Why trust me?
The canopy baths are a true gem these days. This bath was re-enamelled by me after two days of on-site restoration work in Cardiff. Great looking bathtub for many more years now and a great example of my enameling service for Wales. Send me a message or call to discuss your project.
Bath re-enamelling (bath resurfacing), and bath enamel repairs.
Bath re-enamelling – the core of my service.
Thanks to the bath re-enamelling service I offer, you won’t have to replace a worn or damaged bathtub. I will bring back its old shine in just a matter of hours while the results will last for years. And all that at your home. No plumbing or disconnecting is required. I carefully work around the bathtub, so tiles, walls, or floor stay unaffected. The only difference is the bathtub that will look like new. Compare the visit of builders, tilers, plumbers, and sometimes weeks of expensive bathroom remodeling vs. my bath enameling service. High-quality bath enamel repair that only takes a few hours of on-site work. Not to mention that you’re more friendly to the environment, as there’s no waste created from old sanitary ware or building materials.
In short, what I do is spray a new internal surface on top of the existing enamel. The process is done in less than a day, without any disconnecting or removing the bath and with no damage to your bathroom. You can use the tub again within 24 hrs. The excellent resurfacing results are achieved as a combination of skills and knowledge with the choice of the best possible products and materials available in this sector of refinishing today. I use one of the top portable spray systems on the market and the materials I choose are proven for their durability and finish. In the end, every job is colour sanded and polished and new silicone for built-in baths is applied free of charge.
Please read below for a more detailed description…
Excellent service i would strongly recommend to anybody. On time, very efficient, very clean. Excellent finish worth every penny.
The resurfacing of our cast iron bath seems an outstanding success. It looks like new again. It was done with great efficiency, minimal mess and inconvenience.
We Had A Cracked Wash Sink. Called Tomasz for repair . He Took It And Brought Back Like New Again . Brilliant And Professional Job. I Wiil Highly Recommend. Very Pleased . 😍 Thank U .
1. What is bath re-enamelling?
Bath resurfacing, bath enamelling, re-enamelling, bath restoration usually describe the same process. The application of a new durable finish is done on-site by using a hot gun, portable sprayer or sometimes by pouring (not recommended). There are many companies in the UK performing this type of restoration to a different standard and often their service description is a bit confusing.
Best resurfacing companies use the HVLP portable spray-gun to apply the aliphatic acrylic polyurethane topcoat. The coat is chemically bonded to the existing internal surface of your bathtub. That combination of modern chemistry and available technology make it easy to apply a long-lasting durable finish at reasonable costs. The final look depends on methods, materials and individual technique and so the prices vary between the companies.
2. What is the purpose of the bath re-enamelling service?
Bath re-enamelling or bath resurfacing. The on-site bathroom renovation process is the bread and butter of my business.
First of all, to save your time and money. A stained or damaged bath, no matter what material it’s made of, in most cases can be saved by repairing and resurfacing the internal enamel surface. If you no longer enjoy a smooth and glossy surface of your bathroom ware, you may think that costly replacement is the only option (see article of how to clean a bath). To replace the damaged bathtub means not only the expense of a brand new item but often the additional cost of tiling, plumbing and remodelling of your bathroom. On many occasions, I’ve resurfaced tubs that had stayed in a house for all its time. For instance, when it was impossible to find a bathtub of the same length or with the same presence of antique cast iron, it had to be resurfaced not replaced, even though a full bathroom remodelling had been planned.
3. How do I know if my bath can be re-enamelled?
The reasons for bath repairs are often different, as each customer and job varies. The popular causes are:
– the bath is stained or had been treated with aggressive chemicals, so the surface became rough, porous and hard to clean
– there are some scratches or chips caused by falling objects and they’re too big for a small repair
– you’d like the colour of the tub to be changed
– a long time water leak from around the taps dug grooves or marked the surface irreversibly
– the bath has been resurfaced and needs to be done again as it’s dull, worn, flaking or chipping off.
4. Can you restore all types of bathtubs?
Not only I do restore most types of bathtubs, but also sinks and shower trays and provide a chip repair service to most hard surfaces around the household. From beautiful antique cast iron tubs to more modern pressed steel or acrylic (fibreglass) ones. I’ve also performed classic canopy baths restoration and stone cast baths. The restoration process is not limited to cast iron baths only.
It also doesn’t make a difference to me whether your bath is free-standing or built-in. I do restore them all.
If you are not sure if I can deal with your sanitary ware, please feel free to contact me for a free quote.
5. So what exactly do you use? How long does it take and when can I use it again?
The restoration process of old enamel or damaged acrylic bath is usually done in a matter of 6-8 hours and the bath is usable again the next day.
Here are a few main steps of the process (and these are similar steps for shower trays resurfacing also) :
- partial masking of your bathroom walls and floor, setting up the ventilation system and my workspace. If your bath is built-in, the silicone is cut out and new silicone will be applied free of charge at the end of the process;
- chemical (2 steps strong cleaner) and mechanical cleaning to remove any scale, residue and loose materials.
- further preparation including etching (if needed), filling chips and scratches and other repairs, followed by final masking;
- one more chemical cleaning/degreasing, applying the bonding primer and topcoats;
- drying the surface;
- colour sanding and machine polishing for extra smoothness and gloss;
- de-masking and tidying up the bathroom, silicone application for built-in bathtubs;
- a run-through of aftercare instructions and guarantee with the customer;
The safety steps and equipment I use, guarantee that the tenant and myself are safe during the application process and afterwards. I’m also covered with liability insurance and have been checked for DBS. I do all the bath resurfacing projects myself, so there’s the same person looking after you from start to finish and you can be sure that the quality will be at the top level every time. All baths restored by me are covered with craftsmanship or product fault warranty.
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