Spray paint provides the thinest coat, a paint/epoxy combo box gives a medium coat, and a thick application like BathWorks & Ekopel gives the thickest & best coat. Also, use a 1/4 inch nap roller, not a foam one. Nap is manuf. suggested, it rolls on great, and doesn't break up like foam. Beautiful work! Thanks.
@@michaelion7753 Thats how my tub was. After about 9 years it started cracking and peeling off. It was originally done by a pro that used spray. 3 months ago I demoed the whole thing.
@@byranbu The second most expensive place in my area charged me $695 for tub and surrounding tile. The job is satisfactory for me but I would never recommend this company to family or friends.
How did it go? Mine is yellow too and I can't afford a remodel. I just want a white tub! Hope you read this message because I'd really like to know if it's something I can tackle:)
Great job explaining everything and advising in a couple places to let things dry/ cure longer than recommended. Also, most other bathtub related videos are shot with no additional light and everything is so dark -- this video was nice and bright and so professional.
STEP 9: Sciatica STEP 10: Regret I'm kidding. This looks excellent, though the blue would've also been a fun choice to keep. Meticulous work and awesome video!
Prep is everything! I used to build some pretty nice cars and did all of my own body work, detailing and prep work. I would have a friend of mine do the final paint in his spray booth. No one ever commented on my projects, but as soon a Lou spent one evening squirting the car, He got rave reviews. Yeah, it was OK, but I know why he looked good. Do all the prep work you can and you will know who was really the source of a great job. It is even better if you do all phases of your work. Oh, an automotive wax and grease remover could also be a good idea for the final prep wipe-down. Thanks for a great video.
Wow you are my hero!!! we are renovating a studio and realized the "dirt" on the bottom is actually paint coming off the tub! your video/tutorial gives me hope!!! Thanks and LIKED and SUBBED!!
Thanks so much for posting this TH-cam video on "Super simple how to paint a bathtub." I am - to say the least - MEGA BEGINNER DIY'er. I now feel very confident that I can successfully repaint my worn out tub.
@@The1Music2MyEars yep, our tub is white and we had it reenamled white because it was full of little rust spots. Within a month it started peeling around the drain. Even being white on white it looks crappy.
So glad I watched this as I won't be able to do this with my lung problems. But you did a wonderful job of explaining and the tub looks amazing. Great job.
@@wazup3333 1-3 years. He does have the "perfect" setting with the toilet and sink is missing making it real roomy. His only mistake was not removing the drain because whenever possible that should be done. The drain and around the overflow is the first place that it will start to peel.
You did an incredible job and you seem super nice, and I don't want this to sound condescending in any way! But I can predict from experience that this finish will last 12-18 months before it starts chipping away at the edges or around the drain. Plus, you always just have a painted bathtub. If I had a tub like this, with a flawless finish but dated color, I would just pretend that that was my new favorite color and decorate around it. I would have chosen new modern gold fixtures, tiles with some ethnic pattern that included that blue plus some yellows and on-trend hues, some chunky white or cream fabrics, and some luxe wallpaper. Boom, you have a designer fresh bathroom that doesn't look like a fiberglass drop-in unit from Home Depot.
Your idea is excellent, but…in my case, it’s already a (used to be) white tub, and my guess is, about 70 years old. The bottom part of the tub really has no porcelain finish on it anymore and though I can get it clean, it’s very porous and still not shiny and doesn’t LOOK real clean. I have checked into getting a new tab installed, and it involves taking out the pocket door and removing part of the wall to get the old one out and the new one in. Sometimes the options are just too much. With only one bathroom in the house, It’s not necessarily a money issue as much as it is a time issue, just to have a fully working bathroom. Hopefully there’s a product out there that’s more permanent than 12 to 18 months. I surely can’t see doing this every year or so.
@@freewaybaby If the old tub is porcelain or cast iron, smack it with a hammer a few times and carry it out in buckets. If it's fiberglass, cut it up with a reciprocating saw. Removing the old tub is the easiest part. Getting the new one in will be much harder.
Very realistic and detailed. It will not last 30 yrs due to issues with the type of water in your area, Installer first try error, occupant user harsh chemicals and abuse, but this video is very good if finances are the reasons why you are here, the ventilation part will make you a believer pay close attention.
INCREDIBLE ‼️ Thank You SO MUCH… My tub is Puke 🤢 GREEN… I’ve kept it hidden behind large layers of curtains for 20 years. I didn’t know tubs could be painted. NOW, I AM going to paint my tub 🛀 AND the green and white checkered tiles around it. House is circa 1969. I’m lucky to be an old homeowner just can’t afford to buy new stuff. THIS VIDEO SAVED ME‼️‼️‼️Your instructions were clear & easy to follow. I did have to laugh.. As you were hand scrubbing the tub I said “He needs drill bit scrubbers… then… bam, 💥 ya pulled one out. Great Minds Think Alike. THANK YOU AGAIN 💙💙🛀💙💙
For the ladies who shave their legs, paint the areas you place your feet while shaving, with the non-slip paint. Also where you step to get out. We place our feet on the side of the tub to dry off before stepping out.
That is damn cool! I am about to remodel my little girls bathroom and she has a tan tub. It's also tan and brown tile and about as 1978 as you can get. I replaced the toilet and vanity to add some bright white but never knew a tub could be refinished. I think you just saved me a bundle!!
@@Helmuesi911 not yet because more and more I'm getting comments like yours and I'm doing more and more homework. I'm trying to keep from tearing out the bathroom to replace a old tan tub.
We had our tub done professionally in our previous house. I believe they used similar materials. It was used daily for over 10 years and still looked brand new. You just have to be careful what you clean it with. Nothing abrasive or caustic. I think doing it yourself is well worth it if you've got the time and energy.
I love the way Bear Mountain taught me how to paint a bathtub! After the 8 steps I got a little discouraged I guess someone else has to do it. This young man is an excellent instructor!!! 💯
That blue tub was so much prettier and they're collectible when they're in that good condition too. really sought after for mid century restorations. Now it's just like any other white bath.
nicely done! I didn't know such a thing was possible as an option to either replacing the tub or installing a cover over it. I'd like to do this to mine
I replaced my 50 year old tub that was exactly like yours, but mine had some deep gouges, and was not as smooth surface as yours. But cost is a factor, and repainting is a great option.
@@christinemanigian209 In the grand scheme of things, considering you spend like 10 minutes a day in the bathroom, what difference does it make? Pick out a coordinating shower curtain and own the look. As long as the basics are in good shape... the rest is some contractor, HGTV or home depot store trying to sell you something you don't need.
@@signalfire6 I totally agree. I bought a white bathtub curtain and you don't see the yellow bathtub unless you go inside and use the toilet. So I'm not spending hundreds not knowing even if the paint will eventually flake off.
While that powder blue would not be my first choice, i don't think i'd want to paint that classic tub. I think i would paint my bathroom to compliment it. Aside from the work involved, it's cool to have something different than the same old white tub everyone has. Now if it was a goldenrod tub? THAT would actually be pretty fun.
i moved into a rental where the bathtub was installed incorrectly and had a low spot right before the drain. Standing water eventually wore the enamel and exposed the steel and it started to rust. Rental company said they wouldn't fix as it was cosmetic. I cleaned then sanded the hell out of it. Used automotive primer 2 coats, then applied 2 coats of semi gloss white enamel. It looked great but took way to long to dry as it was winter when i moved in and had to close off bathroom to vent the fumes. it looks awesome now, total cost `$12 and about 1 hr total work time. i still have to sponge water to drain after i take a shower but a small inconvenience.
Great Job!!! I'm trying to find different ways to do this Job other than spraying especially when the bathroom has no windows the fumes are definitely to strong
The bathtub was new, there was no need to paint it, the color was even pretty, but on the other hand I'm glad you painted it because I need to see how you did it to paint mine 😁
Thank you so much. This is very encouraging. Liked the blue tub but love the white. I have a green tub with yellow and black tile which I love. Pretty sure white is what I want for the tub. You have given me the confidence to go for it. God bless you. ❤️
I didn't know that they had these kits available I tried to patch up some things that I had in my metal bathtub and it started to rust so I have a lot of these black little dots from wear and tear also from cleaning it's starting to rust a little bit so I was looking for a refinishing kit so yours look a lot easier to use and the color is nice and white and bright and it's shiny and what I like about it is that you don't have to take the tub out
As a refinisher for the last 18 years. Good job. A bit of over kill on some things and I wish you would not have used that wipe on bonding agent. Never had a tub last over 2 years when I tried it. Just clean well and make sure it is etched very well. I sand instead of using the chemicals but they do work well. Also I recommend making sure that the paint is anything other than a polyurethane or epoxy. I have had those turn yellow in the past.
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Ah ! That's kinda sexist...I'm a guy and I wouldn't let my girl clean our tub...I do the laundry and other things that woman are assumed to do...I was raised right !!!
I am so glad I google this I am planning on surprising my grand daughters (twins 7) while they are away Iam so scared about the fumes it’s a small space what eye and mask do you suggest Also they have that all in one tub like in an older home type. Do it goes up higher in the back but not to the top of the ceiling. Do you think I will need 2 kits to do that size of a tub. Thank you I’ll be watching a lot to get my nerves up ❤
I’m going to refinish my bathtub and shower walls in a month. I’m not sure if I want to try this kit or the rustoleum one. I feel like I would screw this one up! Yours looks amazing. I would’ve recommended removing the drain cover, however. It could be a source of chipping based on my brother’s experience with his tub that was professionally recoated.
@@kathleenelwood6839 I do not coat my tub yet. I realized it was going to smell and it’s winter here. I wouldn’t be able to ventilate the house. Maybe this summer.
Haven't tried them myself, but the rustoleum kit has alot more negative reviews on the home depot site. It seems like the bathworks one has worked better for most people
@@Jerk_ANC I decided not to because I was so worried about it peeling and I don’t have time to deal with it. I just ended up using white grout pens to turn my brown wall tile grout to white and it made my bathroom look better. That was months ago and they are still white!
How did you decide on the Bathworks refinishing kits? I know there are a couple options, so curious how you evaluated your options. Really helpful video - Thanks!
I did some research of what was easily available and found the only two options were bathworks and Rustoleum. The bathworks had a lot more reviews that were positive and there were a couple TH-cam videos that used the bathworks product. Honestly I think either would have worked though
I enjoyed your video. I'm renting my house and the maintenance people painted my bath tub. Now it is peeling and they don't want to prepare it. I'm going to keep looking at your video and try to do it myself. Thank You!
When done correctly this will give you a really good finished result. However, this is a very labor intensive process, as well you will need a lot of ventilation to exhaust the fumes. You will also need a commercial type ventilation mask,as seen in the video. Plan a minimum of a full 48 hours to complete the project. There is a reason this was shot at very high speed video. The time spent on each task should have been provided, as well as the the total hours to complete the project.This would give you a realistic time frame before you attempt to take on this task.
Could not tell from the video. Being a DIY, my worry is whether it shows the unevenness if my painting itself is not that good? Do you think two coatings are better? In your case, can you tell the any blueness at all? Thank you.
As long as you don’t go too heavy on the top surface there will not be any unevenness. If you put too much on the top it will flow down the sides and can cause some very slight waves. Overall it self flattens very well
I did. Mine with plain ole house primer and latex paint and worked great and holding. Did shower walls at my other house the same and did a granite look and polyunsaturated it and a kitchen counter top and still going after 3 yrs.
Don't do it! I was an expert bathtub refinisher. I had my own company for many years. It did this from 1980 until 2015. I charged over $200 to strip bathtubs once they've been painted and were failing. If the surface isn't prepared right and the right material isn't used and it isn't applied with spray equipment it looks terrible it doesn't last and fails and falls apart. Every time. You have to use hydra fluoric acid to etch the bathtub. HF. If you don't handle it right it will kill you. Get a professional. Someone who really knows what they're doing. It's worth the money. Otherwise you're going to have to strip it all off. Paint stripper is highly poisonous. And it will destroy your floors and walls and everything around the bathtub.
@@BearMountainBuilds It will last about a year. Maybe a little more maybe a little less. Water will get under it and you'll have bubbles and it will start peeling off in chunks and start going down the drain then it's done for. I don't do that stuff anymore. No more bathtub refinishing for me man. It's really really hard on your body. The chemicals just ruin you. But it is lucrative and it's a good business as long as you're really careful with the chemicals. You have to have a supplied air respirator that pumps fresh air from outside to your face and keep it off your skin no solvents, none, they will eat up your liver. I did my shower walls here in my house back in 2001. They still look brand new. If it's done correctly my professional it will last forever.
I was considering trying this in an older upstairs bathroom but I will definitely take your advice and hire a professional! There are a lot of things we can DIY to save money, but I'm not interested in spending double to fix what sounds like a messy and costly mistake. Not taking the chance! My brother had his professionally done and it is holding up great. Appreciate you taking the time to explain and yes, people do read the comments ;)
@@robertlee3 I agree. I refinished a shower once in a bathroom that I didnt want to gut and replace the stall. It looked good when I finished but I could tell that it wouldnt take much harsh cleaning chemicals before it stated to look bad. The prep was horrendous. I would have been time and money ahead to just replace the shower. I priced all the products that he uses in this video and it comes up to around $220. You can buy a new cheap tub for around $230 or a complete surround and tub for about $280 and these will last several years.
As a 25 year professional bathtub refinisher, I can count on one hand the number of DIY bathtub painting jobs I've seen that would pass even the lightest scrutiny. Even the best looking jobs never lasted. They peel in a year, and I add on a $100 charge to take the rest off and start over. Plus, this guy made it TWICE as hard to tile the walls because he painted the tub first. Now that tiler has to be super careful do not damage the fresh bathtub with tools, tile, and grout. But go ahead. Try to diy it. Those kits are a scam that's been around for decades.
Just fyi this is not diy and it will not last. Not everything you see in TH-cam will work people. I tried this first time a it was a disaster. Ended up hiring a pro! And it cost me a lot more since they had to remove all that stuff before.
I did 3 tub/showers about 8 years ago. 2 of them I used appliance epoxy spray paint , and one was the 2 part epoxy for tubs. They were all still looking good when I sold my house a few months ago. The roll on tub stuff was a lot easier, but the spray epoxy (from Walmart) looked factory smooth, but was a lot harder because I had to tape off EVERYTHING.
Spray paint provides the thinest coat, a paint/epoxy combo box gives a medium coat, and a thick application like BathWorks & Ekopel gives the thickest & best coat. Also, use a 1/4 inch nap roller, not a foam one. Nap is manuf. suggested, it rolls on great, and doesn't break up like foam. Beautiful work! Thanks.
What do you do if the current paint on your tub is cracked and some areas chipped? Do you need to remove the entire old coat?
@@michaelion7753 Thats how my tub was. After about 9 years it started cracking and peeling off. It was originally done by a pro that used spray. 3 months ago I demoed the whole thing.
What if you have a fiberglass tub and you wanna revamp it?
I just called someone to our tub and they were charging $350. So I'm glad that I found your video. I'm going to do it myself. Thank you ❤
I would gladly pay that, where are you located?
I just contacted someone, and they would charge $750.00
@@byranbu The second most expensive place in my area charged me $695 for tub and surrounding tile. The job is satisfactory for me but I would never recommend this company to family or friends.
So glad I found you, my tub is yellow and I will be using your video to guide me through the painting process.
How did it go? Mine is yellow too and I can't afford a remodel. I just want a white tub!
Hope you read this message because I'd really like to know if it's something I can tackle:)
Updates please I would like to know if you ever did your tub!.
@@emmar4804 Updates please I would like to know if you ever did your tub!.
He disappeared. Must not have gone well.
@@MrRight-MAGA-KAG Didn't wait long enough for the paint to dry and got stuck to the bath...
Great job explaining everything and advising in a couple places to let things dry/
cure longer than recommended. Also, most other bathtub related videos are shot with no additional light and everything is so dark -- this video was nice and bright and so professional.
Agreed! Thank you!
STEP 9: Sciatica
STEP 10: Regret
I'm kidding. This looks excellent, though the blue would've also been a fun choice to keep. Meticulous work and awesome video!
I just did my first tub refinish. I'm a maintenance worker and am starting to do a lot of these. You tips are Really Helpful. Thanks
what do you charge?
Prep is everything! I used to build some pretty nice cars and did all of my own body work, detailing and prep work. I would have a friend of mine do the final paint in his spray booth. No one ever commented on my projects, but as soon a Lou spent one evening squirting the car, He got rave reviews. Yeah, it was OK, but I know why he looked good. Do all the prep work you can and you will know who was really the source of a great job. It is even better if you do all phases of your work. Oh, an automotive wax and grease remover could also be a good idea for the final prep wipe-down.
Thanks for a great video.
Extremely clean, careful, attentive step by step process and explanation and great result. Thank you for your efforts. Many thanks for your sharing.
You have produced a very informative video. Encouraging to others who want to paint their bathtub. It can be done and that’s good to see demonstrated.
Wow you are my hero!!! we are renovating a studio and realized the "dirt" on the bottom is actually paint coming off the tub! your video/tutorial gives me hope!!! Thanks and LIKED and SUBBED!!
I've wanted to do this for years. I didn't know there was a kit to paint the tub. Thanks!
Thanks so much for posting this TH-cam video on "Super simple how to paint a bathtub." I am - to say the least - MEGA BEGINNER DIY'er. I now feel very confident that I can successfully repaint my worn out tub.
Check out my 1 year review video of the painted tub!
th-cam.com/video/d9ydgsB6e7c/w-d-xo.html
You'll regret it
@@gordonnewton4832 Why?
@@rvc9876 I dropped 1 item in my tub and it eventually led to it peeling more and more
@@The1Music2MyEars yep, our tub is white and we had it reenamled white because it was full of little rust spots. Within a month it started peeling around the drain. Even being white on white it looks crappy.
It's a few months early, but are you willing to provide an update?
So glad I watched this as I won't be able to do this with my lung problems. But you did a wonderful job of explaining and the tub looks amazing. Great job.
I reglaze tubs daily, I use a respirator with the appropriate cartridge
This is so useful and well done! My heart is a bit sad that you went from a beautiful retro blue to a boring white but I get it :')
I have been trying to find an approachable yet useful first home project for awhile and I think I may have finally found it
Check out the ekopel 2k no odor better product
Exactly 👍🏾
I've been refinishing tubs on and off since 2002. You did a nice job for someone not using a hvlp sprayer.
How long does this last?
I use the HVLP system as well, although his finish looks pretty good here.
@@billhandley943always on video
@@wazup3333 1-3 years. He does have the "perfect" setting with the toilet and sink is missing making it real roomy. His only mistake was not removing the drain because whenever possible that should be done. The drain and around the overflow is the first place that it will start to peel.
@@thetubguy2293 only 1-3 years?
You did an incredible job and you seem super nice, and I don't want this to sound condescending in any way! But I can predict from experience that this finish will last 12-18 months before it starts chipping away at the edges or around the drain. Plus, you always just have a painted bathtub. If I had a tub like this, with a flawless finish but dated color, I would just pretend that that was my new favorite color and decorate around it. I would have chosen new modern gold fixtures, tiles with some ethnic pattern that included that blue plus some yellows and on-trend hues, some chunky white or cream fabrics, and some luxe wallpaper. Boom, you have a designer fresh bathroom that doesn't look like a fiberglass drop-in unit from Home Depot.
Your idea is excellent, but…in my case, it’s already a (used to be) white tub, and my guess is, about 70 years old. The bottom part of the tub really has no porcelain finish on it anymore and though I can get it clean, it’s very porous and still not shiny and doesn’t LOOK real clean. I have checked into getting a new tab installed, and it involves taking out the pocket door and removing part of the wall to get the old one out and the new one in. Sometimes the options are just too much. With only one bathroom in the house, It’s not necessarily a money issue as much as it is a time issue, just to have a fully working bathroom. Hopefully there’s a product out there that’s more permanent than 12 to 18 months. I surely can’t see doing this every year or so.
@@freewaybaby If the old tub is porcelain or cast iron, smack it with a hammer a few times and carry it out in buckets. If it's fiberglass, cut it up with a reciprocating saw. Removing the old tub is the easiest part. Getting the new one in will be much harder.
Yea I liked the blue and would never paint but I have a rental where I have choice
Very realistic and detailed. It will not last 30 yrs due to issues with the type of water in your area, Installer first try error, occupant user harsh chemicals and abuse, but this video is very good if finances are the reasons why you are here, the ventilation part will make you a believer pay close attention.
That is true it will not last long. I had done this and it wouldn't last long.
Thank you. This solved my dilemma. I appreciate the step by step and the links too.
Your tub turned out great!! I am planning on doing mine too and this was very helpful.
INCREDIBLE ‼️ Thank You SO MUCH… My tub is Puke 🤢 GREEN… I’ve kept it hidden behind large layers of curtains for 20 years. I didn’t know tubs could be painted. NOW, I AM going to paint my tub 🛀 AND the green and white checkered tiles around it. House is circa 1969. I’m lucky to be an old homeowner just can’t afford to buy new stuff. THIS VIDEO SAVED ME‼️‼️‼️Your instructions were clear & easy to follow. I did have to laugh.. As you were hand scrubbing the tub I said “He needs drill bit scrubbers… then… bam, 💥 ya pulled one out. Great Minds Think Alike. THANK YOU AGAIN 💙💙🛀💙💙
Classic checkered tiles probably are cool.
For the ladies who shave their legs, paint the areas you place your feet while shaving, with the non-slip paint. Also where you step to get out. We place our feet on the side of the tub to dry off before stepping out.
I am starting the repair on my girls bathroom! This video was a great help!
I Like the blue tub !!
That is damn cool! I am about to remodel my little girls bathroom and she has a tan tub. It's also tan and brown tile and about as 1978 as you can get. I replaced the toilet and vanity to add some bright white but never knew a tub could be refinished. I think you just saved me a bundle!!
I hope you didn’t do it.. even if done correctly the paint will dull and you won’t be able to clean it. It’ll be a continuous project every year.
@@Helmuesi911 not yet because more and more I'm getting comments like yours and I'm doing more and more homework. I'm trying to keep from tearing out the bathroom to replace a old tan tub.
@@_BAD_MERC_Just put some tiles on the outside of the tub and keep closed off with a nice shower curtain. i.e. my gold basement tub 😅
Your young, your skin is snatched and sculpted naturally.
We had our tub done professionally in our previous house. I believe they used similar materials. It was used daily for over 10 years and still looked brand new. You just have to be careful what you clean it with. Nothing abrasive or caustic. I think doing it yourself is well worth it if you've got the time and energy.
Great stuff,,,,looks like a excellent job. The better the prep the better the finished product. Nice job.
I love the way Bear Mountain taught me how to paint a bathtub! After the 8 steps I got a little discouraged I guess someone else has to do it.
This young man is an excellent instructor!!! 💯
The best video I ever seen, as instructions had to do it yourself. Thanks for sharing.
Youre an awesome teacher😅
Thanks, you were very thorough. I would have never attempted this without guidance and looks like yours will be all I'll need.
*Wow! Wonderful job! The tub is so crisp and sparkling!!!* 🌠
Great tutorial. I'm looking forward to that follow up video.
That blue tub was so much prettier and they're collectible when they're in that good condition too. really sought after for mid century restorations. Now it's just like any other white bath.
I have a 1960's blue tub. I was thinking of painting it. Now I won't.
Mines an 80s sage green. Unfortunately they put a 90s plastic tub surround in that looks AWFUL.
Agreed👍🏼
I have a blue and grey tub where could I post to sell?
It looked like shit. 😂
Thank you for showing us. How to fix our bath shower
nicely done! I didn't know such a thing was possible as an option to either replacing the tub or installing a cover over it. I'd like to do this to mine
I paid a professional to come in and do it … you just have to be careful not to use grit type cleaners like Vim to clean the tub. I just use dish soap
Thanks for the demo and tips.
Your music is soo much better than most videos.
Very helpful, BMB! Thanks much. I will be doing same in a month from now. Glad I saw this. Cheers.
I replaced my 50 year old tub that was exactly like yours, but mine had some deep gouges, and was not as smooth surface as yours. But cost is a factor, and repainting is a great option.
I remember helping my dad do this years ago. I don't know what the paint was, but it was wicked stuff! I could almost see the fumes :D
You really want a mask and good ventilation
@@BearMountainBuilds haha yes.
👍great job, am looking forward to paint my green tub😃❤ pretty neat.
I’ve wanted to tackle this for 20years😩😩😩😩
You made it seem very clear and straightforward.
Literally just finished using the spray version of this turned out great so far. Came here to look at reviews
Dang, I can't believe you painted that blue tub. I would kill for one of those.
Yeah. Same thought! Tragic to see.
I have a yellow tub. What do you think of that?😂
@@christinemanigian209 In the grand scheme of things, considering you spend like 10 minutes a day in the bathroom, what difference does it make? Pick out a coordinating shower curtain and own the look. As long as the basics are in good shape... the rest is some contractor, HGTV or home depot store trying to sell you something you don't need.
@@signalfire6 I totally agree. I bought a white bathtub curtain and you don't see the yellow bathtub unless you go inside and use the toilet. So I'm not spending hundreds not knowing even if the paint will eventually flake off.
Well now you know how to paint yours blue 😊
Thanks for yhos video..we are in a mobile home and the tub in yellow..so we are considering to paint the tub & and just a shower to the main bedroom
Blue would look great in my house!!!
Thanks for your help I’m planning to paint my bathtub and with your help looks more easier
While that powder blue would not be my first choice, i don't think i'd want to paint that classic tub. I think i would paint my bathroom to compliment it. Aside from the work involved, it's cool to have something different than the same old white tub everyone has. Now if it was a goldenrod tub? THAT would actually be pretty fun.
I kw that I can do thisroject now. You explaining and video was very helpful and easy to understand. Thank you.
i moved into a rental where the bathtub was installed incorrectly and had a low spot right before the drain. Standing water eventually wore the enamel and exposed the steel and it started to rust. Rental company said they wouldn't fix as it was cosmetic. I cleaned then sanded the hell out of it. Used automotive primer 2 coats, then applied 2 coats of semi gloss white enamel. It looked great but took way to long to dry as it was winter when i moved in and had to close off bathroom to vent the fumes. it looks awesome now, total cost `$12 and about 1 hr total work time. i still have to sponge water to drain after i take a shower but a small inconvenience.
Wow same situation I have. I like the auto primer idea
Great Video, very professional job. I'll add this to my honey do list..😃
I would have left the blue and added nice subway tiles. That blue was so pretty!
You did a great job and white is more modern and better looking.
Great Job!!! I'm trying to find different ways to do this Job other than spraying especially when the bathroom has no windows the fumes are definitely to strong
The bathtub was new, there was no need to paint it, the color was even pretty, but on the other hand I'm glad you painted it because I need to see how you did it to paint mine 😁
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You must complain about the sun coming up
Awesome: we'll explained as you went along thank you
Thank you so much. This is very encouraging. Liked the blue tub but love the white. I have a green tub with yellow and black tile which I love. Pretty sure white is what I want for the tub. You have given me the confidence to go for it. God bless you. ❤️
I didn't know that they had these kits available I tried to patch up some things that I had in my metal bathtub and it started to rust so I have a lot of these black little dots from wear and tear also from cleaning it's starting to rust a little bit so I was looking for a refinishing kit so yours look a lot easier to use and the color is nice and white and bright and it's shiny and what I like about it is that you don't have to take the tub out
As a refinisher for the last 18 years. Good job. A bit of over kill on some things and I wish you would not have used that wipe on bonding agent. Never had a tub last over 2 years when I tried it. Just clean well and make sure it is etched very well. I sand instead of using the chemicals but they do work well. Also I recommend making sure that the paint is anything other than a polyurethane or epoxy. I have had those turn yellow in the past.
No dura mucho,y si está oxidado menos,vuelve a aparecer
@@evyvasquez9270 Agree! Used Google translate. Wish I spoke your language, I believe it is Spanish and I know some. but construction related
Hello ; Thank you for answering, I'm sorry I speak Spanish, I know something about construction, and I would like to learn more, thanks to the comments you can get a medip term, Thank you 🇨🇱
@@evyvasquez9270 No hay necesidad de disculparse por hablar español. Ojalá supiera más. Tengo muchos amigos españoles. De nada
@@mikerey7210 Thank you again for your understanding and have a wonderful day
You made it look so easy. Very good detailed instructions.
While very satisfying to see this kind of low cost update, I can't help but be mesmerized by a man cleaning a bath tub, this too was very satisfying.
Ah ! That's kinda sexist...I'm a guy and I wouldn't let my girl clean our tub...I do the laundry and other things that woman are assumed to do...I was raised right !!!
@@RPMacit’s not sexism if it’s the norm that it doesn’t happen often.
Orange tape holds the edges tighter without sacrificing removal.
Great job
Money
The blue color looks way better imo
To each their own. The fun of decorating!
I am so glad I google this I am planning on surprising my grand daughters (twins 7) while they are away
Iam so scared about the fumes it’s a small space what eye and mask do you suggest
Also they have that all in one tub like in an older home type. Do it goes up higher in the back but not to the top of the ceiling. Do you think I will need 2 kits to do that size of a tub.
Thank you I’ll be watching a lot to get my nerves up ❤
I’m going to refinish my bathtub and shower walls in a month. I’m not sure if I want to try this kit or the rustoleum one. I feel like I would screw this one up! Yours looks amazing. I would’ve recommended removing the drain cover, however. It could be a source of chipping based on my brother’s experience with his tub that was professionally recoated.
@@kathleenelwood6839 I do not coat my tub yet. I realized it was going to smell and it’s winter here. I wouldn’t be able to ventilate the house. Maybe this summer.
Haven't tried them myself, but the rustoleum kit has alot more negative reviews on the home depot site. It seems like the bathworks one has worked better for most people
Did you refinish your tub yet? Curious on how it went if did.
@@Jerk_ANC I decided not to because I was so worried about it peeling and I don’t have time to deal with it. I just ended up using white grout pens to turn my brown wall tile grout to white and it made my bathroom look better. That was months ago and they are still white!
@@Millasoaps good idea. Thank u
I have that identical bathtub, but mine originally came in white, and it will remain white, but it's definitely time to do this to it as well.
Awesome job that looks so beautiful, we have a pink tub can’t wait to try it!
Do not waste your money.
Did you have a pink sink and toilet? The fifties!
@@boa1793 Champagne.
From what i can see it looks impeccable 👌 nice work bro!
How did you decide on the Bathworks refinishing kits? I know there are a couple options, so curious how you evaluated your options. Really helpful video - Thanks!
I did some research of what was easily available and found the only two options were bathworks and Rustoleum. The bathworks had a lot more reviews that were positive and there were a couple TH-cam videos that used the bathworks product. Honestly I think either would have worked though
I enjoyed your video. I'm renting my house and the maintenance people painted my bath tub. Now it is peeling and they don't want to prepare it. I'm going to keep looking at your video and try to do it myself. Thank You!
When done correctly this will give you a really good finished result. However, this is a very labor intensive process, as well you will need a lot of ventilation to exhaust the fumes. You will also need a commercial type ventilation mask,as seen in the video. Plan a minimum of a full 48 hours to complete the project. There is a reason this was shot at very high speed video. The time spent on each task should have been provided, as well as the the total hours to complete the project.This would give you a realistic time frame before you attempt to take on this task.
I did the whole thing in about 5-6 hours, but let it cure for about 30
All the tub needed was a good cleaning! Anyway great video! Thank you.
Could not tell from the video. Being a DIY, my worry is whether it shows the unevenness if my painting itself is not that good? Do you think two coatings are better? In your case, can you tell the any blueness at all? Thank you.
As long as you don’t go too heavy on the top surface there will not be any unevenness. If you put too much on the top it will flow down the sides and can cause some very slight waves. Overall it self flattens very well
Very helpful video - I'll be doing this as part of my bathroom renovation. .
I have the same style of bathtub, except it is lefthanded and in white
All that work to turn it white? I would have kept it blue. That blue looks lit 😎
i agree with you 100%
Maybe in Lucy and Rickardo time.Come on man😂
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Tamils in india have would love your old blue looks. But im glad u paint it white. Looks way cleaner now
@@zaimhazmin8851 Paint? In a year it will look like crap. Install a new white porcelain tub it will look clean so much longer. Lol.
I like the energy. Blessings 🙏🏽
Excellent very helpful for a DIY'er 👍
I did. Mine with plain ole house primer and latex paint and worked great and holding. Did shower walls at my other house the same and did a granite look and polyunsaturated it and a kitchen counter top and still going after 3 yrs.
Latex wall primer and paint on a bathtub? Ok whatever
Don't do it! I was an expert bathtub refinisher. I had my own company for many years. It did this from 1980 until 2015. I charged over $200 to strip bathtubs once they've been painted and were failing. If the surface isn't prepared right and the right material isn't used and it isn't applied with spray equipment it looks terrible it doesn't last and fails and falls apart. Every time. You have to use hydra fluoric acid to etch the bathtub. HF. If you don't handle it right it will kill you. Get a professional. Someone who really knows what they're doing. It's worth the money. Otherwise you're going to have to strip it all off. Paint stripper is highly poisonous. And it will destroy your floors and walls and everything around the bathtub.
So far mine has been doing great! So we’ll see how long it lasts!
@@BearMountainBuilds It will last about a year. Maybe a little more maybe a little less. Water will get under it and you'll have bubbles and it will start peeling off in chunks and start going down the drain then it's done for. I don't do that stuff anymore. No more bathtub refinishing for me man. It's really really hard on your body. The chemicals just ruin you. But it is lucrative and it's a good business as long as you're really careful with the chemicals. You have to have a supplied air respirator that pumps fresh air from outside to your face and keep it off your skin no solvents, none, they will eat up your liver. I did my shower walls here in my house back in 2001. They still look brand new. If it's done correctly my professional it will last forever.
I was considering trying this in an older upstairs bathroom but I will definitely take your advice and hire a professional! There are a lot of things we can DIY to save money, but I'm not interested in spending double to fix what sounds like a messy and costly mistake. Not taking the chance! My brother had his professionally done and it is holding up great. Appreciate you taking the time to explain and yes, people do read the comments ;)
@@robertlee3 I agree. I refinished a shower once in a bathroom that I didnt want to gut and replace the stall. It looked good when I finished but I could tell that it wouldnt take much harsh cleaning chemicals before it stated to look bad. The prep was horrendous. I would have been time and money ahead to just replace the shower. I priced all the products that he uses in this video and it comes up to around $220. You can buy a new cheap tub for around $230 or a complete surround and tub for about $280 and these will last several years.
An amazing presentation and the information set. Thank you so much.
How sad to get rid of the blue.
Yea I get it. It’s like painting beautiful stained oak cabinets institution gray. Lol.
Thanks fir the video. This what I needed.
As a 25 year professional bathtub refinisher, I can count on one hand the number of DIY bathtub painting jobs I've seen that would pass even the lightest scrutiny. Even the best looking jobs never lasted. They peel in a year, and I add on a $100 charge to take the rest off and start over. Plus, this guy made it TWICE as hard to tile the walls because he painted the tub first. Now that tiler has to be super careful do not damage the fresh bathtub with tools, tile, and grout. But go ahead. Try to diy it. Those kits are a scam that's been around for decades.
Mine still looks great after a year!
We had our tub painted and it started pealing off with in a year.
Is this cast iron tub?
@@veramachinskiy2992 Yes, it's porcelain over cast iron.
Since he’s remodeling his bathroom, he’ll be careful with the rest of the remodeling.
Great video, I just wanna remodeling my bath tub because it has scratch and yellowing . Now I try to do the paint first after I see your video. Thanks
Thanks Bradley cooper!
Ok, just saying…I LOVE the blue tub!! White is BORING!!!
So grateful. Great video
I like it in blue better.
There’s no accounting for taste, which is why color change kits like this exist!
Yea me too! It’s my favorite color. 😊
As time goes on, it becomes impossible to match new items with old colors, like trying to find blue toilet or sink.
Are you over 70 years old?
The new styles suck. It's all white, on white, on slightly less white out there.
Really wanting to do this!! Thanks for the information!!
Just fyi this is not diy and it will not last. Not everything you see in TH-cam will work people. I tried this first time a it was a disaster. Ended up hiring a pro! And it cost me a lot more since they had to remove all that stuff before.
It’s still working on my tub!
@@BearMountainBuilds u getting paid to market this product lol stop capping
I did 3 tub/showers about 8 years ago. 2 of them I used appliance epoxy spray paint , and one was the 2 part epoxy for tubs. They were all still looking good when I sold my house a few months ago. The roll on tub stuff was a lot easier, but the spray epoxy (from Walmart) looked factory smooth, but was a lot harder because I had to tape off EVERYTHING.
You made it look easy. Looks great. I will be looking for more videos. Thank you for sharing
Excellent video. Thanks for puttin' it together and sharing. Just might inspire me to re-do ours instead of replace. Cheers from Niagara.
Thank you for listing all the products you used.
It looks like it turned out great.
Fantastic tutorial! Thank you!
Amazing! Thanks for the demo.
❤ Shirley
Wow, looks so much better!
Love video thanks I will try to paint my tub. Fiberglass one hope it’s ok 👍
Super clean degreaser cleans a tub fast and easy
Way better than any "bath fitters" liners.
Bro.. Such a great job.. Prep work is where it's at!