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The Process Undertaken In Bathtub Resurfacing Vancouver BC

By Henry Hill


Many house constructions are designed in such a way that they provide all the type of comfort. Bathrooms are good places where the comfort is enhanced. In addition to the showers, most modern buildings are installed with the tub. This is normally a large container filled with water in which a person can bathe. Bathtub resurfacing Vancouver BC is mainly done by expert who repair an old and worn out tub so that it looks brand new, in the city of Vancouver, BC.

Tub refinishing is the process by which an old and worn out tub is repaired so that the original condition is restored. Other names used to describe this are reglazing, or tub resurfacing. This is the most common process because it is quite cheaper compared to purchasing a new tub. It also saves time compared to replacing an old tub with a new one.

Ajax is an example of powerful scrubbing cleaning agents that greatly influences its surface and therefore becomes no longer comfortable when bathing. Due to this resurfacing becomes the best option, to repair this type of a tub. Replacing a tub with a new one is quite tricky because it involves removing the tiles and other destructive actions done on the walls. This interferes with the beauty of the building.

Repairing a worn-out tub is of great importance because the surfaces that are now rugged are returned into their original smooth state hence improving its performance and becoming very easy to clean. Refinishing ensures that either the original color or another color of interest appears on the surface of bathtub. Replacing a tub is a very expensive process and this expense can only be avoided by reglazing. Time is also saved because replacing is quite time consuming.

There are various materials used in refinishing a tub. There is a specifically designed bonding agent that is used for only ceramic tile and porcelain bathtubs. Also there are other bonding agents designed for fiberglass bathtubs. Coating used in finishing is always of high performance. This is important for its efficiency.

Before commencing process of resurfacing, one needs to prepare the site by masking the surrounding areas with plastic papers to prevent overspray and dust from contaminating the surrounding areas. One should also ensure that ventilation is also very efficient to ensure dust and other waste materials are expelled out of the building. This is achieved by installing fans and the exhaust pipes.

The next step involved removing the old finish so that the new finish will adhere to the surface. Once you have stripped off the old materials, then in case of cracks and other imperfections, they must be repaired by either refilling them to ensure that the old tub is once more smooth. Then application of the top coat follows and allowed to dry. The application process is repeated with appropriate allowance time between the layers that allows the drying.

The application process is completed by applying the sealing coat. The top coat such as High Gloss Acrylic Urethane coat is applied. Depending on the company the use of the tub commences after up to three days. A well resurfacing tab can go up to fifteen years.




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