How to Repair & Resurface a Shower Stall

You may decide that it's just too expensive to replace your old worn-out shower stall. Most shower stalls are made from fiberglass or acrylic, so repairs or even a complete refinishing job can be done for minimal cost and time. Slight cracks can lead to water penetrating the shower base or walls and getting down into your floor, which can cause serious water damage and mold issues. If you notice that the shower stall is worn and cracked, its probably time to make some repairs.

Things You'll Need

• Eye protection
• Gloves
• Respirator
• Knee pads
• Degreaser spray
• Rough sponges
• Sandpaper (120, 240, and 400 grit)
• Tub and shower repair kit

Instructions

1. 

   Shower

   Clean the entire shower floor and walls with a degreaser spray and rough sponges.

2. Put on protective gear.

3. Sand down any areas with cracks using 120-grit sandpaper. Then use 240-grit and finally 400-grit sandpaper.

4. Apply a two-part epoxy to any deeper cracks. Use products that are pre-mixed and come in the tube, ready to squeeze out. Let the area thoroughly dry for two to three hours and don't get the floor wet.

5. Separate the components from the shower and tub repair kit. The kit usually contains a spray hardener, a spray catalyst and sometimes a buffing pad.

6. Coat the entire shower floor or wall with the hardener spray, slightly overlapping coats as you go. Let dry for several hours and don't get wet.

7. Apply the catalyst spray to the entire surface of the shower, just like you did with the hardener. After the first coat is dry, use the buffing pad to slightly rough up the new finish and then spray on another coat of catalyst spray. The second coat will make your shower base shine like new.

Tips & Warnings

• Color tints are available for those shower surfaces that are a unique color.

• For very deep cracks or if you know water damage has already occurred to the floor below the shower base, you may need a professional contractor to help you with the repairs.

References

• Craftandfabriclinks.com: How to Repair & Resurface a Shower Stall

Resources

• Refinishingonline.com: How to Repair & Resurface a Shower Stall