Bath Tub Refinishing For Specialty Tubs
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Install the feet, making sure you don't put them in the wrong places. Each foot is made to be in a specific spot and that spot only, these will not fit right in the wrong spots. Have a friend help you with this. The feet that go on the end with the plumbing are the ones you want to start with, then move to the other end of the tub.
reglazing tub The next step is to cover the area where tub refinishing will not be applied. Those areas have to be covered with paper tape. Exercise caution when you are covering those areas with tape. Ensuring a good seal is of cardinal importance. After you have sealed up the rest of the area apply base coat to the tub. During this process ventilation is of utmost importance and should be ensured. Putting on your respirators is also a good idea if you have one. Go through the directions of the manufacturers and mix the primer's component accordingly. Spray it on the tub with the help of a spray gun or a similar device.
The answer to this question may surprise you. While you can replace an old tub with a new one that will cost about $100, it's a much more complicated and costly job when all is said and done. In bath and tub to replace a tub you first have to remove the old one and pay to have it hauled away. Then you need to bring in the new tub which you'll find is a difficult, heavy job. You'll need new plumbing for your new tub in addition to readjusting tile walls and flooring to fit the area around the tub, possible repairs to flooring, and framing and other carpentry work. What you're actually talking is about $2000 to replace a tub which is just too expensive when you can repair your tub for a whole lot less.
In addition, an old cast iron/porcelain tub weighs about 200 lbs and even the pieces are heavy -- yes, those broken ends are sharp. It's a lot of heavy work and requires some knowledge. After the demolition, the old tub pieces have to be taken to a landfill. At the end, the new bathtub may cost less than $300.00, but with all the tear-out and payments to a plumber, tile setter and disposal fees, tub replacement can cost up to $1500.00. The project may last a week or more.
bathtub refinishing tampa Boy was I disappointed! The pictures developed horribly. And as a new mommy with hormones still raging, you know how sad this made me. Those cuddly little moments can never be relived again.
bath tub restoration It is possible not to get into the nitty-gritty steps of refinishing. You might want to use bathtub liners instead. As the term suggests, liners are placed over the tub surface like a cover or a layer. You might not want this option though if the overall condition of your tub is not good. A liner may not last very long.
An old bathtub is a killer! If it is still operational but grungy and chipped, consider a re-glazing. Hire a professional to do this, because it is difficult. Re-glazing is much less expensive than a whole new tub. And, if you buy a new faucet unit, you immediately give the impression of a brand new unit.
reglazing tub The next step is to cover the area where tub refinishing will not be applied. Those areas have to be covered with paper tape. Exercise caution when you are covering those areas with tape. Ensuring a good seal is of cardinal importance. After you have sealed up the rest of the area apply base coat to the tub. During this process ventilation is of utmost importance and should be ensured. Putting on your respirators is also a good idea if you have one. Go through the directions of the manufacturers and mix the primer's component accordingly. Spray it on the tub with the help of a spray gun or a similar device.
The answer to this question may surprise you. While you can replace an old tub with a new one that will cost about $100, it's a much more complicated and costly job when all is said and done. In bath and tub to replace a tub you first have to remove the old one and pay to have it hauled away. Then you need to bring in the new tub which you'll find is a difficult, heavy job. You'll need new plumbing for your new tub in addition to readjusting tile walls and flooring to fit the area around the tub, possible repairs to flooring, and framing and other carpentry work. What you're actually talking is about $2000 to replace a tub which is just too expensive when you can repair your tub for a whole lot less.
In addition, an old cast iron/porcelain tub weighs about 200 lbs and even the pieces are heavy -- yes, those broken ends are sharp. It's a lot of heavy work and requires some knowledge. After the demolition, the old tub pieces have to be taken to a landfill. At the end, the new bathtub may cost less than $300.00, but with all the tear-out and payments to a plumber, tile setter and disposal fees, tub replacement can cost up to $1500.00. The project may last a week or more.
bathtub refinishing tampa Boy was I disappointed! The pictures developed horribly. And as a new mommy with hormones still raging, you know how sad this made me. Those cuddly little moments can never be relived again.
bath tub restoration It is possible not to get into the nitty-gritty steps of refinishing. You might want to use bathtub liners instead. As the term suggests, liners are placed over the tub surface like a cover or a layer. You might not want this option though if the overall condition of your tub is not good. A liner may not last very long.
An old bathtub is a killer! If it is still operational but grungy and chipped, consider a re-glazing. Hire a professional to do this, because it is difficult. Re-glazing is much less expensive than a whole new tub. And, if you buy a new faucet unit, you immediately give the impression of a brand new unit.
