Covering the bath with liquid acrylic: we restore ourselves

During operation, each piece of furniture wears out, gradually acquiring more and more damage. And the bath is not an exception. Over time, its coating wears out, which affects not only the appearance, but also the properties of this product. However, the bath status is affected not only by time, but also by various other circumstances, for example, material and operating conditions.

Many people have repeatedly wondered how to bring the old bath into a pristine appearance. You can simply replace the product, but in this case you will have to face a lot of possible difficulties. It is often enough when replacing the bathroom, it is necessary to replace the bathroom and the finish completely, and this will definitely bring great financial costs.

To avoid the difficulties for today, there are several modern technologies for renewing the bathroom coating. The most common technologies are the liner "bathroom in the bathroom" and the application of a new enamel coating. To apply a new coating on the bathroom, liquid acrylic is used, which is why technology was called "restoration of a bathroom with liquid acrylic". In order to carry out the restoration of the bathroom of this technology you will need acrylic enamel.

Compared with other materials used for the restoration of bathroom coatings, acrylic has a number of advantages. Let us consider them in more detail.

• High wear and durability. The acrylic coating of the bathtub can be used up to fifteen years. Analogues of this cover can not last so long.
• Virtually no odor at all .Liquid acrylic has almost no smell. This property of this coating allows you to carry out the work on the restoration of the bathroom, not using the means that protect the respiratory tract.
• Uniform mixing of the substance. During the mixing of the base and hardener, which are constituent parts of liquid acrylic, a homogeneous mass is obtained, which avoids uneven surface coating, as is the case with liquid acrylic analogs.
• No stains during use. The operation of the bathroom after restoration will not be accompanied by the appearance of spots on the surface.
• High homogeneity of the material. This property avoids the ingress of air and the appearance of bubbles in the still not hardened to the end of the enamel. Due to this, the number of tools used for restoration is reduced, and a uniform glossy coating is guaranteed.
• Short drying time .On average, liquid acrylic hardens for thirty-six hours, providing a uniform smooth coating. When using analogs with a shorter drying time, the appearance of defective coating areas may occur.

When using liquid acrylic for the restoration of the coating of the bath does not require a lot of time, effort and money. To date, a liquid bath with the use of liquid acrylic is quite inexpensive and effective technology for renewing the quality characteristics of the bath surface.

Technology consists in the fact that the material is applied in bulk after preliminary preparation of the bath surface. The process can be done independently, spending a minimum of funds and time, which is caused by the popularity of this technology.

Restoration of the bath in bulk with liquid acrylic can be done independently. However, for this to happen, it is necessary to follow a clear sequence of steps.

Required tools for work:

• respirator
• spatula
• sponge
• glove
• drill or grinder with emery nozzle.

Stages of work:

• Surface preparation. Before applying acrylic, it is necessary to prepare the original surface. To do this, you must first remove the old cover. Used for this, abrasive stones, a drill or a grinder with an emery nozzle. After the old coating is completely removed, and the remaining particles are washed away with warm water, the surface must be degreased. Preparations are completed with a set of hot water in the bathroom for about 10 minutes.
• Preparation of acrylic. Liquid acrylic, used in the restoration of a bath, is prepared by mixing the base and hardener that come with the kit. In order to make a ready-to-use solution, it is necessary to thoroughly mix the ingredients, according to the instructions, stirring them to a milky white homogeneous mass stage.
• Application of the mixture. When the solution is ready for use, it should be gradually poured into the bathroom, covering its entire surface. In this case, it is necessary to start from the upper parts of the bath, passing along the perimeter. Particular attention must be paid to the bottom - it must be clearly formed before the material hardens. Correction of the surface is carried out with a rubber spatula, and excess acrylic, if any, can be washed into the drain hole.

See the next video where you will see in detail the entire process of coating the bath with liquid acrylic.

As mentioned above, the bath coating mixture is obtained by mixing two components. Initially, it is necessary to carefully mix the base, which is an acrylic semi-finished product, and then gradually add to it the second component - hardener, while stirring thoroughly to obtain a homogeneous mass to ensure a uniform coverage of the surface of the bathroom.

If necessary, giving the mixture a certain color, after obtaining a homogeneous mass of liquid acrylic, color is added. The amount of color depends on how saturated the shade you want to get as a result of coverage.

When the mixture is received, it needs to survive a certain time, which depends on the temperature in the bathroom. For example, if the temperature in the room exceeds 30 degrees, the mixture can be applied after five to seven minutes, and at a temperature of 20 degrees the holding time is 15-20 minutes. After aging, you can apply the mixture to the prepared surface of the bathroom.

Materials for the restoration of the bathroom are consumed in proportion to the size of the bathroom. For example, a bathroom length of one and a half meters requires 3.5 kg of materials, and for the restoration of a bath 1.7 meters long it will take 4 kilograms of acrylic.

On average, this procedure takes two to four hours, taking into account the preliminary preparation of the surface. The process of applying liquid acrylic to the bathroom takes no more than one hour, the rest of the time will be occupied by preparatory procedures( cleaning and degreasing the bath).

During the restoration work on the bathroom, it is necessary to observe the safety measures. For example, when preparing the surface for restoration, it is necessary to protect the airways and hands by using a respirator and gloves. When applying the mixture to the bathroom, a respirator can also be used.

liquid technology When using liquid acrylic for bathroom restoration, make sure that the working surface is cleaned, degreased and dried. This applies not only to the bath itself, but also to the tiles or other surface that can be between the bathroom and the wall.

In addition, if there is a need to cover with a mixture and part of the wall, ensure the surface is as horizontal as possible. To remove chipped pieces of cement, you can use a new dry sponge or a piece of foam.

When drying the surface, it is best to use a conventional hair dryer, not a building dryer. It will be safer for you and provide better conditions for restoration. It is also recommended to lining the floor around the bathroom with newspapers or PVC glue, as it is possible to contaminate the floor surface during operation. Vertical parts of the walls, in contact with the surface, are protected from contamination - with a paint tape.

It is not recommended to dilute the bath enameling mixture with other chemicals, for example, with a solvent - the resulting layer will turn out to be thin and substandard, which will reduce the performance of the bathroom coating obtained.