The key to a good job is preparation. Considering the tub is exposed to shampoos, conditioners and other things, a heavy sanding is a better idea. Same with the caulking around the tub should be removed and surface prepared. We bought a home on a well water system. The place was abandoned for over a year and the fiberglass tub had been half full of fermenting water. It was gross. Eight years ago we bought this place and the well water always leaves a coating of 'rust' which needs to be abrasively scrubbed at least twice a year. We are still using the same tub after painting it with tub epoxy.
We didn't have an iron filter on our well for a very long time so our water was almost orange! So much scrubbing. The iron filter was such a game changer, I'm going to refinish now that the water isn't orange
@@iammirandapotter Heavy sanding is ok as you are adding a topcoat. Of course it depends on the material.. I am thinking anything with a gel-coat or enamel.
This was an incredible video!! You do a great job at capturing the experience and little stuff that needs explaining when it comes to a project like this! I am just about to use this exact product with the exact tools!
Great product we had an off white tub with some chips and scratches. This worked great 👍. This stuff smells terrible. It makes the whole house smell like nail polish and paint. Make sure you buy about 10 of the small dense foam smoth rollers. You will need to change these frequently for a smooth finish.
What do you think about using this stuff on a stand up shower floor? The ceramic tiles are a bit old and outdated looking. I'm think a white floor will brighten up the shower. It has navy blue tiles on the walls.
@UnpopularGameGuy It's holding up good. I took a tool with a flat razor blade and razor knifes and removed all the caulk first and scrapped any spots with build up or rust or flaking. You might also sand any rust spots or flaking with some sand paper by hand for good cohesion. Then clean up any residue and clean the tub before applying coating. Make sure to buy several super smooth mini rollers. You will need to change these throughout the job as they can get sticky. It's also best to do 1 nice even coating and then wait 12- 24 hours before recoat. You might want to buy an empty paint container with a lid to keep the mix from drying between coats. You will also need a mimi rolling tray. I use the plastic inserts and change between coats to keep any contamination out. Good luck!
@@TheKingdomCthank you SO SO much for that helpful reply! I’m gettin erdone this weekend finally, as I’ve had the kit for months. The guy in the video says it dries for like only an hour until his next coat. Are you saying yours took that much longer to dry?
Just did mine turned out great 🎉 definitely make sure you have window open in bathroom and a fan. I was lucky enough our attic fan is next to the bathroom and sucked it all out. Sand everything you want painted tack cloth helped. Have more than one roller replacement because if you have to do a second coat you’ll want to toss old one. Wait atleast 2 hours before second coat or will get really tacky when doing second coat. After drying I did take a 800 grit sand paper and went over just to make sure it’s smooth. Great product thank you for the video❤ o also I used one of those paint mixers and hooked it up to my drill make sure it stayed down in the paint while mixing and keep up and down motion to a minimum while mixing🎉 fyi do not use the spray for tub projects you think this is strong smh that can is horrible
I always have mold growing on the tub and used cleaning brush often. Does cleaning it with bathroom cleaner and scrub damage it? How do you keep the tub clean in the future?
This product needs to fully cure a minimum of 3 days, I let ours cure for 5 days, showing a bit of wear after 7 years, will use this product again. We did put a small bit of non-slip powder on the bottom of the tub in the first coat.
We have a fiberglass one-piece enclosure. There is some flex on the floor. When you step inside there is a little movement. Do you know if this paint would chip or crack with that movement?
This is not paint, it is epoxy, the same product used to make fiberglass and acrylic tubs, showers and enclosures. If the surface is heavily prepared and cleaned, the epoxy should be tough and flexible enough to last ten years. We are on year 9 with our paint job.
One box was plenty for one tub. I found that each coat dried enough in about 15 to 20 minutes for the second coat. I think the leftovers would’ve been fine waiting an hour. I put some plastic over the top and it wasn’t even skinned over at all
They were. I should have waited longer between coats and used a new kit for the last coat. But they were drying quick in the heat and ready for another quote before the product was unusable.
Did you apply third coat, same day? With the original kit? Rustoleum says to wait til next day and use brand new kit - so curious if you did 3 in same day? Thanks!!
I will be curious as well. I recently replaced a bathtub that had this on for 3 years and still looked pretty good, but they wanted to convert to a shower.
@skidubz82 Obviously when you did your job, and it chipped and peeled in six months, the surface was not properly and thoroughly prepared. We are starting on year 9 after painting epoxy on our tub. Perhaps you used paint on your tub?
We are a restoration company, and have used this product on many antique clawsfoot tub resorations. None of our customers have ever complained about low adhesion, poor wear characteristics or anything else. Tubs and sinks we have done have been in service in excess of 8 years, with no degradation of the finish.
After mixing A & B let it sit for 10 minutes, stir, let it sit an additional 10 to 15 minutes to allow A&B to fully mix.
The key to a good job is preparation. Considering the tub is exposed to shampoos, conditioners and other things, a heavy sanding is a better idea. Same with the caulking around the tub should be removed and surface prepared. We bought a home on a well water system. The place was abandoned for over a year and the fiberglass tub had been half full of fermenting water. It was gross. Eight years ago we bought this place and the well water always leaves a coating of 'rust' which needs to be abrasively scrubbed at least twice a year. We are still using the same tub after painting it with tub epoxy.
We didn't have an iron filter on our well for a very long time so our water was almost orange! So much scrubbing. The iron filter was such a game changer, I'm going to refinish now that the water isn't orange
@@iammirandapotter Too bad we can't post Rely pictures. Good luck with your refinishing. ;-)
@@iammirandapotter Heavy sanding is ok as you are adding a topcoat. Of course it depends on the material.. I am thinking anything with a gel-coat or enamel.
This was an incredible video!! You do a great job at capturing the experience and little stuff that needs explaining when it comes to a project like this! I am just about to use this exact product with the exact tools!
Absolutely better than before. One more coat would definitely spiff it up. 👍🏽
Great product we had an off white tub with some chips and scratches. This worked great 👍.
This stuff smells terrible. It makes the whole house smell like nail polish and paint.
Make sure you buy about 10 of the small dense foam smoth rollers. You will need to change these frequently for a smooth finish.
What do you think about using this stuff on a stand up shower floor? The ceramic tiles are a bit old and outdated looking. I'm think a white floor will brighten up the shower. It has navy blue tiles on the walls.
How’s it holding up?
Also, my tub has a lot of peeling. What was your method to prep?
I just want it to come out good
@UnpopularGameGuy It's holding up good. I took a tool with a flat razor blade and razor knifes and removed all the caulk first and scrapped any spots with build up or rust or flaking. You might also sand any rust spots or flaking with some sand paper by hand for good cohesion. Then clean up any residue and clean the tub before applying coating.
Make sure to buy several super smooth mini rollers. You will need to change these throughout the job as they can get sticky. It's also best to do 1 nice even coating and then wait 12- 24 hours before recoat. You might want to buy an empty paint container with a lid to keep the mix from drying between coats. You will also need a mimi rolling tray. I use the plastic inserts and change between coats to keep any contamination out. Good luck!
@r.powerborn8026 I actually used this on my white ceramic tiles as well. It looks great. Although it took 2 kits to seal them and the gout lines.
@@TheKingdomCthank you SO SO much for that helpful reply! I’m gettin erdone this weekend finally, as I’ve had the kit for months. The guy in the video says it dries for like only an hour until his next coat. Are you saying yours took that much longer to dry?
Thank you! Im excited to try this as soon as it arrives on our Avacodo green shower!!
Gave me a good starting point. Thank you.
LG! this should be fun lol
I found that the sanding it is the hardest part. I just used a handheld sander then vacuumed up the dust. 👍🏽 three coats later looked brand new.
Just did mine turned out great 🎉 definitely make sure you have window open in bathroom and a fan. I was lucky enough our attic fan is next to the bathroom and sucked it all out. Sand everything you want painted tack cloth helped. Have more than one roller replacement because if you have to do a second coat you’ll want to toss old one. Wait atleast 2 hours before second coat or will get really tacky when doing second coat. After drying I did take a 800 grit sand paper and went over just to make sure it’s smooth. Great product thank you for the video❤ o also I used one of those paint mixers and hooked it up to my drill make sure it stayed down in the paint while mixing and keep up and down motion to a minimum while mixing🎉 fyi do not use the spray for tub projects you think this is strong smh that can is horrible
Very cool. Good tips
Just amazing
I just ordered some of this, thanks.
YOU DID AN AMAZING JOB 👏
Thank you
Differently informative..thank you
Great video, thanks.
Thank you so much
Nice 👍 🛀
I thought they changed the kit. It took me watching dang near the whole video to see that this wasn't the Homax brand. These kits actually work
Very cool
How many of these kits did you use? They are about $50 I bought one. Is that enough?
I only used one
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I always have mold growing on the tub and used cleaning brush often. Does cleaning it with bathroom cleaner and scrub damage it? How do you keep the tub clean in the future?
No. This is a very resilient product
@m10stuff is it just 1 kit per standard tub?
1 kit per tub. Yes. They won’t go too much further if you do three coats
This product needs to fully cure a minimum of 3 days, I let ours cure for 5 days, showing a bit of wear after 7 years, will use this product again. We did put a small bit of non-slip powder on the bottom of the tub in the first coat.
Good idea. That’s great that you got 7 years out of it.
I would of used as much as I could on the floor of the tub
We have a fiberglass one-piece enclosure. There is some flex on the floor. When you step inside there is a little movement. Do you know if this paint would chip or crack with that movement?
It is not recommended for flexible surfaces. It depends how much movement there is
This is not paint, it is epoxy, the same product used to make fiberglass and acrylic tubs, showers and enclosures. If the surface is heavily prepared and cleaned, the epoxy should be tough and flexible enough to last ten years. We are on year 9 with our paint job.
Thanks bro'da Great video
Looks Great! Did you sand between coats?
I did not. It self levels pretty smooth
It's available in India
Would it work on a car instead of spray cans.. what do you think
I don’t think that’s a good idea. It’s not recommended for flexible surfaces
1 liter its enough ? How you save it for 1 hour waiting between each coat ?
One box was plenty for one tub. I found that each coat dried enough in about 15 to 20 minutes for the second coat. I think the leftovers would’ve been fine waiting an hour. I put some plastic over the top and it wasn’t even skinned over at all
Thanks for the video. How’s it holding up?
This was in a house that was being sold. But I left them a business card and a 2 year warranty. I haven’t heard from them. I suppose that’s good news.
What did you use to fill in scratches?
In this case the scratches were very superficial. This product filled them nicely
How’s it holding up
No complaints
That’s a landlord special job.
Sometimes. It’s a very affordable fix to get more time out of the tub.
And it works.
@@m10stuffthats not the right way it will start pealing after first shower
@@josuetorres8414it’s been over a year and it looks fine
I think it looks nice 👍🏾
Can you paint over old caulk????
It’s not recommended. I would cut out the caulk and recaulk after paint
Is this a mere colour restoration product or can be used in place of re-enameling also?
It’s an epoxy acrylic paint that can be used on any hard surface
Your tub walls look similar to mine. It’s like a vinyl material from the 70’s - do you think this product would paint over this as well?
It would. Just make sure there’s not a lot of flexibility in the wall (it could crack). It may be better to use a good quality semi gloss paint.
@@m10stuff awesome thank you!
Did you sleep in the same house that night?
Heck no 😂
So how long until paint you poured in the bucket goes bad?
Only a few hours. If a third coat is needed, you may need an additional kit.
Do you need to use a primer?
Nope
How is it holding up?
No complaints
@@m10stuff Good deal, I will look into this.
Can this be sprayed?? Looks like it can but Im unsure.
It’s not recommended. I’m sure you could but you may never be able to clean the equipment completely afterword.
My tub is green. I’d like to change it to white. Will this work?
Absolutely it will. It may just need one additional coat.
How long does it take to dry?
1 hour to touch/recoat. 3 days to water exposure
Were the 3 coats all done out of that one can?
They were. I should have waited longer between coats and used a new kit for the last coat. But they were drying quick in the heat and ready for another quote before the product was unusable.
Would that be considered an acrylic tub?
I believe so
Can this product be used on bathroom floor tiles?
It can be. It’s very durable when properly prepared. But I think there’s a product more designed for floor tile.
No u need floor paint
would i need to re caulk the tub before i do this?
thanks
Recaulk after doing this.
Ohhhhhh after ok. I’m about to do this tonight and I’ll be gone on vacay for a few days hopefully it turns out great. Thanks!
What is the texture like?
It’s fairly smooth depending on how you apply it. It self levels pretty good.
Can u spray that too?
It’s not recommended but I think you could. But good luck cleaning the spray equipment. This stuff is nasty.
Not on the edge😂😅living on a prayer #jovi
Does it work on all types of tubs? Ceramic, cast iron, fibreglass, acrylic etc?
Yes
Can you scrub this product? Will it chip or peel?
You can definitely scrub it with regular sponges and brushes.
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I don't like that product. It is fine for vertical surfaces but it peels when you have standing water.
I haven’t experienced that. I wonder if the surface wasn’t prepared properly.
I guess you totally forgot to discuss the drain removal....
You are correct
Did you apply third coat, same day? With the original kit? Rustoleum says to wait til next day and use brand new kit - so curious if you did 3 in same day? Thanks!!
I did it same day. It was warm and curing quickly. The only reason you would need a second kit is because once mixed, it doesn’t last long.
How long does it take until you can use the shower again? 2 3 days?
You can use it within a few hours, but it’s 3 days to fully cure.
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Use a foam roller
Acrylic paint will peel off very quick
Mine started peeling.
After how long?
Looks and how it holds up is questionable.
I will be curious as well. I recently replaced a bathtub that had this on for 3 years and still looked pretty good, but they wanted to convert to a shower.
I mean for less than $100 bucks you could always repaint it in a few years.@@m10stuff
With proper preparation, our epoxy coated tub is starting on year nine. It required a lot of degreasing and sanding. Preparation is the key.
It won't last long, next time when you repaint again it will be nightmare to remove it.
Most people use this as a fix until they can afford a full replacement. It’s a great solution to buy a few years or more.
that's going to chip and peel in 6 months
I recently upgraded a tub that had this for 3 years and still looked good.
@skidubz82 Obviously when you did your job, and it chipped and peeled in six months, the surface was not properly and thoroughly prepared. We are starting on year 9 after painting epoxy on our tub. Perhaps you used paint on your tub?
We are a restoration company, and have used this product on many antique clawsfoot tub resorations. None of our customers have ever complained about low adhesion, poor wear characteristics or anything else. Tubs and sinks we have done have been in service in excess of 8 years, with no degradation of the finish.
So no sanding ? Or curing
Yes. I sanded it first and it took a few days to cure.
Can it be used on wall tiles?
For sure