Paint for bath restoration

In the process of using the bathroom, yellowness often forms on its surface, which is almost impossible to eliminate with cleaning products. But there is a way that can help solve this problem - this is painting the bath. Of course, the option of buying a new bath is possible, however, it will cost much more. Moreover, if this is a cast-iron product, then its service life is quite long, and replacing it only because of the appearance of yellow on the surface is irrational.

In this article we will talk about how to paint the bath and make it beautiful again, as well as which paint for bath restoration is best suited for these purposes.

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Advantages and disadvantages of painting plumbing

Let's start with the advantages:

• The cost of materials for painting is much lower than a new bath, taking into account the costs of its installation.
• The stores offer a wide selection of shades and textures, which allows you to realize any design idea.
• Paint for repairing bathtubs is quite easy to apply - it does not require any special equipment or the help of specialists.
• The decorated surface looks aesthetically pleasing and original.
• The painted surface maintains a beautiful appearance for a long time, caring for it is simple and understandable.

However, there are disadvantages:

• Before proceeding with the coating, the surface must be prepared for decoration, carefully aligned and primed.
• In order to prevent the formation of mold, it is necessary to carry out treatment with antifungal emulsions in several layers before staining.
• To maintain sanitary cleanliness and hygiene for the painted surface, careful care is required.

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What should I look for when choosing a paint?

To choose the right paint for repairing the bath, you should consider the following nuances:

• Durability of the material.
• The coating must be moisture resistant.
• The paint must have antibacterial properties.
• Toxic and harmful substances that adversely affect health should be absent.
• The material must be resistant to chemical and mechanical damage.
• Thermal conductivity should be low so that the water does not cool too quickly.

Important! To understand what exactly should be painted the bath, you should evaluate the degree of damage:

• If there are deep cracks and chips on the surface, then first you need to carry out preparatory work so that after the primer the surface of the bathtub becomes smooth, and then apply paint.
• If there are no significant flaws on the surface of the sanitary ware, and the bathtub simply lost its luster, this means that the care was incorrect - the surface was damaged by alkalis and acids. In this case, you can paint the bath at home with a spray can.

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Bath restoration technology - surface preparation

To paint the bath at home, you must adhere to the following sequence:

• First you need to eliminate all rust spots from the bath - for this you can use oxalic acid, previously diluted with water.
• The mixture must be made in the form of slurry and treat the surface of the bathroom with a sponge or tissue swab.
• It is necessary to apply not only to rusty places, but also to the rest of the enamel.
• Then you need to wait about 40 minutes and thoroughly wash the bath with water.
• If the spots are too much eaten and the acid does not give the desired effect, then clean with an emery paper or a drill with a special nozzle.
• After the bathroom is completely washed, it should be dried.

Important! Work must be done in protective clothing, glasses, gloves and a respirator.

• After the surface is completely dry, a primer is applied in liquid or aerosol form. After applying the primer, the bathroom is left to dry completely.

Important! If a primer is used in the spray can, it must first be thoroughly shaken.

Cleaning the bath can be done in another way, without the use of oxalic acid. For this:

1. A cleaning powder is poured onto the surface of the bath.
2. Then, using sandpaper, the bathroom is thoroughly cleaned of the old coating.
3. When the entire surface is cleaned evenly, hot water is poured into the bath and left for 20 minutes.
4. Then the water descends, the surface is dried, degreased, after which work begins on the primer and painting of the sanitary ware.

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Basic rules for spray painting the bathroom:

• Before staining, the bath must be thoroughly cleaned. Grinding and degreasing with a solvent must be carried out.
• The spray can should be thoroughly shaken and a rough spray should be made, while it is necessary that the stream runs evenly.
• In the process of painting the can should be kept strictly upright. Spraying is carried out at a distance of 30 cm with a thin layer.
• On the surface there should be no smudges or bubbles, otherwise - after drying, the paint in these places will peel off.
• To paint the surface qualitatively, the paint must be applied several times in thin layers.

Important! If the paint will be used partially, then the cylinder is turned with the valve down, after which spraying is performed before the jet is discolored. So the can can be used several times.

Precautionary measures:

• Since the spray can has a certain pressure, you can not leave it where direct sunlight will fall. Do not use the cylinder near an open fire and store it at temperatures above 50 degrees.
• After using the paint, the can from under it should not be pierced or burned.
• If the paint is epoxy, then it must be applied in a well-ventilated area.

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As you can see, in theory everything is quite simple, but do not forget that any paint for bath restoration has a sharp, strong smell. If painting the floor, ceiling and walls is not difficult for any owner, then you have to tinker a lot with the bathroom. Be patient, as well as the necessary materials, and proceed, as a result - you will give your bath a second life.