How to paint a shower or bathtub.
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- How to paint a shower. Instructions painting a bathtub or shower quick and easy with no big sprayers or equipment.
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Would love to see a revisit to a project like this. The one step I have started to use no matter what product I am using on a tub/shower to to apply a bonding primer before whichever product I want to use. Though a pour on solution is extremely thick, all other solutions are so thin that without that bonding primer they will all come off.
Been in construction business for 30 years we all know you can paint anything but if your shower needs painting it is time to replace the shower with a new one period.
Cool, thanks guys. I’m planning on doing this for the bathroom in an RV. Everybody knows those old yellow showers are hideous.
Monty Hale Did you do you RV shower yet? I want to do this to but not sure if it will work.
The reason I’m here lol
Me as well 😁
You’ve probably already finished your project but the trick is using a foam roller. I’ve done this several times before and have turned out great! Don’t go on too heavy either. Nice thin coats!
Thank you for your honesty. I appreciate that. We all have limitations.
Absolutely!
Egads! I tried using spray epoxy at the cottage... gave up before I choked to death... so I went out and purchased Verathane Colors in Plastic...painted it on with a brush... it's still great, 20 years later!! Never peeled or flaked off. I had nothing to lose.. it's a cottage.
Interesting, thanks for sharing!
Hectanooga1 - Crochet, Knitting, Jewelry, Crafts, Cooking ......what exactly is this, can or spray can? Is it just a polyurethane coating?
@@jow9482 she said painted it on with a brush not spray can
Thanks for sharing! Just to confirm - the product you are referring to is colored polyurethane, correct? :D Thinking of painting my acrylic bath stall
@@sukisisland6081 Yes, a colored polyurethane. Be sure to thoroughly clean your stall before painting.
Chris I been there and done that, I used it on a property I purchased to rehab and sell. It had an ugly green shower exactly the same as you just painted. What a pain in the neck. I ended up spraying the whole thing, I had drip marks, orange peel, you name it, but over all it looked 90% better than it did. Those spray cans aren't any good to spray with, they spit out blotches etc, make it harder for us. I was thinking, if we bought it in the can rather than the spray cans, and we put it in an airless sprayer and shot it, I would think it would come out like a professional, especially with you, you are a professional and awesome painter. FYI I love all of your videos, you've taught me so much. There was a time when I totally hated to paint, now I enjoy it because of you and you explanations, and hands on videos. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos for us.
Use a foam roller next time.
I do tub refinishing for some different apt complexes.
Got a question to ask
I think I made a mistake spraying a bathtub with gelcoat
It’s from a supplier called Lilly Ram. It’s a thinned out gel coat that drove me crazy, probably because I didn’t know what to do totally, I mean I was a Little nervous spraying.
In your tub experience is gelcoat a bad thing to spray? It did orange peel on me, I figured it’s just the nature of gelcoat, idk but I’m really upset cause I have to sand it down, rookie mistake I guess
Seems gel would have a problem adhering to the slick surface. Did you clean and sand and prep it all properly before the gel ? If you can run your hand across the surface and “ feel “ stuff you will see it once your done and it won’t let the new stuff stick. The gel could have been bad and started humming up. Think stick to paint and a foam
Roller so it doesn’t leave gritty brush strokes unless that’s the kind of look your going for.
That is definitely challenging a lot of work. Ive done 4 tubs this year and getting better at it, see
ms to be a strong finish that should last for years, but you have to put it on fast.
thank you for this. i was moments away from commencing this job and after watching this im turning it into a touch up job. if you cant do it then i have no business trying. you saved me time and money.
Hi Steve! How's Roger and Stan?
Phew! THANK YOU! For warning us not to do this at the end of the video. I was seriously considering it myself. You just saved me several dollars and lots of frustration. Thanks again!
Question what if there's a previous hole in the shower liner filled in with caulk. I know to remove the caulk but is there any filler you'd suggest to use that will still allow the epoxy spray to adhere to it??
Stuff like this is why I'm still getting work resurfacing tubs
Nice
Awesome Chris! That is exactly the way I sometimes get! Nice to see I'm not the only one!
I had to use a palm sander to get three layers of paint that was peeled off showing all three colors lol.
I sealed it and then used boat paint on it. 3 years later and looks really good still.
Marine enamel?
Exactly what I needed
Glad to help
I wonder if that salon 40 hair bleach product would work to de-yellow shower walls like that. You'd probably need UV lights but I bet it would work pretty good. There's videos of people using it to de-yellow old plastic
I heard using paint that's used for boats works better on the fiberglass showers
I used the same thing tough as tile. I sprayed it with my gravity fed but was I suppose to thin it with paint thinner cause that paint gunked up my gravity fed sprayer bad
You should always test the product see if it’s thin enough first. It’s on the instructions of the gun
Thanks for sharing, I agree these kits are so time consuming,I'm not a pro painter just a week -end homeowner, Tried a kit once did not turn out well.If i ever try again ,mb get the company or person who made this kit to come and do it,, LOL Thanks for your video I really enjoy them and have learned a lot from them.
Thank you for watching!
I'm a professional tub/tile and shower refinisher and I gotta be honest at the beginning of this video I thought I was going to have to unsubscribe to your channel haha but you redeemed yourself at the end!
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lmao!!!oooh man a painter never gives up on a project...i spray them and they come out excellent
Yes, I won't stop until I get it! I definitely won't add this service to my business though
well you didn't give up on it. I think you did a great job. I need a bathroom make over..
We sure didn't! Thanks for watching!
Does it last or start to come off in a while.?
Nice 💪
Thanks 🔥
Gbu brother I've done many tubs over the years with this product with no real good results, so I just bought a hvlp pro finish by graco apply a reusable acid cleaner, mix part A and B epoxy and spray the tub they come out like glass! Great thing is that even though, the part A and B epoxy cost 80 a gallon each both combined can do 15 tubs! Before you have to buy more epoxy!
Nice to know, thanks for sharing!
image662 Yes that's true. I've watched it done first hand. Watched one dude that used a small shop vac on reverse blow for the compressor. Pretty interesting. Also watched a dude pour contents and spread it with a spreader and used a heat gun to maybe active? Forgot why. It does LOOK, great. Not so sure about durability in practical use. Personally i have one rust spot bout size of a dime, at overflow,, and want to touch it up to prevent rust.
Peter, the video you seen was an acrylic application put on that's not going to really last, they sell epoxy touch up kits give it a couple touch ups to you build the epoxy up, spot sand it then give it a final touch up, if the dents big use bondo and apply sand and touch hope this helps God Bless
Thanks so much. Have seen touch up materials, but can't find it in colors, only white. Course thats only at home improvement stores,, maybe on line. Thanks again, take care.
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I mentioned it not for the purpose of mentioning that I'm spending a lot but for the purpose to inform someone that may not know how much it costs and the amount of jobs that can be done where you can make profit. I think you need to learn to read in between the lines a little better buddy this is not a place where we come to argue or talk negative, but to exchange knowledge information and ideas to help each other out that's what this is about
Can I use this on my motor home shower insert?
Thanks so much for sharing. I was thinking of doing my acrylic tub surround to cover the yucky yellowish color with pink streaks (yuck!) and honestly if a pro like you is frustrated I know I will be too. I think I’ll pass on this DIY 😆
Good idea
@@Idahopainter Me too. Eff it! I'm having a pro do mine too
Can I get away with doing this again? I did it last year and it turned out terrible, but I rolled it on. Can I sand, clean and reapply with spray or a brush?
Do you think that would work for touch up on a steal tub with porcelain ?
Yes, it would
Can you change the color of an acrylic tub shower
John Cena is that you?
Question for y'all. I tried this system on a similar setup like you have but the end result turned out to be a little bit gritty. Is there anything you think I did wrong to create that texture? I used the spray cans I cleaned it well followed the directions but the end result was like very fine sand paper. The reason I ask is that I have another project right now and I was going to use the product that I can put in the Graco TC Pro cordless airless sprayer. Appreciate all your videos and also thanks ahead of time for the help
We did not have any luck with the spray cans either
Best to roll on because you can CONTROL better and do 2 or 3 coats to even out.MUST BE DRY for 1 day...and 2 days between coats.Can will get all over your house no matter what and it's nightmare to clean.
Yeah, I'm frustrated to see him NOT following the given instructions...
Then complain that it didn't turn out the way he wanted.
He thought he knew better how to use their product... then complains that he's unhappy with the result.
🤦🏼♀️🙄🤷🏼♀️🤣
Hello do they have blue paint for the bathtub? I want a blue tub
Do the paint come in any other colors?
Can I use a palm sander on my shower and tub
Would you do this same process mow2022?
Hey! I'm from Idaho!
Awesome🤙
when did john cena start a youtube channel?
lol, John Cena can do it all
@@Idahopainter
I am 64 years old and have never seen
a man clean a bathtub... so sweet...
@@TheGerty15
He is a Keeper!!!
I WAS THINKING THE SAMS THING I FIRST I THOUGHT IT REALLY WAS HIM!
I was in the middle of watching it and my husband goes "Is that John Cena?" hahahah
Resin primer then acrylic polymer 2 or 3 coats
Can't find the other video??? I need to re-do my shower and tub but I don't like the spray can stuff how did the paint hold up???
It did not hold up good, I would not recommend using the product
@@Idahopainter Ok Thank you!! Guess I hv to find anotha way???
good morning Chris .
enjoyed the video , with the combo of the other one .
I think it's just as important , from a learning point of view , to see when/where things fail , and for what reason .
To know for the next time ...or to learn that there won't be a next time .
I do believe they call that " experience "
Any chance you contacted the manufacturer to see what they have to say ?
Guess your video just produced more work for the guys that do this full time . ( you should get commission )... :-) ;-)
Thanks
Bob from Calgary
lol, thank you for watching!
How long should I wait before showering after I put on my second coat of paint?
once its dry
Please help i have a wooden duck board in my shower but i need to varnish ,oil it as it does get very wet .
They definitely lie about the coverage of those cans. I did the exact same thing. Used 2 cans on the first coat. It would take 5 or 6 cans to cover a shower tub properly. Spray tips were junk. I used the brush on to finish. Eh....
I have a pink bathtub haha. Would this spray stuff cover the pink? Maybe a few Coates?
If you prime it , it will cover.
I was watching this on my phone and had to move to my tablet I'm so glad your video was 1st cause it's perfect plus your super fine easy on the eyes! I'm flirty I'm shameless! Anyway thanks so much for taking the time to do this painting process! I have an apartment and not supposed to do this but my shower has stains and it won't come clean it drives me insane! Honestly if I do it he won't even notice cause he could care less as long as it doesn't make it worse! I hope I can pull it off! Let you know..Thanks Obviously your a Professional painter but you were painting one wall then you'd jump to the floor then back to wall without finishing one whole wall first do you recommend painting like that is there a reason cause I thought you pain in order on whole wall at a time!
Yeah I'm not so sure this dudes a Professional, tbh...
I'm not saying he hasn't had a lot of experience painting stuff.
But babysitting doesn't make you an expert parent.
And knowing First Aid doesn't make you a Nurse, ya know? 😂😂
I definitely agree that you should ALWAYS follow the instructions that come with any product (even if you think you know better, there's probably a reason for them to say what they say and send what they send... 🤷🏼♀️🤣) and I also know that you should spray either side to side or up and down in constant sprays, never skipping around...
And always work from top to bottom.
But as it's been a year or more since your post, my bet is you already know all this. ❤❤❤
I know this video is 5 years old, but i just came across it. I just painted my tub a few days ago..🥺 i used the same product that you used. What a nightmare!! Orange peel finish, and yes, fish eyes !! I’ve touched the fish eyes up, and it looks better. But, i used the frog tape on it so i could do a nice calking job,,, but guess what?? It pulled some of the new tub paint off !!😢 but, busting up the old iron tub to put in a new one was out of the question. Now, I’m afraid to paint the surround. It’s just plastic tub surround. I’m wondering if i could sand down the orange peel finish, and use an air gun for a smoother finish.. any thoughts on that ?? Thank you, Cindy
Sorry to hear
I thought this was John Cena
Great video....
Question: If I didn't want a "kit" what
kind of Paint can I use to paint the bathtub?
Boat paint 🎨 one or 2 part epoxy with appropriate primer.
the fisheyes are due to the mold release agent used. its usually petroleum based, makes it easy for the 2 halves of the mold to be separated, releasing the panel with little effort.
Thanks for sharing! They are a pain
no doubt...
ive painted alot of fiberglass panels, not bath related, and its hit and miss! i also prime everything now... if its gonna react, better have it in the primer coat and try to fix the issue, before applying any topcoat...
splash how does one fix that issue?
Hey Chris Shout out to you my name is Luciano I watch your videos all the time dude and they're really good videos I appreciate all the good work you do I have painted a few of the showers myself I like to use the auto urethane paint works really well and you can always pick any color you want and use your your Titan cups prayer those work the best to apply it thank you Chris for all the good work you put in
Thanks for sharing Luciano!
The cans fumes will rock you even with mask
No gloves
Any advice on starting your own painting company.. my dads a painter and I love painting just dont really know how to go about doing it for a living. Great videos!
It is a lot of hard work, you just have to start getting customers/houses to paint. I posted fliers in grocery stores and hung lots of door hangers
I use this product.but weighted 72 hours before 2nd coat.I think that's what direction said if u don't add 2nd coat right away weight 72 hours.was that wrong.
Interesting, I'll have to look into it
Disappointed that I watched the whole video and got to the end so you could say "don't do this". Maybe you should retitle this video.
This spray product is never used on TH-cam videos correctly. The spray is really meant for smaller repairs or awkward spaces that are also small like maybe a sink. You definitely want to use the roll on method with any tub. If you're meticulously clean and you wait a full 3 hours in between each coat with at least three coats this product works pretty well. I have done over seven tubs with it and the only issue it has is when you do not remove that caulking or contaminants by scraping or sanding first.
How much would you charge to paint three walk-in tubs? I have a lady that wants it done and will be my first time lol
@@austin0360 I charge 350 for a standard tub with no significant damages. If there are dents, rust or pitting it goes up a bit. $400 for a fiberglass tub where the back and tub are one. $700 if the Tub and tile surrounding the 3 walls of the tub.
@@MrPelletty thank you
Big fan of using a HVLP to paint showers and tubs.
Yes, thanks for sharing Jeff
CAN I USE OIL BASED PAINT ON A TUB AND SHOWER
You can use oil based on slick surfaces it’s actually recommended. Otherwise it will “ slip off”.
Wash the surface , sand , wipe clean add oil base primer let dry then use a good low nap for oil base paints to apply. Light coat then go back with second to clean up the holidays and make it a finished look. Well ventilate and possibly wear mask oil base isn’t alway pleasant. And once you use that roller it’s pretty much done. Need another for the next time.
Does that type of paint/coating work in an airless sprayer?
If you use the thinning method recommended on the instructions for the sprayer and it flows the correct ppm you should be able to but test it on a scrap piece first.
John Cena giving paint tutorials 🤣
L😂😂
This John Cena movie is 5 stars.
for any paint to be really hard for a tub..it must be a two part ...paint with a hardner. like epoxy. no spray can will ever be good for this ..
I just watched one of your videos saying not to do this 🤷♀️
I know, me too... The one where he says not to do it is, Feb 2017. This video is Apr. 2017.
@@PerpetualArt The Jekyll and Hyde of painting. :)
You don't know if you don't try. We have tried several products over the years with our rental properties. Mixed results. None were great. Still cheaper than replacing for tenants who just don't care anyway. Sorry it didn't go well.
Just learning as I go :)
So I’m in Idaho 😂 Boise area, you wanna come do this for me?
Trial and error is what DIY home improvements are all about. Thanks for sharing, now we all know to avoid these methods.
You are welcome! I hope no ones into the issues I had !
Am thinking bout using an air brush.
I would not want to ruin my equipment with that stuff
Don't blame u. Have watched guys do the tub, tile and sink. Using a very low pressure sprayer with a cup gun. Can't believe the quality is nearly as good as a baked finish. But ur right, id never do it with anything nice. Maybe an inexpensive cup gun from harbor freight or something. Your probably right not to want to. Take care
Why rebrand? Love everything you do.
I had some issues with my account, but this gives me a much broader platform!
Total cost start to finish ?
$150
Wish i would've found this first, I tried this and it looked horrible im removing the paint and just going to let it look dingy.
....if i took a sip of whiskey ever time you said 'actually', i'd be drunk!
I think that between all the effort, the hours, and material it is better to buy a new one, isn't it????
Spray can yesssss, minutes later nooooooo... lol
the ending😅
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Would’ve worked better if the porcelain refinishing product was used on porcelain instead of fiberglass.
OK
No etcher and no primer...hmmmm. I would use an enamel with a harder too.
Well, that was a waste of time if you gave up on it.. you struck me as the kind of guy who completes a challenge.
Such a nightmare of a job,all in the prep,almost a certain call back in the year to make good,quote high and stay away..?
Yes I will not be doing tubs in my free time
only rookies use spray cans and brushes. to paint bath tubs. use a microfiber roller. or a spray rig. for good finishes....
kevin gregory The pro refinishers used low pressure guns with an epoxy that is supposed to work but finish has only a five year warranty. I believe there is nothing like baked on enamel factory finish. No air dried finish stands up to soap scum and human abuse.
Only HVLP!!!!! GET REAL DUDE
Thanks for the tip! I am a rookie at painting tubs :)
Microfiber roller lol wtf
Want a real easy way to get the tub clean? Easy Off oven cleaner. Be careful though.
You just said in the video above you shouldn’t paint your tub.
WHY TO NOT PAINT YOUR OWN SHOWER: So you can hire my company
not many people can afford to hire prof company
This dude have time to work his company, make youtube videos and edit the videos plus time to workout at the gym? Dang he sleep 5 hours a day?
Been painting tubs for a couple decades. That Homax is the worst product I've come across.
Now he knows wearing that fitted shirt all us are focused on them big bulky arms🙉🤦🏾♀️
Should have used a foam roller
It will fail quickly
Usually does, unless you've learned from your mistakes
Please wear a mask when you spray
why could you not use a roller for epoxy? common sense lol
It could possibly stipple it.
Stiple would have to be better then brushed on epoxy tho? Anyhow your over all experience far exceeds mine in painting so i will just leave it there 😂
we had to go a head and not use a roller because no it pulls up the paint in back causing it to stippling and not making the finishing looking like wall texture
broooo you cant mix spray with brush on it clearly states spray you have 30 mins before second coat an haft to get second coat done within 30 mins, brush on you have to wait 3 hours before 2 coat two different products with, way different instructions should have bought more spray bro this is coming from a pro painter as well always follow directions
Fortunately it worked this time for us, but thank you for the tips!
Why as a pro painter are you using such a crap spray kit from a big box story? I've see antoher of your vids so I know you have an HVLP I would think you would purchase the correct tub reglazing paint 2 part to do a shower stall?
The whole point of this for me was to see the "how to" of painting a tub and now you're saying not to?
Lol all that and , 'don't do it'.
We had to fix our mistake, but we would recommend leaving it to the professionals
I feel your pain I’m having the same results needless to say but beyond frustrating
That product sucks I sprayed my tub with tub&tile and it chipped very easy and it smells horrible
Thanks for the feedback on it Manny!
Why was he all over the place? Started painting the area under the shower, then he moves to the other side, then goes back. That's confusing to watch.
I can't believe you even attempted to brush on a fast drying product on a smooth surface. I bet it looks awful.
Turned out good in my book! You can't roll, it'll stipple and spraying this stuff would just ruin your sprayer...
Wait,Wait,arent you the same guy that says not to paint showers?????????
We still recommend to hire a professional, but we realize some will still try to do it on their own. We are still learning and are sharing our experience's
I though your a pro? No pros use those diy homedepot products. Even with good care and paint job it will not last long.
It is called testing a product, the company asked me to test it and I did!
that material sucks though...man what a bad one