Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
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We have an old cast iron bath in need of attention.
Without going into the secrets - how does your process differ? Also, do you repair chips with a filler & top coat or all resin as I understand Renubath do.
The main difference is that thermoglaze is not a paint enamel but a synthetic porcelain glaze. It is therefore more durable than paint surfaces, has a more original looking finish and is easier to work with. What do you use? I use both those methods to repair chips and also have another material that can be used. It all depends on the surface. Regards Steve
Is it correct to say that your coating is still a solvent based polymer coating that is sprayed on?
Deb
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My daughter has an original roll top cast iron bath, the condition is a bit poor - there is little rust around the plug area, a small chip on the edge and some thin enamel where the plug has rubbed against the side but worst of all someone left a bath mat in and it has gone yellow! Overall the surface is dull. I have used wet & dry sand paper and removed most of the yellowing and thought that polishing it up with an electric polisher would sort it but realise that the bit of rust etc. would need dealing with. Then when I read the early posts in this thread I was put off polishing and now think that resurfacing is the only option - the bath can't be replaced as it is a small one and nothing acceptable would fit. The question is do I go for the professional - Renubath have quoted only £150 but the warrenty is only 12 months or the Jaeger or the Mr Tubby DIY kits??? Mr Tubby gets good comments here but can't find anything about Jaegar. I am very competent at most DIY tasks but the difference in cost is so little I am not sure if DIY is worth it. Any comments very welcome. I live in Manchester.
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What would I be looking to pay? I'm in SE London. Thanks a lot for any advice.
i have the problems that have already been mentioned, all i would like to know is could you or someone you know resurface a bath in ilkeston derbyshire (as you seem to know what your talking about) and how much should i be looking to pay for this? i have heard that acid etching is not the way forward and that it ruins baths is this true? thanks rach
company as people seem to be using a variety of different systems these days. However , my advice would be to get 4 or 5 quotes from different people. Ask about their warranty , this is your best clue to the quality of their work , some may say they only give a 12 month warranty but that its top quality work " we give a shorter warranty to keep the price down for you love " . Steer well clear of such characters . If its too cheap , then its not durable enough . Get 5 years minimum of warranty . Look to be spending £ 220 -- 300 on resurfacing and you will more likely to get a good quality job . As for etching , we ALWAYS etch the bath and always will .
Simon Bailey
Sounds a good method that Thermoglaze use. If you are still following this fascinating forum discussion, can I ask roughly what you paid? Dave N
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I am not sure if anyone can help.... I have been told that enamelling requires a certain grade of cast iron for the process to work. Is this true? Is it a chemical process which makes the enamel stick to the bath or does the surface need to be of a particular roughness for it to adhere? Thanks
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