Repair acrylic bathtubs. Methods care. Kits for cosmetic restoration of the interior and exterior overhaul of the bowl

Now for the manufacture of baths used various polymers. The most expensive products are made of cast acrylic, obtainable by the method of vacuum forming. But over time, and it needs renovation.

In this article we'll show you how to repair acrylic bathtubs, as well as take care of them.

care methods

1. It is prohibited to apply for the care of an acrylic bath agents containing abrasive constituentsBecause they lead to scratches. Use special formulations, carefully acting on the polymer surface.
2. It is also forbidden to use household chemicals, containing:

• ammonia;
• acetone;
• technical alcohol;
• formaldehyde;
• strong acids.

1. 

   Cleaning an acrylic bath sponge

   To keep the gloss bath, use it with clean soft cloth or sponge, which usually wash finished walls in the bathroom and installed plumbing

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   Apply a cleaning agent for 7-10 minutes, and removed water. If the bath is equipped with a whirlpool system, it should be cleaned once a month. Fill it with water, add the liquid withdrawal means, the hydromassage system include 5 minutes, 10 minutes, leave agent dissolved in the bath, rinse.

2. Remove rust solution of vinegar or lemon juice.
3. It is not recommended in these baths, dye your hair and spray with them mousses and hairsprays. Nor can bathe in the baths decorated with acrylic pets.
4. If there were stains from cigarettes, repair plating bath is made using the finest emery cloth. It you will be able to remove scratches and 2 mm depth.
5. It is strictly prohibited the use of dry cleaning and metal brushes.

Restoration of acrylic baths

If there is mechanical damage to the acrylic surface of the bath in the bathroom decorated, restore them quite easily, with the sale of special tools: putty and pastes polishing. polymer thickness of 5-6 mm, it is homogeneous and shallow grinding does not lead to the formation of color spots.

Tip! More serious damage is filled with liquid acrylic and then processes the polish.

If a crack is formed in the bath, it bore drill, puttied, and after drying is ground fine sandpaper. Plot dyed using the airbrush. A day later, when the paint dries, the surface is polished.

When extensive defects, repair chips bath enamels, as well as holes begins with processing damage coarsely mastic which forms a durable and uniform layer. Further work carried out by the above technology.

Repair kits for the restoration of acrylic baths

Repair kit acrylic bathtub with his hands

Remnabory for acrylic bathtubs, disposable repaired in one-bedroom apartments to large country houses, sold two species.

For the cosmetic restoration of the interior of the bowl

One such set can be repaired crack total length of 30-50 cm. Price - from 1100 rubles.

1. Extend crack 1-2 mm and deepen 0.5 mm.
2. Degrease crack alcohol.
3. Dilute repair kit acrylic baths in a small container in a proportion of 50 parts acrylic to 1 part hardener. Mix thoroughly.
4. Apply to the damaged area the right amount so that the composition of the bath rose slightly over the plane.
5. Cover the tape or a mixture of a polyethylene film.
6. Wait for 6 hours and remove the tape.
7. Clean the surface with alcohol and, if necessary treat it with sandpaper and then polish.

To speed up the repair of acrylic baths, use a power tool and a polishing wheel.

It can operate at 24 hours after the restoration work will be completed.

To overhaul the outer cup portion

One such repair kit enough to eliminate cracks, chips and holes totaling 10 × 10 cm.

1. Strip the defect sandpaper №160 / 200.
2. Degrease with alcohol.
3. Dilute set in a small container. It will take 50 ml of the composition for one layer. Proportions dilutions standard - 50 parts resin to 1 part hardener. Mix well.
4. Apply a small amount of damage composition spetsmaterial apply to it and the remaining mixture to saturate the glass fiber filling of its pores. The impregnation can be made small painter's brush.
5. Wait 3-4 hours.
6. Repeat the process at least twice. Be sure to wait for curing each layer.
7. Strip restored place with emery cloth.

At that time, when you repair the enamel baths, it is strongly recommended to use rubber gloves and a respirator classes A and B, which have a carbon filter. Work in a well ventilated area.

Summing up

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