How to Repair a Crack on a Lasco Bathtub
Lasco bathtubs, which come in a wide variety of styles and colors, have been in production for more than four decades. Lasco is the biggest producer of bathtubs, and its products are well-known for their quality and durability. As with any other tub, however, a crack can form over time. Cracks come through normal wear and tear or the tub being struck with a pointed or heavy object. Repair cracks with tools and basic materials or by buying a porcelain repair kit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Rubber gloves
- Painter's mask
- Drill
- Insulation foam
- Bathroom cleaner
- Sponge
- Towel
- Water
- 240-grit wet-dry sandpaper
- 400-grit wet-dry sandpaper
- File
- Tungsten carbide cutter
- Epoxy
- Porcelain paint
Instructions
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Drill two small holes (less than 1/4 inch) at each end of the crack. Fill in the holes will insulation foam. Let the foam expand and set. The holes will stop the crack from later expanding.
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Clean the crack with a bathroom cleaner and sponge. Rinse the area with clear water. Absorb up any moisture with a towel and allow the area to dry.
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Smooth over the jagged edges of the crack. The tool you use depends on the size of the crack. For small cracks, sandpaper or a small file will suffice. Use a tungsten carbide cutter for bigger jobs. Hold the tungsten carbide cutter at an angle and create a V-shaped channel along the entire length of the crack.
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Squirt epoxy resin into the crack. Let the epoxy dry for 24 hours.
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Sand over the crack with 240-grit wet/dry sandpaper. Soak a 400-grit wet/dry sandpaper and sand one more time until the surface of the epoxy is on the same level as the tub.
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Spray porcelain paint over the crack. Allow the paint to dry for the time recommended on its label. Spray on a second coat of paint.
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Leave the tub untouched for 48 hours--longer if feasible.
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Tips & Warnings
Wear rubber gloves and a painter's mask when painting. Open the windows and door in your bathroom to let any paint fumes out.
