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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
22 January 2008, 11:36 PM
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ChrisM
Joined 22 Jan 2008
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I had a new bath fitted around 4 months ago - a good quality steel enamel one from Kaldewei with a central filler - which my drunken lodger has just managed to chip quite deeply. I've been reading through this discussion and wonder if anyone could offer any advice regarding a repair, rather than resurfacing the whole bath.
Which material would be the most durable and unnoticeable, and closest to the vitreous enamel finish? Can anyone recommend a company - I am based in London.
I've just done a google search and found the range of companies pretty confusing. Has anyone had a bad experience - or a good one! - with chip repairs undertaken by any of the following firms: Magicman Ltd, Bathsurgeon, Renubath (seems to have had some bad press on here), Diamond Gleam (aka bathenamelling.co.uk), and Thermoglaze.
For a single chip repair, what should I expect to pay?
With thanks for any advice you are able to offer.
Regards
Chris
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
22 January 2008, 11:54 PM
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Ewan
Joined 22 Jan 2008
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Hi, depending on where you live there is a very good re-glazing company down in Devon. The Bathroom Surgeon round about Paignton. I think you could find him in Yellow Pages. He would be able to help you.
Ewan
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
23 January 2008, 4:47 PM
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bath doctor
Joined 16 Jun 2007
8 posts
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Hi chris ,my chip repair cost is £75 and is a very good finish,depending on where the repair is that determines the noticeability.I use the product thermo-glaze which is the leader in this game i have tried every thing and this product realy works , please give me a call on 01908235485 or send me an email [Log in to view email] many thanks scott .
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
24 January 2008, 4:01 PM
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Uche
Joined 24 Jan 2008
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Hi,
I live in the Borehamwood area and wondered if anyone could recommend a bath re-surfacer and also give an idea of how much the process might cost.
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
24 January 2008, 6:25 PM
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bath doctor
Joined 16 Jun 2007
8 posts
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HI, i am a bath resurfacer based in milton keynes called bath doctor the costs vary from £220-£320 depending on which process you choose give me a call on 01908235485 to discuss further scott
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
1 February 2008, 5:13 PM
 Edited by Cat 1 February 2008, 5:22 PM
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Cat
Joined 1 Feb 2008
2 posts
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Get Dom to do your repair. I have seen a few that he's done. You will
not know that any repair has been done on that spot!!!! 01342 301 100
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
2 February 2008, 9:36 AM
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ChrisM
Joined 22 Jan 2008
3 posts
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Just a quick note to say thanks to Scott for doing an expert chip repair on my bath - it is literally INVISIBLE. I'm really delighted with the result. Thanks again.
Chris
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
18 February 2008, 5:06 PM
Edited by reb 18 February 2008, 5:23 PM
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reb
Joined 18 Feb 2008
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Hi.Not sure if this is the right place but we just need some advice about a cast iron bath that we have inherited in our new flat. We don't know a thing about it - I've searched the web for something similar but can't find anything. Here is a photo: it has feet and a very heavy black slate surround.The taps are particularly strange. You can't see them very well on the picture. Edit: now know the taps are 'globe' taps.
Our question is whether we should restore it or sell it on. If it is unusual, then we would like to keep it. Anyone know where I can get some advice and pinpoint it to a decade? The flat was built in the 30s so I assume it is of the same era? And how do I know how much to sell it for if we decide that?
Thanks very much
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
18 February 2008, 8:22 PM
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bath doctor
Joined 16 Jun 2007
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Hi,your bath is'nt particuley rare ,it quite standard in fact for that era.Your best bet would to have it resurfaced in situ rather than sell it,you would only get scrap value maybe a reclaim yard would buy it for £50 but you would have to take it to them.If you would like to have it resurfaced then dont hesitate to contact me 01908235485 i am based in milton keynes but travel all around ,where are you?
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
18 February 2008, 8:28 PM
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bathroomsurgery
Joined 2 Nov 2007
12 posts
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Hi just to say Bath Doctor in correct in his response, a standard bath.
Resurfacing in situe would be a great option. See examples here http://www.bathroom-surgery.co.uk
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
19 February 2008, 9:41 AM
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reb
Joined 18 Feb 2008
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Thanks to you both for your responses and for the examples. I am based in Streatham, London (on the ground floor). How much would restoration cost? The bath is very narrow (67cm x 165cm x56cm deep) and the underside looks a tad rusty as you can see - perhaps it is a lost cause! The enamel is okish - a few chips on the edge.
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
19 February 2008, 11:06 AM
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supersurfacer
Joined 4 Sep 2004
77 posts
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Hi reb,
I will be resurfacing baths in Streatham area during first and second week of April.
I'm happy to give you an exact quote if you call me on 07917 834 006
Cheers
Joe
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
19 February 2008, 3:51 PM
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thermoman
Joined 23 Nov 2004
24 posts
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Hi we cover your area and would be glad to give you a quote. Please call 0845 246 4418. Regards Steve
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
19 February 2008, 3:56 PM
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thermoman
Joined 23 Nov 2004
24 posts
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Hi Reb
We are a bath resurfacing business which covers your area and would be pleased to help you. Please call me on 0845 246 4418 to get a quote or to see some examples go to http://www.thebathdoctor.uk.com or http://www.thermoglaze .co.uk. Regards Steve
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
19 February 2008, 10:05 PM
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Cat
Joined 1 Feb 2008
2 posts
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Dear Reb, Someone else for you to check out is BathGlaze.
http://www.bathglaze.com
They have an enquiry form and cover a pretty large area.
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
19 February 2008, 10:19 PM
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ChrisM
Joined 22 Jan 2008
3 posts
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I used Scott from Milton Keynes recently and he did a superb job repairing a nasty gouge in the enamel of my bath - he pretty much saved me the cost of a new one which would have been over £400. He uses Thermoglaze and I can't praise the result highly enough. My enquiry on here is not too far up the thread.
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
20 February 2008, 8:04 PM
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rose
Joined 30 Dec 2007
2 posts
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I have had 3 cast iron baths restored by Steve of Thermoglaze. He covers the London area, gives a 5 year guarantee and each bath costs between £250 and £350 depending on its condition. I was very pleased.
His tel no is 012177218418. I have no other connection with him!
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
21 February 2008, 5:56 PM
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thermoman
Joined 23 Nov 2004
24 posts
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Hi Rose
Many thanks for you comments. I'm glad I could be of service to you.
Regards Steve
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
3 March 2008, 6:30 PM
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Scutty
Joined 3 Mar 2008
2 posts
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Hi,
I have an old victorian claw foot cast iron bath and I really want to get it restored, but can't find anyone in the Nottingham area.
I'd like to get it vitreous enamelled as i really want something that lasts. (if anyone can convince me that the other finishes last my husband and our savings would much rather we found a cheaper option if effective)
The nearest place i can find to do our bath with more than a 3 year guarantee is preston and it will cost £140 to get it transported there and back.
Also can anyone tell me how the feet would originally have been finished?
Please please help, feel like i'm getting nowhere.
Louise
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Re-enamelling a cast iron bath
3 March 2008, 6:52 PM
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thermoman
Joined 23 Nov 2004
24 posts
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Hi
The only company in the UK that does vitreous enamel is Unique Enamelling based in Preston.
The feet would probably have been painted so you could do this or you could get them chromed.
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