Chipped Bath
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Hi silas, I don't know the answer to your question but since my question is along similar lines, I thought I'd pop it in with your thread.
I have a very old and large clawfoot bath and the enamel has no shine to it. Is there some sort of product which is dead easy to use which will put the shine on my bath?
Cheers Brenda
I have a very old and large clawfoot bath and the enamel has no shine to it. Is there some sort of product which is dead easy to use which will put the shine on my bath?
Cheers Brenda
Heres a link to give a bit of info, not sure how much help it will ne though, but they do give a "free guide to bathroom renovation"
http://www.mendabathroom.com.au/
http://www.mendabathroom.com.au/
Hi Silas,
as per Olly's suggestion, "Tile'n'Tub" is an excellent product, it comes in 2 containers & you simply mix it & apply it to your bath tub & it comes up looking a treat... you just have to follow the instructions on the pack & it is dead easy (simply do 2 coats)...
I did one bath tub 1.5yrs ago in an IP & saw it the other day & still looks good (mind you I applied it to re-colour the bath tub from blue to white)... it was easy to do, clean tub & sand it back with a wet sandpaper... I'd personally use it again...
In terms of your chips, I can't see a reason why this products wouldn't work, may need to sand it back a little more around the chips to hide them, but worth a try...
Cheers,
MannyB.
as per Olly's suggestion, "Tile'n'Tub" is an excellent product, it comes in 2 containers & you simply mix it & apply it to your bath tub & it comes up looking a treat... you just have to follow the instructions on the pack & it is dead easy (simply do 2 coats)...
I did one bath tub 1.5yrs ago in an IP & saw it the other day & still looks good (mind you I applied it to re-colour the bath tub from blue to white)... it was easy to do, clean tub & sand it back with a wet sandpaper... I'd personally use it again...
In terms of your chips, I can't see a reason why this products wouldn't work, may need to sand it back a little more around the chips to hide them, but worth a try...
Cheers,
MannyB.
Guys, check out www.thermoglaze.com.au
We've used them to do complete bathroom reno & kitchen splashbacks with a 10 yr guarantee. Bit expensive, tho. Was around $100 sq m. But with little time it was the way to go for us.
Sorry, no pics. But you must check out their site, they have a range of something like 600 colours too !
KANGA
We've used them to do complete bathroom reno & kitchen splashbacks with a 10 yr guarantee. Bit expensive, tho. Was around $100 sq m. But with little time it was the way to go for us.
Sorry, no pics. But you must check out their site, they have a range of something like 600 colours too !
KANGA
G'Day Guys,
for the chips in the bath, get down to your local plumbers supply, they sell a chip repair kit but only available in a few colours, (white and almond ivory definately).
last time I bought one, cost about $20.
it's a 2 part mix and if applied carefully with a bit of patience is practically unnoticeable when dry.
Brenda, have you tried White Lilly powder, I have found this stuff shines up anything.
regards
for the chips in the bath, get down to your local plumbers supply, they sell a chip repair kit but only available in a few colours, (white and almond ivory definately).
last time I bought one, cost about $20.
it's a 2 part mix and if applied carefully with a bit of patience is practically unnoticeable when dry.
Brenda, have you tried White Lilly powder, I have found this stuff shines up anything.
regards
Hi Cosmo,
great idea...
Jas, in terms of replacing a bath tub, it is cheap like you said BUT if you do replace it, you then have to replace wall tiles, may need to re-do the base, etc... just opens up a new can of worms, that's why I like the paint, u just do it & forget... if u have time in your hands, replacing the tub is a better alternative (especially if u have spare wall tiles, etc...)
Cheers,
MannyB.
great idea...
Jas, in terms of replacing a bath tub, it is cheap like you said BUT if you do replace it, you then have to replace wall tiles, may need to re-do the base, etc... just opens up a new can of worms, that's why I like the paint, u just do it & forget... if u have time in your hands, replacing the tub is a better alternative (especially if u have spare wall tiles, etc...)
Cheers,
MannyB.
If the chips are bad I'd recommen re-enamelling
It comes up like new (well it IS new!) and OK.. yes is the cost of a new metal bath (about £200 which I think is about $450?), but as you say it sure puts the lid on a whole new can of worms in removing the old one.
At the end of the day it depends what type of finish your buyers are expecting, if it's a first time buyer house and the chips are in the middle of the bottom of a bath, just put a bath mat in the bath complete with rubber duck and hide it.
I haven't seen the home applied chip repair kit but whilst it may suit the home user, if it any way shows a difference in colour your buyer will notice it and wonder what else you've tried to cover up.
I think at the end of the day though it all depends on where the chips are and the level of quality you are trying to achieve.
It comes up like new (well it IS new!) and OK.. yes is the cost of a new metal bath (about £200 which I think is about $450?), but as you say it sure puts the lid on a whole new can of worms in removing the old one.
At the end of the day it depends what type of finish your buyers are expecting, if it's a first time buyer house and the chips are in the middle of the bottom of a bath, just put a bath mat in the bath complete with rubber duck and hide it.
I haven't seen the home applied chip repair kit but whilst it may suit the home user, if it any way shows a difference in colour your buyer will notice it and wonder what else you've tried to cover up.
I think at the end of the day though it all depends on where the chips are and the level of quality you are trying to achieve.
