For those who plan to upgrade the bathroom, the issue of updating the bathtub is acute. But even cosmetic repair of this product requires certain skills and knowledge.

What are the stages and ways of painting the font? Basic nuances and features of this process!

First, you need to take into account that the bath is located in a high humidity room, almost every day "in contact" with water, which means that the colorants should be selected according to these characteristics, and not simply because they liked the color. The mixture should be resistant to moisture, and have increased adhesion. It is safe to "stick" to the surface, so that after a certain time there is no peeling of the paint.

Specialists advise to purchase three-component compounds, mainly from manufacturers such as Dulux, Tikkurila, Jobi. They contain a priming composition of pale colors, semi-maturing.

Before you paint the bath yourself, you need to prepare protective equipment.

• A respirator with a suction cartridge, you can use civil or military gas masks.
• A glued apron and rubber gloves. Suitable latex two-layer, but then you need to cook at least 2-3 pairs.

Attention: it is necessary to perform colorful works when the windows are open, with good ventilation, and therefore it is not advisable to paint the bath with your hands in the winter, at 20 degrees below zero. It will be cold to all households!

Painting tools and accessories

1. Brush made of natural material, 90 mm.
2. A grinding head and rubber-based durex wheel.
3. Paint knife, for removing pile from the brush.
4. 0.5 liter.acetone or solvent No. 646.
5. Microfiber or sulphite clean towel for wiping the respirator.

What color can I paint on a bath? Choose the material

The most common paint - epoxy enamel, has been used in construction for more than 20 years. It serves a very long time, but also requires technically accurate execution of all stages of its application.

Acrylic for restoration is used relatively recently, but it is almost as good as epoxy for its resistance. It is applied easily, but it costs an order of magnitude higher than the previous material.

It is better for a beginner and a far lay person to use paint for acrylic painting.
The first stage of painting the bathroom with our own hands is preparation.

Consists of four elements:

• purification;
• grinding;
• degreasing;
• closing with scotch tape.

The bath is cleaned thoroughly from various contaminants, for this purpose it is necessary to fall asleep on the bottom of oxalic acid, Pemolux or other active detergent. Soak 15-20 minutes and then rinse. Now proceed to abrasive processing. Remove the drainage stoppers and the electric drill with durex smooth the surface. We check the result with a LED flashlight, there should be no flashing spots, as well as traces of rust and streaks.

Before degreasing, remove all dust with a vacuum cleaner, wipe the drain holes with a cloth moistened with solvent. Now, using gloves and apron, pour into the bathroom 0,5 Sanox, Pemolyuks and rub it with a sponge on the entire surface of the product evenly. We can rest for an hour.

Attention: degreasing should be carried out during the grinding process, in order to better grind the grinding wheel. For these purposes, you can use ordinary soda, which is washed with hot water and dry the surface.

Next we make a bath rinse from detergents, ideally it should be done 1-2 times. We collect a full bath and add 0.5 bottles of acidic detergent.

After thorough rinsing, dry the surface with a construction hair dryer. Remove the strapping with the sink and proceed to painting the bath enamel with your hands.

Features of preparation of epoxy enamel

Mixing of all components is necessary after the completion of the preparatory work, the mixture is suitable for 30-45 minutes after preparation.

A little bit of solvent can be added to the composition, which will improve the ductility of the property on the material. Depending on the volume of the substrate, the right amount of hardener is taken. The ratio of all components can be read on the product packaging.

Caution: Measure the base in 250 ml portions, and add one part of the hardener accordingly. Stir the formula thoroughly.

We paint the bath with our own hands, the brush is heavily lubricated with the composition and rubbed on the surface. Touch the painted place with your hands. If there will be villi from the brush, they should be immediately cleaned with tweezers or a gypsy needle.

After the first application, we wait 15 minutes and then we do all the work again, from the same place and in the same direction. At the end of the procedure, the bath closes for 2 days, the more, the better the painted surface will be.

How to properly paint the bathtub to avoid running and spilling? Their formations should be carefully monitored and spread with a brush upward when they occur.

The possible option of restoration of the old bath, acrylic liner or as it is called " bath in the bath ", is an insert that covers the entire surface of the old container.

Can I paint the bath with acrylic paint myself?

Tools for bathing

Measuring the bath Measuring the paint Preparing the paint
Prepared bath Covering the drain hole with adhesive tape Securely draining the drain from the inside with adhesive tape Closing the drain hole
Applying the paint from the top to the bottom Following the ink spills and correcting
Painting with roller

To paintcast iron bath inside, you need to stock up a roller with a short pile and buy the right fluid. It is necessary to paint with a tapering elongated spiral from the edges to the drain, it is necessary to make sure that bubbles do not appear. If they occur, they should be punched with a brush. It is necessary to apply one more layer after the first in an hour.

Tub & Tile acrylic paint spreads well, but has a specific strong odor, to be used indoors with good ventilation. Has a long time to work.

Here's how to paint an old bath with your own hands, the finished surface with the correct application of paint will serve the owners for more than 10 years. And also effectively hide rust, dents and chips.

Carefully study the instruction of painting the bath and please your loved ones with a snow-white "masterpiece" in your performance!