The bathtub is an essential part of any bathroom because it may be used on a daily basis for both soaks and showers. Frequent use exposes the tub’s surface to moisture, which can degrade and discolor it over time and, if not cleaned properly, stimulate the growth of mildew. The surface of a tub that has become substantially discolored can be repaired by bathtub reglazing or bathtub refinishing techniques. In order to change the color of the tub or restore its original finish, the current finish must be stripped off and a new finish applied.
A newly refinished bathtub needs special care and cleaning to preserve its appearance. By following these cleaning guidelines, you can protect the finish of your newly reglazed tub.
After refinishing, the tub must be cleaned immediately.
Refinishing your tub is a quick and easy technique to give it a like-new appearance and can often be completed in a single day. After applying a fresh finish, it could take up to 90 days for it to fully cure. The new coating begins curing as soon as it is applied. While the finish is curing, it is important to follow these cleaning and maintenance guidelines for your bathtub.
- After having your bathtub reglazed, you shouldn’t use it for at least 24 hours. Allowing the surface to become damp while the finish cures can be detrimental to the new finish and can trap dust particles, creating sharp edges. If there is less dust in the air, you can put off using the restroom for longer.
- To protect the rest of the bathroom from the chemicals used in the refinishing process, professionals will tape off the tub. The specialists will complete their work and then instruct the customer to remove the tape. This tape must be removed at the latest one week after the initial 24 hours have elapsed. Carefully peeling off the tape won’t just expose the old finish underneath. Care must be taken to remove tape from around the drain without tearing the seal off the drain shoe. Get in touch with a specialist once more to remove the tape.
- While curing, the refinished bathtub requires regular washing with soap and a sponge. While conditioning the surface, the dust that settled on the finish during drying will be removed.
Advice on Maintaining Newly Refinished Tubs
After the 90-day cure time has elapsed, your newly restored bathtub should be cared for according to these instructions:
- Waxing the surface two weeks after applying a new finish is recommended. This is the first rule of maintaining a reglazed bathtub. After you’ve cleaned the tub completely, use a damp cloth to apply a thin layer of car wax. Use a dry cotton towel to gently wipe away the wax, taking care not to overbuff. Waxing your refinished tub once every three to six months is necessary after the initial waxing.
- Use a liquid soap or body wash that is gentle on the material and easy to rinse off when cleaning the surface periodically to avoid leaving behind a soap residue.
- Maintaining a functional faucet will prevent caulking from deteriorating and water damage.
- The restroom must have sufficient ventilation.
- It’s recommended to dry the tub with a towel after each use. Do not use wet sponges or washcloths in the bathroom.
- Repairing any chips or cracks in the bathtub’s surface should be done immediately to prevent the spread of mold and mildew. As a result, moisture will seep into the crevices under the tub.
Care and feeding after bathtub resurfacing
- Don’t Put anything acidic, like cleaning solutions or perfume, on your reglazed tub’s surface. If you must clean, choose for non-abrasive liquid cleaners.
- Avoid using abrasive scrubbing pads, since they may scratch the surface.
- Bath mats made of rubber or suction cups could potentially react with hot water and damage the finish, therefore it’s best to avoid using them.
- You shouldn’t leave wet washcloths, shampoo bottles, soap, or spray cans on a new finish for more than a day.
- Your pet should not be bathed in the newly tiled tub.
While refinishing treatments can restore your bathtub to its former glory, regular cleaning and upkeep are still required to keep it looking brand new.
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