After filling in any gaps or cracks sanding down the interior and exterior and giving it a few coats of acrylic urethane enamel paint you ll have a bathtub that looks brand new.
Can you paint an enamel tub.
If you know how to paint other surfaces like tile or drywall you have some idea of how to paint a bathtub.
Let the primer dry for one hour or the recommended time on the primer s container.
The bathtub paint is a lot thinner than most paints.
Can you use this bathtub paint on garden tubs with jets.
I think i got all of the questions answered but if i ve forgotten.
Applying bath enamel paint to apply paint to your bathtub with a brush apply a thin coat starting in one corner of the tub and working your way across with an even stroke.
It ll cost you about 450 to refinish your tub yourself versus over 3000 to replace it.
1 remove all items and obstacles around the tub and lay a dropcloth.
You just want to be really sure that you tape off the jets prior to applying the paint so that the paint doesn t get on in the jets.
Apply one coat of enamel or an epoxy based paint to the tub.
Let the coat completely dry before applying a second coat.
These paints are available at most home improvement stores and will resist moisture which is.
If you skip this step your paint will peel and chip possibly clogging your drains and definitely requiring a complete do over.
We found that a paint brush gave us the most control and didn t drip like the paint roller did.
You can use either a paint roller paint brush or paint sprayer for painting a bathtub.
If there are no cracks in the porcelain enamel you can easily repaint your steel bathtub to get it looking brand new again.
The paint needs to stick to the surface of the tub sink or toilet not to the soap scum or dust that has accumulated over time.
Apply additional coats if needed until the tub s surface is to your liking.
Paint the tub in two thin coats leaving adequate time between them for the paint to dry.
Then work your way.