Peeling bathtub

[TMNT]

so a while back for my first reno, I asked on here and a few bunnings shops the best way to fix a peeling bathtub for a fairly cheap IP,

the most common answer was white knight bathtub paint, which was fairly expensive at about $25-$30 per can, ended up using 2 cans,

as recommended, bath tub was cleaned with sugar soap left to dry and then sanded with medium grit paper,

two cans were used, however, 3 months later its completely peeled off, now unless the tenant decided to take a shower in their ice skating shoes, this I would think is no the best outcome for a premium product and in 3 months,

anyone, know what went wrong

here are some photos
Before

After spray paint

after 3 months

 

[knightm]

I think I have an answer - as far as I know white knight is not the product for baths. From memory (more than 5 yrs since i looked at a can) the can says not for areas full of hot water (aka baths) just tiles and laminate.

Tub n tile is the one you want for the bath, or a pro using some kind of 2 pack epoxy.

Sorry but I dont know if white knight would give you any warranty joy on that one.

I did some shower wall tiles and other bathroom wall tiles in 1 place about 7 yrs ago its still ok. Prep is the key but product must be fit for purpose too.

 

[Tim86]

I wouldn't bother with the paints, even when the pros do it, it ends up peeling after 12-24 months. The cast iron just expands and contracts too much with the heat. I would just put in a new bathtub and be done with it.

 

[Hysteria]

thermoglaze

I had a cast bath painted by the pros. Comes with a 7 year warranty and costs $580.
It was cheaper option for me then replacing the bath and setting the new one.
No probs yet and still looks great.

 

[Propertunity]

I've had a bathtub in an IP (enamel was chipped in a few places etc) that I did with tub n tile (http://www.whiteknightpaints.com.au/specialty-paints/home-restoration/tub-'n'-tile/) and it is still good after 5+ years.

You mix A & B together and apply one day, put the remainder of the mix in the fridge until day 2 and do a 2nd coat. Is that what you did?

I had good results with tile paint - but not used on the tub - only the wall tiles - and definitely not the floor tiles.

 

[TMNT]

I've had a bathtub in an IP (enamel was chipped in a few places etc) that I did with tub n tile (http://www.whiteknightpaints.com.au/specialty-paints/home-restoration/tub-'n'-tile/) and it is still good after 5+ years.

You mix A & B together and apply one day, put the remainder of the mix in the fridge until day 2 and do a 2nd coat. Is that what you did?

I had good results with tile paint - but not used on the tub - only the wall tiles - and definitely not the floor tiles.

no it was just the spray can, sold at bunnings, obviously if I knew it was going to be peeling I would have used something else,

damn it, was absolutely assured by every person I spoke to that it was the easiest and best way to do it ;(

 

[Propertunity]

no it was just the spray can, sold at bunnings, obviously if I knew it was going to be peeling I would have used something else,
damn it, was absolutely assured by every person I spoke to that it was the easiest and best way to do it ;(

You should have asked here on the SS forum first! (Do you know how much the ppl in Bunnings get paid for their "advice"? )

 

[TMNT]

You should have asked here on the SS forum first! (Do you know how much the ppl in Bunnings get paid for their "advice"? )

thats the thing! it was based on somersoft advice that I went and did it haha

I think it was someone else thread, but it specifically said the white knight bath tub spray paint ,

I even had purchased a new bathtub to put in, but gave the spray a try and it looked perfect so I returned the bathtub!!! bath tub was onlike like $99 as well!!

 

[Propertunity]

thats the thing! it was based on somersoft advice that I went and did it haha
I think it was someone else thread, but it specifically said the white knight bath tub spray paint

You should now better than to take the advice of an an anonymous poster on some internet forum.

 

[Joel]

I've had a bathtub in an IP (enamel was chipped in a few places etc) that I did with tub n tile (http://www.whiteknightpaints.com.au/specialty-paints/home-restoration/tub-'n'-tile/) and it is still good after 5+ years.

You mix A & B together and apply one day, put the remainder of the mix in the fridge until day 2 and do a 2nd coat. Is that what you did?

I had good results with tile paint - but not used on the tub - only the wall tiles - and definitely not the floor tiles.

Hi Propertunity,

I have a bathtub which has a patch of rust (~4cm x 2cm) on the floor so I am thinking of sanding and prepping then using this paint whiteknights tub & tile using a brush. Will my plan work or do you need to spray it to achieve a decent result? It's for an low-med grade IP.

Thanks,

Joel

 

[Propertunity]

Hi Joel,

I used a brush on mine. If I had my time over I'd have used a small foam roller. But the brush was still fine. You can't clean them up in water or turps, so I threw each brush away on each day (need 2 for 2 days). I don't think spraying is an option.

 

[Joel]

Thanks. The website said it can be sprayed using the rust solvent as a thinner. Bit of a diy beginner so will sanding by hand be doable or absolutely tedious for doing the whole tub? If tedious what power tool should I buy?

 

[BMan]

an orbital sander would probably be your best bet