Is it possible to paint a bath and how to do it
Can the bathtub be painted? This question arises when an old bathtub, which has served for several years, loses its appearance, becomes faded, with rust stains from poor-quality water and bathing products. In this case, painting it will refresh. But what paint to choose for this and how to paint? More on this below.
Is it possible to paint a bath
How to paint a bath: an overview of paints
The bath enamel that has served its time is not a pleasant sight. Therefore, after a certain time of service, the bathtub must either be changed or updated. The best and cheapest way to make your bathing spot attractive is painting.
Since the surface will be constantly exposed to water and moisture, regular paint will not work. And it is also not worth expecting that the quality of the coating will be like a native one. Most often, craftsmen prefer acrylic or water-resistant three-component paints.
Among the assortment of building stores, you should pay attention to paints from such manufacturers:
Dulux. The manufacturer specializes in waterproof paints, including bath paints;
· Jobi. A German company that produces a particularly durable, waterproof coating for bathtubs and showers;
Tikkyrila. Finnish manufacturer. Its three-component Luja paint system has proven itself in many countries.
When the paint is selected, you can start the preparatory process.
If you decide to carry out such important work yourself, follow the stages.
We start by removing dirt and old enamel. After we have washed it well, we move on to getting rid of the old coating. This can be done using an electric drill or a special grinder. It is better that such work be done by a person who has experience and knows all the precautions. The coating can be removed completely or superficially. But removing only the top layer we can get an unpleasant roughness of the bath.
After cleaning the surface, it should be cleaned of dust and enamel residues, rinsed and allowed to dry (in an emergency, you can not wait, but dry it with an ordinary household hair dryer). Now you can apply a layer of primer. After we go directly to staining. After application, the coloring composition should be left alone for 5-15 hours, excluding mechanical damage and ingress of dust or moisture.
After painting, you should bathe in a renewed bath no earlier than 3-5 days.
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