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How Refinishing Badly-Damaged Tubs?

December 23, 2019 in /by

Buy a bathtub refinishing kit at a home improvement center. Save yourself time by buying a whole kit that has everything you need to refinish your tub. Most kits come with tub cleaner, sandpaper, primer, refinishing paint, a paint tray, a brush, and a roller. Check that the kit comes with a durable resin coating […]

How to Fix a Leaky Bathtub Faucet?

December 20, 2019 in /by

Dripping bathtub faucets can increase your water bill every month. Many people attempt to turn the faucet handles tighter and inadvertently shred the seals even further. Although a plumber is needed to fix major problems, you can repair most broken washers, gaskets and seals yourself with a few special tools. If you are unable to […]

How Using a Bleach Solution?

December 18, 2019 in /by

Open the windows and doors in the area for ventilation. When using bleach, it’s always a good idea to create good ventilation. Try to open as many nearby windows as you can, particularly if there’s one in the bathroom. If there’s not a window in the bathroom, place a fan blowing air out of the […]

How Preventing Future Growth?

December 16, 2019 in /by

Fix any leaks you can see. If a leak is causing the problem, it’s time to take care of that! Replace leaky faucet heads, for instance, or if the leak is more than you can handle, call in a professional to find and fix the leak. If you don’t fix the leak, the mold will […]

How to Refinish Bathtubs?

December 13, 2019 in /by

If you’re hoping to give your bathroom a new look, refinishing your bathtub can be a less expensive alternative to replacing it if you don’t like the color or it’s simply looking dingy and old. Applying a new finish to your tub really only requires a thorough cleaning, a bit of scraping, and some patience. […]

How Dismantling the Faucet?

December 11, 2019 in /by

Gather the proper tools. You will need a monkey wrench, bath socket wrench or vice grip pliers, a Philips screwdriver, a flat-head screwdriver, a jar gripper, plumber’s grease, a rag, Teflon tape and possibly tub caulk. You may also need a hair dryer. Turn off the water intake to your house. You will need access […]

How Replacing Parts?

December 9, 2019 in /by

Identify faulty parts. Look at the parts you have just removed. You must find the part to replace. The best way to ensure you will fix the leak is to fix all the wearable parts on both hot and cold faucet valves. Locate replacement parts. Take your old parts to a hardware store or home […]

How Cleaning the Tub?

December 6, 2019 in /by

Turn on your bathroom fan and open the doors and windows. The fumes from the cleaning agents and bathtub reglazers are dangerous, so it’s important that you ensure your bathroom is well ventilated before getting started. You should also open the doors and windows in the rooms adjacent to the bathroom for air flow. If […]

How Taping off the Tub?

December 4, 2019 in /by

Tape off the edges of the tub with masking tape. Some bathtubs are not freestanding fixtures and are housed within a painted housing. If your bathtub is set within a wood or plaster housing, use painters tape to tape off the edges of the tub to prevent the new bathtub reglazing from getting on anything […]

How Applying the New Finish?

December 2, 2019 in /by

Apply the new finish over the tub in smooth, even rows. If you are using a spray on finish, hold the can about 12 inches (30 cm) from the tub and apply it from left to right. Don’t back track, instead, keep spraying it from left to right in the same direction to create even, […]