Details of the Professional Bathtub Refinishing Process
The tub reglazing process is different between the two national tub refinishing franchises, Miracle Method or Permaglaze, as well as the local, non-franchised companies. However, there is some common ground:- Clean bathtub and remove caulking.
- Mask around the bath tub and cover areas not to be refinished.
- Remove fixtures and overflow cover.
- Set up ventilation fan to vent overspray and odor outside.
- Lightly sand entire bathtub.
- Depending on the service you choose, the tub may also be etched with acid to help the coatings adhere.
- Vacuum bathtub.
- Fill chipped, scratched, or worn areas, then sand smooth. If there is extensive damage, the restorer may charge nominal extra fees for this.
- Put down drop-cloths and covers over cabinets, sinks, fixtures, toilet, etc.
- Spray-paint up to 3 coats of a primer; let dry.
- Between 3-4 layers of top coat mixture are spray-painted.
- Miracle Method comes back a few days later for a final buffing. Permaglaze does not do this because they say that their process does not lead to imperfections that would necessitate buffing.
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