How to Refinish A Bathtub
Homeowner and DIYer Cynthia freshened up the bathroom in her Chicago home and takes us through the steps to refinish a bathtub and make the whole room look like new—without a full-scale renovation.
If you aren’t ready for a full bathroom renovation, this easy DIY may be your solution! Kits from Home Depot make this simple do-it-yourself project accessible to anyone. Plus, it will leave you with a bathtub and tile that look brand new.
What You Will Need:
- Homax Tough as Tile Refinishing Kit: spray-on option in the color of your choice
- Magic Tub & Tile Refinishing Kit: roll-on option in the color of your choice
- Mask: for protection from paint fumes
- Gloves
- Safety glasses
- Painters tape
- Abrasive cleaner
- A fine-bristle paint brush
- Paint tray
- Grout and tile sealer (Cynthia used 24 fluid ounces)
What You Will Do:
- Clean and prep your surface so that you have a nice smooth starting point.
- Sand away any peeling or chipped paint and fill any imperfections in the surface of the tub.
- Scrub the surface of your bath and tile with your abrasive cleaner; wipe clean.
- Remove all caulking and rinse; allow surface to dry.
- Tape off the bathtub and tile to help keep any product from getting on the floors or walls.
- Cover all bathtub hardware.
- Now you’re ready to apply. Follow the detailed instructions included in the kit.
- Mix paint with the activator.
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