How To Fix A Chip In Bathtub
Smooth away embarrassing damage using a simple an.
How to fix a chip in bathtub. Our 1950s home had a green bathtub greened tiled walls and a green sink. Acrylic bathtubs have a solid surface not a sprayed or painted finish. Follow the instructions to mix the two parts of the epoxy in a small tray. However the damage can need repeated repair when the chip is in the basin.
Rust oleum tub and tile 3 years later. Fiberglass tubs are generally durable and affordable but accidents can happen. When the chip is in an area that is always dry such as the outer surface of the tub a single repair should do the job. Use a small brush spatula or the bottom end of a matchstick to apply thin layers of epoxy to any chips.
Repair any chips or cracks in the tub with a 2 component epoxy chip repair kit. If you have a chipped enamel tub skip down to the next section to find out how to repair a chipped bathtub. This makes repairs rather easy to do. If you have a small chip in the surface of your tub you can fix it yourself with an epoxy based fiberglass repair kit.
Repair costs are not as pricey considering you can pick up a kit for around 20. Don t rush out to buy a new bathtub because of a minor blemish. To lighten up the room we refinished the bathtub in white a few years ago. Replacement costs are fairly high costing upward of 300.