In most cases, repairing a chipped bathtub is not difficult.
Unless you are handy and have time to do it yourself, replacing a bathtub that has been chipped is expensive and time-consuming. A bathtub can become chipped when its surface is struck by a heavy object or its ceramic paint simply wears off with time. Repairing a chipped area of a tub is relatively easy, unless it is widespread. After preparing the damaged area, paint and seal it to make it blend in with the rest of the tub. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Scrape or rub off any chipped paint from the surface of the tub with a steel wood pad. Sand over the area until is is smooth. Place epoxy over the sanded area.
2. Cover or fill in the chipped area with polyester filler. Leave the filler alone until it is has dried completely. Sand over the area until it feels smooth to the touch.
3. Spray a coat of ceramic paint primer on the chipped area. Allow the primer to completely dry.
4. Test EP-acrylic paint on a small area of the tub to make sure it matches the color of the existing finish. Spray on a coat of the EP-acrylic paint to the chipped area if the color is a match.
5. Allow the paint to dry for at least an hour. Apply another coat of paint and allow it to dry completely again.
6. Apply a ceramic sealer to the area where you painted. Allow the area to dry for at least 24 hours before using your tub.
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