How to Patch & Repair Bathtub Porcelain

Bathtub porcelain can be repaired to restore the look of your tub.

Your bathtub is a main attraction in your bathroom. If there are any nicks and scratches that can easily be seen, it can take away from the clean look of the room. You can find porcelain repair kits almost anywhere, but the basic tools needed to get the job done can be purchased separately as well. The good thing about porcelain is that it is easy to clean and can be easily fixed.

Things You'll Need

• Rubbing alcohol
• 2 rags
• Epoxy-based paint
• Paintbrush
• Sandpaper

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Instructions

1. Remove any dust and loose dirt with a rag.

2. Soak another rag in rubbing alcohol and swipe it across the entire surface where you will be making your repair. There is no need to wipe it off since it simply evaporates in a few minutes.

3. Dip a paintbrush in epoxy-based paint, and begin filling in the scratch. Depending on the size of the scratch, you may want to use a thin paintbrush.

4. Blend the paint into the ends of the scratch, and then let the paint dry.

5. Apply another coat as needed until the scratch is filled in completely. You can lightly sandpaper over the scratch to make it even again with the surface of the porcelain tub.

Tips & Warnings

• You can find epoxy-based paint in a variety of colors at many local home repair and maintenance stores.

References

• A-Home: Repair Bathroom Porcelain