Refinishing your tub can take it from old and outdated to fresh and modern. The process of reglazing your tub should be done by a professional to ensure the best results. Homeowners who want to save money and need an upgrade to their tub are some of the best candidates for the tub refinishing process. To help you better understand bathtub reglazing, we will discuss the steps taken to transform your tub right before your eyes in just one day.
Steps to Reglaze Your Tub
Prepare the Tub for the Process
The first step in the process is to prepare your tub to receive the glaze coating. To do this, your bathroom will be protected by utilizing protective sheeting and tape to close the area. Prior to the contractors arriving at your home, you will want to make sure you remove anything from the walls such as pictures. You should also remove anything on top of the counter or in the tub/shower stall area. You can leave everything stored inside the vanity.
During this first step, the window in the bathroom will be opened as well and the exhaust fan turned on. If you do not have a window in your bathroom, then the contractors will provide ventilation equipment, which will be hooked p at this point in time.
Removing the Current Glaze
Once the area and tub have been prepped, a solution to strip the tub of its current glaze will be used to remove it. The surface of your tub will be etched too so that the new glaze can adhere properly. Once the glaze has been removed, the tub will be rinsed with water and then dried.
Applying the Glaze
The glaze will be applied to your tub at this point. It is important that all surfaces are evenly covered to ensure uniformity of the tub’s surface. The contractors you work with will ensure this happens.
Adding the Finish
The contractors will apply a finishing top coat once the glaze has been applied to the tub. The coat will need to dry and then another coat or two will be applied to the tub.
Hire a Reglazing Professional
After your tub has been reglazed, you will need to allow the tub to dry for a minimum of 24 hours before you use it. It is extremely important that it does not get wet before it is dry, as this will ruin it. Bathtub reglazing is a quick process that only takes, on average, about four hours to complete, so your bathroom will not be completely out of commission while the project takes place. If you are interested in learning more about the process or would like to receive an estimate, call Shiny Tub Reglazing today.
