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Do Your Own Cast Iron Tub Refinishing

While cast iron bathtubs can withstand years of abuse, there will come a time in every home owner's life when he or she finds that it is time for you to do a bathroom remodeling and that includes refinishing the tub. Iron bathtub refinishing does not have to be difficult. You can probably hire someone to do it for you without having to pay too much money out of pocket for the expense. If you would rather learn how to do your own bathroom remodeling and bath tub refinishing, however, here are a few hints to help you with your project.

 

Cast Iron Bathtub

1. Make sure you have all of the right supplies on hand before you begin your project. With cast iron tub refinishing you will need plastic sheeting, masking tape, topcoat, refinishing primer, degreaser and adheser, a chemical cleanser, respirator, sandpaper (or a rotating sander), a spray gun (low pressure-high volume works best) and some gloves. You will also need lacquer thinner if the tub has been painted. Your local hardware store clerk can help you pick the best brands for your project.

2. Always work in an area that has a good amount of ventilation. The ideal spot for this type of project is outdoors or in a garage. This is because you will be working with cleansers and materials that are toxic and dangerous to breathe in, get on you or accidentally ingest. Wear long sleeves, gloves and masks to protect you.

3. Before you begin, make sure you shut off the water main , and take off the tub's valves, and drain. It is also a good idea to cover the tubs feet (if it has them) and cover your floor with plastic sheeting. You don't want to have an accident that requires you to refinish your floors as well!

4. Enlist the help of some friends. Cast iron tubs are very heavy so, unless you are a body building champion, you will need some help getting it from its current location to your garage and with the moving of the tub throughout your cast iron tub refinishing project. Another good reason to ask your friends or family to help you is that it helps speed up the bath tub refinishing process.

5. Before you begin the actual refinishing part of your cast iron bath refinishing project you need to make sure that the bathtub is completely clean and that any dings, scratches or holes have been filled in. You need the surface of your tub to be completely smooth or the refinishing won't look any different than the current surface of your bathtub.

Cast iron bathtub installation and refinishing projects do not have to be lengthy and they do not have to be tedious but it is important that you take the time to ensure your own safety and the quality of your work. Remember, you want this bath tub refinishing job to last for a very long time before you have to repeat the process all over again. Don't rush—move at a steady pace and the task should be done in a day or two!

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