Pouring bath by hand to restore the appearance of the bath

If the bathtub due to long use has lost its original luster and acquired cracks and scratches, it is time to decide on its restoration. The problem is that over time, the enamel coating of the bathtub fades, and the restoration of the enamel is not so simple.

Restoring the appearance of the old bath, thanks to modern techniques of using liquid acrylic, can be done independently and without the involvement of specialists: painting with a special enamel, which can be purchased in any construction store, will extend the life of the bathtub.

Recently, such a name as liquid acrylic is often mentioned in the sanitary sphere. It is used in the restoration of outdated, scratched or broken bathtubs and quickly masks all visible defects. In just a few hours of uncomplicated work with this material, the old bathtub gets a great look, with no difference from the new plumbing device.

This method is also referred to as tub pouring. The work of treating the bathtub coating can be done by yourself. The name implies that the repair process pours a new bathtub over the old one.

This type of bathroom repair is quite popular nowadays, because Acrylic has a huge number of advantages:

• Conducted with the use of acrylic enameling transforms the appearance of the scratched old bathtub into a completely new shiny surface, which is not afraid of contact with chemicals, is smooth and shiny.
• The bathtub is renewed very quickly with liquid acrylic. Its surface acquires its original color as well as shine with the use of a sponge and modern detergent composition. The use of a soapy or soda solution will give a permanent shine to the surface.
• Restoration of the bathtub surface with liquid acrylic will save a lot of money, It is not necessary to buy a new bathtub.
• With the use of this material, time for repair is greatly saved, because the removal of tile or any part of the decoration of the room is not required.

Before starting work on the restoration of the bath with liquid acrylic, its surface must be even and washed with washing powder. Then it is scrubbed with a water-resistant abrasive cloth or abrasive stone without rinsing the powder off first. This enhances the quality of the paint, giving the bath a smooth finish.

In damaged areas, the surface is scrubbed until shiny, and after the treatment with various sandpaper elements the bathtub is washed with boiling water to get rid of dirt.

Before treatment with acrylic, the entire surface is dried. During drying, all places where water can enter are insulated with cellophane. Small debris and settled dust are removed from the surface with a vacuum cleaner. Drains are unscrewed, and any containers are placed under them to drain excess paint.

To create this type of bath by yourself you will need:

• a two-component composition designed to treat the bathtub;
• any anticorrosive substance;
• a modern powder;
• sandpaper and a soft brush.

Hardener is added to a container with acrylic. The resulting mass is mixed well for ten minutes. Then the material is left to stand for the same amount of time and stirred again. The prepared composition is carefully applied to the entire surface of the bathtub to be treated.

If there is practically no experience in creating such a bath, the amount of acrylic to be purchased should be increased.

The method has various advantages:

• Such bathtubs last longer compared to enameled ones;
• the composition can be applied to the bathtub, which has a non-standard shape;
• the method of treatment does not require the dismantling of the finish in the room;
• the composition can be applied without replacing such an element as a siphon;
• the technology saves a lot of money;
• the work is done in a very short time;
• the material for creating such a bath is commonly available.

Bathtub painting with liquid acrylic is carried out after careful preparation and degreasing of the surface. The sides of the bathtub and the adjacent floor are covered with cellophane oilcloth. The mixture for treatment is carefully prepared.

Due to the laws of physics, the liquid nitrogen applied to the surface will flow downwards, enveloping the entire surface to be treated. The resulting new layer perfectly masks all defects of the old bathroom surface coating.

Only the highest quality material with a normal life span should be used for the restoration. The average consumption of acrylic for a standard size bathtub is 3.5 kilograms. The drying time takes about four days.

When repairing the surface of the bath with liquid acrylic, only rubber gloves are required. During production, liquid acrylic passes all the tests and is safe to work, which is confirmed by quality certificates.

In addition, this material when applied almost does not emit an unpleasant smell compared to different types of conventional paint.

Care for the infused bathtub should be carried out from the first days of its operation. In this case, it will last a long time.

The bathtub should be washed with powder and a soft brush after each bath. Stained stains are removed with modern cleaners which are specifically designed to work on the surface of the acrylic bathtub. No accumulation of water which would have a negative effect on the coating is allowed. The bathtub surface must be wiped dry after bathing. Faucet and shower faucets must not leak, as leakage contributes to rust. It is not advisable to soak or dye laundry in the bathtub.

Following these simple tips will help keep your bathroom looking great for a long time.

To change a bathtub's tired color, when you treat its surface with liquid acrylic, you can add a tint of your favorite color to it. It will give the surface of the bath the desired shade. But You will most likely not be able to achieve a saturated color, as liquid acrylic has certain technological peculiarities.

To change the color of the bathtub when treating its surface with liquid acrylic, you can add a tint of the color you like. It will give the surface of the bath the desired shade. But you are unlikely to achieve a saturated color, as liquid acrylic has certain technological peculiarities.

Operation of a bathtub with acrylic coating should be carried out with the observance of certain rules.

• Such a bathroom does not tolerate the use of abrasive powders, as well as hard brushes, because they leave scratches on its surface. It also can not tolerate the use of acids and various alkalis for cleaning. The best way to take care of a bath is to rinse it after bathing and then wipe it dry.

• Particular problems arise from yellow stains, which often form on acrylic bathtubs due to the large amount of rust in the water. A modern water filter prevents rust. The resulting stains are easily cleaned with lemon juice diluted with water.

Acrylic liner returns the surface of the bathroom to its original smoothness and whiteness if the enamel is worn and frayed.

There are several advantages of an acrylic liner:

• Such an liner has a smooth hard surface that is resistant to abrasion and various chemical solvents.
• The second layer of this thermoplastic resin acrylic liner provides an impact resistant coating.
• The surface of the acrylic insert is not afraid of exposure to chemicals compared to the enamel surface of metal baths.

But in addition to the advantages the insert has disadvantages:

• Its disadvantage compared to acrylic bathtubs is the smaller thickness of the layer, which can thin quite quickly if not cared for. But when abrasion reveals not rusty metal, but the surface of the plastic is not very white.
• Because of its plasticity, the liner font requires the use of a solid base. It must be installed in a solid and fairly sturdy cast-iron tub.