If there is not one small crack on the surface of the old bathtub, but multiple chips and deformations, it can be repaired using a special acrylic insert. The acrylic insert is shaped exactly to the geometry of the old bowl, it is inserted inside it, and then fixed with adhesive foam and sealant. The disadvantages of this method are:
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Over time, even a very high-quality bath coating becomes inadequate. Permanent stains, streaks, rust, as well as chips, scratches and other damage appear on the surface. And every owner creeps in with the idea of replacing equipment. But this process is very complicated and expensive. In addition, often the old baths were made of cast iron, which makes them very difficult, therefore, even the removal process will not be the easiest. Therefore, many are trying to restore old baths.
Fortunately, even a very damaged enamel coating of the bathtub can be restored, because the bathtub retains its full performance characteristics. Thanks to modern technologies, it is possible to restore the old enamel coating. But is it worth doing?
To understand whether it makes sense to repair your old bathtub, you need to estimate how much it will cost to replace the old equipment and, accordingly, draw a conclusion about the appropriateness.To do this, you will have to add to the cost of the bath the costs of dismantling the old equipment and delivering new ones, as well as lifting and lowering from the floor, in the case of living in an apartment. In addition, installing a new bathtub also costs money, but often, in addition to installing equipment, it is necessary to repair the old wall and floor covering, partially or completely.
Based on the procedures described above, it turns out that replacing the bathtub will entail a partial or complete renovation of the bathroom. Therefore, replacing the bathtub makes sense during the renovation of the apartment. Otherwise, it will be much more profitable to revive the old bath.
Often, the impressive replacement costs are far from affordable for everyone, so we will consider options for restoring an old bathtub. At the moment, there are only three recovery methods:
renewal of the enamel coating by manual application;
applying liquid acrylic (stacril);
installation of a finished acrylic liner.
Before you repair an old bathtub, you should consider each process separately, because they have their own characteristics. But first you need to understand the reason for the wear of the enamel.
Over time, enamel coatings are affected by various factors that contribute to premature wear, but there are main reasons:
poor quality of tap water, the content of corrosive substances and unrefined abrasive particles in it;
the use of abrasive and chlorine-containing substances and materials during cleaning of the bath;
if chemical reagents are often used to clean water pipes, this also negatively affects the enamel.
All these conditions, of course, do not affect immediately, but over time, the enamel coating becomes thinner, rust appears from under it, and the surface becomes rough and unpleasant to the touch.
From this it is easy to conclude how to postpone (alas, inevitable) wear of the enamel as late as possible.
When the moment of the bath cover becoming unusable has nevertheless come, and the complete replacement of the hot tub was deemed impractical, the time comes to choose one of the restoration methods.
Of all the restoration methods, the application of enamel is the oldest and most widely used method. This method is very similar to painting, except for the material used, because a special enamel is used during the restoration. Among enamel paints for bath restoration, there are two types:
professional enamels for industrial application - they are very liquid and are applied most often by spraying in several layers;
simple enamels for manual application - used for independent use and have a thicker structure, which allows you to apply it with a roller or brush in 1-2 layers.
Among the advantages of this method of restoring damaged coating are:
low cost of application and material;
during repairs, dismantling of equipment, drain and overflow hoses is not required;
no matter which bathtub is cast iron or steel, the enamel is suitable for both types.
Enamel in spray cans is used for local restoration
Unfortunately, this type of recovery has more disadvantages than advantages, among them the following stand out:
the post-repair period of the renewed coating does not exceed 5-8 years;
due to the increased fragility of the new coating, it does not tolerate impacts, which can lead to the formation of chips;
the drying time of the renewed coating of the old bath is 5-7 days;
over time, yellow spots appear on the coating or the entire surface becomes yellow;
since the enamel is not applied in thick layers, the possibility of hiding defects, such as dents, chips, bumps, etc., is excluded.
Do-it-yourself repair of an old bathtub using enamel paint is the cheapest and least quality one, since the updated coating is much softer than the factory one. Therefore, surface care must be gentle.
Tip: Instead of using abrasive cleaners, chemical cleaners or harsh sponges, use a mild soap solution. In addition, it is strictly forbidden to hit the surface with any metal objects and fill the bath with very hot water. A set of water should be started with cold and gradually add hot.
Restoring an old bathtub with two-component acrylic is the newest and simplest method.
Note: Stacril is used as a reducing liquid, which is a two-component acrylic filler used directly for baths. The composition of the liquid includes acrylic and a special hardener, during the mixing of which the material polymerizes.
The application process is quite simple. On the previously prepared surface, diluted glass is gradually poured in an even layer, which forms a reliable coating on the surface. This recovery method has the following advantages:
Durability of the coating. If the application procedure and operating conditions of the new coating are competent and thorough, then the service life can be 15-20 years;
Elimination of defects. Thanks to the application of a new coating with a sufficiently thick layer, which is 4-6 mm, most of the surface defects are eliminated. For example, chips, dents, pores, etc .;
Perfectly smooth glossy finish. Since the glass is basically a rather thick material, it fills in and eliminates various defects when it spreads, an almost perfect glossy coating forms on the surface;
The speed of the operation. Liquid acrylic is very easy and quick to apply to the surface due to the extreme simplicity of the technology;
Absolute security. Stryl does not have strong unpleasant odors, which allows it to be used even in places with poor ventilation. Using this material, you can not fear for the health of relatives, even if there are allergy sufferers, the elderly and children in the house.
The disadvantages of this method of restoration include:
Finishing an old bathtub in this way has a long drying time, which is about 3 days. During this period, it is forbidden to touch the bath and, in general, come close, so as not to bring various debris to the surface in the form of dust, water, hair, etc .;
Another disadvantage is the high cost of finishing in comparison with enameling. Although these costs are justified by a longer service life and a more wear-resistant coating.
Renovation of old bathtubs is also carried out according to the "bath in bath" method with the help of a special acrylic insert, which is glued into the old equipment. For the operation, a special glue foam is used, it is applied to the surface of the old bathtub, after which the insert is installed. If all preparatory and repair procedures are performed correctly, then the service life can be 15 years.
Among the positive qualities of this restoration method are:
the strength of the acrylic liner is much higher than that of the enamel coating;
the new surface completely hides all possible coating defects;
yellow spots do not appear on the acrylic liner over time;
this method of restoration allows you to combine all the positive qualities of cast iron and acrylic bathtubs.
Despite all the advantages of this method, there are also disadvantages:
before installing the acrylic insert, you need to disconnect the bath from the siphon, which is quite difficult to do with old products;
in the case when the bath is made of "thin cast iron", which can bend, the installation of the liner is prohibited, since during the bends of the equipment the integrity of the adhesive can be violated and the liner falls off;
Although all restoration methods differ from each other, the preliminary preparation of the surfaces is practically the same. So how to make an old bathtub new and what you need to do this:
First of all, before starting the restoration, the bath surface is completely cleaned, that is, all complex contaminants are removed;
Then all surface defects are smoothed out, namely scratches, bumps of the fossa, and the entire surface is polished. This procedure is carried out using fine-grain sandpaper;
Immediately before application, the resulting dust and debris is cleaned, and then everything is degreased.
Important! Sanding and degreasing increases the adhesion of the material to the surface, and therefore the quality and durability of the finish.
When caring for a bathroom, the use of various materials is strictly prohibited, which include:
Use of any abrasive substances such as cleaning powders. Indeed, scratches form on the surface, and the coating quickly loses its original appearance;
The ban covers household chemicals, which include: industrial alcohol, ammonia, acetone, formaldehydes, solvents and strong acids;
Cigarette stains and small scratches (up to 2 mm) are removed using "zero" sandpaper, that is, the finest;
Cleaning with metal brushes and dry cleaning is also prohibited.
It is highly undesirable in restored baths to wash pets, dye hair and get mousses and varnishes on the surface.
To the question "How to make a new bathtub?" we can responsibly say that everything depends on care, restoration is already a consequence of improper cleaning, which has been going on for many years. Therefore, in order for the bathtub to be as good as new, you need:
The bathtub is washed only with a soft cloth or sponge, which will help to keep the glossy surface perfect for as long as possible;
Rust stains are removed with a solution of vinegar or lemon juice;
For cleaning, a mild cleaning agent is used, which is applied for 7-10 minutes, after which it is removed with a soft cloth and a stream of water;
In whirlpool systems, cleaning is a little different. The bath is filled with water with the addition of a cleaning agent and turned on for 5-10 minutes, after which it is left with liquid for another 10-15 minutes. Then the liquid is drained and everything is washed with a stream of water and with a soft cloth.
If you still have doubts about how best to cover the old bathtub, you should seek the advice of specialists or study their reports. Of course, the choice is up to the owner. If the repair is required as a cosmetic and for a short period of time, in order to make a replacement during the repair, then the cheapest option should be chosen, that is, manual enameling. But when a budgetary but durable coating is required, it is best to use a glass bottle. The latter method is the most expensive and is not suitable for temporary repairs.
So that the question of how to restore an old bath does not arise for a very long time, only high-quality and proven materials must be used for repairs and strictly adhere to the processing technology. You can see the nuances of the technology in the video.
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The top layer of enamel on steel and cast iron baths wears out over time. Unpleasant spots, cracks, chips, yellowness appear on the surface. Of course, such a bathtub can be thrown away and replaced with a new one, but restoration will prolong the life of your plumbing and save your family budget.
DIY bathroom restoration
Restoration can be carried out using various methods, including:
application of two-component enamel. The two components are the hardener and the enamel itself. The mixture is applied to the surface like a regular paint;
filling the bath with acrylic (glass). After sanding and thorough degreasing, the bath is filled with acrylic. After 2 days, the updated plumbing is completely ready for use;
bath-in-bath installation. This method consists of installing an acrylic liner that is completely identical to the old bathtub. The insert is attached with glue or foam and allows you to use the restored bathroom for a long time.
Although these methods have their own characteristics, the preparation procedure is completely identical. It is necessary to remove the layer of old enamel and achieve maximum adhesion of the future coating to cast iron / steel.
The following materials and accessories must be prepared:
cleaning powder;
solvent;
cloth-based abrasive paper (for example, P24);
fast-hardening polyester putty for automobiles;
polyethylene, newspapers and masking tape;
vacuum cleaner (or a wide soft brush);
grinder + grinding wheels;
the cloth is clean and does not leave lint;
hair dryer for construction;
screwdriver.
Step 1. We clean the entire surface of the bath with a brush and an abrasive agent (powder).
Step 2. We take sandpaper and clean the bath until there are risks from the abrasive. There is no need to rinse off the cleaning agent when sanding. Instead of sandpaper, you can use an angle grinder with a special attachment. This will greatly simplify the work and speed up the preparation process.
Step 3. After sanding, wash off all the crumbs and soap film well. Etch the bath using oxalic acid. We neutralize the acid with soda.
Step 4. Fill the bath with hot water up to the sides. We wait for about 10 minutes, open the drain so that the water glass, and then wipe the bath with a cloth dry. You can warm up the vessel with a building hair dryer. So the moisture will sooner evaporate and the bath can be further prepared for restoration.
Step 5. We examine the bathtub for major defects, potholes. We apply car putty, and after it dries, we grind it with fine sandpaper. We remove the dust with a vacuum cleaner / soft brush, after which we thoroughly degrease the entire surface of the plumbing with a solvent and wipe it with lint-free napkins.
Step 6. Unscrew the shower hose. We wrap the spout and taps in polyethylene so that drops of water do not get into the bath during operation.
Wrap spout and taps in polyethylene
Step 7. Armed with a screwdriver, dismantle the drain grate and siphon under the bathroom. We substitute the dishes under the drain hole, into which drops of acrylic or enamel will flow.
Strapping diagram. 1 - overflow pipe; 2 - drain pipe; 3 - metal wedge of the support; 4 - floor siphon; 5 - sewer bell; 6 - metal grounding strip
Diagram of the siphon device in the bathroom
Step 8. We seal all surfaces that adjoin the vessel to be restored with masking tape. Cover the floor, a nearby washing machine, and cover the sink with plastic or old newspapers.
We begin the restoration process.
You can enamel not only a bath, but also a shower tray made of steel and cast iron, a washbasin, a kitchen sink. The entire surface of the sanitary ware is restored, as well as individual areas, if necessary.
This method of restoration is short-lived, but quite economical. A painted bathtub will serve you for a couple of years, after which you will again have to think about painting or replacing it.
Note! The enamel has a pungent chemical odor, so all work can be performed only in personal protective equipment for the respiratory system.
Step 1. Open the enamel and hardener. Pour them into a convenient container, mix with a mixer until smooth (see the exact proportions on the package).
Step 2. With a brush, begin to apply the enamel, making first horizontal and then vertical strokes. We carefully paint over the entire bath.
Advice! To prevent bristles from coming out of the brush, soak it in water for one day!
Step 3. Without waiting for the first layer to dry, apply the second. Gently stretch the smudges with a brush.
Step 4. Paint over the bottom of the vessel again.
The bath will be ready for use in about 5 days. Until this moment, it is advisable not to turn on water and prevent dirt from getting on the painted surfaces.
Such a two-component mixture is quite convenient to apply, does not have a pungent odor and has increased strength characteristics. The starch spreads by itself, and a monolithic even film forms on the surface of the bath. At the same time, the starkril does not dry too quickly, which means that work can be done without haste and fuss.
Step 1.We knead the stakril in a convenient container with a mixer.
Step 2. Add the glass from the common dish to a small glass and pour it onto the top edge of the tub. As soon as the trickle reaches the middle of the wall, we begin to move the glass around the perimeter, periodically pouring the mixture into the glass.
Step 3. We repeat the process starting from the middle of the walls. It is not worth saving the mixture, the excess will merge into the container under the hole, and the coating will turn out to be even and smooth.
If bubbles form on the surface, they can be smoothed out with a plastic spatula or brush.
The polymerization process takes up to 4 days. The exact instructions for proportions and drying times are indicated on the glass packaging.
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Are you renovating your bathroom and looking to replace your old cast iron bathtub with a new acrylic or steel one? Do not rush, although modern products of this type have an attractive appearance, nevertheless, in terms of their operational and technical characteristics, they are significantly inferior. One could even say more - they are far from a cast-iron bath. It is for this reason that it is worth considering the issue of repair - this pleasure is inexpensive and, most importantly, available for independent implementation.
Repair of the coating of a cast-iron bath photo
There are three technologies that allow you to solve the question of how to repair a cast-iron bathtub at home - these are fundamentally different methods that involve the use of different materials. There is practically nothing in common between them, except for the preparatory stage. Oddly enough, but it is the same, and in any case it will not be possible to avoid it - moreover, it is from this stage that the quality of the repair and its durability largely depend. Such training does not provide for the performance of complex work and looks like this from the outside.
Repair of a cast iron bath photo
And the last stage of the preparatory work is the final rinsing and degreasing of the surface. The bath is washed again to remove debris and degreased with acetone.
I completely forgot, before you finally degrease the surface of the bath, you need to remove the siphon from it - free the drain and overflow hole, carefully treat the space around it with an abrasive material, wash off the debris and only then degrease. Naturally, this time, instead of a siphon, you will have to use a basin. Only after the bath has completely dried (this happens within a few hours), it will be possible to start work on the restoration of the old enamel. This is very important - the bath must be perfectly dry. And the drying process can even be accelerated with a fan heater.
This is the simplest and at the same time the most difficult way to restore the coating of a cast iron bath - it can be carried out using two types of materials. These are ordinary enamels in cans (only in no case do not use enamel in cylinders - it is good only for new baths, the coating of which has not yet had time to age) and the so-called Stacril, the technology in which this tool is used is called a bulk bath. The latter option is less problematic in terms of self-application - here the main thing is to evenly pour the coating over the entire area of the bath, and the ideal surface is obtained automatically due to the properties of this material. But let's talk about everything in order, and first you need to deal with a cheaper technology that involves the use of ordinary enamel.
Application of standard enamel. Professionals spray it from a spray gun - a brush is also suitable for craftsmen. You need to apply the enamel from top to bottom - this is done thickly, and the resulting drips periodically get better. The most difficult thing in this process is to achieve uniformity of the coating and its smoothness - this is achieved by means of acetone. When the enamel loses its fluidity, acetone is applied to its most unsightly places with a cloth, which slightly liquefies the enamel, due to which it straightens out, acquiring an almost perfectly flat surface.
Repair of a cast-iron bath with enamel photo
You can see how the repair of an old bathtub with Acryl is carried out in this video.
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By the way, Stacril is also great for repairing acrylic bathtubs - with its help you can even patch holes in products of this type, but this requires a certain practice of its use. In general, if we talk about the complexity and reality of self-repairing a cast-iron bath using the technologies described above, we can only say one thing - it is difficult, but real. As discussed above, the biggest challenge here is getting a uniform and attractive finish. In an amicable way, without having any experience in this matter, it is better to contact specialists in this matter.
Repair of a cast-iron bath with acrylic photo
Repairing a cast-iron bath with acrylic is a good option, but there are also simpler technologies that allow you to update the bath, as they say, in no time. Moreover, for independent implementation, this is the most suitable and simple option. It consists in installing an acrylic insert in an old bathtub - the work is simple, but not without subtleties.
The most important thing here is to choose the right insert itself. They come in a wide range of varieties and you will have to remove the dimensions from your font to select it. With them, almost any seller can help you choose a liner for your bath.
The preparation of the old coating looks the same as described above - the only nuance that can be added to it is the surface roughness, it should be maximum. The rougher the old bathtub, the more securely the liner will stick to it.
The insert is mounted on a special foam, which is applied to the inside of the bath in strips with an interval of no more than a couple of centimeters. When the glue is applied, the pre-trimmed and tried-in liner is inserted into the bath.
Almost immediately, you need to install the drain and overflow necks, close them with plugs and fill the bath with water, which in this situation plays the role of a load - it presses the new liner to the surface of the old bath, which evenly distributes the foam under it, gluing it to the cast-iron bath with high quality.
Repair of chipped cast-iron baths photo
In principle, this is the whole technology of installing an acrylic liner in an old cast-iron bath - the bath must be under pressure for 24 hours, after which it can be used. Unlike previous technologies, which provide for a fairly long process of drying the enamel, this technique allows you to use the hot tub after a day. It has one drawback - the acrylic liner bends slightly under the weight of a person, which confuses most people. But most often this moment is due to the quality of the installation - in an amicable way, there should not be strong deflections here. If they are present, then the glue has not completely filled the space between the liner and the bathtub.
Video (click to play).
In conclusion, there is not so much left to add to the topic of repairing a cast-iron bathtub - despite the seeming simplicity of performing such repair work, their complexity should not be underestimated. In fact, this is a rather laborious work, replete with a lot of nuances, which will be more expensive to ignore. You need to soberly assess your strengths and capabilities, and in case of the slightest doubt, it is better to refuse the idea of self-repair.