Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
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I recommend Renubath. I had my bath resurfaced about 10 years ago and its still going strong. I used the office in gloucestershire and they were excellent. Although there is a short guarantee, they have been established for a long time and I believe that is more important! You can buy repair kits but frankly, they are pitiful. Id stick with Renubath. I know they are Nationwide too! Many Thanks James
I recommend Renubath. They have been established for many years, which is good because other companys go out of business! they are nationwide and can be contacted on 0800 138 2202. any queries reply to me
Unique Enamelling Services in Preston, Lancs. offers a LIFETIME GUARANTEE on re-enamelling your cast iron bath - they are the only company to specialise in the vitreous enamelling of cast iron baths. Phone number is 01254 878265 or for more information visit the website http://www.uniqueenamellingservicesltd.co.uk I hope this information is useful.
Do they guarantee the bath if it gets damaged in the kiln? James
Both of these companies will most likely be offering a (re-surfacing) process which is basically a paint being sprayed on top of the old enamel. However if your bath is being restored at their premises ask what process is being used. You see there are two ways to have a bath restored 1) Re-surfacing as described above. 2) Re-vitreouse enamelling. Vitreous enamelling is the proper job, all the old enamel is shot blasted off and the bath is fired in a furnace at around 900 degrees 4-5 times melting the glass type (vitreous enamel) on to the cast iron. This process comes with a lifetime guarantee never to peel off and is more durable. Vitreous enamel is the material that your bath was originally coated with during manufacture, and look how long it has lasted ! look up http://www.uniqueenamellingservicesltd.co.uk
Thank you for this. I know there are two processes, I've read up on it. What I am trying to find out is if anyone has tried Bathglaze, and if anyone has tried Chadder, and what they think of the end result. I don't have enough money - about £800+ - for a proper enamelling job and the bath isn't worth it anyway. Mel W
You have already told me about the two different processes and I've told you I've read up on them and don't have the option of proper vitreous enamelling, which is why I'm after info on Chadder -v- Bathglaze - or any suggestions ANYONE ELSE may have in the South East for a firm that offers reasonably priced on site "enamelling" with a five-year plus guarantee. MelW
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Alan
If you see teh previous posts (and have at least a day to read them all:-)) you'll see there has been much discussion already on whether to DIY or call in professionals. Since preparation is key, and th emost reliable preparation involves an acid etch- esp in the case of the sink, my advice is very much to get the professional in- but make sure you get a 5 year guarantee . A DIY job will probably look like a DIY job-it wont look as good as a sprayed on and possibly polished back surface. Anyway, I suggest you read previous posts and draw your own conclusion:-)
You have the choice. We offer both a Professional service as well as supply our Tubby DIY products. Get in touch with any reputable service in your area if you want it done professionally, or contact us directly for help and advice with Tubby, if you are into DIY. Cheers
Not sure if you're still following this thread... I also live in the Central Belt of Scotland (although more east than west) and I'm having trouble even getting quotes to have my bath re-surfaced! Can I ask what company you went with in the end? (Also, would you recommend them - how did the bath turn out & was the cost £250 +VAT as quoted?) Cheers thanks!
I saw your messsage to Elizabeth. We have a cast iron bath it is now discoloured and with a blemish. Can you help, we like our bath and to be quite honest with the way our house is designed it would be a nightmare to replace. Can you recommend anyone?
I have just found this site, we have a cast iron bath which is need of a makeover, we are in Somerset, you are in Devon can you help?
I have just arrived at this site, we have a cast iron bath which needs a makeover, we do not need to replace it. If it could be re-enamelling it would be good, can you help?
I used Bathfix recently for a white cast iron bath and was satisfied. Depending on the condition, they offer polishing as an alternative to resurfacing and view this as preferable where it will work. My bath was rough near the plug and some staining (basically it never looked clean) but was not deeply pitted. I am satisfied with the results of polishing, carried out a month ago. It took about 2.5 hrs and used specialist polishing equipment. It cost £150 all in. Look is more natural than resurfacing in my view, and there is nothing to peel. Whether it stays smooth for a couple of years or a decade is yet to be seen, but it's an environmentally friendly solution. If a bath is judged not suitable to polish, Bathfix can resurface for slightly more. David
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