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Posted by Jim Yanik on April 25, 2008, 10:41 pm
dnW_VUPLCFY_VnZ2dnUVZ_hKdnZ2d@comcast.com:
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> Ray K wrote:
>> Anyone have experience or recommendations for changing the color? What
>> products did you use? How long did the finish last before peeling,
>> bubbling, getting dull looking, etc.?
>>
>> A pro in central N.J. wants $395 to do it and only offers a 1-year
>> warranty.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ray
> Just had my tub reglazed for $380,
NOT "reGLAZED",but refinished.
> and it is beautiful. I'm selling the
> house (vacant) so haven't used it and can't speak to the process'
> longevity. The tub was originally white or whitish, since it's a 50+ yr
> old tub that had lots of stains etc. It is now bright white, as in
> blindingly.
sounds like a urethane finish. epoxies yellow over a short time.
> This company guaranteed it for 3 yr? maybe 5? (Papers are at
> the old house). And he did say not to use abrasives. Also said not to
> let water drip on it (he actually taped little paper cups to the faucet
> when he was done) and said that would destroy even an unglazed tub.
All porcelain tubs come "glazed",it's part of the porcelain process.
Water IS a powerful etchant,it can cut thru rock,steel,ceramics....
> And
> also not to expose to products like drain cleaners, which in that house
> could be difficult. Oh, and no tub mats, although foam ones are supposed
> to be ok. I'm seriously considering having the ugly blue tub in my new
> house glazed white, once all of the other improvements are paid off.
>
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
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