There’s nothing like being able to return to a hot bath at the end of a long, tiring day. You may like to read a book or listen to relaxing music, or you may just like to do nothing and let your mind forget the worries of the day. The bathtub is not only a wonderful place to relax, but it’s also an attractive fixture in your bathroom, so it’s good to know that it’s easy to repair most chips and scratches that can ruin its appearance.
You may have a beautiful antique acrylic bathroom, one that you have treasured for years and thoroughly enjoy. Now if you have a scratch it will be the same as if your car had a scratch. It’s an obvious flaw that will wear you down with every glance you take. So just like a car, you can apply the car polish and gently dab it onto the surface with a soft cloth.
This is great news, but if you get a small chip, this can seem much more serious, and you may be worried that this is the end of the appearance of your beautiful bathroom. But no, again, just like a car, you can fix it with a two-part auto repair filler. This may seem very strange, but it works wonders and is much cheaper than having a specialist come and fix the bathroom. Mix the filler as instructed, just as if you were applying it to a car, and mix in a small amount of acrylic paint so it’s the same color as the tub. Apply the putty and let it harden, then use very fine wet and dry sandpaper, keeping it wet as you sand. Just make sure you do this very carefully, as you don’t want to scratch another part of the tub.
Unfortunately, if a large piece is missing from the tub, a professional is needed. When they arrive, make sure you get an estimate for the repair, as this can be quite expensive.
The answer for small scratches on a traditional bathtub is more intriguing. You can use nail polish. Yes, that’s right, nail polish every day. Although enamel is very hard and has a glass-like surface, you will find that if it is bumped, it can chip. If this results in a larger chip then you will need to use an epoxy repair kit, but make sure there is no rust first as you will need to get rid of this with a rust remover. Then, after applying and wiping off any excess, you’ll need to leave the bath for an hour before smoothing with fine sandpaper, again being very careful not to damage other areas of the tub. You can then use enamel paint, sanding between applications until you’ve achieved the same color as the rest of the tub.
If your bathtub requires a new surface, it is possible to do it yourself. However, if you are new to plumbing, it is suggested that a professional handle the problem. Be sure to discuss whether the contractors will be working on site or taking the tub with them. If you decide to do the job alone, be sure to wear proper clothing and use caulking material on every air vent in the room to prevent bugs and dirt from ruining all your hard work.