Can an acrylic bathtub be refinished?
Today’s bathtubs come in different materials including acrylic. But do you know if you can refinish acrylic tubs? We found out for you and decided to share our findings here. You can restore and update your bathroom look for less by bathroom tile resurfacing. It’s a project that takes a bit of planning and effort, but it’s an investment that pays off in the end.
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If your bathtub is chipped, stained, or discolored, you can easily reface it for a brand-new appearance. We’re so confident that this project will pay off for you, that we’re going to throw in an additional bonus: We’ll also remove the hardware from your old tub and replace it with our custom-made stainless-steel hardware.
An acrylic tub can be refinished. All you have to do is sand it down, prime it, and paint it. If you want to do a complete refinish, you’ll need to prime, apply three coats of finish, sand, prime again and apply two coats of finish.
In conclusion, acrylic is an extremely hard surface. It takes very little force to scratch it. Even a gentle scrubbing with a nylon sponge will leave scratches. Therefore, the best way to keep your acrylic tub looking new for as long as possible is to keep it protected. This can be done in several ways. First, you can apply a layer of acrylic sealer or protectant to prevent water spots and other marks. Second, you can use a non-abrasive microfiber towel to polish the surface. Third, you can simply wipe the tub with a damp cloth or sponge when it needs to be clemicrofiberaned.
