Remodeling Cost Question

cool_chick · 03-19-2005, 04:05 PM

Has anyone ever resurfaced a castiron tub? I just spilled some paint remover in it and it peeled the thin layer.

Does anyone know how much does it cost to resurface?

TimT · 03-19-2005, 04:26 PM

I havent resurfaced a cast iron tub, but I think its odd that some paint remover removed the porcelain glaze that would be on a cast iron stove!

There are many places that can "renew" the tub

cool_chick · 03-19-2005, 04:41 PM

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Originally posted by TimT
I havent resurfaced a cast iron tub, but I think its odd that some paint remover removed the porcelain glaze that would be on a cast iron stove!

There are many places that can "renew" the tub

I thought it was odd too. What else can this tub be surfaced with?

TimT · 03-19-2005, 05:13 PM

yikes I just saw I said cast iron stove in my previous post LOL

I guess there are some epoxies that could be used

again I dont know, but I have seen on "This Old House" where they have has cast iron tubs refinished...

Good luck !!!

1973911s · 03-19-2005, 05:43 PM

It has been years, but it cost be about 200 per tub.

That was many years ago, they come in and get it done in a day.

Michael

cool_chick · 03-19-2005, 06:46 PM

Does anyone know if I will have to resurface the whole thing?

03-19-2005, 06:56 PM

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Originally posted by cool_chick
Does anyone know if I will have to resurface the whole thing?

Yes, you will. They actually paint the tub with an enamel paint. Lasts 8-10 years.
M

Hugh R · 03-19-2005, 10:40 PM

The original surface is (I believe) a fused silica and was applied to the iron tub and then placed in a tunnel oven at the factory. The new surface they will apply is an epoxy paint. 200 bucks is about right. It must have been resurfaced with paint before if paint thinner is attacking it. Paint thinner wouldn't do squat to the original true enamel surface.

cool_chick · 03-20-2005, 08:32 AM

Thank you guys. Totally appreciate it.

juanbenae · juanbenae's Garage

i had scheduled a tub to be redone. it was old, stained and trashed from me re-tiling. the guy came out and looked at it, buffed it, did some patching and did not even have to reglaze it. the entire redo would have been $500, got the work i descride for 175.

there is nation wide franchise that did my work. i have info at work with the name. if you still are searching after monday i can post the name.

cool_chick · 03-20-2005, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by k911sc
i had scheduled a tub to be redone. it was old, stained and trashed from me re-tiling. the guy came out and looked at it, buffed it, did some patching and did not even have to reglaze it. the entire redo would have been $500, got the work i descride for 175.

there is nation wide franchise that did my work. i have info at work with the name. if you still are searching after monday i can post the name.

Post it. Thank you thank you thank you.

I'm currently renting and I know I'll have to pay for it now or later, so I might as well enjoy the fixup (plus, I hate the way it looks anyway). 175 sounds much better than 500.

tabs · 03-20-2005, 02:06 PM

Good to know you havn't forgotten all od us.....and your hexagon bathroom tiles and tub are back in style again....the new look is circa 1910-1935...pre modernism...and pre art deco......

cool_chick · 03-20-2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally posted by tabs
Good to know you havn't forgotten all od us.....and your hexagon bathroom tiles and tub are back in style again....the new look is circa 1910-1935...pre modernism...and pre art deco......

Hey man, it's a temporary stop. After I sold the house, I didn't know where to buy...transition and all...

That's the "worst" part of the place. It's really a cute place.

You gonna come and fix the tub for me now?

tabs · 03-20-2005, 02:14 PM

Be on the plane tommorow!

juanbenae · juanbenae's Garage

i knew as soon as tabby saw her tub he'd be thinking road trip... been speaking with the roaming noam tabs?

here>> http://www.miraclemethod.com/

cool_chick · 03-20-2005, 03:47 PM

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Originally posted by k911sc
i knew as soon as tabby saw her tub he'd be thinking road trip... been speaking with the roaming noam tabs?

here>> http://www.miraclemethod.com/

Thank you. Totally appreciate. Will call tomorrow (there is one around here).

LOL notice that? Aww Tabs is a good person....don't agree with him most the time, but he's a good person.

Moses · 03-20-2005, 04:05 PM

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Aww Tabs is a good person....don't agree with him most the time, but he's a good person.

Group hug?

Welcome back!

tabs · 03-21-2005, 12:21 PM

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Originally posted by cool_chick

LOL notice that? Aww Tabs is a good person....don't agree with him most the time, but he's a good person.

OH BOY....OH BOY.....OH BOY.....DID YA HEAR THAT....she sai dI'm a good person....I got patted on the head, and now my tail is wagging and I'm so happpy I could just pee on the carpet!

cool_chick · 03-22-2005, 06:54 PM

GROUP HUG!!!!!

Thanks Moses.

You guys are very cool.

LOL tabs, you are funny!

Thanks k911sc, they're coming Thursday to look at it and give an estimate.

M.D. Holloway · 03-22-2005, 07:54 PM

Not that I would ever suggest doing so, but if this is not your tub and you renting you could use applience touch-up paint which should work.

Along that same line, if you have any wall dings, wet TP followed by tooth paste worked in college - just don't use the blue or green stuff, stands out like a sore thumb!