The first stage of bath enamel restoration: preparation of
surface Before the bath enamel can be restored by hand, it is necessary to prepare the base properly. To do this, clean the old coating. Used in the process abrasive waterproof paper , as well as abrasive stone .It is important to treat every centimeter of the bathroom, as the new enamel will only hold onto a well-peeled surface. At this stage, it will be necessary to devote enough time and effort to the process.
Make a sweep with an abrasive stone using a normal plumbing powder( without chlorine), then wash it off. The process of mopping is repeated in the event that there is any rust, unevenness.
The surface must then be degreased and allowed to dry completely. If there are deep chips in the bathroom, then they can be leveled( primed) with the help of an epoxy composition. Use this tool you need. After all these works the base should be smooth.
Note! When repairing the chipped enamel of the bath, it is possible to use not only the epoxy composition, but also the composition of white nitro-enamel or the
adhesive Super-cement.The second stage: repair of enamel bath
As already mentioned, the restoration of the enamel cast iron bath is carried out only on a well-prepared surface. If this stage is passed, then proceed directly to the restoration. Use at the same time a tissue swab or a brush made of natural hair. The first tool is considered preferable, since in the second variant the hairs from the brush can accidentally hit the surface.
Restoration of the enamel of a cast iron bath with your hands occurs in several ways. At the same time, the desired air temperature should be about 20-23 ° C( most favorable for drying).Apply the first layer, which under appropriate conditions, should harden after a few hours. The second layer is covered with a surface after 36 hours. However, the complete drying of the entire coating( no matter how many layers were applied) occurs only after the completion of 7 days.
The agent for the restoration of enamel baths can be in an aerosol can or in a can. Many experts argue that the first option allows a much faster coating. In addition, the composition does not form delaminations and cracks. But, the service life of aerosol mixtures is much less, because they contain more solvent. That's why it's worth paying attention to the means in the can.
After the new coating is applied and the bath is ready for use, a number of recommendations should be followed. First, do not use detergents containing acid-containing and abrasive substances. For example, you need to exclude from everyday use Pemolux, Comet. Secondly, in repaired baths it is not advisable to soak laundry and apply whitening compounds. It is easier to use special basins or a washing machine.
Recommended enamels and varnishes
If you are no longer bothering with the problem of how to restore the enamel of the bath, but there is a question - which is better to use varnishes and enamels during operation, then we will give a list of several recommended compositions. Set Svetlana is designed for self-renewal of the entire coating, it has the form of a two-component pasty composition, it provides not only enamelling, but also surface leveling.
Also popular for the restoration Aqua-color, which perfectly repairs various chips and cracks. From foreign compounds it is possible to recommend Tikkurila Reaflex 50 - epoxy two-component paint, it is used not only for baths, but also for swimming pools. Enamel STACRIL ECOLOR-1 is used to restore baths by filling.
