Over time, bathtubs lose their attractive appearance. They may show scratches, chips and other damage. Acrylic bath paint will help restore the surface. It is moisture resistant and durable, therefore it is one of the most popular. After surface treatment, temperature changes are not terrible. Read more about the paint in the article.
Advantages of Liquid Acrylic
Acrylic bathroom paint will be much cheaper than a replacement product. If plumbing fixtures have lost their shine, it is not necessary to purchase new ones. Liquid acrylic will improve the appearance of the product. This paint has the following advantages:
- Material reduces restoration costs.
- Coloring procedure with preparation is completed in 2-3 hours.
- There is no need to dismantle the bathroom or remove the tiles, which must be done when installing liners or replacing the product.
- After painting, plumbing will serve for many years, whilesurface will not peel or tarnish.
Can I paint a bathtub with acrylic paint? This tool will be the best protection for the product. It is enough to perform careful preparation and processing. If everything is done correctly, the result is saved for a long time.
Preparation
Before painting the bathtub with acrylic paint, it is necessary to prepare the surface for processing:
- First remove the top layer of old enamel. To do this, use a household drill with a nozzle or a grinder. Before this work, the coating is degreased with alcohol, preferably undiluted, dirt is removed. It is necessary to use special glasses and a respirator to protect against enamel ingress into the eyes and respiratory tract. If there is no power tool, then sandpaper will do.
- After removing the enamel, the bath must be covered with a degreasing liquid. After completing this work, dry the product. Preparation is important because the quality of the result depends on it. If not all areas of old enamel are removed, the acrylic layer will not lie flat, which will negatively affect the service life.
- In order not to paint the tiles near the bathtub, it must be sealed with masking tape.
It is necessary to disconnect the drain holes of the bathtub from the sewer. The space under the drain is covered with a film.
How to prepare acrylic?
It is necessary to prepare the acrylic bath paint itself. In order for the mixture to turn out to be of a suitable consistency, a hardener is added to it. Then the composition must be shaken. The result is a homogeneous mixture withoutlumps and impurities. The paint should not be used immediately, it should be left for half an hour.
Then the mixture should be used within 2-3 hours. Therefore, it is important to remember about quality and speed. You should look at the expiration date of the solution, since it differs for all manufacturers.
How to apply correctly?
Painting a bathtub with acrylic paint is done according to the following instructions:
- It should be borne in mind that the sizes of plumbing products are different. Therefore, before work, you should pay attention to the packaging of liquid acrylic, which indicates the approximate volume for staining. A container should be placed under the drain, as excess acrylic will drain into it. It is advisable to pour the paint in small portions into light dishes.
- If acrylic paint is used for cast iron bath, then processing should begin from the edges of the product. You will need a bulk method that will cover the perimeter of the plumbing with a small jet of paint. The acrylic composition will flow down the inner walls, filling cracks and bumps. It is important that the base is not smooth and grease free.
- After painting, the acrylic flows down to the base of the tub. Then you should get the cork from the drain and apply paint to the base with a spatula, squeezing out its excess into the drain. For this work, rubber tools should be used. A medium-sized spatula will do. It will be easy for them to process the rounded areas of the bath, and the pace of the process will be fast.
Finishing
The result will depend on patience, the ability to apply the composition in an even layer on the walls of plumbing. The material will be solid after half a day. During this time, small particles of dust should not fall on the product, otherwise a rough surface will result.
If dust gets on the surface or bubbles, smudges form, you need to repeat the procedure, apply another layer. But the difficulty lies in the fact that a second layer should not be applied to the resulting surface. You need to do some prep work again. If the surface is dry and free from defects, drains and sewer connections can be installed.
Paint cost
How much does acrylic bath paint cost? The approximate price of the composition is 1700-2000 rubles. You need to buy paint from official representatives, as well as in construction and plumbing stores. The quality of the mixture affects the drying time and performance, so you should not save.
Before staining, you should measure the dimensions of the bath. If there is any doubt about the amount of paint, then more mixtures should be used. This is to protect against marriage.
Paint selection
Quality acrylic bath paint should be:
- with high coating strength;
- elastic;
- resistant to moisture, dirt;
- odorless;
- color-preserving;
- high adhesion;
- temperature resistant;
- resistant tosunlight.
When purchasing paint, you need to look at its composition and quality. Acrylic product is not cheap. But by overpaying, a person gets a lasting result. The best acrylic bathroom paint comes from the following manufacturers:
- "Tikkurila";
- Jobi;
- Feidal;
- Worked;
- Plaid;
- VDAQ;
- Dulux.
When buying, you need to pay attention to the composition and quality. You should not buy bulk acrylic paint for outdoor baths. It may be cheaper in cost, but its quality is probably low. It is better to contact a hardware store. It is preferable to choose products from well-known manufacturers.
According to reviews, acrylic bath paint allows you to restore the surface with high quality. Moreover, there are many colors of this tool. The surface can be made not only monophonic, but also multi-colored. Often, thanks to stencils, a highly artistic interior design is created.
Liquid acrylic is applied by pouring. If the method of application indicates that the composition is applied with a spray gun, then this is not acrylic paint. After restoration, the bathroom will be warmer, as the material does not conduct heat. Therefore, the collected water will keep the temperature for a long time.
Acrylic Wall Paint
Paint is also used to renovate bathroom walls. It can replace tiles, plastic panels. Acrylic paint is chosen for its positive properties:
- Walls become even, smooth, water-repellent.
- They can be washed.
- The coating will hide minor wall imperfections.
- The result lasts for a long time, the life of the paint is much longer than with other coatings.
- No special skills needed for the job.
- There will be no unpleasant odors in the air, as with other paints.
- Coat dries quickly.
- The room will have high antiseptic characteristics.
- The decorative properties are much better than other coatings.
- Economic consumption.
Apply paint on the wall as follows:
- Removing the old coating.
- It is necessary to remove dirt and dust. Preferably wash with water.
- It is important to get rid of large irregularities with acrylic putty.
- The primer is applied in 2 layers. The second - after the first has dried.
- After coloring is done.
Coloring is carried out with a brush and a roller. The paint is applied in 2 layers. The first should be diluted with water by 10% of the volume, which will improve adhesion to the walls.
Epoxy paint
This paint is also used to restore the bathtub. If the work is done correctly, then the quality of the surface is maintained for 15-20 years. Epoxy paint is presented in the form of a suspension of epoxy resin, pigments, fillers.
The benefits of the composition include the following:
- The coating will be uniform, smooth, glossy.
- Can be used for metal and cast iron bathtubs.
- The coating does not deteriorate from acids and alkalis.
- Two-componentenamel paint is wear-resistant.
But epoxy paint has its downsides:
- Toxicity, so work with a gas mask or respirator.
- It can take several hours to use a diluted compound with a hardener, so restoration must be done quickly.
- This material leaves streaks, so the consistency of the product should be thick.
- Enamel quickly turns yellow.
Epoxy paint is inexpensive. If you carefully perform the restoration, you will get a high-quality result.
Spray paint
This paint is sold in spray cans, it dries quickly, has high adhesion. The aerosol is convenient, because before use you only need to shake the composition, and you do not need to mix the product with the hardener. Benefits include:
- Quick and easy application without additional tools.
- Enamel dries faster.
- Produces a smooth surface.
- Spray paints are sold in different colors.
- There are spray paints that create a certain surface texture, effects: fluorescent, mother-of-pearl.
- Can be used to renovate steel and cast iron bathtubs.
From the minuses, the following nuances are distinguished:
- You can't mix colors to create a specific shade.
- The coating is short lived as there is a lot of solvent in the aerosol.
- Improper application may cause streaks andsmudges.
Bathtub refurbishment includes the same steps as with other paints. It is necessary to perform surface preparation for high-quality processing.
Alkyd paint
This coloring agent is also used in the restoration of the bath. But some do not advise using it, as it is more suitable for wood, concrete and metal. Alkyd paints do not have a strong odor. It contains almost no solvents. Pros include:
- Good adhesion to materials.
- Coating will not fade.
- Useability with proper application is approximately 5-7 years.
The disadvantages are as follows:
- The surface must be prepared and primed.
- The paint is applied with a brush, so there may be smudges and defects.
- The composition is applied in several layers, so the cost will be large.
If you want to make your own bathroom restoration, you should carefully consider the choice of paint. Acrylic composition is considered one of the best, as it allows you to get a lasting result. The updated surface is preserved for a long time.
