Example #1

Here is a pink tub before the resurfacing process.  The owners wanted a shiny white tub.

Before we begin the process, a window fan is brought in to extract all unpleasant odors from the home during the process.  Next, we remove the tub hardware.  The tub is then degreased and coated with a solution of hydrofluoric acid to etch the surface.  The etching creates a rougher surface that helps make a better bond between the tub and coating.  The tub is then sanded out to remove residue.  Chips and scratches are sanded out and filled with a waterproof polyester body filler.

The bathroom's walls and floor is masked off to protect them during the application of the coating.  First a coating of acid based primer is applied.  The primer will attack the existing porcelain surface making a better bond.

Then, 5 coats of synthetic Porcelaincote® are applied.  Porcelaincote is 80% as hard as porcelain and passes all standard tests for porcelain.  Porcelaincote is a patented product, offered only by authorized Perma-Ceram dealers.  All of our personnel are factory trained.  A heat lamp treatment is used to shorten the drying time.  The resurfaced tub will be completely cured and ready for use the next day.

Here is the finished product.  To retain the good looks, the owners should avoid abrasive cleansers and should clean with a liquid cleaner.  See how new your bathtub will look!

Example #2

Here is an example of a tub with a stain being resurfaced.

The process is the same.  All nicks and chips have been filled in with body filler and sanded smooth.

Then the new coating is applied.  Wow!  Looks great!  Thanks Coast Bath!

Example #3

Here's another prime example of an older cast iron tub and ceramic tiles being resurfaced.  The process is exactly the same as the above examples.

Click on these photo thumbnails below to see the entire process again from start to finish.  Wow!  Looks great again!  Thanks Coast Bath!