All About Bathtub Restoration-

Posted by Derrick Lisa on March 19th, 2020

Bathtub Reglazing in Lethbridge or bathtub refinishing in Lethbridge is the latest technique and have little effort of science to repair, remove stain and fix plumbing attachment to make a new look. Refinishing the product is too low in cost rather than replacement. While replacing the bathtub, the surrounding elements like tiles, flooring, etc. are damaged. This process can reduce time-consuming and can remodel as a new one.
 
This process is carried out by removing drain, mending damaged areas by applying some mixtures or chemicals and checking the leakage of the tub. The chemicals used for refinishing work is methylene chloride, acids and dissociates.
 
The average cost to refinish the bathtub is 9 to 6 depending upon the damage.
 
According to the customers need refinishing are done on top priority and with extreme quality.
 
Techniques used in Refinishing
 
* Minor fissures are repaired by utilizing Bon do or polyester putty.
 
* After the minor repair, then the surface is applied with acid etching.
 
* Engraving allows mechanical fixing and polishing the surface.
 
* Etching doesn’t work in porcelain and fibreglass tubs.
 
* So as to do the job on various materials, another procedure is to appeal an adhesion-upgrade secure agent like saline to the surface.
 
* Both the methods can be applied so as to have a greater adhesion.
 
* After the adhesion technique, then some chemicals are spread. In order to apply chemicals, it is advised to wear gloves and breathing apparatus.
 
* The chemicals which are sprayed must have 1200 - cfm exhaust unit.
 
* After the spraying process, primer is applied as a topcoat.
 
Stimulant two-component cross-link synthetic white coating is applied. The coating must have 5-8 mils in thickness for better result.
 
* In order to get a good result, 2-coats of primer and 3-coats of top-coat is applied.
 
* After the applying process, a new caulk line is fixed.
 
* The coatings applied in bathtub are rolled and brushed properly.
 
* After the final step, the bathtub or other elements are coloured according to the demand so as to have a brand new reflection.
 
Various Bathtubs
 
There are various bathtubs in which refinishing can be done in several ways like Fibreglass, Porcelain, Acrylic, Ceramic, Stone Resin, Cast Iron, Cultured Marble and Copper.
 
These materials of bathtubs can be reglazed or refinished depending upon breakage or fissure.
 
Diversity of Services in Refinishing
 
There are varieties of work in refinishing business-like
 
* Tub Inlay
 
* Tub to Shower Conversion
 
* Clawfoot Tub Refinishing
 
* Walk-in-Tubs
 
* Quick Tub Conversions
 
* Slip Resistant Coatings
 
* Bathtub Refinishing
 
* Fibreglass Bathtub
 
Safety Measures
 
* In order to refinish bathroom products, Lead Oxide can be a major problem. If the area is very old then before ’90s lead was heavily used and can cause a serious threat. To avoid such problem you have to apply Armour Bond Sealant to stay safe.
 
Quality and safety works are measured everywhere and Slip protection is installed in order to avoid slip and fall. This slip protection comes in variant colour so as to match the perfect area.

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