Tub Refinishing Tips for Beginners
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- čas přidán 14. 11. 2020
- This video shares how to refinish a tub and is great for beginners. For more home improvement tips visit www.homerepairtutor.com/👍🏼
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Tub Refinishing for Beginners
0:25 Tools need for tub refinishing
2:44 How to remove bathtub overflow kit
3:30 How to remove caulk in bathtub
4:45 How to remove tub grout joint at floor tile
5:44 Set temperature in bathroom to 75 F
6:45 Sand bathtub with random orbital sander and etch with Lysol
7:28 How to remove tub drain without damaging tub
9:38 How to tape off floor and tub tile
12:49 How to mix epoxy tub refinisher
15:49 How to plan a tub refinishing project
17:46 How to apply epoxy tub refinishing product tub
35:36 How to remove tape from tub
38:27 How to caulk a bathtub
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Anytime I see a handyworker or contractor take the time to unscrew fixtures, they instantly earn my trust and respect for their work.
Exactly. Why wouldn’t you want to finish the whole thing, so that you can change fixtures when you want, etc.?
I've had so called " professionals" tape around them and then tell me that's how all the bathtub guys do it 🤣😅
Yes I agree cause I'm a handyman
@@6xRedDevilx9 This is when you have to be man enough tell a contractor that you don’t like how they are doing it and they must do it right or they will not get fully paid.
The small details and cleanliness are everything.
I'm a plumber and removing the drain on an old tub is a big no no. It can break off or even leak underneath. This is a big deal if you're trying to do this in an apartment, where your neighbor will have to deal with the consequences. While I do agree that the best finish product will come from removing the drain or the "shoe"(as it's called in the plumbing industry), it might be worthwhile just painting over it.
Great video
THANK YOU!!!
What about a steel
Tub. Bob
@@chirobob12 cast iron you mean?
@@chirobob12 same thing, if the drain looks like it's been there forever, do not try to remove the shoe. If you're in a private house where you can easily access the drain from underneath, then go for it. If in an apartment, don't even think about it!
Thank you for this warning
I have been examining the various videos and methods to resurface our tub for a few weeks. Your helpful hints and demonstration answered every question I have had, although I will have to adapt the drain removal and plugging to our concrete slab construction.
I was leaning toward this particular product simply because of (a) only one coat, and (b) no need for ventilation.
Using your tips that covered what others didn't, and using some of those other suggestions, I finally feel confident enough to start planning the job.
fyi: 64 year old original steel and porcelain tub. It definitely needs the refinishing done.
Thanks for being so thorough and informative with this demonstration video.
This guy is AWESOME!!!! He works as if he's working on his own home. They don't make them like this anymore.
They do but I can't afford a real skillsman with integrity. Thankfully he is willing to share his knowledge with all his experience to us for free !
Bathroom remodeling teacher
I don't know how anyone could do any service for a living without treating it like your own
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Your instruction helped me get my tub refinished and I am over the moon at the results!
Thank you so much for this informative tutorial!! My husband and I work full time and flip houses on the side and I was so nervous to do this but knew a new tub was too expensive. I have to say I'm pretty damn proud of myself with the job I did and I couldn't have done it without this video. I followed everything to a T 👍I wish I knew how or if I even could post a before and after picture because the difference is truly amazing !!!!! Ladies it's possible to transform your tub!!!! Thanks again :)
how bout Less Flipping of houses and More Affordable housing for lower income folks!! The big problem with America... money is GOD.
How is it holding up and did it start pilling off?
I agree with the other commenters, very thorough, very easy wording, and exact way to do it is awesome! Thanks for making the video!
So glad you have included the unexpected difficulties with the tub drain. So often with other videos, the surprise problems are edited out. On the old properties, those problems are almost present. Very, very well done. A Big Thank You for your time and effort!
Wonderful!! Best video I've seen on this subject!! Good to see someone taking their time and putting pride into the work and doing it right.
Great vid, nicely talked through and gave me the confidence to do my own.
Have the same kind of tub. Getting under my house requires contortions I no longer care to try, so I will tape off drain. If I have to touch up later - I'm OK with that, but agree removing drain is best practice. The tub came out beautiful. Kudos for not taking easy way out with the drain.
Amazing prep instructions - the most important part of any project! Thank you for such a thorough video
Thank you for the realistic step-by-step!! Great job!!
Thank you so much for being so thorough, this really makes it not feel like such a nightmare
5 Star Video!
Thank you for showing the day after final clean up and issues! That's a cut above everyone else right there. Your attention to detail will make my adventure much more successful I'm sure.
Best tutorial video I've seen spanning dozens of topics from automotive to electronics and everything in between. I'm a commercial building supervisor for decades.
Excellent video! You are a good teacher. Thanks for the detailed instructions.
Wow! This is a very informative, tutorial video. He never stopped talking and telling his viewers every little details. Great job! 👍👍👍👍👍. Thank you.
I watched another before his, it was video with no audio. The guy didn't even let his know what he was doing.
Thank you, followed your instructions and the tub looks like brand new
I just used your video to do my tub, thanks for all your help! So much better than the product website video 👍👍👍
I followed this video step-by-step and my tub turned out amazing! Definately watch this video if you are reglazing a tub. It has all the advice you will need!
The most thorough DYI video I have ever seen. I have a huge deep cast iron double sink in the kitchen. House also built in the 50's with the same bathtub. I will attempt the sink, and then the tub, if the sink goes well. Thank You. I'm subscribing to your youtube page.
This is possible the best tutorial for anything on CZcams. Thank you!
This was a good tutorial. Very detailed. My tubs have been taken out to fix a plumbing issue so I plan to reglaze them while they are out. One of the rubs is burgundy. I hope this will cover that. Thanks again.
Reglazing using something like this or more original baked in coating?
Recommend getting a piece of the painters tape sticky side up and running the roller over it. Pulls the loose fibers out so you don't have to worry as much about fibers in the paint or epoxy. Don't recommend using other tape though
There are no fibers if you’re using a foam roller as recommended.
@@amirsayyad3685 there are if you're painting and not using epoxy.
Ayee Ayee Ayee No.. can’t give secrets of real painters to everyone. Man 🤦🏽 😂
@@SayLessBmore just wait till you see this one trick! It has homeowners everywhere painting their own cabinets!
@@xxtacowarriorxx6440 😂😂 good one.. I’ll be waiting. Just make sure you use oil base paint.
This is exactly I am looking for. Thank you so much for the video.
This is great! Thank you very much. I have one of these cast iron tubs. It is pink and I am refurbishing the bathroom but did not want to remove the tub and ruin the tiles so I opted for refinishing with Ekopel 2K.
A BIG thumbs up to you. You have covered all of the important steps that are missing from other videos and made it so very simple.
Now I can refurbish my tub with confidence.
Thanks a million!!
I have the same tub, wanted to refinish it to honor the bones of my mid century home
Thank you so much for this video. I have the very same tub that I was going to replace but now I'm confident that I can save it. You did a great and detailed job. I'm also going to use the same product for the job. Thanks again.
Good video 👍🏼 I'm trying to do this just looking for the right steps n right product. I'll give it a shot🤞🏼
Great job. Excellent description of process.
thanks, I'm about to do two tubs in my fixer-upper project! The soapy water was a good last minute tip...
I love your passion! Thanks for sharing! I have watched a few of your bathroom projects.
I’ve watched 50 of these videos yours was on point it was real and gave good points... I feel confident I can do this now thank you!!
Did you do it, and how did it turn out? Also, did you end up doing the part about removing the drain area and having a cup underneath the tub? I'm not sure I have access so that would be a concern.
@@catherinestewart8724 yes Catherine I did… I was so nervous 😬 but it turned out great!! I did the cup and I removed the drained covered the knobs with plastic bags and tape!!
Good for you!
Thanks for sharing! Gives us DIY people little more confidence. Looks nice
Thank you so much!! You've been so helpful and gave really great advice. I'm going to try and tackle my tube because of your video. I'm so glad I found your channel. 👍
Love it when you go thru the tools and items
Excellent! I have the exact same tub in my home. good info; I want to redo mine and I don't feel like coughing up for a new one.
Fantastic tutorial with very helpful tips! Thank you!
Thank you for this real video showing everything that can and will happen doing a huge transformation like this!! Going to try doing my tub now after your excellent instruction! 👍👍👏unfortunately I got another paint kit but had excellent reviews so hopefully it’ll work
Googled refinishing a bathtub and the first video was identical tub. Even the floor tile matched. Thanks for the video. I fortunately have full height access from below.
Thank you for sharing I appreciate your step by step to restore the beauty of this vintage bathtub great job 💯
You have the best tutorial on this project!!!
thank you 🙏🏼
Thank you very much! for this great tutorial,... thoroughly educational and informative with good tips.
Awesome prep and tips thank you!
Thank you very much. Your instructions help me to refinish my bath tube
Amazing work with details and clear communication. Thanks 👍
You are making the world a better place . Thank you
You are an ARTIST!
Very thorough tutorial. Thank you.
This is the right way to refinish a tub ! Drain gotta come out ! Cleaning and sanding makes a big difference ! I'm a plumber ! 35 years ! Next best thing would be replace the whole shoot n match ! Great job buddy !!!!!
I've refinished many tubs and I tape the drain off every time if not painting over it
thank for the video and take your time to explaining all the techniques
Thanks for the pro demonstration, I said wow!
Wow, great instructional video. I feel confident moving forward with this project now for my 1950 porcelain tub refinish. Thank you. I am subscribing to your channel today!
in the directions they say to tape the outside of the tub along the floor 1/8 of an inch up from the floor. I just slapped the tape on the floor and on the tub then used a paint mixing stick that was 1/8th of an inch thick as a straight edge to guide my utility knife as i cut off the excess tape that was on the tub.
also, for the drain I removed the chrome drain cover, took a 3 inch x 5 inch strip of manila folder, rolled it into tube and when inserted into the drain opening it expanded like a spring closing off the drain. when the epoxy has set but not hardened at that time peel off the tape.
Great job and instructions on the product……very informative 👍👍👍
You shot my beginner confidence at the part where you're under the tub with a blow torch trying to break loose the drain. Maybe that $1450 estimate I got to refinish the tub and tile includes the blowtorch drain removal!
Lol, I can relate.
This was super helpful. Thank you. 🙂
Ive watched 4 other tub and tile refinishing videos and this one is EXPERT KNOWLEDGE! The best tip I learned was to not treat the glaze as a paint and make paint motion but rather let gravity pull the glaze and of course help it along the way! I do want to remove and replace the drains rings as well !
You are so thorough...i so wish you could come to South Africa and redo my botched tub.....two thumbs up👍👍
Very good video,it helped me to be completely confident on how to do a good job!
WOW double WOW! Fantastic look. I was looking into this non toxic fumes brand repair resurface kit wondering if i could do the job successfully? Your video has given me confidence and tips that will definetly make this old yellowed apartment bath tub look like brand new once again. Your Hired ;) lol
This video was amazingly perfect!! I was able to completely redo my tub (the exact same model) and it turned out perfect ❤ Thank you thank you thank you!!
Sarah.. Please come refinish mine!!!
Has it lasted though? Already did mine once almost have the previous spray type paint kit removed... really don't want to do this a second time for it not to work.
@@fancy8365 mine has held up perfectly :)
@@sarahfries4774 thanks for reply. Did you use his exact kit I have a different one
@@fancy8365 I used the exact kit he showed in the video :)
Finally a professional who know what to do and provided all the information needed to make this a manageable project. I have the same exact tub and will be doing this and following your direction. Awesome Job! Now I just need to replace my trap and tip lever with original type replacements.
Looks too messy
This video was informative and a confidence builder for a novice
A professional would spray the tub. This is big time amateur hour.
@@MAGAMANI own a refinishing company and this is very true. Professionals spray the glaze on
Great professional advice.
This is the best video on the net explaining in great detail what needs to be done.
Will this product work on stand up shower stalls?
That Came Out Fantastic
Awesome video. I won't be able to take my drain out and put any kind of bucket underneath. Slab house and the tub is almost touching the concrete. And I am also afraid to remove the drain cover due to the high risk of the drain itself breaking. Cast iron pipes....
Great tutorial! Thanks!
This has to be my favorite step by step video. Very well explained.
Looks beautiful and thank you for all the helpful tips. But im alittle scared to start mine 🙈 lol
Me too!😮😮😮
@@sharonlee8552 I know right lol 😳
Awesome Job! Well done!🎯💯💯💯👍👍
Man this saved me an entire $5000.oo reno by using the Lysol toilet bowl cleaner. I left it on the tub to go get more hardware and when I came back the tub was nearly back to it's original condition...I was costing out a new tub and this saved my ass. Many thanks dude!
You do a thorough job.
I've had one of them linoleum bags in my go bag for years all the time sharpened it so many times it's about time for a new one
Great job. Thank you.
Great Video!!! this was such a big help!!
That was masterful. Thank you!
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
This man loves what he does. ❤
Great video. Thank you.
excelent veido i appreciate all the specific details and how to do it thank you 🌄
Underrated tip that you did in this video, after removing the drain, screwing that piece of wood to hold an empty container underneath the drain opening. If you have access, I agree with you, doing that will contribute to a much better job, and dramatically lessen the potential failure point.
I grabbed an old funnel and taped it to the underside of the tub with some gaffers tape, and stuck a piece of PVC up to the base of the funnel, and put the other end in a crappy 5 gallon bucket, but if I had watched your video beforehand, I would have used your method instead. I also used a styrofoam cup and just stuck the narrow end (the bottom) into the drain hole. It fit and flexed to fit the hole very well, and sealed better than the two videos I saw that used it upside down.
Great resource, and very nice job explaining everything.
Thank you. Great video.
Best video as others have said. Curious if shipping these kits in freezing weather damages them. In LTL freight we would have all kinds of products not specifically marked freezable setting all weekend in unheated trailers and docks. Anyway going to begin process of getting to installation point. Thank you.
I am seriously considering using a primer such as Zinsser BIN or BM Stix for a better bond. It may help the absorption and stretch the amount of Ekopel needed a bit.
Another great job boys!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great tips and explanation.
Just had mine professionally done and am satisfied with the work. He carefully taped off the drain, although I asked about it being removed. I have a new drain, would you recommend I replace it and reglaze just the little circle of original tub finish now or leave it?
Very informative video. Detailed work.
I'm about to attempt to refinish my bathtub for the first time, I don't have an underneath my tub so I just tape it off or something, correct? I love you so much for this very informative thorough video 💜 I feel like this video gave me the confidence I needed to do this on my own, thankyou ❤️
I have seen other videos from the product manufacturer and of course they make it look so easy, but after watching your video, I may be tempted to try it when I am ready to redo the bathroom the tub is in.
Glad it was helpful!
a real pro, great job!
awesome can do. thanks for all ur tips.
wow, great video on this topic. I really feel I understand the task that lies ahead. It looks like work! Maybe we can score that bottom edge of the tub the night before? might make cutting away the excess epoxy a little easier?
Oh Lord! I think I better hire somebody! 😬
i get excited for these everytime. love yinz hahaha
thank you, it’s always fun to talk with everyone in the chat
Thank you the time you take to teach us!! Cheryl in SC
"the most important thing is to get this tub clean" reminds me of my grandpa "if you're going to do the job, do the prep and do the job right unless you want to do the job over and over ". My dad visited from Maine one summer ... Grandpa was gonna put a railing up on our 60ft pier he built himself. (Manual pole digger and all.). Against gramps's wishes, my dad put the railing up....w nails. Weeks later, railing was wiggling loose and not safe / functional. Grampa fixed it .. nails out and heavy galvanized bolts .. 2 at the base of each vertical board ... 🌅
thank you so much Cheryl
Great video, thanks.
Awesome 👏🏽 Thank you.
A nice job, thanks
Two for sure good tips. Clean and prep the day before and make sure the bathroom / tub is warm will make huge difference in finishing quality
Maybe it was lighting and the camera but after he throughly cleaned the tub it looked perfect before painting