Reglazing the Outside of a Bathtub

You can reglaze the outside of a bathtub after priming it.

Old or vintage bathtubs can greatly benefit from reglazing. The inside of the bathtub gets the biggest daily workout, and you may want to hire the services of a reglazing professional. The outside of the tub is a great do-it-yourself project since it involves just sanding and painting. Before reglazing a bathtub that is more than 50 years old, test the surface for lead, which should be professionally removed for health reasons.

Things You'll Need

• 80-grit sandpaper
• Tack cloth
• Painter's tape
• Teaspoon
• Foam roller
• Primer
• Oil-based paint

Instructions

1. Sand the outside of the tub thoroughly with 80-grit sandpaper to remove all of the old paint and to create a smooth finish. Remove all grit thoroughly with a tack cloth.

2. Apply an even coat of primer on the outside of the tub with a foam roller. Let the primer dry for three hours.

3. Add an even coat of oil-based paint on the outside of the tub with the foam roller. Let the paint dry for 24 hours then add another coat.

References

• "Home Maintenance for Dummies"; James and Morris Carey; 2009
• "301 Simple Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home Now and for More"; Teri B. Clark; 2007