Home Bath Resurfacing Tips

Posted under Bath And Shower by admin on Monday 18 July 2011 at 3:31 pm

So, you’ve re-decorated your bathroom, and decided that you don’t like the colour of the tub, or that the tub itself looks a little chipped and worn. What can you do? Well, the good news is that you don’t have to replace the tub itself! You can get DIY bath repairs kits that work for bath resurfacing, so you can change your horrible pink tub surface for a nice pearly white one.

Home bath repairs may sound intimidating, and it’s certainly true that you need to read the bath resurfacing kit instructions very carefully before attempting your own home bath repairs. However, if you do it correctly, bath resurfacing can last a lifetime, and can save you a lot of money.

Safety tips for bath repairs

The chemicals used in bath resurfacing are incredibly strong, and dangerous. If you decide to use them yourself, then you should follow the safety instructions they provide to the letter. A few sensible precautions include:

1. Set aside a full day for your bath repairs. You don’t want to feel rushed while working on the bath.
2. Make sure any children and non-caged pets are out of the house while you’re working with the bath resurfacing chemicals.
3. Wear safety gear, including goggles and gloves. It might be uncomfortable, but a couple of hours of discomfort are worth it to avoid the possibility of getting harsh enamel stripper in your eyes.
4. Ventilate the room as well as possible
5. When you’re done, give the bath tub plenty of time to dry.

Take your time over your bath repairs, and make sure you read all of the instructions for preparing and working with the bath resurfacing chemicals. The part about cleaning all scum and soap residue out of the bath before you start is important, and you should take a lot of time over sanding the surface down. If you rush that part, you could end up with a new bath surface that starts to peel the moment water hits it! A few minutes of careful inspection and sanding at the start can save you a lot of wasted work.

If you have any doubts about doing home bath repairs then it’s probably a good idea to call in bath resurfacing specialists. It may be more expensive than doing the job yourself, but it will be worth it in the long run. If an attempt at DIY resurfacing goes wrong, you could be left without a bath until you find the time to make a second attempt. If you run out of chemicals you’d need to buy a new kit, and then you’ll feel under pressure to get the job right, otherwise you’ll be faced with mounting expenses, and grumpy people who are desperate for a bath!

A specialist bath repairs company will know how long your bath resurfacing job will take, and will be able to get it right first time. In the unlikely event of anything going wrong, they will come out and fix any problems you have under their guarantee.


Home Improvement and Small Bathroom Design

Posted under Bath And Shower by admin on Sunday 6 April 2008 at 8:38 pm
The bathroom is the only room in your house that you can guarantee everyone is going to visit sooner or later. It’s not a luxury it’s a necessity, everyone has to go. It’s the only room in your house that your guests will ask directions to.

It makes a lot of sense then, when you are making improvements to your home, to consider the bathroom as a very important target on your list because potentially it can make a very big difference.

To my surprise it seems that many people don’t put the bathroom top of their list when planning home improvements. This could be because they think that it’s too big a job or their bathroom is too small to do anything with. This isn’t necessarily the case.

Remember that improving a small bathroom doesn’t have to be about its physical size but more about it’s apparent size and how you give the illusion of space to your visitors. Choosing light colours, adding lighting around the edges of the bathroom and carefully placing a mirror or two are all inexpensive and relatively simple things you can do that can make a lot of difference in a small bathroom.

Reasons for improving your home

The main reasons that most people undertake home improvements fall mostly into the categories below:

Repairs Improving your living standards Increase the value of your property Energy efficiency Just because you can

Lets take each of these and see how they apply to your small bathroom.

Small Bathroom Repairs

Repairing leaky faucets, broken mirrors and cracked bathtubs are all things that you should be doing no matter what the size of your bathroom. The fact that the room is small might mean that there is less to go wrong but it also means that it could be more awkward to fix. There is no doubt that making repairs in the bathroom will improve your home to the benefit of your family and increase the value of your property.

Improving your living standards

Adding and improving the features in the most used room in the house can make a big difference to your living standards. Make the bathroom a place that you are happy to spend time in.

Increase the value of your property

This is a very important reason for creating the best small bathroom design that you can. When it comes to selling your property an impressive bathroom can make a very real difference. If you are planning to sell up soon then you should pay particular attention to your bathroom.

Energy efficiency

With a little thought with your small bathroom design you can make some energy savings and do your part for the good of the planet. By installing an on-demand water heater in the shower and taking showers instead of baths you can reduce your electricity and water usage. Replacing your toilet for a dual-flush type can also save water.

Just because you can

Some people just like a change and there isn’t anything wrong with that providing you have the money and the time.

Remember that redesigning a bathroom no matter how small can make a big difference to your life.

By: Steve Gee

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