Bathtub Reglazing

Bathtub reglazing, bathtub refinishing and bathtub resurfacing, is basically the process by which an old, worn out bathtub is restored to a like new condition by bonding a new glaze finish over the surface of the tub. Thus, the names reglazing, refinishing and resurfacing.

Replacing a bathtub is not only expensive but it can also be a real hassle. You must deal with the removal of the old bathtub, breaking tiles and re-tiling. You will also have to do some plumbing work to replace damaged pipes resulting from the removal process, and of course, to connect the new bathtub to the existing plumbing. The expenses to do all this this work can add up to at least a couple of thousands of dollars.

A bathtub can be reglazed right in your bathroom without disturbing the existing tiles, fixtures, or plumbing. The process takes about three to four hours and is ready to use after 24 hours.

There are several methods and materials used in the process of bathtub reglazing. 

Method 1:

The tub is cleaned with an industrial cleaner and then etched with an acidic soution. the tub is then primed with an epoxy primer and finally an acrylic urathane topcoat is applied. The problem with this system is that strong acids ( such as hydrofluoric acid ) destroys the surface in such a way that it continues to break down even after the primer is applied. This may in turn cause the material to break down with the constant use of hot water.

Method 2:

The tub is cleaned with an industrial cleaner and then an adhesive primer is wiped on followed by the acrylic topcoat. This type of primer is easier and faster to apply, but the bond created is weaker than the spray on epoxy primer and it will probably break down within a couple of years with the constant use of hot water. 

Method 3:

You clean the bathtub thoroughly with a good industrial cleaner and then apply a molecular bonding primer that contains silane, and then an acrylic topcoat. Silane is the best adhesion promoter on earth which makes this method the most effective.

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