bath tub hair crack ,could I diy
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There are some contractors who can 'weld' the acrylic but its effectiveness is dubious. Time to replace to avoid further water damage.
The problem with paint or fillers is that when people step on it there will be movement.
I'm with Scott - time for a new tub (especially if there is a room below).
I'm with Scott - time for a new tub (especially if there is a room below).
I would not try the quick fix,a new tub is not that high in dollars,plumbing costs would not be that high also,plus the ato picks up the tab..
I just went through a similar process, tried to silicone (mold appears after awhile), use porcelain repair as advised by Selleys helpline, did not work! Got a few quotes to "resurface" ranging from $600 to $800. A mate who is a building supervisor looked at it and said to check with insurance if they pay out and no point resurfacing the crack as it might "crack" again at a later stage.
Had the tiler to quote ($1495 - includes plumber) and both the tiler and insurance assessor could not believe how the the bathtub could have a crack as it was only 7 years old as we only used it for two toddlers weighing less than 30kgs total for their baths.
Insurance paid out, new bathtub - happy client!
Had the tiler to quote ($1495 - includes plumber) and both the tiler and insurance assessor could not believe how the the bathtub could have a crack as it was only 7 years old as we only used it for two toddlers weighing less than 30kgs total for their baths.
Insurance paid out, new bathtub - happy client!
