All About Acrylic Bath Tub Reglazing

Acrylic bath tub reglazing is a cost-effective and time saving process whether your old tub has become damaged and old or you simply would like to have a different color. Over the years, it is the norm for a tub to become dull and stained and once this happens it is very difficult to keep it clean and looking new.

You can try using an abrasive cleaning agent, but this will only have the tub looking more worn than ever. Brand new bathtubs look shiny and glossy because a gel finish is applied over the raw fiberglass when they are first made. You can restore this glossy finish by reglazing acrylic bathtubs.

By using acrylic bath tub reglazing you can regain a tub’s long-lasting, durable finish which can add another 15 to 20 years to its lifespan. You will gain back the resistance to scratches and normal wear and tear that the tub once possessed and it will gain a better resistance to typical impacts that a bathtub is likely to receive. This is a process that you can either achieve yourself, or if you lack the necessary experience in this area you may prefer to hire a professional to take care of this for you.

The acrylic bath tub reglazing process is simple enough, but there is a fair amount of prep work that must be accomplished beforehand. First of all, you will have to thoroughly clean out the bathtub, rinse it out with clean water, and give it ample time to dry.

The next step is to do some sanding in order to prepare the surface to be painted. This is an essential step because it will create millions of tiny holes that will allow your new finish to effectively penetrate the surface of the bathtub. If you hire someone to handle this job for you make sure they don’t skip this step.

Once you have finished with the sanding, it is time to clean out and rinse the tub once again. Now you are finally ready to begin reglazing acrylic bathtubs. Be sure that you cover up any surface you do not wish to paint, such as the walls, faucets, or other fixtures, with paper or plastic in order to protect them. You can use a brush to apply the new finish, but it is recommended that you use a spray gun. Your new finish will fill up all the little holes making it non-porous once again.

Once you have finished acrylic bath tub reglazing, which can typically take about 4 hours, you should give it a day or two in order to cure before using it again. You can take care of your tub’s new finish by avoiding harsh cleaners that contains acetates and other abrasive chemicals. Instead, use any cleaner that is labeled ‘safe for acrylics.’