Tips The Best Way To Reglaze A Bath Tub

Tips The Best Way To Reglaze A Bath Tub

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Bathroom remodeling is the best way, after kitchen remodeling, to increase the sales value of your home. It can be a small bathroom remodel or a large one, but either one done correctly can garner a higher price when you sell your home. Even if you do not plan to sell in the near future, a bathroom remodel can make life easier and more enjoyable for your family.



After deciding on the style you want, you must choose the material and finish. Most bathtubs today are either cast iron or acrylic. Cast iron is extremely durable, solid, and elegant. However, they are extremely heavy, and tend to chip, so be prepared for a Bath Tub Refinishing project. If you prefer a lighter, easily maneuverable bathtub, you may want to consider an acrylic one. They also are completely waterproof, not only on the inside, which makes the tub incredibly easy to maintain and clean.

In the bathroom, check around your toilet for signs of leaks. The wax seal under the toilet is most common area for leaks and water damage. This seal is a circular form of wax that connects and seals the toilet to the drain flange beneath. One sign of potential damage bath tub in shower is if the toilet wobbles. This could mean the bolts that hold the toilet to the floor are loose or worn. This can cause the wax seal to crack or break. Water (and other material) may leak, causing discoloration to the ceiling on the floor below.

Often, reglazing tub and shower pans are crazy colors like pink or avocado - or perhaps they are white or off white but have chips in the enamel. There are kits at the big box home improvement stores for re-enameling a tub or shower pan, or sink to be white or off white. It's a messy job, with fumes involved, but the kits are cheap, running around $40 or less. Make sure to also do an online search for companies in your area that can do the re-enamel for you. We often hire these companies for our listings. However, bear in mind that sometimes buying a new sink is less expensive than hiring a re-enamel company; whereas, typically putting new enamel onto a tub is less costly than replacing it.

Be sure there is plenty of storage. One of the biggest complaints that homeowners have about their bathrooms is lack of storage space. When there is not adequate space for all of your things, your bathroom can look cluttered and messy. Custom cabinetry is a good way to add needed storage that is both functional and beautiful.

Usually, hiring a professional is the last option. It is expensive but they do get the job done. Before you do anything you have to determine first if you can fix the problem first especially if it is just bath tub restoration a clog or a leak.

You will then need to sand the entire surface and remove any chips, scratches, or nicks if you can. Palm sanders are easy to use and will make your tub smooth so that you'll have a good surface to refinish. Wear a mask while sanding. Keep in mind that how well you sand the tub is going to have a big impact on what your tub will look like after refinishing.

Broken washing machine hoses can quickly cause a large amount of flooding and damage. If you observe any bubbles on the hose, replace it immediately. Braided, stainless steel hoses should be used. They are stronger and last longer than rubber hoses. The valves that the hoses attach to should also be checked.