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How Applying the New Finish?

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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, overlapping coats. If you are painting the finish on, roll it in one direction for the same reasons.


Apply one coat of the finish, taking your time to ensure you cover every bit of the tub with an even layer. Do not touch the finish after you lay it on or it may create permanent marks. Give the finish 15 minutes to dry. You’ll be applying additional coats of the glaze or finish to the tub, but each coat needs a few minutes to cure before applying the next.


If it’s a particularly humid day or your bathroom isn’t well ventilated, you may want to wait a little bit longer. Letting each coat dry slightly before applying the next will help them better seal and adhere to one another. Add 2 more coats, waiting 15 minutes between each. You should have a total of three coats applied to your tub before you’re done, though each coat does not need to be completely dry before applying the next one.


Waiting 15 minutes should make the previous coat tacky enough to adhere to the next. Apply each coat in the same, smooth, left to right fashion whether painting or spraying. Make sure you cover the entire tub with each coat. Give the tub at least a day to dry. Don’t run any water through the tub or attempt to touch the new finish for at least one full day.


Keep the doors and windows open with the fan running if possible to keep the area ventilated and aid in the drying process. Don’t let anyone use the toilet in the bathroom while it dries as the fumes can still be dangerous. Remove the tape and plastic. With the tub mostly dry, you can now remove all of the plastic, tape and paper you used to protect the walls and hardware in your tub.

How Keeping Bathroom Grout Clean?

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Wipe it with alcohol. One of the easiest ways to prevent grout from getting dirty is to clean it often with something that will prevent mold and mildew from forming in the first place. One such substance is alcohol. Once a week, wipe the grout down with isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol using a clean cloth.

Spray it with a mold inhibitor. There are several spray solutions you can make yourself using a clean spray bottle, including vinegar and water, tea tree oil and water, and hydrogen peroxide. Two to three times a week, spray the grout after a bath or shower with a solution of:

Half-and-half vinegar and water. However, be aware that overuse of vinegar on grout can cause erosion over many years. Water and 15 to 20 drops of tea tree oil. Shake well before each use. Pure hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle.

Dry the grout after every use. Removing the excess water from tiles and grout after a shower or bath is one of the easiest ways to keep grout looking new. After each use, wipe the shower walls or bath down with an old towel or squeegee.

Keep the bathroom dry. Another great way to keep mold and mildew from growing in your bathroom is by removing the water that allows it to grow. If your bathroom isn’t equipped with an exhaust fan, remove moisture from the air after every shower or bath by opening the window and blowing a stand-up fan out the window.

Seal the grout. Grout should be re-sealed every few years. Sealant can be applied to the grout lines with a paint brush. Allow it to dry, and then remove sealant from the tiles by wiping them in a diagonal direction with a damp cloth or sponge. One applied and cleaned, allow the sealant to cure for about three to four hours.