DIY Bathtub Paint

by chris mcelhaney
(topeka,ks sn)

How, or can you paint your old bathtub? No matter how you clean it, I can't get my bathtub clean. Can a person repaint a tub easily?

Thank you for submitting a Bathroom Paint How To question...

Painting a bathtub is a process known as re-glazing the bathtub. This is a process that can be done on your own, or hired out to a professional.

I have seen bathtub re-glaze jobs that looked really bad in just a few months.... with chipping, peeling, and yellowing.... so, I would be sure that you use good quality materials.... this is not a job to scrimp on.

Here is a good article: Step by Step bathtub reglazing. This article emphasizes cleaning the tub several times before re-glazing as well as using a primer and good quality glaze.

Other Options;

1 - Hiring a professional - Use this link to help find a professional bathroom re-modeler in your area. You can find additional comments on local contractors by using Angie's List.

2 - Look into a drop-in bathtub liner as another alternative. A drop in liner is placed over the top of your existing bathtub.

Good luck on your remodel....