Now that everything has been prepped, it's time to apply a coating of the bonding agent with a clean cloth. This coat will need to dry about five minutes before you're ready to move on. Open the window and put on your mask. If you don't have a window, put on a respirator. You're ready to spray on your first coat of primer.
The door surface itself is often difficult to repair if badly damaged or worn. Cracks in the door edge can be filled with professional reglazing tub putty or caulking if not too badly damaged.
There are several steps you will need to take to prep your bathroom as well as readying your tub for its new acrylic finish. You need to start by thoroughly cleaning your reglazing tub with industrial cleanser. The cleaner the surface, the better your new coatings will adhere to it. In addition, you will save on sandpaper because it won't clog up with soap scum.
Needless to say, because Carol had just spent her life savings on the purchase of her home, there was not a lot of money in the budget to turn her eye sore of a bathroom into a place of escape and tranquility. Not knowing how to accomplish this task on a shoestring budget, she asked me if I would offer her some advice. So here is the advice I gave Carol.
Bathtub reglazing is an affordable alternative to replacing an old bathtub with a new one. Contractors usually charge $1,600 to $2600 to install a new bathtub and tile the walls. You may also want to consider doing your shower, sinks, and countertops. You can restore these surfaces and have the color changed if you like. A variety of colors are available, so you won't be limited with your decor. Cast iron, porcelain, and fiberglass bath tub restoration can all be done.
Bathtub Liner. A fast and simple step of modernizing a bathroom without much time, effort and money. It is basically a drop-in coat for the existing bathtub.
No matter what kind of tub you install, you'll want to inspect your work numerous times to make sure everything has been done correctly. After you're convinced everything is right, you'll need to run a bead of caulking around all tub edges that meet the wall and allow the caulking to cure for at least 24 hours before using the tub. Installed incorrectly, the tub can actually slide back off the ledgers while you or a loved one is bathing. You can never be too careful. If you aren't totally comfortable with the work you've done, find a professional plumber to help you out.