Common Problems With Tub Resurfacing and Their Solutions
Successfully resurfaced bathtubs are almost impossible to spot, and, resurfacing can often save you hundreds, if not possibly thousands of dollars on a bathroom remodel. But, and yes there is always one, you need to know that not every job is successful, because not every bathtubs refinishing professional has the experience to know what it takes to refinish a tub.
Bubbles
When air gets trapped in between the individual layers of the coating, bubbles will start to appear. This is due to the coating not being left to cure for long enough, however, it could occur when the refinisher doesn’t strip the tubs’ old finish before they start to resurface. A bathtub must be stripped if it has been previously resurfaced.
Some signs a bathtub has been resurfaced before range from flaking, peeling, or chipping, this can be seen around the drain or soap dish. This is why it is vital to remove, or strip, the old finish to allow the new surface to bond to the original substrate. Failure to do this will result in bubbles or premature coating failure.
Solution
Make sure the refinishing professional strips the tub if it has been previously done before. Or, wait at least 24 hrs for the coating to cure and don’t allow any water to come into contact with the tub during this time.
Fading
This occurs when the refinish coating has been mixed too thin, or an incorrect mixture of materials. It can also be due to not allowing the proper curing time or using improper cleaners.
Solution
Hire a professional bathtubs refinishing company such as AAA - Perma Ceram Bathtub Refinishing that uses superior products and is trained on how to accurately mix the material. Also, remember to ask your refinishing professional for any literature on how you can properly maintain your new surface in the ensuing years. Additionally, their staff or website could offer some insight into their practices.
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