Bathtub Reglazing

Below is an example of what to expect when a bathtub reglazing specialist enters your home to reglaze your bathtub

1. Discuss all charges with the customer. Items to be covered are: color, additional fill for acid damage, removal of
adhesive strips, leaky faucets and chip repair.

2. Have customer sign an authorization form.

3. Place drop cloths and cover all areas surrounding the bathtub and any area that could be affected by etch or overspray.
Place a bag lined garbage can in the work area.

4. Place a ventilating fan in the window (exhaust out).  If there is no window,  use a flex duct attachment.

5. Remove loose caulking with 4″ scraper. All silicone must be completely removed and sanded at intersections to ensure
that trace residues are no longer present. Double check these areas with a fresh new razor blade. If any traces are found
re-sand the areas. Remember bathtub coatings cannot bond to silicone residue.

6. Use ajax and a red pad to clean soap residue from the bathtub surface.

7. Put on a protective respirator mask with fresh cartridges. Wear gloves and eye protection.

8. Paint or rub etch on slowly over the entire bathtub surface, scrub the etch with a red pad for 15 minutes until you feel a
drag resistance while moving the pad across the surface. DO NOT DRIP OR SPLATTER THE ETCH ONTO SURROUNDING
SURFACES. If spillage occurs wipe it up immediately. If skin contact occurs, rinse with cool water for 15 minutes. Get
medical attention if needed.

9. Rinse and scrub the etch material off with lots of water to suspend the etch residue.

10. Dry the bathtub surface using paper towels and check for white powder etch residue using a fresh razor blade. Also
check for shiny areas. If either is found re-etch the areas and repeat checks.

11. Fill discrepancies (chips etc.) with polyester filler. Sand filler until smooth, look for low spots or pits. If found re-apply
filler.

12. Apply masking paper to surrounding areas and bathtub drain. Make sure there are no gaps and the tape is securely
adhered. Place and tape a baggy over the bathtub spout to prevent water from dripping onto the Bathtub surface.

13. Solvent wipe the entire bathtub surface to remove any skin oil from hand contact.

14. Mix primer 30 minutes prior to application to allow for induction.

15. Set up compressor and spray unit.

16. Do one last check for tape, drop cloth and ventilating fan. Inform the customer that you are preparing to begin spraying
and that no one is allowed in the bathroom while the spraying takes place. Also inform the customer that there will be
fumes in the exhaust zone so they will need to keep pets and children out of the zone.

17. Put on respirator mask and gloves and tack the bathtub surface using a tack rag to remove any dust.

18. Spray the primer in 2 light passes until completely coated. DO NOT SPRAY THE PRIMER ON TO THICK.

19. Thoroughly clean the spray gun.

20. Allow the primer to dry for 1-2 hours. Check for tackiness and fine sand any dust particles.

20. Mix the finish coating and put respirator and gloves on. Tack off the dust from the entire bathtub surface and begin
spraying the finish coating. Apply 3 coats back to back to ensure a wet edge. DO NOT APPLY TO MUCH COATING OR IT
WILL SAG. Check bathtub surface reflection for smoothness and apply additional coating if dry or dull.

21. Thoroughly clean spray gun. Break down equipment except for ventilating fan. Remove all items drop cloths, tools and
equipment from the work area. Remove the masking paper and tape slowly pulling up and away from the finish. Apply
caulking.

22. Remove ventilating system and inform the customer you are finished. Explain the warranty and care to the customer.
When the customer is satisfied present the invoice and collect payment.

Some of these procedures may vary from re-finisher to re-finisher as chemical changes take place such as substituting etching and epoxy primer with no etching and the use of adhesive. The Bathtub Reglazing market is constantly changing to suit the VOC standards in your state. If you have any questions, you can ask a professional at no cost by using the BRAOA.ORG Forums.