Clawfoot Tub Restoration (Bathroom Renovation)

My dedication to this original clawfoot tub has paid off! Hours and hours of work but in the end it will be beautiful! I back tracked after using an terrible tub restoration kit and re sanded down the entire bathtub! Many hours later I was finally at the re painting stage but this time decided to not use a tub kit but to try a marine paint instead. I cleaned the tub with TSP before applying the marine paint to ensure the tub was really clean and prepped. First coat on the tub looks better than ever! In 8 hours I can move onto paint application #2

[@cherylross2718]

You can buy spring loaded ice cleats for your boots. You just snap them on when needed, I use them at work when needed.

[@sassfireluna659]

I have to use these as well ... everythung is an ice rink here in Newfoundland

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

We dub you "Queen of Tub Restoration" You go, girl.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@beverlylones9552]

That is fantastic how the tub looks, so much better! Bless your heart! Love seeing the animals! Be careful!❤️❤️

[@juliahelland6488]

We've had our wood storage right next to our house for years. Our driveway gets very icy, so we buy bags of sand from the big box store or building supply store. Pour into a 5 gallon pail with a cover and use a tin can to spread where needed. Apply as needed. ❤

[@empressche333]

We use a sandy gravel mix for the icy days like yours. No salt or chemicals, just a bit of grit to help with traction.

[@Peanut1965]

Yes!!! Build your wood shelter right by the house!!! Much safer and easier to get to.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Just treat so no termites!!

[@Lindasinish]

Also, be aware of rodents that will want to live in your wood.

[@denisetarabori553]

I vote yes to having your wood source closer to your house. I couldn’t help but chuckle when your pigs were crunching on those fruits and veggies, and the other sounds their mouths and snouts were making. It reminded me of when we were little kids and just starting to have better manners, Mom would tell us that we sound like little piggies eating. 😁 I am so thrilled for you that after all your labor even just one coat of the marine paint made such a tremendous effect on that tub. It’s going to be amazing!! I am very proud of you. ❤

[@debbykrofft3641]

How to kick up the outside of the tub a notch! Paint a base coat of white. Buy a fancy stencil. For the paint for the stencil, use white paint and add a texture media to the paint and stencil this mixture on. When dry, dab on GOLD paint or gold wax onto the raised textured part. Kascha has details on her KZbin channel how to do this process. It's fabulous looking!!

[@annrae1597]

We used to used salt on the ice but someone told us use granular fertilizer and it worked too and the grass beside the driveway benefited from the fertilizer in the spring and didn't kill it like the salt did.

[@ElysiaEnglish]

we try not to use anything on the driveway or paths to melt snow because we dont want anything to run into the land. Reason being we have animals that eat the grasses that will grow and we dont want any chemicals or bad things leaking into their grass food

[@juliahelland6488]

​@@ElysiaEnglish Please see my other comment. We use sand.

[@brendaprice4664]

So happy that the Cute Piggies are on the mend! The horses too! Boat Paint for the win! Praying for this being the last of your freezing temps! B~}

[@rosedouglas9586]

Wow, you really do have 4 seasons. I have 2 wet and dry. LOL. You handle everything that mother nature swings your way with ease. The animals are all so happy. The tub looks amazing! All of your hard work and attention to detail is paying off.

[@gigsy4827]

I think it’s a good idea to put the wood closer to your house. I heard at least 10-15 feet but check with zoning. Also Opening a shed to the east is by far the most common from what I hear. As a general rule very little weather comes in from the east. So storing wood within your east-facing shed will be very well protected from the elements. My dad heated our home with wood and coal. During the winter he would clean the wood stove and toss the warm ashes in our driveway to melt the snow. You have a long path to the animals homes so maybe a few bags of Ice Melt would help melt the snow and the ice. By the way your tub does look so much better.

[@janf817]

Yay!! You won in the end Elysia! Its looking like you got the best thing for the job now. I'm sure it will turn out great!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

I hope so!

[@joyeddlemon798]

@@ElysiaEnglishoil paint takes forever to dry. I would wait longer than the eight hours between coats. And 24 to 48 hours before I put water in it. That oil needs time to cure. it will last you forever once it’s done.

[@servantofmyking]

Wow! The tub is already looking so much better after just 1 coat!

[@anneskic]

I live in NB, one province over from you, and we've had hardly any snow. I miss the snow! I wish NS and PEI would have been kind enough to share some with us! Great job on the tub! And great idea to have the wood shed next to your house. Just make sure there's airflow between the house and shed so you won't have mold build-up

[@colleenhaithcock216]

I don't know if this is a good idea but I think in Michigan we used to put some ash on the snow so that the dark color would help the sun heat and melt the snow..

[@karendeakin9628]

Used to do that as a kid in 60’s in rural England too

[@debo4706]

That’s a great idea ,if we had any snow we would do that.

[@denisetarabori553]

My Dad used to put down cinders and ash.

[@Robindigsit]

Yes! We put it on our driveway that has that one little hump that gets you every time it snows! Just have to be careful not to track it into the house!

[@lindawatson8087]

They used to use cinder many years ago.

[@cindygaudet1390]

As long as it’s not against the house, few feet away. Although yes you will get animals.. even though I read the basement /animal reply lol just hope weasels, skunks don’t decide to live there. Tub looks fantastic! You will so enjoy your first soak staring at the stars.

[@patriciapepe3013]

The tub is going to be a beautiful. All your effortw are proving to be very successful. Can't wait to see the finished product. I never doubted for a minute that you could pull off a perfect transformation.

[@laurathompson9649]

Maybe I can help you with your meat bird decision. Every year we raise 150 meat birds for ourselves and our grown kids families. The first year we git the chick's in April and had to keep heat on them for a month. Then when they got big it was so hot that there were days when we lost 7 to 10 birds from the heat. So, now we get the chick's in August when it is warm and they need to be warm and it is cool when they need it cool. It works out way better with very little losses. Oh and we are in haliburton, so sane as you Barrie weather. I think you should do it, it's the best chicken you will ever have. You will never want to buy store bought again. Good luck

[@ElysiaEnglish]

thanks fro sharing your experience Laura :)

[@user-wh8zu3us8w]

This has helped me so much I have been looking for pictures of a tub like mine and you did not give up and showed me the steps I need to take with mine and my old Vermont Farm house tub

[@mayetcrawley5535]

OH YES!!!!!! Muting the tv to watch my favs, might just have to have a glass of wine too! Keep up the great videos English Family. Your work on the bath (tub) was totally worth it, it looks fab!!!

[@debjh]

Wow, who knew you could make that tub look new!! Amazing job!!😊

[@ElysiaEnglish]

I am thinking 3 coats should do it really well to make it perfect

[@debjh]

I agree ❤

[@diannahart2334]

Seeing your pigs took me back so many years, and I could almost smell them! I love pigs! My husband put his foot down about raising pigs because they are such good escape artists 😂. I can't wait to see the final result of your tub!!!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

so far we havent had any pig smell but it is winter hahah once the heat hits I am sure we will notice! hahaha

[@diannahart2334]

@@ElysiaEnglish pigs don't smell nearly as bad as chickens!

[@jacquieanderson6251]

I have yax-trax to walk on ice. They loop over your shoes or boots and they grip very well plus you can easily change them to whatever shoes you wear. (Not sure of the spelling of yax-trax.)

[@anitamiller5913]

The tub looks fantastic. Lots of work but it's looking great. I live in upstate NY and have ice cleats to stap on over my boots works great. I think i would put the wood shelter near the house for next season. The animals all look happy and healthy too. ❤

[@deloisphillips831]

When I was about 12-13 one of dad's cows died giving birth and instead of taking her to the barn (as instructed) my youngest sister and I took her in the house. It was freezing rain and very thick ice on the ground. All was well until she went into Mom's room and mooed. Scared her half to death and the calf was sent to the enclosed back porch 😂😂😂😂

[@sharonmaresh]

Hello! You've had much more of a winter than we have in Minnesota! I'm ok with that. 😂

[@sharn1982lizard]

I knew it was going to look amazing 😂❤ I cannot wait to see this tub finished 😊. I'll be dreaming of bathing in your tub looking at that view 😂🤟🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jennifertoliver9546]

You are the food lady! and mostly pigs are as smart as dogs!

[@eaccristo]

Not sure how the layout is at your home so this might not work but my idea is to use that wall in the pantry that has the window behind the place where you once had the covered freezer. .. put your wood outside that wall and have a opening inside the house with a barn door idea where you slide the door and there is your wood. No need to go outside and you can make the opening draft proof and a sloped roof to keep the wood dry.

[@Hollybank5]

And … the tub lost the battle- Elisha WINS !!!! 🎉❤. It looks FABULOUS ✔️ Patience is a virtue ! Yay 😊

[@shstuff52]

Yes you need your wood closer to the house…. The piggy’s are looking so good. Yeah that ice can break something!!! Be careful. Glad you were able to get the tub figured out. Stay warm & safe…. Praying the boys are feeling better. ♥️💙💙💙🤟🤟🤟🤟

[@lindakleiner5734]

You could also use your Marine paint for the steps and decking. The tub and animals look great.

[@lindadelacy9330]

Hi Elysia-- just a thought--my daughter ordered "Yak Trax" online to put on her boots for walking on ice. They work really well!! No falls in our recent ice storm here in Portland, OR.! The tub looks great after one coat.... crossing my fingers that the rest turn out just as well!!!

[@christiemay4444]

We did have a mess here in Oregon when that nasty ice storm it!!! Drove from Cottage Grove to Eugene Saturday, 2/24, and was amazed at how many downed trees there still are along the freeway😮

[@melonmahfood2439]

Doing the happy dance for you, the tub is looking great!

[@angelalloyd]

Looks awesome Elysia ! Perseverance sure paid off !

[@JoanieBowers]

By the joy of the title I smiled and clicked instantly.😀❤

[@cherievallee646]

You can use the ashes from your wood stove on your icy walk ways. I know some people are going to say “ it’s a fire danger “ it’s common knowledge “ not to use hot ashes 😂” We use them and it doesn’t damage the vegetation and it’s not harmful for your animals.

[@suzifindley9785]

Use the ash from the fire places it works great

[@sherriecollins1570]

You sure can tell the difference on the tub! It's going to be perfect!!!! You sure are a determined little lady! I'd have given up!!! Keep going - your motivating me to do something - anything!!!! xxxooo

[@ihinkelmann]

Optimus Prine for the truck name suggestion or White Pearl (play on Black Pearl), Iron Maiden, Casper, Gandalf, Ghost, Li'l Moon

[@cweaver6792]

woohoo!!!

[@marielacey7928]

Fingers crossed for Chase having a child with allergies is frightening ❤

[@pamt5132]

I think you are having your own , "What day is it it?" moment sanding this bathtub!😂 (long-time viewer here).

[@mirandabruning3953]

Oh those piggies look so much better and bigger❤

[@labbrockington7854]

It's so good seeing you guys. I'm glad you didn't fall. I vote for wood shelter closer to be closer to the house. God bless you and keep you English family 🐴🐖🤗

[@SpiritAscending]

Get men’s boots. Look up a conversion chart for men’s to ladies sizes. That’s what I do to buy better slippers that hold up. I used to buy men’s work boots for myself when I was still working in renovations. I’ve done it in sneakers, too.

[@CarolynS.Cooper-io4jw]

The tub is looking awesome !!!

[@helenatremblay4019]

OMG GIRL!!!! YOU ARE A TENATIOUS HERO!! THAT BATHTUB IS GOING TO BE A MASTERPIECE!!! Much love and admiration❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ElysiaEnglish]

thank you Helena!

[@tinastock8540]

I knew it I said I had faith in you 👏👏👏👏look I g great with that one coat, just can't wait to see the finished bath tub xx

[@susanstott4503]

U must have a patience of a saint glad your bath is turning out OK x❤

[@christiemay4444]

Looking GOOD!!!

[@gwendleburks8904]

Your bathtub looks absolutely amazing! I knew you would do a wonderful job. Because you never give up. What a good thing for your children to see.

[@juliem.679]

That tub is going to look fantastic and I am sure the original owners of your home would be thrilled to see what you've done!!!

[@pattiecanders1378]

What we use on ice here in Maine is wood stove ashes works great. You guys have had enough troubles no broken bones needed. Just spread them on the ice.

[@sueleeg3215]

Yay! The paint is working!

[@sueleeg3215]

Also I totally agree the wood shed should be closer to the house.

[@spongebobsqueeze]

You have worked so hard on that tub. I am very glad you are going to be able to have it turn out to be everything you envisioned. I was worried there for a minute. I don’t know why. Where there is a will there is a way and you are not the type of person to give up. I cant wait to see the bathroom completed. It will be stunning.

[@MaryMPringle]

My wood shed is at the bottom of the back steps. It makes life easier when a fire is needed. I thought about the risk, too, and came to the same conclusion!

[@dianeniemeyer1067]

That's nice paints already covering the tub well. Liked seeing the animals again. But was praying you guys wouldn't fall

[@susanlandon1832]

Good job

[@susantremblett2280]

That looks wonderful!!!

[@MematheLion]

What a difference! 👏

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Hi yea tub looking beautiful loves ❤️ 😍

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thank you! 🤗

[@melodytwitchell4898]

@@ElysiaEnglish your very welcome..loves

[@debbiedelahuerta3814]

Please get cleet boots for next year. !!!!!!!!!❤. And the bathtub looks gorgeous ❤❤❤

[@gingerdunn6590]

You need to get cat litter to spread over the ice cheapest is best. We keep it in our cars during the winter because we get more ice than snow . It works well if you get stuck . I'm glad the marine paint is working for you it does look better I knew you could do it . Prayers and Love From Ginger

[@suzannevenkataraman2045]

Cavagen't wait to see the end results of your tub! So glad you are able to salvage it.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

Wow, I had no idea marine paint would do the job! Awesome video honey. Snow snow go away and don’t come back until next year too😉

[@Rebelhomeland]

Get some of those things that go over your shoes. They are life savers for sure. My husband actully put screws in the bottom of his boots for ice. It worked. Ice is the worst to get around on. You could knock yourself out. Or really get hurt.

[@sharonmilton4854]

It looks amazing!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

thank you Sharon its coming along nicely now!

[@lindapeterson7166]

Hi Elysia Philip & boys, WOW!!! Your tub is looking awesome.I just love how you kept going to get it just perfect.The hardware is really going to be beautiful also!! ❤️

[@dsinavich5141]

Hi ...great job on the tub ...it looks great already.. the farm animals are looking great..and growing fast...you are one hardworking family for sure...I can't believe all the snow you have.. it's crazy....we hardly have any compared to previous years.....fingers crossed....be careful, the ice looks terrible. ....take care .... Deborah Manitoba.🙏❤️🐖🐖🐖🐷🐷🐷🐎🐎🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔🦆🦆🦆🦃🦃🦃🦃

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

You did it! Great job!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Looking Good!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@marilyntyger5253]

I think you should buy yourselves some ice spikes for boots!!!❤❤❤ You said you lived in Nova Scotia, but it looks like a frozen tundra! LOL! You two are totally awesome. Be safe.

[@Robindigsit]

So glad you didn't give up on the tub! ❤ You are a rock star!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Thank you! 😊

[@patriciawilliamsn9605]

Tub is looking good,

[@colleenw8457]

I don't know if you know about "flapper discs " they are for angle grinders they have several layers of sand paper they can metal ,ceramic wood to bear metal etc if that's how far you want to go. While typing you are about to paint but if this fails try flapper disc less hours in work in Australia it cost $ 7.00 a disc but seem cheaper man man hours are less do you say woman hours if you do it. My lawyer man told me about it when I was bringing plough discs to bear metal so they could be welded into a flower pot/ stand. After that I used rust kill base and top to turn from rust to pillar box red. To sit amount my garden (green) and red stood out brilliantly Even if you buy only one and try it out on junk to see how it works so well Colleen

[@teresacamp3365]

At this point with the tub bless you prayers! Wood shed window (hint)easy..

[@dsinavich5141]

.....ps....I use table salt on the icy sidewalks and when the sun comes out it helps melt the ice it was gone faster than I expected.... Deborah mb.

[@eileenmetzkow8475]

CONGRATULATIONS ELYSIA!!! I pray this is a Success!!! 😊😊😊🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼💕💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@khill6510]

How exciting!!! I'm so glad all your efforts are paying off!!!

[@SandyRief2023]

You need to set up a zip line to get from the house to the horses😂

[@leeannoneal4847]

The tub looks so good! You worked so hard on it, I’m glad it’s coming together!

[@cindyhunter166]

I am so happy all your hard work is paying off ❤️

[@apri1dee]

Putting ash from your wood stove will help. Messy as heck but will give you some footing and help with the melt.

[@apri1dee]

Also the tub is looking great. Glad to see you using a mask while doing that sanding but don't forget to protect your eyes. Keep up the great work.

[@kellieroth1710]

I so excited with the marine paint!!!😮😮😮❤❤❤❤

[@ElysiaEnglish]

me too Kellie! Like seriously I have walked in to check on the tub 100 times tonight honestly thinking drips will appear like the other paint did but so far nothing!! And its been 7 hours so I think I am good! I plan to wait and do the second coat tomorrow giving it extra dry time

[@dianeconnors6263]

Yayyyyyy!!! I can't wait 😅😅😅

[@kathrynlawrence7533]

Looking good......After all that work....... WOO HOO

[@mayetcrawley5535]

Such a nice video Elysia, great work on the bath (tub) its looks fab!!! I commented earlier and enjoyed a glass of wine while watching my favs. X

[@deborahwhite2339]

I think this product is giving much better uniform coverage. Success!🤟

[@ElysiaEnglish]

I think so too! so far so good :)

[@brookep8799]

👍😁

[@robinbowman2464]

Most anticipated tub reveal ever😅

[@ElysiaEnglish]

right lol

[@happy.homestead]

You shouldn't need a tom to get eggs. The eggs just won't be fertilized. Glad you perservered with the tub!!! Prayers for Chase's allergy to be gone!!

[@ElysiaEnglish]

Yes of course we know lol

[@bettyloar2238]

Tub looking good, persistent

[@susangriffin-byrne8393]

Nice!

[@adaplant1628]

Sometimes the municipality has gravel/sand that you can get free. You just have to go get it.

[@shannonsullivan1968]

That tub is going to look fabulous!🤞

[@karenturner7983]

Thanks for sharing. The tub is looking great.

[@Rebelhomeland]

Oh my God the suspense!

[@kathyortiz4302]

It’s looking really good praying