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Yes, this paint will work on ceramic tile. Follow the same steps and sand the tile beforehand to make sure the paint will stick since tile is usually glazed.
Really well! It looks almost exactly like it did on day one. This bathtub takes a beating, I can't believe how well it's held up. I'm working on the updated video. It is taking me longer than expected to get it done, but I'll have it posted soon.
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just refinished my bathtub and the old bubbling sheet of tiles above it. I've been in this apartment 2 years and my landlord said she'd have the maintenance team do it when I moved in. She even already had the kit. She never did. I then asked her to recaulk last summer, as it as starting to mold and be difficult to clean. She kept saying the guy would be in touch and he never was. She's a very hands off landlord, doesn't care what I do, and my rent is ridiculously cheap in the midst of this housing crisis. So I started painting different areas of my little apartment that need a coat of paint. It's looking so much better! I finished the tub and shower surround in one day, two coats with two packages of Rust-Oleum tub and tile. Phew, it IS strong, even with an n95. Next time I'm buying a respirator. I had to take breaks, as I was feeling dizzy. Except for a few imperfections, it looks brand new, fresh and clean. I scrubbed and scrubbed but couldn't get the old grey stains out. It was looking so nasty, I didn't even want to take a shower. I stripped the caulking and will be doing that as well. Thank you for showing me that I can do it! I am so excited to add some plants and candles and take a bubble bath!
I just happened upon your video, and was SO blown away by your resourcefulness (vent fan and hose setup; research performed to choose the Rustoleum Marine Coatings Topside Paint instead of the Tub & Tile refinishing kit), thoroughness, and, simply, excellent video. You are quite the DiYer! Thanks for the inspiration.
I’ve never seen a better DIY video done by a woman (or man!)!! You seriously need to be discovered and have your own DIY tv series! The idea to sand between coats is a great one. I’m about to refinish showers and bathtubs in a mobile home. Thanks for all your great tips.
@@TheNiftyNester Hi nice video have you had to touch up on this tub does it look patchy after showering and can you scrub shower when needs cleaning and not worry
I did it several years ago and it peels off and looks uglier than when you started. Do not do this. P.S. I remodeled older homes in Minneapolis MN for 20 years, I'm now retired. I thought I'd save people money and a mess by sharing this information.
This changes everything! The other channels need to talk about their personal lives and I see some editing but this seems really real. Thanks! I'm definitely going back to watch your other videos
I finished my bathtub project and I like how it turned out. Thank you for the video it was a great tutorial. I asked about fixing runs and ended up lightly sanding any flaws and doing a total 3rd coat and I"m glad I did. After it dried for 3 days I took 0000 steel wool and went over the paint job which smoothed out small ridges from the paint roller and it looks great.
Excellent video, awesome work and results!!! Thank you for a well done video, informative, with no rambling or babbling about stupid stuff, to the point and a job actually well done without cutting corners! I so wish many other youtubers would take a lesson from you!
If you have a window, then you can put a fan in that window, and that would be enough to exhaust the fumes. If you don't have a window, then you probably want to use a stronger exhaust fan than the one in your bathroom. Bathroom exhaust fans aren't usually very strong, so it just depends on how long it takes yours to circulate the air in your bathroom. You'll also want to keep the bathroom door closed or seal off the doorway so you don't fill the rest of your house with fumes. I hope that helps.
What a great job. Topside is made for painting fiberglass boats so it makes perfect sense to use on a fiberglass tub enclosure. If you have a true tile surround and cast iron tub I'd be inclined to say use the tub n tile refinishing kit.
When i use this topside paint i use a 3/8 nap roller. It holds more paint and as you said it self levels. I noticed when using the foam roller i got more air bubbles in the paint giving me a more bubbly finish (this was actually on my boat) but i liked the durability of the product and was considering doing my soaker tub with it next. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, this is exactly what I’m looking for! My house is super ghetto and I’m just trying to make it look a little bit less ghetto because I’m hosting a huge Christmas family reunion. 😅
@@dovespaligrino8312 it's never cheaper to buy a new tub. I can't afford a new tub but I can afford to refinish the one I have and there's a lot of people in the same situation. Even if I have to refinish it again after a few years it'll still cost me less than a new tub. But if you can afford a new tub that's great!
@@TheNiftyNesterI’m buying a new house, I’m soooo excited to be getting it. It’s a huge 1800’s house, but it’s so ugly, ugly paint, the ugliest pink toilet, pink sink, yellow and red wallpaper, I can go on. That’s not the worst of it, the sewer line is broken and the roof has some damage that HAS to be fixed, and the electrical is out of date so the whole house has to be reworked. 90k for the house but another 40k for the repairs alone, that doesn’t cover all the ugly stuff, hideous bathroom, horribly ugly kitchen, I need all new appliances etc. but of course now I’m broke and just can’t afford it. Being able to paint my tub, paint over old ugly “but in good shape” tiles etc is super cheap but still makes a huge difference until I can afford to replace the appliances. Btw we’re a family of 8 on one income, thanks for realizing not everyone in every situation can afford to just up and buy a new tub etc.
This is incredible! I literally just discovered your channel, and am binge watching all your stuff! I'm older ( late 50s), but love to tackle DIY projects! You make them look easy, and do an amazing job! Thank you for sharing your creativity and talent! I can't wait to paint my bathtub! 😊😊
I'm sorry I'm just now responding, thank you so much for your kind comment! I love hearing from other women DIYers, there's nothing we can't tackle and it doesn't matter how old or young we are. Keep at it!
Good grief after the fan motor, the plastic zipper, the face breathing mask, the scrubbing and cleaning etc. You should have just bought and installed a new surround from a supply depot store! Same price tag!
I’m renovating a 66 year old house. The bathroom is okay but the bath tile is puke green. I’ve avoided replacing them for a year now. I’m so happy I found this. I actually have a can of that paint from a previous project. Next month I’ll give this a shot! Thanks for the lesson! Also that zipper is going to be a game changer!
Thank you! It's always nice to have product on hand already for a project. I hope your tiles turn out well! You'll love the zipper, it's definitely one of those things you don't realize you need in your life until you have it lol.
i've never puked green. its always clear with whatever i ate within the last 12 hours. if you have green than that's bile from the liver or gallbladder. and you likely should see a doctor.
As a 62 year old I have the necessary wisdom to proclaim that was Avocado Green😂 It was fancy stuff back then along with Harvest Gold. Tubs, toilets and sinks as well as stoves and refrigerators in those colors were all the rage.
I used marine boat paint to paint the tiles in my tub/ shower (left the bath tub did not paint it). It looked great when it was done. After about one year it still looked pretty good. After about 2 years it started to show defects- small scratches and some minor peeling (mostly were the bar of soap was constantly hitting the wall). However now after 3 years it has started to really yellow. It still looks "white" (not horrible yellow like you would see in a smoker's home or bad yellowing you see in bright sunlight). It would still look kind of white if it was by itself however because it is directly next to the original high gloss bath tub, toilet, cabinets, shower bar etc that are all manufacture painted (I believe power coated or porcelain) gloss white the yellowing of the marine paint becomes very noticeable. There is a big difference between the painted tiles and gloss white tub. Directly after painting the tiles the paint will look just like this video. Gloss white tiles blending nicely with the gloss bath tub. However be prepared to repaint every few years because it will definitely yellow over time. I am just happy I only painted my tiles that can be easier replace or covered with a liner if I dont' want to keep repainting vs painting my entire bathtub that would cost thousands of dollars to replace. Overall experience it looks great directly after painting. However it will yellow so be prepared to repaint every few years (in my experience three years).
Thanks for your experience! Not I'm thinking to add some tint so yellow won't be a problem. Green or whatever tub is better than scratched one anyways. You saved me a lot of time in three years period
I did it several years ago and it peels off and looks uglier than when you started. Do not do this. P.S. I remodeled older homes in Minneapolis MN for 20 years, I'm now retired. I thought I'd save people money and a mess by sharing this information.
I cannot understand why you only have 25.2k Subscribers! Your information sharing is the best I have found and I watch a LOT of home improvement videos. (And zero television.) Your list of items utilized in your videos and the timeline are very helpful. With over 2 million views it seems something is amiss. I do wish we could all manage to work at the speed in your videos, everyone would complete all their projects in less than a month. (That would be particularly helpful for me re repairing where I fell through my kitchen floor - twice. Not in the same place so there's 2 holes now. Water damage can be sneaky.)
You are amazingly thorough and clearly very talented at DIY projects! Thank you for sharing in such detail every step of this process. The tub/shower surround looks fabulous!
I used the marine paint and it peeled after 3 or 4 months. It was awful. The tenant had a baby and we had to sand off all remaining paint with the bathroom door closed to contain fumes. It was hot and horribly stuffy , the best mask to use is the painter’s mask, we didn’t inhale any fumes.
I did it several years ago and it peels off and looks uglier than when you started. Do not do this. P.S. I remodeled older homes in Minneapolis MN for 20 years, I'm now retired. I thought I'd save people money and a mess by sharing this information.
Coming from a boat builder and avid DIYer. Nice work! I liked what you chose to do prep. wise. One thought to consider... Using a 2 part QUALITY marine epoxy based paint (like awl grip) would yeild a harder and longer lasting finish... it would also be more dangerous to apply (and more expensive) and vent, so it does have downsides... and perhaps with that small enclosed bathroom might prove too dangerous to do... but worth considering for those projects you want to do one time and be done with it for 20 years.
So much prep involved! I’ve been wanting to paint my bathtub but now I’m going to slow down a bit and make sure I first purchase all the supplies you recommend and wait for a time the kids are with their dad so they don’t need to bathe at home for 5 days.
Did this in a rental rental house. I used my drill with an attached scrubber for cleaning and a rotary sander. I cleaned it at least 10X. (Probably some undiagnosed OCD, 😅) Prep is EVERYTHING! Don't use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers after painting. 2 Tenants later and it still looks good.
Thank you so much for this video. You gave me the confidence to finally do a bathroom remodel and I am so glad that I found this alternative to buying or building a new shower. I only have 1 coat finished and it looks brand new. You’re awesome! You make things simple and easy to follow!
Thank you for your great video. It gave me the confidence to do my green 40yr old Kohler fiberglass shower tub. It was in perfect shape but wrong color. My wife loves the new glossy white look of the Rustoleum top coat now. There are a few things I learned. Sand with 220 at start and between all coats. We could see some scratching in finished product from the 150 grit I used initially. It took 4 coats to completely hide the green and the sanding marks. The $30 quart can ran out after the 3rd coat. Don't use the cheap $1 foam roller kit from the dollar store. The tray worked great but the foam expanded and kept falling off the roller. I then purchased a high quality foam roller and it worked great for the following 3 coats. I was able to reuse the same roller by keeping it in a baggie over night. Use a foam brush to do the detail work. The horse hair brush I used didn't work well at all. I was hoping for a better looking result when all finished. The self leveling properties of the paint didn't smooth out the over lapping from the roller. Not real noticeable unless the light reflects off the surface at an angle which happens with a window or light fixture. It took me 2hrs to remove the old glass sliding shower door. Took lots of elbow grease and goof off to remove adhesive and silicone caulking. It took another 8 hrs to finish sanding and painting. It is still quite smelly in the bathroom after a week. Smells like vinegar. If I had to do it over I would use appliance white spray paint (not the epoxy) for the areas above the water line in the tub. I used this on a fridge and it looked very professional. This would have been a lot cheaper, faster, less smelly and better looking. Not sure how it would hold up to every day shower use but it would be easy to respray if needed. If anybody does this let me know how it turned out. Hope this helps someone.
@@kyliewilson5800 nope. I'm tempted too. I would just do the side wall since it is most noticable there. However, we rarely use that shower and the smell took a month to resolve. I can still detect the smell 6 months later. The finish is holding up well. There have been about a dozen showers taken so far. I will wait until summer before redoing.
This looks great!! I wanted to ask how it's holding up. I used the Rustoleum Tub and Tile paint previously and it peeled terribly. I'm a furniture artist so I'm no stranger to cleaning and prepping before painting. I'd love to know if this material holds up better than the tub and tile. Thanks for your time!
@@annaossadchaya7752 The DIY Power Couple also used this product and they did a follow up video on how it holds up. I'd like ot hear from this lady too, though.
She responded to one comment that it's just fine. They asked about scratching and peeling and she responded that she would need a sander to scratch it, it hardened.
Thank you for the amount of details you added to this vlog. I ordered the paint and I'm going to follow your steps - to the T. You inspire me. Thank you, again!
Thank you for making this video I currently moved in to an old apartment and the current renters painted the tub but it’s peeling off and my landlords don’t plan to clean it up. I hate taking showers it looks so gross. I can’t wait to start this project so I can enjoy my showers and baths again. 🤗
You did a really good job! My bathroom is just like yours beige and I would like to paint. I gonna watch your video again and start to work! Thank you for sharing.
What a really nice job very impressive, thank you for this video. I am definitely going to roll with your advice.Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
You're welcome and thank you! I'm glad this was helpful. It's a lot of work doing your own renovations but it's so rewarding and you will save so much money!
Awesome job! I keep coming back and rewatching this. I'm just debating whether I should paint mine as part of a mini-reno. It's ok but a bit dingy. I'm hesitant because of concern that the paint won't age well and will end up looking worse than it looks now. Yours looks so amazing. How did it hold up I see this video is from a while ago. Does your painted tub still look great. And what do you use to clean it now that it's painted. Thank you so much for your videos!
I just completed this on my walk in shower base. It turned out amazing! So thankful for this video, but I too am wondering what she used to clean it w/o damaging or scuffing up the paint.
Thank you both so much! As far as how it's looking now, it's been a little over a year and it's held up really well. The finish is like a hard enamel surface once the paint cures which makes it really durable. As far as cleaning it goes, I just avoid using abrasive cleaners like comet and scrub brushes. I can usually get it clean with vinegar water and a sponge but sometimes, if it's a little dirtier, I'll use a spray tub cleaner and sponge. I hope that helps!
Could you tell me how the Rust-Oleum marine paint has held up? I'm in the process of doing my tub, and I thought of using an enamel paint. Then I saw your video. Thank you Karen
This video is amazing! We just bought a house with a guest bath that is so similar, but our tub surround is even uglier. (Yellow, but maybe supposed to have been beige?) I’m curious how you handled the caulking around the surround. Did you remove it beforehand, and caulk before painting? Or did you go back and caulk after painting? TIA. Hoping to start prep for this next weekend. We repainted the bathroom Swiss Coffee and now it’s made the surround color extra offensive!
Great! Mine sure needs this make over - I see it can be purchased in colors I could have a red tub and black walls :D Now I just have to go without taking a shower for a week....
Watching this video made me super tired. It looks like SO much work, but you made it look SO easy! The outcome was gorgeous and really helped motivate me to press on with my plans to do my sink, stand up shower, jetted tub and upstairs tub/shower combo. 😵💫 I'm tired again. Lol. Wanna come help?! Lol. Great work! I look forward to more of your videos!
Thank you!!! It's held up really well. I haven't had any issues with chipping, peeling, or anything like that. This bathtub gets a lot of use daily, and it still looks amazing. I wanted to have the update video posted months ago but had some things come up and haven't been able to get it done. I am hoping to finish that video soon, though.
This is absolutely fantastic content - Wow! I was going to buy a new corner sink but I've decided to paint it and save some money. I'll just get new taps as the Sales are on. Again, wonderful content, so well presented! Thank you Nifty Nester. Blessings always.Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹
how is the paint holding up? also do you think i would be fine with the fumes if I just use that respirator and the ceiling vent fan I already have in my bathroom ?
You're welcome and thank you! I am beyond pleased with how well this paint has held up. Once the paint cures it has such a hard finish that it doesn't look or feel like paint, it's more like a hard shell.
I’m thinking of doing this. I use suction cup hooks on my shower walls to hang most things because 1. There’s never enough shelf space in these tub surrounds and 2. Things sitting always getting gross underneath. So, my question is… Would I still be able to use suction cups on the walls if I used this paint? How has it held up under your feet or where you set things down? TIA! ❤️
I haven't used anything with suction cups in the tub so I'm sorry I can't say for sure but I can't think of a reason why they wouldn't still stick to the surface. It's a hard shell finish once it's cured. As far as wear and tear there really isn't any. I'll do an update in the near future, I just have a couple videos left to edit and post from the rest of this bathroom renovation before I post the update (editing takes me forever). The only wear I can see on the tub is a couple of tiny scratches that I made when moving a metal ladder in and out of the tub area when I was refinishing the ceiling in that bathroom. They're small scratches on the outside side of the tub that I will touch up when I film the update video but there's not really any wear yet on the inside of the tub. I don't know how long it'll stay looking new but so far it's held up really well.
I did it! It came out great. Only deviation from ur video is that I have a sliding glass door in the bedroom that the bath is in so I didn't have any trouble with fumes. Took me four days but I'm old. I wud luv to show u the after but don't know how send.
Great video !! I have a white tub that I need to repaint to Ocean Blue . 😆 When using the repainted tub later did you notice you the surface too slippery ? I'm trying to decide if I need to use a type of non slip coating on the floor of the tub. Excellent job on the fan duct box !!!👍 Looks like a super job . Really appreciate the attention to the different details.
Thank you as well! It was also exactly what I was looking for! The only thing is will this work on a plastic tub? And is it safe to bathe in a tub truly that is supposed to be used for boats? Please let me know! ❤
How is this holding up? I previously refinished 2 bathtubs with rustoleum tub and tile and BOTH failed within 6 months! Have you used the tub for baths? Is it holding up? Thanks for a great tutorial! Love the zipper in the plastic!
Thank you! This bathtub has held up amazingly well. Our 5 kids share this bathroom, so it's gotten a ton of heavy use daily. They take showers and baths in it. I haven't had any chipping or peeling or any other issues with it at all. I'm really happy with how it turned out and how it's held up.
Timmy Grosso, I've been looking for an automotive clear coat that i can seal this product with on a tub; any recommendations or thoughts? My hope is that the clear top-coat will prevent peeling and ambering. I know a couple that says their tub started ambering after 2 years. Definitely would etch the surface and use primer befor painting...
I’m impressed too. Excellent job. I’ve been watching numerous channels and yours is the best. Thank you so much. I’m going to get the marine paint and not the rustolium
I did an antique hi back kitchen sink I applied the paint too heavy as it set up really quick. So I have some long wavy drip marks. The end results are 90% improvement! It looks great in my summer cottage
Thank you! The finish is like a smooth shell, there's not any lines or texture at all from the roller. The paint is "self-leveling" so any slight texture should level itself out. It's not like epoxy, you still have to try to get the finish smooth with the roller and go over any lines from the edge of the roller, but the paint will also level itself out a little which gives it that smooth finish when it's dry.
Peace! I just watched your video about refinishing the tub on RUclips. Great video. I just need to do my tub only. I have a window and ventilation system in my bathroom. Besides sealing the door, do I need anything more than a fan blowing out the fumes through the window. I have one of those power fans companies use to dry out rugs and areas. Thanks for your time in advance.
Thank you!!! So this paint doesn't require a primer. If your tub or tile has damage and needs repairs made beforehand then you'll want to use the Marine primer to reseal the tub before painting. Since you have tile I would suggest using the Marine primer so the grout gets sealed before painting. But with a standard fiberglass tub or similar material without grout, it's not needed.
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Can this be done over ceramic tiles?
Yes, this paint will work on ceramic tile. Follow the same steps and sand the tile beforehand to make sure the paint will stick since tile is usually glazed.
How well did it hold up?
Really well! It looks almost exactly like it did on day one. This bathtub takes a beating, I can't believe how well it's held up. I'm working on the updated video. It is taking me longer than expected to get it done, but I'll have it posted soon.
Well I'm sold on this idea, great tutorial.
I do this professionally and I gotta tell you that you got skillz lady. Nice job and even better job prepping.
This is a good video.
What can you use to remove old paint that's stuck
I love how you spoke it was careful and clear just right for the viewer
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I just refinished my bathtub and the old bubbling sheet of tiles above it. I've been in this apartment 2 years and my landlord said she'd have the maintenance team do it when I moved in. She even already had the kit. She never did. I then asked her to recaulk last summer, as it as starting to mold and be difficult to clean. She kept saying the guy would be in touch and he never was. She's a very hands off landlord, doesn't care what I do, and my rent is ridiculously cheap in the midst of this housing crisis. So I started painting different areas of my little apartment that need a coat of paint. It's looking so much better! I finished the tub and shower surround in one day, two coats with two packages of Rust-Oleum tub and tile. Phew, it IS strong, even with an n95. Next time I'm buying a respirator. I had to take breaks, as I was feeling dizzy. Except for a few imperfections, it looks brand new, fresh and clean. I scrubbed and scrubbed but couldn't get the old grey stains out. It was looking so nasty, I didn't even want to take a shower. I stripped the caulking and will be doing that as well. Thank you for showing me that I can do it! I am so excited to add some plants and candles and take a bubble bath!
can you send a pic please.....see how its doing....thanks.....
I’m so glad boat paint works so well. This is exactly what I bought for my RV shower. Thanks
I just happened upon your video, and was SO blown away by your resourcefulness (vent fan and hose setup; research performed to choose the Rustoleum Marine Coatings Topside Paint instead of the Tub & Tile refinishing kit), thoroughness, and, simply, excellent video. You are quite the DiYer! Thanks for the inspiration.
I’ve never seen a better DIY video done by a woman (or man!)!!
You seriously need to be discovered and have your own DIY tv series!
The idea to sand between coats is a great one.
I’m about to refinish showers and bathtubs in a mobile home.
Thanks for all your great tips.
Thank you so much!!! ❤️ You are too kind 😊 Good luck with yours, I hope it goes well and you love it!
it may be a good tutorial but the pitch of her voice is quite vexing.
could be my cheap amazon sound bar though.
@@TheNiftyNester Hi nice video have you had to touch up on this tub does it look patchy after showering and can you scrub shower when needs cleaning and not worry
Exactly my thoughts! More people need to know about your channel!
I did it several years ago and it peels off and looks uglier than when you started. Do not do this. P.S. I remodeled older homes in Minneapolis MN for 20 years, I'm now retired. I thought I'd save people money and a mess by sharing this information.
This changes everything! The other channels need to talk about their personal lives and I see some editing but this seems really real. Thanks! I'm definitely going back to watch your other videos
I finished my bathtub project and I like how it turned out. Thank you for the video it was a great tutorial. I asked about fixing runs and ended up lightly sanding any flaws and doing a total 3rd coat and I"m glad I did. After it dried for 3 days I took 0000 steel wool and went over the paint job which smoothed out small ridges from the paint roller and it looks great.
I'm glad to hear it turned out well, thank you for the update!
How is the paint job holding up so far?
Excellent video, awesome work and results!!! Thank you for a well done video, informative, with no rambling or babbling about stupid stuff, to the point and a job actually well done without cutting corners! I so wish many other youtubers would take a lesson from you!
Thank you so much! ❤ I try to not ramble, I tend to over explain sometimes so I'm really glad to hear that you didn't feel like I was doing that.
@@TheNiftyNester You did a fantastic job, both with the video and the editing, and with the actual job, like a total boss!!! Thank you so much!
The ventilation system that you created was super cool. We really liked the inline duct exhaust fan. Great job.
Thank you!
I like the ventilation system too. Hey, didn't I just subscribe to y'all? LOL
Hello! Great job . Do I need a ventilation system if I have a window in my bathroom ? Thanks ❤️
I have exhaust fan in bathroom, would that be sufficient? Should I keep bathroom door closed or open with doors and windows of house open.
If you have a window, then you can put a fan in that window, and that would be enough to exhaust the fumes. If you don't have a window, then you probably want to use a stronger exhaust fan than the one in your bathroom. Bathroom exhaust fans aren't usually very strong, so it just depends on how long it takes yours to circulate the air in your bathroom. You'll also want to keep the bathroom door closed or seal off the doorway so you don't fill the rest of your house with fumes. I hope that helps.
What a great job. Topside is made for painting fiberglass boats so it makes perfect sense to use on a fiberglass tub enclosure. If you have a true tile surround and cast iron tub I'd be inclined to say use the tub n tile refinishing kit.
When i use this topside paint i use a 3/8 nap roller. It holds more paint and as you said it self levels. I noticed when using the foam roller i got more air bubbles in the paint giving me a more bubbly finish (this was actually on my boat) but i liked the durability of the product and was considering doing my soaker tub with it next. Thanks for sharing
Thank you, this is exactly what I’m looking for! My house is super ghetto and I’m just trying to make it look a little bit less ghetto because I’m hosting a huge Christmas family reunion. 😅
Oh man, that sounds like a lot of work in a short amount of time! Good luck with your projects and have a great Christmas family reunion!
Yo!! The way your comment made me holler! 😆😅😄 This was too funny!!
Just buy a new tub.. It will be cheaper in the long run..
@@dovespaligrino8312 it's never cheaper to buy a new tub. I can't afford a new tub but I can afford to refinish the one I have and there's a lot of people in the same situation. Even if I have to refinish it again after a few years it'll still cost me less than a new tub. But if you can afford a new tub that's great!
@@TheNiftyNesterI’m buying a new house, I’m soooo excited to be getting it. It’s a huge 1800’s house, but it’s so ugly, ugly paint, the ugliest pink toilet, pink sink, yellow and red wallpaper, I can go on. That’s not the worst of it, the sewer line is broken and the roof has some damage that HAS to be fixed, and the electrical is out of date so the whole house has to be reworked. 90k for the house but another 40k for the repairs alone, that doesn’t cover all the ugly stuff, hideous bathroom, horribly ugly kitchen, I need all new appliances etc. but of course now I’m broke and just can’t afford it. Being able to paint my tub, paint over old ugly “but in good shape” tiles etc is super cheap but still makes a huge difference until I can afford to replace the appliances. Btw we’re a family of 8 on one income, thanks for realizing not everyone in every situation can afford to just up and buy a new tub etc.
This is incredible! I literally just discovered your channel, and am binge watching all your stuff! I'm older ( late 50s), but love to tackle DIY projects! You make them look easy, and do an amazing job! Thank you for sharing your creativity and talent! I can't wait to paint my bathtub! 😊😊
I'm sorry I'm just now responding, thank you so much for your kind comment! I love hearing from other women DIYers, there's nothing we can't tackle and it doesn't matter how old or young we are. Keep at it!
@@TheNiftyNester Thanks for responding. Another important thing I had was how long over the years the glaze is supposed to last with this brand?
Omg sameeeeee
Her voice is soothing and the way she explains is so catching
I just caught myself watching her pool videos
And I don’t have a pool lol
Good grief after the fan motor, the plastic zipper, the face breathing mask, the scrubbing and cleaning etc. You should have just bought and installed a new surround from a supply depot store! Same price tag!
I've watched many diy videos, and I'd have to say this is one of the best I've ever seen. Nice work and thanks for taking the time to share
Thank you so very much for your kind comment!!! ❤️ I appreciate you!
I’m renovating a 66 year old house. The bathroom is okay but the bath tile is puke green. I’ve avoided replacing them for a year now. I’m so happy I found this. I actually have a can of that paint from a previous project. Next month I’ll give this a shot! Thanks for the lesson! Also that zipper is going to be a game changer!
Thank you! It's always nice to have product on hand already for a project. I hope your tiles turn out well! You'll love the zipper, it's definitely one of those things you don't realize you need in your life until you have it lol.
i've never puked green. its always clear with whatever i ate within the last 12 hours.
if you have green than that's bile from the liver or gallbladder. and you likely should see a doctor.
What about a regular tub and not for a fiberglass surround?
As a 62 year old I have the necessary wisdom to proclaim that was Avocado Green😂 It was fancy stuff back then along with Harvest Gold. Tubs, toilets and sinks as well as stoves and refrigerators in those colors were all the rage.
I have watched several video re painting bath tile and tub. Yours is the best. I love that you list the supplies. Great tips.
I used marine boat paint to paint the tiles in my tub/ shower (left the bath tub did not paint it). It looked great when it was done. After about one year it still looked pretty good. After about 2 years it started to show defects- small scratches and some minor peeling (mostly were the bar of soap was constantly hitting the wall). However now after 3 years it has started to really yellow. It still looks "white" (not horrible yellow like you would see in a smoker's home or bad yellowing you see in bright sunlight). It would still look kind of white if it was by itself however because it is directly next to the original high gloss bath tub, toilet, cabinets, shower bar etc that are all manufacture painted (I believe power coated or porcelain) gloss white the yellowing of the marine paint becomes very noticeable. There is a big difference between the painted tiles and gloss white tub. Directly after painting the tiles the paint will look just like this video. Gloss white tiles blending nicely with the gloss bath tub. However be prepared to repaint every few years because it will definitely yellow over time. I am just happy I only painted my tiles that can be easier replace or covered with a liner if I dont' want to keep repainting vs painting my entire bathtub that would cost thousands of dollars to replace.
Overall experience it looks great directly after painting. However it will yellow so be prepared to repaint every few years (in my experience three years).
Thanks for your experience! Not I'm thinking to add some tint so yellow won't be a problem. Green or whatever tub is better than scratched one anyways. You saved me a lot of time in three years period
It shows yellow from the oil in the paint
I did it several years ago and it peels off and looks uglier than when you started. Do not do this. P.S. I remodeled older homes in Minneapolis MN for 20 years, I'm now retired. I thought I'd save people money and a mess by sharing this information.
Nice!!!❤❤ Thank you for speaking so clearly and such thorough steps. It came out great! I have a stand up shower that I will be doing
I cannot understand why you only have 25.2k Subscribers! Your information sharing is the best I have found and I watch a LOT of home improvement videos. (And zero television.) Your list of items utilized in your videos and the timeline are very helpful. With over 2 million views it seems something is amiss. I do wish we could all manage to work at the speed in your videos, everyone would complete all their projects in less than a month. (That would be particularly helpful for me re repairing where I fell through my kitchen floor - twice. Not in the same place so there's 2 holes now. Water damage can be sneaky.)
You are amazingly thorough and clearly very talented at DIY projects! Thank you for sharing in such detail every step of this process. The tub/shower surround looks fabulous!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Wow!! I just signed a new apartment lease and the bathtub needs some work but I knew that I could love up on it
Awesome thank you! I'm so glad this is helpful, congrats on the new apartment!
I want to do the same. I’m just worried that I won’t get my deposit back.
Looks great, thinking about using the Marine Coating Topside paint for our tub. So, how has the paint held up over the past year?
Pls let us know. Good job by the way!! ❤
I used the marine paint and it peeled after 3 or 4 months. It was awful. The tenant had a baby and we had to sand off all remaining paint with the bathroom door closed to contain fumes. It was hot and horribly stuffy , the best mask to use is the painter’s mask, we didn’t inhale any fumes.
@@angrycannibal6625yikes! Wish she would do an update video
@angrycannibal6625 you didnt clean the tub well enough before painting. They have refinishing kits, but it all comes down to b4 u paint.
This looks amazing! 😍
That turned out really nice! I'm going to have to do this soon.
2 years later, how's it holding up? Thank you for taking the time to make this video.
I'd like to know too.
Me too! How's it holding up?
Same
Same
I did it several years ago and it peels off and looks uglier than when you started. Do not do this. P.S. I remodeled older homes in Minneapolis MN for 20 years, I'm now retired. I thought I'd save people money and a mess by sharing this information.
Now that I have looked at all the videos on RUclips regarding panting a bath tub, I have ended on the best and the last video. Thanks!
Subscribed. Very impressed! So this was three years ago. Can't wait to see the update. That looked great..ok again great job so far
Coming from a boat builder and avid DIYer. Nice work! I liked what you chose to do prep. wise. One thought to consider... Using a 2 part QUALITY marine epoxy based paint (like awl grip) would yeild a harder and longer lasting finish... it would also be more dangerous to apply (and more expensive) and vent, so it does have downsides... and perhaps with that small enclosed bathroom might prove too dangerous to do... but worth considering for those projects you want to do one time and be done with it for 20 years.
Which 2 part marine epoxy do you recommend?
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Wow! What a pro. Very good video. You did a good job. Thanks! It looks beautiful.
Thank you so much all your tips and product suggestions make me feel like I COULD do this compared to other tutorials I’ve watched!
This is VERY freaking well done ma'am! You're amazing!
You did an amazing job! I love how mindful you were with your prep.
I’m inspired! I have a list going so I can complete this project soon, thank you for explaining every little detail!
Thank you so much and you're welcome! Good luck with yours, I hope it goes great!
So much prep involved! I’ve been wanting to paint my bathtub but now I’m going to slow down a bit and make sure I first purchase all the supplies you recommend and wait for a time the kids are with their dad so they don’t need to bathe at home for 5 days.
Fantastico! You're a Pro at this! You're the Best! Thank you for teaching us! 💜
Did this in a rental rental house. I used my drill with an attached scrubber for cleaning and a rotary sander. I cleaned it at least 10X. (Probably some undiagnosed OCD, 😅) Prep is EVERYTHING! Don't use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers after painting. 2 Tenants later and it still looks good.
You were very thorough throughout the process. It turned out very, very nice. Fine job.
Thank you so much!!! ❤️
Very easy to understand explanation. Thank you for that!
You're welcome, thank you so much! ❤️
Thus is the best video ive seen yet.. thank u
Thank you so much for this video. You gave me the confidence to finally do a bathroom remodel and I am so glad that I found this alternative to buying or building a new shower. I only have 1 coat finished and it looks brand new. You’re awesome! You make things simple and easy to follow!
How's it holding up? Would you recommend it?
Wow. I’m impressed.
Thank you!
Wow! Excellent! I would love to learn this. I wish there were programs/training for home repairs and or renovations.
Thank you for your great video. It gave me the confidence to do my green 40yr old Kohler fiberglass shower tub. It was in perfect shape but wrong color. My wife loves the new glossy white look of the Rustoleum top coat now. There are a few things I learned. Sand with 220 at start and between all coats. We could see some scratching in finished product from the 150 grit I used initially. It took 4 coats to completely hide the green and the sanding marks. The $30 quart can ran out after the 3rd coat. Don't use the cheap $1 foam roller kit from the dollar store. The tray worked great but the foam expanded and kept falling off the roller. I then purchased a high quality foam roller and it worked great for the following 3 coats. I was able to reuse the same roller by keeping it in a baggie over night. Use a foam brush to do the detail work. The horse hair brush I used didn't work well at all. I was hoping for a better looking result when all finished. The self leveling properties of the paint didn't smooth out the over lapping from the roller. Not real noticeable unless the light reflects off the surface at an angle which happens with a window or light fixture. It took me 2hrs to remove the old glass sliding shower door. Took lots of elbow grease and goof off to remove adhesive and silicone caulking. It took another 8 hrs to finish sanding and painting. It is still quite smelly in the bathroom after a week. Smells like vinegar. If I had to do it over I would use appliance white spray paint (not the epoxy) for the areas above the water line in the tub. I used this on a fridge and it looked very professional. This would have been a lot cheaper, faster, less smelly and better looking. Not sure how it would hold up to every day shower use but it would be easy to respray if needed. If anybody does this let me know how it turned out. Hope this helps someone.
Did you sand again after the 4th coat?
@@kyliewilson5800 nope. I'm tempted too. I would just do the side wall since it is most noticable there. However, we rarely use that shower and the smell took a month to resolve. I can still detect the smell 6 months later. The finish is holding up well. There have been about a dozen showers taken so far. I will wait until summer before redoing.
Could you include a shopping list of all items needed for this awesome re-do? 😊 also, will this product work on a ceramic tub?
Looks very professional! ❤ very nice!
Thanks for the tip on this budget friendly alternative! Great work!
This looks great!! I wanted to ask how it's holding up. I used the Rustoleum Tub and Tile paint previously and it peeled terribly. I'm a furniture artist so I'm no stranger to cleaning and prepping before painting. I'd love to know if this material holds up better than the tub and tile. Thanks for your time!
I'm curious as well about how it's holding up!
@@annaossadchaya7752 The DIY Power Couple also used this product and they did a follow up video on how it holds up. I'd like ot hear from this lady too, though.
@@andreagroon9458 what did the other couple say about the durability?
She responded to one comment that it's just fine. They asked about scratching and peeling and she responded that she would need a sander to scratch it, it hardened.
What kind of paint is it?
omg!!!! you did such an amazing job on this bathroom tub and on a budget.
I did enjoy the video and learned quite a bit. Thanks for sharing 😊
Thank you for the amount of details you added to this vlog. I ordered the paint and I'm going to follow your steps - to the T.
You inspire me. Thank you, again!
Thank you for making this video I currently moved in to an old apartment and the current renters painted the tub but it’s peeling off and my landlords don’t plan to clean it up. I hate taking showers it looks so gross. I can’t wait to start this project so I can enjoy my showers and baths again. 🤗
Thank you and you're welcome! If you've already given it a try I hope it turned out well, if not then good luck!
Thank you!! Lord bless you!! I've been trying to fix what that stupid tub kit did to my tub!!! This paint is so much better!!!!
You did a really good job! My bathroom is just like yours beige and I would like to paint. I gonna watch your video again and start to work! Thank you for sharing.
What a really nice job very impressive, thank you for this video. I am definitely going to roll with your advice.Looking forward to seeing more of your videos.
Where did you buy the rustoleum bath tub paint?? And did it last any peeling???
You were amazingly thorough in cleaning ❤️
Thank you for this! I'm redoing my house all on my own on a budget and looking for cheap good ways to do these big projects.
You're welcome and thank you! I'm glad this was helpful. It's a lot of work doing your own renovations but it's so rewarding and you will save so much money!
Awesome job! I keep coming back and rewatching this. I'm just debating whether I should paint mine as part of a mini-reno. It's ok but a bit dingy. I'm hesitant because of concern that the paint won't age well and will end up looking worse than it looks now. Yours looks so amazing. How did it hold up I see this video is from a while ago. Does your painted tub still look great. And what do you use to clean it now that it's painted. Thank you so much for your videos!
I just completed this on my walk in shower base. It turned out amazing! So thankful for this video, but I too am wondering what she used to clean it w/o damaging or scuffing up the paint.
Thank you both so much! As far as how it's looking now, it's been a little over a year and it's held up really well. The finish is like a hard enamel surface once the paint cures which makes it really durable. As far as cleaning it goes, I just avoid using abrasive cleaners like comet and scrub brushes. I can usually get it clean with vinegar water and a sponge but sometimes, if it's a little dirtier, I'll use a spray tub cleaner and sponge. I hope that helps!
You are awesome. I love your matter of fact approach. I’m more confident to start now.
Thank you so much! ❤️ I'm glad this was helpful, good luck with yours!
That looks great. How does it hold up over time?
Could you tell me how the Rust-Oleum marine paint has held up? I'm in the process of doing my tub, and I thought of using an enamel paint. Then I saw your video. Thank you Karen
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks so much!
You're welcome and thank you!
Wow! That looks great! Thank you!
You're welcome, thank you so much!
What a great job!!!! Really impressive.😊
Good job I am loving it ❤
Thanks for all the information you have gathered and informed me about vary well done 👏
I just have my tub only to do. I will let you know how it turns out. Great video! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
great job. love the ventilation tips.
This video is amazing! We just bought a house with a guest bath that is so similar, but our tub surround is even uglier. (Yellow, but maybe supposed to have been beige?) I’m curious how you handled the caulking around the surround. Did you remove it beforehand, and caulk before painting? Or did you go back and caulk after painting? TIA. Hoping to start prep for this next weekend. We repainted the bathroom Swiss Coffee and now it’s made the surround color extra offensive!
I love that! Can you had color to that paint?
Great! Mine sure needs this make over - I see it can be purchased in colors I could have a red tub and black walls :D Now I just have to go without taking a shower for a week....
Thank you! But yeah, that's the only downside. If you don't have a spare bathroom, you're without a shower for a week, like you said.
Watching this video made me super tired. It looks like SO much work, but you made it look SO easy! The outcome was gorgeous and really helped motivate me to press on with my plans to do my sink, stand up shower, jetted tub and upstairs tub/shower combo. 😵💫 I'm tired again. Lol. Wanna come help?! Lol. Great work! I look forward to more of your videos!
It's really not that bad
Such a detailed video! The best on tub painting I’ve seen. I’m curious how this is holding up after some time
Thank you!!! It's held up really well. I haven't had any issues with chipping, peeling, or anything like that. This bathtub gets a lot of use daily, and it still looks amazing. I wanted to have the update video posted months ago but had some things come up and haven't been able to get it done. I am hoping to finish that video soon, though.
This is absolutely fantastic content - Wow! I was going to buy a new corner sink but I've decided to paint it and save some money. I'll just get new taps as the Sales are on. Again, wonderful content, so well presented! Thank you Nifty Nester. Blessings always.Psyche aka Psyche Thompson UK 🌹
how is the paint holding up? also do you think i would be fine with the fumes if I just use that respirator and the ceiling vent fan I already have in my bathroom ?
Excellent instruction. Thank you.
You're welcome, thank you!!!
Thanks for the great video! You crushed it! Used your Amazon links to prep for my project 😊
Thank you so much! Good luck with yours, I'd love to hear how it turns out!
You are very good at this. Thank you.
Thank you for making this video!
Have you been pleased with the results and is it holding up well?
You're welcome and thank you! I am beyond pleased with how well this paint has held up. Once the paint cures it has such a hard finish that it doesn't look or feel like paint, it's more like a hard shell.
I’m thinking of doing this. I use suction cup hooks on my shower walls to hang most things because 1. There’s never enough shelf space in these tub surrounds and 2. Things sitting always getting gross underneath. So, my question is… Would I still be able to use suction cups on the walls if I used this paint? How has it held up under your feet or where you set things down? TIA! ❤️
I haven't used anything with suction cups in the tub so I'm sorry I can't say for sure but I can't think of a reason why they wouldn't still stick to the surface. It's a hard shell finish once it's cured. As far as wear and tear there really isn't any. I'll do an update in the near future, I just have a couple videos left to edit and post from the rest of this bathroom renovation before I post the update (editing takes me forever). The only wear I can see on the tub is a couple of tiny scratches that I made when moving a metal ladder in and out of the tub area when I was refinishing the ceiling in that bathroom. They're small scratches on the outside side of the tub that I will touch up when I film the update video but there's not really any wear yet on the inside of the tub. I don't know how long it'll stay looking new but so far it's held up really well.
I am so glad I watched your video!!! I need to refinish my tub but was a bit intimidated with the 2 part stuff. Thank you so very much!
Thank you so much! Yeah I would 100% use this stuff again, it's so easy to work with. Good luck with yours!
@@TheNiftyNester what kind of paint did you use on this project?
It's called Rustoleum Topside Marine Paint. There's a link in the description box of this video as well if that helps.
Never mind . I got the answer. Thankyou. I’m so excited to get my showers done.
Thinking about redoing my bathtub! You did awesome work! How is it holding up to this day??
U r an inspiration and I'm about to start sanding!
Thank you so much ❤️ That's exciting! Good luck, and I'd love to hear how it turns out!
@@TheNiftyNester will try send b4/after.
I did it! It came out great. Only deviation from ur video is that I have a sliding glass door in the bedroom that the bath is in so I didn't have any trouble with fumes. Took me four days but I'm old. I wud luv to show u the after but don't know how send.
Great video !!
I have a white tub that I need to repaint to Ocean Blue . 😆
When using the repainted tub later did you notice you the surface too slippery ? I'm trying to decide if I need to use a type of non slip coating on the floor of the tub.
Excellent job on the fan duct box !!!👍
Looks like a super job . Really appreciate the attention to the different details.
Thank you as well! It was also exactly what I was looking for! The only thing is will this work on a plastic tub? And is it safe to bathe in a tub truly that is supposed to be used for boats?
Please let me know! ❤
Girl you did that! OMG!
How is this holding up? I previously refinished 2 bathtubs with rustoleum tub and tile and BOTH failed within 6 months! Have you used the tub for baths? Is it holding up? Thanks for a great tutorial! Love the zipper in the plastic!
Thank you! This bathtub has held up amazingly well. Our 5 kids share this bathroom, so it's gotten a ton of heavy use daily. They take showers and baths in it. I haven't had any chipping or peeling or any other issues with it at all. I'm really happy with how it turned out and how it's held up.
Looks great! How would I keep this clean without ruining the finish?
I'm a auto painter. Your job looks great.
Timmy Grosso, I've been looking for an automotive clear coat that i can seal this product with on a tub; any recommendations or thoughts? My hope is that the clear top-coat will prevent peeling and ambering. I know a couple that says their tub started ambering after 2 years. Definitely would etch the surface and use primer befor painting...
Did you use the gloss? Thanks for this video. Great job.
Thank you! Yes, I used the gloss white (for some reason, it's labeled as white, not gloss white).
I’m impressed too. Excellent job. I’ve been watching numerous channels and yours is the best. Thank you so much. I’m going to get the marine paint and not the rustolium
Thank you so much! 😊 Good luck and I hope your tub turns out amazingly!
I did an antique hi back kitchen sink I applied the paint too heavy as it set up really quick. So I have some long wavy drip marks. The end results are 90% improvement! It looks great in my summer cottage
Looks Great, obviously there's no brush strokes, but did it leave any lines, was it pretty smooth ? Thx
Thank you! The finish is like a smooth shell, there's not any lines or texture at all from the roller. The paint is "self-leveling" so any slight texture should level itself out. It's not like epoxy, you still have to try to get the finish smooth with the roller and go over any lines from the edge of the roller, but the paint will also level itself out a little which gives it that smooth finish when it's dry.
Peace!
I just watched your video about refinishing the tub on RUclips. Great video. I just need to do my tub only. I have a window and ventilation system in my bathroom. Besides sealing the door, do I need anything more than a fan blowing out the fumes through the window. I have one of those power fans companies use to dry out rugs and areas. Thanks for your time in advance.
Wonderful video! did you use the white or semi-gloss white? Thanks!
Awesome! I can't wait to try this.
Looks great!!! Did you not have to use a primer? I want to paint my shower tile😊❤
Thank you!!! So this paint doesn't require a primer. If your tub or tile has damage and needs repairs made beforehand then you'll want to use the Marine primer to reseal the tub before painting. Since you have tile I would suggest using the Marine primer so the grout gets sealed before painting. But with a standard fiberglass tub or similar material without grout, it's not needed.
Fantastic job! How is this holding up? Did you do a follow up video?