WELCOME TO OUR BATH REPAIRS AND RESURFACING PROJECT
This project is presented by www.plumbworld.co.uk
Summary: Basement conversion. Making you basement more than a storeroom
At diydoctor we have lost count of the times we have been asked about a diy method of repainting a bath, resurfacing a bath or just repairing a leak in a bath. If your bath is leaking from the joints between the bath and the walls you need to see our leaking bath or shower project on just that. Coincidentally, this project is also presented by www.plumbworld.co.uk !
This project has been divided into different segments covering just about every bath repair scenario you could think of: All of the products below can be found in their bathroom section.
REPAIRING SCRATCHES IN BATHS:
The strong abrasive content of most bath cleaners are able to harm and scratch acrylic surfaces. The Acryl-Star paste has been especially formulated to be completely compatible with acrylic surfaces. The polishing paste removes lime deposits, discolouration and heavy soiling while at the same time removing existing scratches. There is no obnoxious smell. Shake the tube well before use and apply with a soft, moist cloth or sponge. Rinse off with warm water...How simple is that!! For scratches deeper than the slight scratching associated with other bath cleaners, follow the sanding instruction on view at www.plumbworld.co.uk
REMOVING SCUFFS FROM BATHS & MOULD FROM TILE GROUT:
An amazing product available at www.plumbworld.co.uk is the bath scuff removing rubber. Simply use as a normal "pencil rubber" to remove scuffs from baths and tiles, mould and dirt from ceramic tile grout and stubborn water marks from baths.
REPAIRING SCRATCHES AND CHIPS IN BATHS:
This product is incredible and so easy to use. Suitable for enamel baths, acrylic baths, fibreglass baths, ceramics and stone resin shower trays, simply mix this two part filler and apply with a spatula (supplied). Sand down and spray with the enamel spray...Ask any bathroom fitter how many times he has dropped his ceramic tile nips into a shower tray and chipped it. He will tear your arm off for this product! Click through to www.plumbworld.co.uk to buy and view other wonderful plumbing goods and tools.
REPAIRING A CRACKED BATH:
To repair a cracked bath, wherever possible, approach the job from the underside or back, forcing the epoxy resin mix into the crack. You will have less to sand down and the whole surace will be much neater and tidier. This 2 part, kneadable epoxy repair compound is quick and easy to use. Please note it is not suitable for every make of bath and will not "take" on some plastics. Please do not ask which ones as we simply do not know. At its price it is definitely worth a shot as the alternative is a new bath. The repair is a long lasting strong one and if the sanding down and resurfacing is done neatly afterwards can easily be invisible. The paste is kneaded until entirely workable, you then have 15 mins to place it over the repair. In 8 hours it is completely hardened and ready for sanding and painting. See www.plumbworld.co.uk for details.
RESURFACING AN ENAMEL BATH:
A beautiful bathtub is a point of attention of every bathroom. Scratches and changes in colour make your bath unsightly. For those who do not want to replace their bath, the Jaeger Bath Refinishing Kit is a real alternative. Without the problem of replacement and without the annoying dull finish you will be able to get your bath shiny again and it will last.
The Jaeger Bath Refinishing Kit is easy to use whether you are a professional or a DIY person. Just apply the enamel with brush and roller. The result is as beautiful and lasting as the original.Jaeger Bath Refinishing Kit is very easy to handle. The only thing you have to do is clean and sand the bath with sand paper until the enamel surface is rough. Then remove the dust and apply the lacquer evenly on the bathtubs surface.
This amazing kit is available in white and also 4 other colours but is definitely only for use on enamel baths.
click through to www.plumbworld.co.uk to buy and view other plumbing goods and tools.
RESURFACING A PLASTIC BATH:
The Mr. Tubby DIY Resurfacing Kit is a durable two-part epoxy-based coating for renovating baths. This proven formula works on worn out, discoloured or badly stained surfaces - saving hundreds of pounds on the cost of replacement or expensive resurfacing treatments. The Tubby kit can be used on cast iron (enamel) baths, steel, plastic, fibreglass, and acrylic baths. It will even cover ceramic and porcelain surfaces which means the entire bathroom suite can be transformed for relatively little expense.
Your old bath can be returned to new as shown above. Save yourself a fortune by clicking to www.plumbworld.co.uk.
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BLOCKING WATER STAINS
CERAMIC DISC TAPS
CHOOSING A SHOWER
COLD WATER SYSTEMS
COLD WATER TANKS - Cisterns, etc.
CONDENSATION ON TOILET CISTERNS/PIPES
CONNECTING AN ELECTRIC SHOWER
EARTH BONDING IN BATHROOMS
Fitting bath panel
HOT TUBS AND SPAS
HOT WATER SYSTEMS
Installing plastic gutters
LEAKING SHOWER OR BATH
Low Voltage Lighting
MAGNETS FOR BUILDERS, PLUMBERS & GAS FITTERS
PUSH BUTTON CISTERNS
REMOVING SEALANT
REPAIRING A DRIPPING TAP
REPAIRING A MIXER TAP
TILING OVER CERAMIC TILES
UNBLOCKING TOILETS, SINKS, DRAINS ETC
WETROOM & WALK-IN SHOWER
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