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EmilyP
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« on: June 29, 2009, 07:00:44 AM » |
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I hope you can shed some light on this question. I recently got a quote to reglaze my bathtub and the owner of the company from whom I got the quote from stated I cannot use a bathmat after the tub has been reglazed. Is this normal?
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dannyray
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« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2009, 09:33:00 PM » |
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Yes I would say this is a normal precaution to keep a reglazed tub in good condition. Specifically a bath mat with suction cups. However he should be able to apply a texture to the bottom of the tub to build in a slip resistant surface, which he may or may not charge extra for.
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diamondtub
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« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2009, 11:11:24 PM » |
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Bath mats always destroy the bond between the porcelain of the tub and the initial layer of glazing due to the constant film of water underneath it. Thus, my warranty is invalid if used. Pulling up a mat with suction cups will weaken the bond also because it is usually placed in the same spot all the time.
I will install an "Integral Slip Resistant Surface" in the tub for a slight extra charge and it is a permanent part of the refinished tub on the bottom.
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« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2009, 11:11:26 AM » |
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My company, as well, does not guarantee against using suction cup bathmats and we offer a non-skid surface that can be applied during the reglazing/refinishing process. Another factor against using bathmats and appliques is that the surface actually wears away around them. I have had to rebuild many bathtubs that had the appliques, that once removed, the original surface under them was still intact yet the rest of the tub was worn away.
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JasonS
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2010, 10:30:55 AM » |
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Sorry if I am a little late on this one but just got registered. I agree with everyone about the suction cup bathmats being bad for reglazed tubs. I actually use the adhesive bathmats on tubs I reglaze and I have never had a failure with them. Theres a company in Texas that I get them from and they work like a charm!
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« Reply #5 on: February 04, 2010, 09:34:13 PM » |
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Hey Jason, I do not have microsoft outook on my comuter so I culd not hit you directly. I have noticed that you just found this place as I did also. I have been doing this for a while and could probably give you a few places to get some good products. The reason that I say this is because I do not know anyone that uses a vinyl bathmat after it has been refinished. I think that they work and look great, but I do not go back when I am done and couldn't aford to for a bath mat. Do you ever roll yours in between the primer and top coat. I have found a ton of things that bring a great profit as add ons. For example, the drop in drains profit about $50 for 10 minutes work. I have a product that I fix chips with and do not have to mix a coating. No compressor or fan. In and out with out the luggage. Just want to help and am always looking for great ideas. If I can help, you can get me at toddthetreeman1@aol.com |
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JasonS
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« Reply #6 on: February 05, 2010, 08:50:14 AM » |
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Hey buddy,
I just wanted to clarify the use of bath mats. Im sorry and I wasnt really clear but from the question I got it sounded like they meant using a bathmat after a tub has already been shot(not right after shooting). I sell alot of these to hotels, and apartments that just need an anti-skid surface if they have already had their tub(s) resurfaced. I do use an anti skid mixed with my primer if they want an anti skid bottom. I also use Watco drop in drains and use those as an item to upsell onsite. They look great and easy to install. I will definately email you bc I think I might know what product your talking about the chip repair. If not we can share ideas. Thanks for your response.
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« Reply #7 on: February 05, 2010, 07:42:43 PM » |
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Hey guys count me in on the chip repair thing you are talking about!
Thx in advance Pete / Starglaze
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bathtubfixer
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« Reply #8 on: February 05, 2010, 10:08:37 PM » |
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JasonS,
I am sorry if I seemed offensive with my post. It was not my intent at all. After reading several posts, I realized that you are experienced. I was so excited about finding this place. I have been looking for a network of refinishers to trouble shoot and share ideas. I quit using the peel and stick because of the hygene questions that I got from some hotels. Topkote has a system that I now use for bathmats. It is great. First I clean the bottom and dry. I mask off a rectangle and then use a rounded template for the corners to make it look like a real bathmat. Wipe crosslink on the area and heat with a heat gun, roll my no skid coating on, remove tape and ask them not to use for 48 hours. It can be used in 24 but I try to get them to wait 48. Check with Bob at topkote, he will walk anyone through it. I have never had to go back and I switch over to this 5 years ago. Leaves no water edge and the fastest $175 residential that I have ever made next to chip repairs. Again please forgive my ignorance and allow me to share what I know and take in your knowledge and experience. Have you ever used the inlays to replace weak fiberglass bottoms? Easy $300-$400 profit for 1 hour work.
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JasonS
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« Reply #9 on: February 08, 2010, 03:59:29 PM » |
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bathtubfixer,
Not a problem at all and there was none taken. I guess I need to try some of this cross link and see what its about. Im just use to the etch, prime, and top coat process and have alot of success with that system. I never mind trying new systems as long as I etch and prime so it just makes me a little leary is all, but I will have to give it a try.
Pete,
Im not sure if its the same product that the bathtubfixer is talking about when it comes to the chip repair but Ive use a product from multi-tech thats a polyester filler. Its quite expensive but works like a champ!
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starglaze
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 07:04:30 AM » |
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Hi Jason,
Do you mean multitechproducts.com? Must be a new site because a lot of their pages won't open. Or is there something I am doing wrong?
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JasonS
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 08:54:35 AM » |
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Starglaze,
Yes sir thats the site. I got on it just a second ago and it looks like most of every page is working fine. They arent a new company by any means but I do believe there might have been some sort of copywrite problem with something they loaded to their site. As far as searching for products it looks like its working fine.
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