Bathtub Installation

Porcelain Tub Repair Kit And How To Repair A Porcelain Tub

If you have a porcelain bath tub, you'll want to make sure that you know how to repair the tub in case it cracks.

It's recommended that you purchase a porcelain tub repair kit to keep on hand for minor chips or ceramic repair for your bath tub.

Typically, the porcelain tub repair kit will include a professional bonding agent and coating. In most porcelain tub repair kits, you'll receive everything that you will need to professionally repair your bath tub.

Most porcelain tub repair kits include a high gloss finish in a color of your choice, a porcelain patch, a liquid hardener, and the bonding agent. You'll also receive easy to understand and read how- to instructions with your porcelain tub repair kit.

Depending on where your buy your porcelain tub repair kits and what type of porcelain tub repair kit you purchase you may also receive mixing sticks and a spreader, protective gloves, spill proof containers, and sand paper.

Depending on the size of the porcelain tub repair kit, you may receive enough tint and bonding agent to cover 5 inches or up to 12 inches.

If you need to repair a larger area, you will probably have to purchase more than one porcelain tub repair kit, or you will need to higher a contractor to professionally repair your porcelain tub.

If you have an acrylic or granite finished bath tub, you can typically purchase the porcelain tub repair kit to fix the inside of the tub. For minor repairs on the outside of the tub where the finish is, you'll will need to purchase a different repair kit. You can easily find acrylic reglazing sprays and granite touch up kits to go along with your porcelain tub repair kit.

When you get your kit with the correct finishing color, you'll want to clean the bathtub to remove any soap scum, debris, or other natural buildup. If you don't remove the "crud," the adhesive and coloring agents will not stick as well as they need to.

Next, you'll want to use acetone to spot clean the areas that you're going to refinish and repair. Pour the acetone on a towel and rub it on the surface of the tub. Make sure that you have good ventilation when you're doing this step.

Now, you're going to need to make sure that you have your porcelain tub repair kit handy. Read the instructions carefully, and get all your items ready to use.

Now, it's time to start the actual repair. You'll want to follow the directions that are provided with the porcelain repair kit carefully and closely.

When repairing a porcelain tub, you'll want to start the project early in the day, so that the tub has plenty of time to dry.

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