Bath , as well as other elements of sanitary equipment, in most homes is used daily and repeatedly. Therefore, like all other things and objects, it tends to wear out the layer of enamel that covers the bath from the inside. Over time, it inevitably appears indelible stains, scratches and chips. But to change the cast-iron because of such trifles luxury for many is impermissible, and, in general, unnecessary, because today it is much easier and cheaper to make restoration of a cast-iron bath so that it will not differ in anything from its new shiny plastic and acrylic "Colleagues."
Restoration specialists offer three ways to restore baths:
- restoration of chipped and damaged enamel coating with a brush;
- restoration of baths with liquid acrylic by pouring - the method of "filling bath" ;
- installation and installation of an acrylic liner - "bath in a bath".
The methods are indicated as the cost increases, but if you choose the optimal price-quality-durability ratio, then, of course, you should give preference to the recovery of the bath with liquid acrylic. This is a fundamentally new method that will solve the problem of eliminating the defects of enamel, and its main advantage is that, if all stages of the sequence of preparation and coverage are observed, this procedure can be performed independently without overpaying for services to hired craftsmen.
Advantages of restoration of baths with bulk acrylic:
Restoration of a cast-iron bath with liquid acrylic is gaining increasing popularity and not in vain, because this method has a number of undeniable advantages:
- coating baths with liquid acrylic can achieve a remarkable result - the bath looks new, the surface becomes smooth and smooth, without the slightest flaws. In addition, acrylic is non-slip, which is very important for plumbing, resistant to physical influences and is not afraid of fungus and various bacteria;
- care of the restored bathroom is extremely simple and even pleasant - the dirt is easily washed off with the help of ordinary soap, delicate cleaners or ordinary soda;
- the restoration of the bath with acrylic relieves of many problems associated with the acquisition of a new bath. For example, it appreciably saves money, so, according to calculations, restoration costs about 15-20% of the average cost of a new bath, especially if you do it yourself. In addition, it also saves time and effort, since dismantling the old and installing a new bathtub, as well as replacing and adjusting tiles or upholstery, is a very laborious task;
- speed and comfort - the entire process of applying liquid acrylic with a preliminary preparation takes no more than 3 hours. It is also important that the material does not have a pronounced odor, therefore it will not create discomfort during the drying process;
- application of acrylic eliminates direct contact with the working surface and material, therefore minimizes irregularities and errors due to the fault of the master.
Features of the technology of restoration of baths with liquid acrylic
As already mentioned above, coating the bath with acrylic can be done on your own, scrupulously observing all the nuances of the process:
- Before applying the bath should be carefully prepared, washing off the scurf, scum and dirt;
- obvious chipping and roughness should be sanded to achieve maximum surface uniformity;
- the next stage - degreasing, for these purposes, alcohol, acetone, gasoline and so on;
- The application procedure is carried out by pouring liquid acrylic onto the edges of the bath with a uniform thin stream and requires maximum concentration. Do not distribute it with a roller, brush or any other similar object - acrylic drains naturally, enveloping the surface of the bath and evenly filling the irregularities.