative to do a thorough job so the paint can adhere to the glazed tile or porcelain sink. Using non-bleach toilet bowl cleaner works great to cleanse and strip any residue. Follow directions on the bottle. Rinse and dry the surface. Use a fan to continue the drying process until you are certain there is no moisture hidden in cracks and crevices. As stated in this and other videos, good prep work is key to good results.
Glad I read your review! Very informative. I only have one bathroom, located in the middle of my house so there are NO windows! I also hate painting and have very little patience with it and it's prep. One day I will pay to have that nasty tub replaced with a walk-in shower. LOL
DO NOT use a foam roller to apply!!!! You need to be using a nap roller like the directions state. That’s why you kept having to replace your roller, which would not be the case if you use a nap roller. *Just wanted anyone that watches this video to know that.
I just did my tile and tub refresh I did 2 coats and I used 2 kits and holy moly you were not kidding this stuff is toxic the fumes are very bad thankfully I had a good respirator. So far it looks great hopefully it lasts as just no way I want to do this again any time soon. My recommendation for anyone doing this work after if you can leave the house for 2 or 3 days to leave with the exhaust fan on and the door closed.
Thanks for the review. I've been eyeing this product for TWO, YES TWO YEARS now debating on the look I was going for which was basically all white tiles and tub (which they are now, but OLD. When I saw your end result I thought "wow that's the exact look I want"! I live in a very small condo and I'm sure I'll be getting complaints from the neighbors about the smell. I don't care. As long as it holds up long enough for me to sell! Thanks again!
I was re painting a painted tub. It was originally gold, ( former owner) and it had peeled. I dumbly sprayed the peeled spots ( after sanding and cleaning) with a regular spray paint. It made a bubbly, peeling mess. OMG she under rates the smell. My eyes were watering.
Thanks for your honest review, and for being brave enough to admit to your mistakes. I recently refinished my hall bathroom with this same kit for the second time and posted it on my channel. Preparation is key and I think I did better this time than the first. I know it says to let it cure for three days, but since we have an extra bathroom and still working on that one, it's been curing for three weeks to the day! So what did you end up doing about the mistakes?
Hi! Thank you! Yes curing is essential here. As for the mistakes, adding another layer of the kit made no difference. My only other thought would be to add a decorative tile on top to hide and make it look intentional. I choose not to spend the money and begin saving for the big Reno
I did this on a tile kitchen countertop. I really liked the results for a temporary fix. It took 3-4 coats until I was happy. Some things that I would do differently: If the grout is coming out anywhere on the tile before you paint, replace it first! Once you paint, if stuff goes down in those crevices, you can't clean it out without scratching the paint. Two, get a touch-up kit for later. On a countertop close to a sink or any surface that will get lots of use, you will need it. I already scratched up a spot by the sink. It's fine for a temporary fix, but in the future I will be replacing the countertops. And yes, it smells bad, you need to wear a respirator not just a mask. Open every window you can. Oh, and make sure your cat isn't around. My daughter's cat walked through it and not only does she now have white footprints down the hallway, she had to hose down her cat which was lots of fun....
How did the sanding go? I’m in prep mode and my boyfriend is worried that we have to really dull down the tile and I can’t find anything that says that. Thank you! I thought this was an awesome way to give tips. It showed me things I didn’t see in others which just gave how to’s
Sanding wasn’t too bad! Mask up for your lungs. This has been up almost a year and I can tell you I didn’t wait for it to be dull as can be and it’s held great! (in the areas prior to my big screw up) glad this was helpful!!
Very helpful video. You had a lot of obstacles to tackle! I just had a shower professionally refinished and the smell is awful in the room. They vented it to the outside and I didn’t smell anything in my house. The room is closed with the fan on right now. I can barely breathe in there. I really wanted to do it myself, but I had so much caulk from the shower doors and I couldn’t remove it all. They removed it all. They chemically etch it and then sand it off. I have some tiles I want to do because I don’t want to hire them again. I’ll have to really think if I want to do it or not. They are peach and awful.
I know this review is 3 years old but I have to ask, how much sanding did you actually do? I've tried sanding my tiles but getting the sheen off the tiles is near impossible.
It will be close to a year this January for me! Parts with water damage not good (it just started) all other parts are holding up great! I'll be posting an update on my IG in the next week or so!
I did this project a few days ago. She is NOT exaggerating on the smell. I definitely started to get buzzed even with a mask on and also my eyes were burning through out especially when I had to get close in on the tub part. Take in to account the surface you are painting, my tub and surround are one single piece of fiberglass which seemed to absorb the paint really well. Tile might be a little more difficult. If this gives anyone an idea what it's like, don't think paint as in painting your walls. This to me, this was much more like the process of staining something. The smell and consistency of paint were very close to that. So imagine yourself in a small room with polyurethane fumes. Lastly, I used foam rollers and a good paint brush. This stuff tends to get very stinky as it dries and it will tear chunks out of the roller. I believe it may be better to use the fiber kind of roller instead. I had a drip from my the faucet that I noticed after I started but I was lucky enough to catch it in time. So make sure you have a rag stuff in there and a plastic bag over it. In the end I was pleased with the results but be warned this NOT a fun project, it stinks bad, is messy to work with and takes a lot of prep and of course no showers/baths for at least the 3 days.
I did this process with my entire bathroom bc it has tile on the walls...and it looks horrible. I made the same mistakes you mentioned. I'm removing it all now ha!
@@judymiller5154 Yes. I went to change it out and it pulled up some paint from around the parts where the suction cup was. Once that happened, the paint all around the bottom of the tub started to peel terribly. I ended up peeling off any paint chips that were lifted then primed and repainted. It's holding up so far.
I know it has been a while and you may have figured this out already, but around the 9:30 mark where you were talking about the area that didn't adhere, you recommended not to sand because it only made it worse. that is 100% untrue ... by sanding it like that, you removed all of the stuff that was not well adhered to the wall, but wasn't as obvious as the 2 bare spots you previously had. Sanding it took it back to the part where it was "good"
It's not your fault. This stuff is garbage. I've used it on like 5 rental units, it always chips up. I had the same problem as you where the second coat just melts up the first coat. I'm never going to use it again. Testing a different manufacturer next, Homax. Any kind of simple suction mat able to destroy your surface is just garbage. You might as well use latex paint. We'll see how this other stuff goes, but I don't have high hopes.
@@ALittleMoreLivable I haven’t yet. I was going to jump up to Ekopel. It’s not cheap but neither is wasting the time and money on a junk product like rustoleums. I have a lot of rentals so maybe I’ll give it a try. I don’t want to spend what this other will cost but if it lasts then it’s worth it.
I haven’t. My intention was to add another layer of tile to hide it but I decided not to spend the money as I’m prepping for the big demo and Reno that will occur soon
I appreciate your honesty, really helped. Thank you
Pro tip: Use isopropyl alcohol at as close to 100% concentrate as you can get to wash your brushes out. Paint thinner will not work, and will, in fact, make a mess. You can then dry and re-use your brush for the second coat. Rollers are probably easier to use once and pitch, but I've had better success doing a sink with a brush.
Remove absolutely all caulk, and any contaminants that may be on the surface. Spend a lot of time sanding. When your arm gets tired, keep sanding until it's ready to fall off. Then sand some more. It may not look like you are scratching the surface, but you are on a microscopic level. And it's absolutely imperative to do a thorough job so the paint can adhere to the glazed tile or porcelain sink.
Using non-bleach toilet bowl cleaner works great to cleanse and strip any residue. Follow directions on the bottle. Rinse and dry the surface. Use a fan to continue the drying process until you are certain there is no moisture hidden in cracks and crevices.
As stated in this and other videos, good prep work is key to good results.
I have been considering using this product and I really appreciate all your information!
Very helpful video! I plan to paint my shower tiles so I'm glad I saw your video and got some pointers on what to look out for.
So glad it was helpful!!
Glad I read your review! Very informative. I only have one bathroom, located in the middle of my house so there are NO windows! I also hate painting and have very little patience with it and it's prep. One day I will pay to have that nasty tub replaced with a walk-in shower. LOL
I hear you on that!! Glad it was helpful!
This was very great and informative!!! Thank you sooo much !! This has really helped me
Great job 👏🏼 with the review!! Very helpful n detailed!! Thank you!
DO NOT use a foam roller to apply!!!! You need to be using a nap roller like the directions state. That’s why you kept having to replace your roller, which would not be the case if you use a nap roller.
*Just wanted anyone that watches this video to know that.
Thank you!!
Used a nap roller and still have issues
I just did my tile and tub refresh I did 2 coats and I used 2 kits and holy moly you were not kidding this stuff is toxic the fumes are very bad thankfully I had a good respirator. So far it looks great hopefully it lasts as just no way I want to do this again any time soon.
My recommendation for anyone doing this work after if you can leave the house for 2 or 3 days to leave with the exhaust fan on and the door closed.
You did amazing!!! I keep coming back to this video!!
Thanks for the review. I've been eyeing this product for TWO, YES TWO YEARS now debating on the look I was going for which was basically all white tiles and tub (which they are now, but OLD. When I saw your end result I thought "wow that's the exact look I want"! I live in a very small condo and I'm sure I'll be getting complaints from the neighbors about the smell. I don't care. As long as it holds up long enough for me to sell! Thanks again!
thanks for your honesty ,,,, what would u have done o stop the mistake
Thanks so much for your tips and honesty! They really helped!!
Glad it did!! I will be recording an update review shortly!
I was re painting a painted tub. It was originally gold, ( former owner) and it had peeled. I dumbly sprayed the peeled spots ( after sanding and cleaning) with a regular spray paint. It made a bubbly, peeling mess. OMG she under rates the smell. My eyes were watering.
Thanks for your honest review, and for being brave enough to admit to your mistakes. I recently refinished my hall bathroom with this same kit for the second time and posted it on my channel. Preparation is key and I think I did better this time than the first. I know it says to let it cure for three days, but since we have an extra bathroom and still working on that one, it's been curing for three weeks to the day! So what did you end up doing about the mistakes?
Hi! Thank you! Yes curing is essential here. As for the mistakes, adding another layer of the kit made no difference. My only other thought would be to add a decorative tile on top to hide and make it look intentional. I choose not to spend the money and begin saving for the big Reno
I did this on a tile kitchen countertop. I really liked the results for a temporary fix. It took 3-4 coats until I was happy. Some things that I would do differently: If the grout is coming out anywhere on the tile before you paint, replace it first! Once you paint, if stuff goes down in those crevices, you can't clean it out without scratching the paint. Two, get a touch-up kit for later. On a countertop close to a sink or any surface that will get lots of use, you will need it. I already scratched up a spot by the sink. It's fine for a temporary fix, but in the future I will be replacing the countertops. And yes, it smells bad, you need to wear a respirator not just a mask. Open every window you can. Oh, and make sure your cat isn't around. My daughter's cat walked through it and not only does she now have white footprints down the hallway, she had to hose down her cat which was lots of fun....
Happy to hear that in regards to your countertop! Thank you for sharing your experience as well!
Did you get 3 applications from the one kit? If so, how long did you wait between applications, considering you have a 6 hour window
This was so helpful, thank you!!
How did the sanding go? I’m in prep mode and my boyfriend is worried that we have to really dull down the tile and I can’t find anything that says that. Thank you! I thought this was an awesome way to give tips. It showed me things I didn’t see in others which just gave how to’s
Sanding wasn’t too bad! Mask up for your lungs. This has been up almost a year and I can tell you I didn’t wait for it to be dull as can be and it’s held great!
(in the areas prior to my big screw up) glad this was helpful!!
Very helpful video. You had a lot of obstacles to tackle! I just had a shower professionally refinished and the smell is awful in the room. They vented it to the outside and I didn’t smell anything in my house. The room is closed with the fan on right now. I can barely breathe in there. I really wanted to do it myself, but I had so much caulk from the shower doors and I couldn’t remove it all. They removed it all. They chemically etch it and then sand it off. I have some tiles I want to do because I don’t want to hire them again. I’ll have to really think if I want to do it or not. They are peach and awful.
I know this review is 3 years old but I have to ask, how much sanding did you actually do? I've tried sanding my tiles but getting the sheen off the tiles is near impossible.
How’s it holding up after 10 months? I’m thinking about going for it this week. A new look for the bathroom for the new year
It will be close to a year this January for me! Parts with water damage not good (it just started) all other parts are holding up great! I'll be posting an update on my IG in the next week or so!
I did this project a few days ago. She is NOT exaggerating on the smell. I definitely started to get buzzed even with a mask on and also my eyes were burning through out especially when I had to get close in on the tub part. Take in to account the surface you are painting, my tub and surround are one single piece of fiberglass which seemed to absorb the paint really well. Tile might be a little more difficult. If this gives anyone an idea what it's like, don't think paint as in painting your walls. This to me, this was much more like the process of staining something. The smell and consistency of paint were very close to that. So imagine yourself in a small room with polyurethane fumes. Lastly, I used foam rollers and a good paint brush. This stuff tends to get very stinky as it dries and it will tear chunks out of the roller. I believe it may be better to use the fiber kind of roller instead. I had a drip from my the faucet that I noticed after I started but I was lucky enough to catch it in time. So make sure you have a rag stuff in there and a plastic bag over it. In the end I was pleased with the results but be warned this NOT a fun project, it stinks bad, is messy to work with and takes a lot of prep and of course no showers/baths for at least the 3 days.
A handheld steamer will take any sealant or cocking. I have a Bissel and I love it.
How's it holding up I'm about to do my bathroom next week lol... and does it make the whole house smell
Thanks for all tips.
Hi, I'm wondering how long it took you to paint in total?
I did this process with my entire bathroom bc it has tile on the walls...and it looks horrible. I made the same mistakes you mentioned. I'm removing it all now ha!
How are you removing it?
Yes- how do you remove?
Yes- how do you remove?
I loved this kit for my bathtub and its surrounding tile but my husband put a suction bath mat and ruined it now I have to redo the tub.
the suction mat lifted the paint on the tub floor?
@@judymiller5154 Yes. I went to change it out and it pulled up some paint from around the parts where the suction cup was. Once that happened, the paint all around the bottom of the tub started to peel terribly. I ended up peeling off any paint chips that were lifted then primed and repainted. It's holding up so far.
Thank you for the warning. I'm trying to avoid toxic paints.
Do you remember what sand paper “grit” you were using when trying to fix it?
Will using a primer help?
Excellent review! New subscriber. ❤️
This was SOOO helpful, thanks for the video! And you are gorgeous btw
Thank you for being so kind!! Update review to come!
Lots of good information tfs
Beautiful job and nice review
How well would it do on counter kitchen tile?
I replied on this subject, hope you can find where I replied. Mixed review.
I used it on a steel tub. It chipped and everything stained it
You were sending when the paint was not dry and the coding was not cured.. That’s why you had the problem. Thanks for sharing your helpful tips though
I know it has been a while and you may have figured this out already, but around the 9:30 mark where you were talking about the area that didn't adhere, you recommended not to sand because it only made it worse. that is 100% untrue ... by sanding it like that, you removed all of the stuff that was not well adhered to the wall, but wasn't as obvious as the 2 bare spots you previously had. Sanding it took it back to the part where it was "good"
It's not your fault. This stuff is garbage. I've used it on like 5 rental units, it always chips up. I had the same problem as you where the second coat just melts up the first coat. I'm never going to use it again. Testing a different manufacturer next, Homax.
Any kind of simple suction mat able to destroy your surface is just garbage. You might as well use latex paint. We'll see how this other stuff goes, but I don't have high hopes.
Have you tried Homax yet? I’m wanting to redo our tub and if Homax is better, I’d prefer to go for that!
@@ALittleMoreLivable I haven’t yet. I was going to jump up to Ekopel. It’s not cheap but neither is wasting the time and money on a junk product like rustoleums. I have a lot of rentals so maybe I’ll give it a try. I don’t want to spend what this other will cost but if it lasts then it’s worth it.
Respirator always when painting inside with any industrial paint !!!
So basically the moral of the story is - "Hide yo kids, hide yo wives" haha got it. Thanks for the review!
Yikr.. cause ain't nobody got time faaa dat.. lolol 🤣🤣🤣
You look like exactly AOC😍
Why are insulting the poor girl?
@@sethpawlik I consider it a lovely compliment!
@@annaibrahim3713 No, it's definitely an insult.
Use a mohair roller cover
How did you fix it?
I haven’t. My intention was to add another layer of tile to hide it but I decided not to spend the money as I’m prepping for the big demo and Reno that will occur soon
It's a resin epoxy type product of course it smells. Idk why you were so surprised by that