Bathtub worn out - this is how you save your bathing pleasure
After many years, even the best and most expensive bathtubs will show signs of wear and tear. If this disrupts your bathing pleasure, you do not necessarily have to replace the bathtub. There are actually plenty of other alternatives.
First aid for a dull bathtub
If your bathtub is basically okay and rather dull instead of worn, it is worth delaying replacing it.
- Special bathtub cleaners available from retailers give your dull bathtub back its shine. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.
- Do not use common abrasives. Their grain size attacks the coating of the tub massively, increasing the lackluster appearance.
- You can also protect the surface of your bathtub if you always use soft cloths or sponges for cleaning.
- The annoying dirt marks and ugly lime stains can be removed with a vinegar-water mixture.
- Rub your bathtub with a halved lemon and then rinse vigorously. This also removes stubborn dirt.
- An interesting and unusual gloss agent is normal car polish without wax. Try it.
- Massage your bathtub with buttermilk. Then leave it on for half an hour and rinse thoroughly. If necessary, repeat the procedure. This also brings back lost shine in the bathtub.
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Recoating when the bathtub is worn out
If your bathtub is worn out, cleaning and caring for it won't help. An alternative to installing a new bathtub can be to recoat the old one.
- However, a coated bathtub can never be compared to a new one in terms of appearance and durability. Nevertheless, recoating is a good alternative, for example if you live to rent and do not want to replace the entire bathtub.
- Ask a craftsman who will professionally coat your worn tub. It's expensive, but it saves nerves. You also receive a guarantee.
- If you would like to coat your tub yourself, be sure to use an appropriate set of paint and hardener. Because commercially available enamel or acrylic paint is not resistant enough for this project. Radiator paint is also not recommended here.
- Determine if the tub is acrylic, ceramic, or enameled steel. Match the bathtub varnish to the texture of your bathtub.
- If possible, use the same color shade, otherwise there is a possibility that the original color of the bathtub will shimmer through.
- When recoating, it is essential to strictly follow the manufacturer's instructions for use. The surface to be coated must not come into contact with silicone, a certain room temperature must be maintained and the entire environment must be free of dust and lint.
If a new coating for your bathtub is out of the question, have your worn bathtub covered with a suitable new model. An expert can do this without a lot of effort and the Tiles stay safe. Another alternative would be to completely replace the bathtub.
