How To Paint / Refinish a Tub and Shower Surround. DIY

We took an out-of date, almond colored bathtub and shower surround and painted it with the Dwil Tub and Tile paint kit to make it bright white and modern. This video is sponsored by Dwil and I was really impressed with the result I got using the Tub and Tile Paint kit compared to other products that I've used! There's a link to learn more bit.ly/3Mnf20K and a 30% off code: MODERNBUILDS30
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[@jessdrawsit7060]

When I checked out my friend's just reno'd bathroom, the tub was half full of water. When I asked her about it, she said the contractor did it to weigh down the tub, that way the caulk would be less likely to crack in the future (from the separation between the surround and the tub when it's full in the future). I noticed my landlord didn't do this when they recaulked my tub and it split/cracked almost immediately.

[@adm6785]

Great tip! Thanks!

[@lomalinke5042]

We just bought a small house, but with three (disgustingly tiled) bathrooms. This comes in so handy! Thanks a lot! This will make a world of difference.

[@pileofstuff]

I'd be interested to see the long-term durability of this stuff. We had our tub refinished (at great expense) by a contractor who specialized in tub refinishing and it only lasted about a year before it started scratching through and chipping.

[@Sudenveri]

It doesn't last. You can find long-term reviews of multiple brands of "tub and tile" paint on YT, everything starts chipping very quickly. It's just what happens with the constant exposure to water and humidity, especially when you're trying to coat materials like enamel or porcelain. You also can't touch up this type of paint once it starts chipping, so either the whole thing needs to be stripped and re-done, or the tub/surround needs to be replaced. This stuff is the absolute height of penny wise, pound foolish.

[@ramirezjorge91]

I’m trying to do this on my fifth wheel camper. I only use it during the summer when I have time off work and go camping. So the shower only gets used a couple times a year. Since most places offer showers. I’m cheap and would rather use thiers than mine since I’m already paying. Sorry not sorry. But yall think it would last more than a couple years for me?

[@Its_about_that_time]

I've heard that boat paint and primer works and lasts way better than this stuff does. I've seen updates and they still look great

[@jodirauth8847]

To bring your chrome back to shine. Use about a 1/4 cup vodka and 1/4 vinegar in a bowl and put enough baking soda to make a paste and use it to rub on your chrome.

[@amusementparkcarnivalvarie9268]

Would vinegar and baking soda alone do the trick? Save $$ and/or drink the vodka

[@Betty-ww2wl]

So happy I came across your video! We also live in Oklahoma and have a well that produces the same nasty discolored water that leaves everything it touches stained. We obviously don't drink it, but are forced to bathe in it. Our bath tub and shower are a witch to keep clean. Now I know I can, at least, use paint to get rid of the stains caused from the well water.

[@sabrina_sp]

You can put a filter at the inlet of water to the house to minimize “contaminated” water and prevent the staining on the tub.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Looks way better! We used some regular tile paint without a hardener once, didn't stand up to time well. Will you give us an update in about a year or so if the paint held up? Scrolled though the comments: wow, a lot of negativity. To all those grumpy keyboard warriors: you don't have to watch Mike's videos!

[@adm6785]

I know it's less than a year but how is the paint holding up so far?

[@JoshuaPain345]

Pro tip: clean off the lens before during the “after” shots

[@cameronbarber3768]

Pro tip, no

[@Patty-LoveMe]

@@cameronbarber3768they are sooo annoying 🤦‍♀️

[@Iam8ight]

Pro tip: don't be a troll. Nobody is perfect. Not even you. Where is your KZbin channel that has 1.76 M subs, huh? TFOH

[@JoshuaPain345]

@@Iam8ightHA! No troll here, just a guy watching DIY videos to get ideas for my own place. Sorry that I hurt your feelings enough to attack me

[@KyloBen2016]

​@@JoshuaPain345I think they're thinking you're being sarcastic with the use of the phrase "Pro Tip". It can sound a slight bit rude. If your intention was to provide a bit of constructive criticism, perhaps you could've phrased it a bit differently.

[@loveforeignaccents]

I wish I would have seen this before I spent a fortune getting my shower (and floor) cleaned, re-grouted, and caulked! Turned out phenomenal!! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving! EDIT: You gotta clean off that camera lens though. 😋😋

[@ceciliadiaz9427]

Thanks for try that product. My bathtub and all the other stuff of my bathroom are brown!! They are almost 25 years old and are old fashioned (sorry about my English, I’m learning it). I’m thinking about trying to paint them white.

[@felinetherapy4782]

Looks so much better. Thank god for these products!

[@weekendhomeprojects]

Wow, that was such a drastic change I got a cramp in my hammy.

[@devonharris5414]

Iv been debating on what to get to paint mine. Thanks for the video I’ll give it a shot.

[@barnyardrose]

Thanks for this great instructional video! We purchased x3. That’s a great discount.

[@jeremyniemiec7964]

Hi Mike, this is exactly what i was looking for. we just did a complete gut of our bathroom except for the jetted tub, and now it looks disgusting with its off white color. and thanks for the discount code. Hopefully for $42 we'll have a brand-new looking tub in a couple of weeks.

[@robertt8273]

Another tip: Let the tub fully cure then fill it as full as possible THEN calk between the tub and surround.

[@Zenikai_]

aaww man, i was looking forward to "MIKE FIRST FLIIIIP" good job on painting the bath tho looks brand new

[@JimboThatBimbo]

Always a good day when you post

[@sapelesteve]

Terrific work Mike! I am wondering it that Dwil Tub & Tile paint will work on a fiberglass bathroom tub/stall? 🤔🤔 P.S. Checked their website and it can be used on ceramic, porcelain, acrylic, fiberglass, hardwood and enamel. 👍👍

[@RealBlueLady]

I would caulk first then paint over the caulk while painting the surround. Fill the tub with water before caulking.

[@HaiFisch_TV]

Yayy the music is back!

[@brevardtactical8771]

How was the Smell?? Great video!!

[@suzy1676]

Looks amazing 👏🏻 😍

[@adamsanchez1319]

wow what a difference.

[@Suzieq5446]

Tub looking good.

[@Rapha2587]

Pro tip 2: Go easy on the filter! It's normal to darken the “before” photos, so the “after” looks even better, but to yellow the image... It loses all credibility.

[@satyajitO3Wall]

Another 1-800-SUPERPRO tip: Clean your freakin' camera lens

[@rronaldreagan]

Nice catch. Wonder if he'll be embarrassed and take down this advertisement pretendong to be a video

[@robnolte2547]

@@rronaldreagan the guys gotta pay the bills some how

[@peggyrussell1728]

The paint looks kind of like a matte finish. Will it be glossy later on?

[@akosgiczei9514]

Now you have to paint the window too😁

[@jankasidlo5142]

can you do an update after a year of use? i'll be intrested

[@scorpio6587]

Big improvement

[@bsfbestshortfilmsonyoutube]

Hi there. 👋 I need your help finding the right type of paint for my bathroom. It's to paint over wooden surfaces which had old yellowed gloss I've already sanded down. Is there a water-based paint, for bathroom wooden surfaces which can withstand moisture exposure 💦 most recommended bathroom paints are designed for ceilings & walls 🤨

[@casseymatranga4773]

Nice. Good job

[@marco785]

Whats the best thing to clean the grout from hard water and scum without harming the finish?

[@CuriousinNY]

Nice informative video. QUESTION: do you you know if this paint can be used on decorative wall boards? My travel trailer’s tub and shower didn’t come with a tub surround. So I have to wipe it dry after every use. Do you know if I can use this to waterproof the walls around my tub? If not, is there something else you might recommend?

[@Hub-q6r]

Is your tub and surround fiberglass?

[@christinaroe293]

Can you do a six month update?? I would love to see how its holding up!

[@ronsilco3977]

How long before you can use the shower? Also, what did you do to the tub so you wouldn’t slip?

[@sammyj4555]

How was to smell? Was it a strong product? I have used other kits that recommend a respirator

[@lisamiller7143]

Much better

[@alishahzad-USA]

so i have bath tub plus sing counter how much paint should i need it

[@irenesnyder1819]

Thanks for the discount, Mike! I just ordered the kit (also in white) to update our second bathroom. This product looks way easier to use than the Rustoleum stuff. I'm looking forward to getting a good result like yours, and I've subbed your channel for more home improvement videos.

[@amusementparkcarnivalvarie9268]

I'd love to see a video of this 2 years later :) Does it last?

[@thickness1080deallingwitit]

Can you pick other colors?

[@Kurbbyy]

super pro

[@xBeatNoCopyrightMusic]

Great👌

[@HelloApexr1]

Awesome build!!

[@alexisbernicem]

If the previous paint is chipped do you use a regular sander or a paint stripper?

[@Unlovable]

Depends on the state of the old paint and how well it was done. You could go with a full strip+sand which will get you longer lasting and more even results but takes way longer. You can also remove the loose paint and sand it followed by paint. This will be much quicker but can wear off faster if the previous coat is in bad shape or the original surface was not sanded prior to painting. You also really wanna degrease the old paint prior to sanding if you are painting over the old coat.

[@UPCLOSENMAKEUP]

I love this video. It breaks down the steps and easily to understand.

[@thesw9k]

What about the grout? Did you just paint on top (newb question)

[@scorpio6587]

There is no grout. It is a sheet of plastic, stamped to look like tile.

[@indigowolf556]

My landlord wants to paint the shower surround instead of buying one. No tile just big piece of fiberglass this looks like it might work so I'm going to send him this video.

[@user-yy2ub7cw9c]

Did anyone catch exactly how long between coats

[@shingabiss]

No respirator or ventilation? Two part epoxies have nasty noxious fumes!

[@MusicLover-ox5kd]

How many kits did you use?

[@ericptaylor10]

In the video it says he use one kit.

[@nilaypatel2965]

you gotta clean your lens/sensor!!

[@puppykitten1557]

Why is this comments section so mean 😭

[@direkta010]

First video to not be sponsered by square space. Not that it is bad or anything but all of them are from square space.

[@AffectionateDriftwood-vr2sf]

That's a temp fix, won't last forever, you would ha e been better ripping it out, retiling Nd putting in an actual bath not leaving a dog tray!

[@JimboThatBimbo]

9 percent of people like this video out of 100 people veiwing

[@syntecsmurf]

How much did Dwill pay for this video?

[@Zerrudo_]

cauLK

[@gregmize01]

speak for yourself

[@jadedavis822]

White paint doesn’t make it modern … I would have invested in a new tub …

[@Synasonic]

I was like wait he mispronounced drill? Then I realized

[@verygoodboy2688]

Bro please clean your camera lens

[@rimidalv7710]

Pro tip : Don't ever use it

[@niceshot4563]

It's pronounced cock not calk.

[@amusementparkcarnivalvarie9268]

I've noticed SO many Americans say CAULK instead of the proper Cauk pronunciation

[@niceshot4563]

@@amusementparkcarnivalvarie9268 Americans aren't very smart

[@saulgoodman2018]

The L is silent in caulk.

[@susancampbell7335]

Caulk the L is silent.

[@michaelwells7348]

~ “REVIEW” how can u do that without comparing it to Other Products on the Market, ~ Or showing us how long it lasts... anything can look good for 8 Months....

[@chadwessels1441]

I'm wondering if it could be sprayed on.