The cleavage of the enamel on the bath - whether it is necessary to eliminate
The reason for the chipping in the bath is extremely simple - its coating does not withstand mechanical stress. Most often, it's about hitting a heavy object that has fallen from a height. This can be, for example, a wrench that is dropped during the replacement of the mixer. Even a favorite jar with shower gel will cause damage to the bath if its coating leaves much to be desired. Such trouble is especially often awaited by the owners of steel products.
The presence of such a defect could be ignored, if it does not bother you much, but there are several "buts."
- Rust. Appearing as a result of oxidation of iron, it will not soon "decorate" the place of damage to the enamel, but will corrode the product further. In this room, you can not avoid the constant exposure of moisture to it.
- Skole is a small depression, where various contaminants and fat will accumulate with an enviable regularity. A little miss in terms of care of the bathroom, and a favorable environment for harmful microorganisms is provided.
- Aesthetics. And a little about beauty. If you are ready to put up with a small defect in the form of a dark speck, it is unlikely that you will also be loyal to a large rusty spot.
And let you not show a bath as a model of sanitary engineering, it is worthwhile to worry about the long service life and attractiveness for yourself and family members. This can be done with various means.
How to fix a chip on the bath - the preparatory work of
It is not enough to know what to do with a chip in the bath. It is necessary to understand well how to do this, so that for a long time the result is pleasing to the eye. And, first of all, take care of the preparation work. Their volume will directly depend on the state of damage and the time of its formation. If a chip has appeared 15 minutes ago due to your carelessness, then the step of removing rust is clearly not your case.
- Cleaning of rust. To do this you will need: a knife, a screwdriver, various needles. With their help, delete what you can. For 100% cleaning the surface of the bath you will not be able to, so stock up the rust converter. Apply strictly according to the instructions! It can easily be found in hardware stores, but in extreme cases, use household cleaning agents for the appropriate purpose. Complete this step by thoroughly washing the treated area with clean water.
- Removal of contaminants. Here to help you will come a wide range of all the same household products - from washing powder to the well-known Fairy. The exception should be only those that contain large abrasive particles. After cleaning, the surface of the bath should be rinsed and dried with a hairdryer.
- Degreasing. The surface of the chip must be degreased well, for which acetone is used. After these simple manipulations, use a hairdryer again.
Next you will have to apply one of the following methods of partial restoration of the bathtub in practice.
Elimination of the chip in the bath - how to cover and paint over
You can seal the chipping of the enamel on the bathroom using "grandfather" or more modern methods, choose. The first include restoration:
- glue BF-2 and white( chalk, powder, etc.);
- with epoxy resin and porcelain chips.
In the first case, glue is applied to the cleaved surface of the chip. It is covered with a thin layer of whitewash, which are carefully leveled with a normal brush. Wait until this "patch" grabs, and repeat the procedure. The number of repetitions will depend on the depth of damage. The last restoration layer should be level with the undamaged part. The work is not the most time-consuming, gives a good result, but it takes quite a long time to completely dry out - at least 4 days.
The principle of using epoxy and porcelain chips is the same. However, it is necessary to take care in advance and find porcelain pieces that match the color of the enamel. They are ground into powder and sprinkled onto the applied resin layer. If necessary, the surface of the embedded cleavage is leveled with a spatula. This method is not the most effective, as the porcelain patch serves not for long, and it is not always easy to find porcelain.
Much better and more lasting result is given by modern special means. These include plumbing filler and enamel. You can buy them in the so-called repair kit. It usually includes:
- putty;
- enamel( more often as a spray);
- spatula;
- sandpaper for polishing the finished "patch".
However, you can not find such a package anywhere, even in large cities, not to mention the remote corners of the country. For this reason, the repair kit has to be assembled on its own. Do not be surprised, but more often for these purposes it is recommended to go to the autoshop. It is there that you can find the filler and enamel for body repair work that can withstand the regular effects of moisture, temperature changes and mechanical effects in your bath. Here are a few tips:
- Choose the putty as light as possible so that it does not appear through the coating layer.
- Carefully choose the enamel to match the color of the bath. It should be in the form of an aerosol, which will greatly facilitate your work and allow you to apply thin layers.
- Enamel must be resistant to high temperatures and moisture! About this, ask the seller in detail and examine the markings on the package.
- Use the finest grained sandpaper.
After making purchases and carrying out the preparatory work, you can start splitting.
- According to the instructions, dilute( if necessary) and apply a layer of putty.
- After about an hour, the top layer is seized and it is possible to start cleaning with sandpaper. Do this so that as a result you can not feel with your fingers on the spot of the "patch" a hillock or hole.
- Then paint over it with aerosol enamel. For the best result, do it gradually, in several layers.
- After it has dried, use sandpaper and polish the surface of the "patch".
- After 2-4 days( depending on the instructions) you can normally use the bathroom.
Thus, the split in the bath is not so difficult to repair. It does not require special skills, only a little patience, time and money.
