How to Repair a Fiberglass Crack in a Bathtub | DIY Fiberglass Bathtub Crack Repair | STEP BY STEP

[@mistermister124]

Thank you. I had a few cracks. One was bad. I followed your instruction exactly and it looks amazing. The floor of the tub is now very solid and the paint from Krylon (Buscuit color) matched up perfectly. Also replaced all of the chromed shower parts and it looks like a brand new shower. I am shocked at how well it worked out for us. Thank you. This video saved me thousands of dollars on a shower/tub insert replacement. Thank you

[@jermainefant2027]

I want to say THANK YOU VERY MUCH SIR for this video!!! My aged parents had someone come out to give an estimate of why the tub was leaking. They were quoted $3000 plus to repair and $8000 to replace. My parents are on a fixed budget. I went to visit (I live 4hrs away) and inspect it myself. No water marks or stains around the fixtures. None where my dad said water was coming out the wall. I noticed a crack in the tub. I watched your STEP BY STEP video about five or six times to build my confidence to see if I would attempt the repair!! THANK YOU again because I did, and it came out perfect!!! Can't tell a crack was even there to begin with. It also fixed the water leak!!!! Thank God for people like you to help people like me and my parents not to be taken advantage of!! HUGE THUMBS UP!!! THANK YOU AGAIN! Your awesome!!

[@magicone9327]

Would it be better to countersink those holes, then the fill would have land area giving more structural to the hole . A straight hole can more easily fail by falling straight through where a chamfered hole hole has a larger top and cannot fall through.

[@DPTubs]

@@magicone9327 nope!

[@cavemanjoe7972]

@@magicone9327 While that's true when it comes to fastening softwoods and aluminum, this application forces epoxy through the hole(s) and cracks as well as bonding with surrounding epoxy and the fiberglass, making a very strong bond.

[@rickonethousand6304]

$3000! ...$8000! People are insane nowadays. They just tell you anything like money is water. I asked about taking a tree down in my yard and they said $3000. It was three guys and they said it would take a day. They were from Honduras and couldn't speak English. I'm pretty sure they must be here illegally. $3000 is probably more than a years salary for 2 people there. I found a local American guy and his son to do it for $600.

[@wandaarnt234]

He’s a Blessing 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@stonefox60]

I have a fiberglass tub with stress cracks, I called someone local ( I live in NJ) and they wanted over $800 to repair. I watched your video multiple times and did the job myself over the weekend. I could have sanded the putty better, but I am really pleased with the results! Not only did I repair the cracks, but after watching your video I also removed and re-calked the tub - looks brand new!!! Fingers crossed I did it right, and no leaks lol!!!

[@DPTubs]

This is awesome! So glad you found the video useful! Once al material dries...fill the bathtub up and plug it. Let the water sit for about an hour keeping an eye on it and see if the water level changes or if it leaks. This will help you know right away. You could also stand in it while filled to make sure there are no cracks that open up while the weight of a person is in the tub. Otherwise, congrats!!!

[@steverone7623]

How did it hold up one year later?

[@chgtf6q]

Thank you very much Sir! After drilling the holes, I filled the underside with Locktite Titebond low expansion foam. Definitely made the difference; no movement now. Followed everything else you outlined to a tee. Saved me $1000.

[@barneslawntree4877]

Thanks for this video! After 5 plumbers, one finally discovered a crack in the tub about 3-4 inches across in the bottom corner. They told me that repairing the crack is only a temporary “band aid”. I was told a new $4,800 tub/shower needed to be put in. Well......I know how strong Bondo is and when I seen this video, I knew right away this was an excellent option. I followed your vid exactly and stayed under $100 buying all the supplies. I’m about 14 hours away from filling the tub and testing out the repair. Only trouble I had was the fact I didn’t have a flexible tool to spread the glass and putty over the curve. I did what I could and smoothed it out with the back of my finger. It wasn’t a super flat flush finish, but after liberal sanding it is smooth and almost unnoticeable after the paint. Thanks for this vid and saving me loads of money. 👍👌😎

[@DPTubs]

So awesome! You can get the rubber Bondo putty spreader at Home Depot

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

Smart Choice to do the repair! I take plumbing advice from plumbers, but not electrical advice or home repairs advice, among others.... lol

[@NaffyD92]

Wanted to say thanks along with everyone else. Just bought a house and really don’t have much of a “safety net” for repairs on things. Our tub was sketchy when we first moved in and we noticed a lot of give in areas. After about 6 months a small crack appeared in the floor. This video helped me save a ton and taught me a new life skill. The job wasn’t pretty….but I fixed the sagging floor based off your videos and patched the many stress fractures in the base of the tub and a large crack on the sidewall. Primer is drying over night and then I’ll sand and use the krylon from the video. Thank you so much for willingly showing this process on here for those of us daring enough to try our hands at it. You’re a modern day hero.

[@phiregnat]

of all the videos I found, this was the most helpful. Thanks for not cutting the camera during "boring" parts - those were the ones I needed to see. Thanks!

[@DPTubs]

Thanks for watching glad I could help! New video out today!!

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

@@DPTubs what is that “smoothing” grey stuff called? I wish you had all the materials listed.

[@tarazca9950]

Great! Have one crack going straight in my Tub. Would it be possible to list all the supplies required for this project? Thank you

[@rubenmv91]

@@DPTubs this works on a plastic surface also??

[@Kramevilo]

I’m on disability and the holes are getting worse going to try fixing our tub watching all you’re videos thank you for sharing as I am the type of person who learns from watching I appreciate you sending love 💕

[@MrPhoenix1800]

Thank you for posting this, you can tell that you have done this a lot. I bought everything you used in this video. I am on the step two in the bondo glass. It has turned out really really good so far. I can’t wait to see the end product when I am done. I had to pay a plumber 460.00 for some plumbing issues and it’s been hard financially for me and my wife and three kids, this video really helped me. Thank you!

[@DPTubs]

So glad to hear that!! Shoot any questions that you may have! How did the brushing of the cloth go with the resin?

[@MrPhoenix1800]

Because my crack was on the side I did not realize that gravity would pull the resin down, so it was a little thicker on the bottom of the tub so I had some sanding to do but I just put the primer on today and have the tub and tile shipping tomorrow and will be done.

[@DPTubs]

derek meese did you brush the resin on?

[@ad1750]

I am here for the same reason! Going to try my hand at it tonight.

[@pettysensei1212]

You made this very simple and clear! You didn’t cut any corners and explained every step. I have a crack in my tub and now I feel comfortable with repairing. I didn’t get the fiber that’s stringy I have the fiber cloth so I hope I mine comes out great just like your work

[@DPTubs]

Keep me posted!

[@khairul_fitri]

Outstanding! Would it be possible to list out all the stuffs you use in the description?

[@MamaPsyLuv]

Please list products??? I'm desperate lol

[@LisaRanae79]

@@MamaPsyLuv Go to amazon. The brand is bondo that he is using. They have all sorts of products from bondo. Not too pricey either. I ordered the products to repair my bathtub. Super excited to get it fixed! Hope this helps. Have a great day! Also, Lowe's, and Home Depot have it as well. I just looked on their website and the bondo fiberglass resin is cheaper at these two stores other than amazon.

[@supercriticalsolid]

What primer are you using?

[@atomichockey]

@@supercriticalsolid he has said in another video the primer is Zinzer 1-2-3 and the paint is Krylon tub and tile

[@pacosanchez7454]

Excellent video works like a charm! I tried with a 10,000-liter water tank, and it really worked; thanks for the recommendation.

[@collectiblesbyarmada]

Hey there and Thanks for this video. I understand that you recommend waiting 45 min to and hour after the resin but how long do you wait after the Bondo and Putty application?

[@DPTubs]

Generally, the Bondo putty will dry within 15 minutes, depending on the air temperature and humidity

[@evaseibert3994]

Wow! I've watch so many other tub repair videos trying to understand this process. This is the absolute best video I've seen. Thank you for your excellent instruction and step by step details. You have given me the confidence to try repairing a small crack in my shower. Thank you many times over.

[@DPTubs]

Thank you so much! So glad I could help! Let me know if you have any questions along the way!

[@anthonyrissaparks6450]

love your work...just got a quote to replace tub and all i need to do is repair hole....quote was for 950.00 labor only...OMG I'M ABOUT TO HAVEA WEEKEND PROJECT....THANK YOU

[@RisenPhoenix]

I was looking for a repair guide to get my tub fixed in my apartment before I moved out - this is super detailed and shows exactly what products I need to get and how to use them. Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@DPTubs]

RisenPhoenix you’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@slatsgrobneck7515]

RisenPhoenix, I realize this comment is 7 months after the fact, however, I hope you got the Ok from the owner/lessor before attempting that repair. It is perhaps a violation of the terms of your lease. Also as a rental owner, doing my own maintenance work, I would not want to have someone leave behind a substandard repair that I would have to address before I could even tackle the real repair.

[@janelleoutram1928]

This video saved tub. Got the resin, fiberglass mat and the Bondo all purpose putty in grey and followed your steps. I need to find that primer and paint to color match now. I have 2 bathrooms so it allow me to max out setting times. I literally gave each step 24 hours to set because I notice that room temp is a factor. It’s officially autumn in Los Angeles so the colder it is the more setting time you need. Amateur tip: A small sander, space heater and box fan come in handy for this job.

[@DPTubs]

Great job! Thanks for sharing your tips and experience

[@samanthabellar]

First off, I can't express how thankful I am for this tutorial!! I was quoted 12k & 16k to just replace my tub , completely covering up my custom tile. I was adamant about figuring out how to fix my tub myself at that point. I'm at the step of sanding right before the putty part and wanted to know if this sanding part I needed to sand until smooth?

[@kreativeheart8598]

Wow very cool. I wanna try this but I rent so I don't know if i should. I'm pretty handy tho. Bathtub has cracks in it, 2 big ones and I don't want it to get bigger. Maybe I just do this

[@elizabethrodriguez6746]

Do it! Your tub is likely leaking below without the repair

[@daurham]

I love when vids like these show up early in the results. youre simple, yet effective bro, nice work! You give others the confidence to attempt fiberglass work / tub repair

[@JuliaEK71519]

I just accidentally made a hole in our tub tonight so I’m off to Home Depot tomorrow to get supplies and fix it. Thanks for the videos and tips.

[@Ocaz24]

Do you have a link or please leave a list of all the products you used, thank you. By far the best video I've seen thanks for the help

[@keithroland5121]

Thank you so much for posting these steps. Could you tell me or point me in the direction for the type of plugs to use in the drill holes? I appreciate it.

[@kelleybrown840]

That is a lot of work! But the end result was fabulous. Never knew you could repair a tub like that!

[@croppydoodle3730]

Been watching this over and over

[@ThereseSherman]

Adding to all the comments, Thank you! I think you just saved me $862!

[@DPTubs]

Wow that is awesome. So glad to help!

[@hightnn]

Glad I found ur video I ended up haveing a cracked tub and followed ur video now it looks good as new , count find exact paint to match but still looks and functions great

[@serialkillerkami]

Excellent video. Gave me a real clear understand of how to properly lay fibreglass repairs down for an emergency stop gap solution until we Reno the bathroom. Probably won’t bondo/ putty as aesthetics aren’t super important on my repair but still a super helpful video

[@kristiefowler298]

So...you made it look super easy! FYI it isn't super easy! But I was able to complete it. All by myself. Its definitely not as pretty as yours but it IS done! Thanks!

[@tamrawhite2302]

Thanks! Video was exactly what we needed to repair ours.

[@davidgouin8420]

Thank you dude!! Great help!!! You rock! May the Good Lord bless your business immensely!!!

[@cyndiebaker88]

I’m so glad I saw this video… It will prevent me from having to buy a new tub right now! My question is this before I found this video I was stupid enough to put flexseal on there do you have any idea on how I can get that flex seal off? It’s like a rubberized paste

[@RIAX720]

WOWW, is this seriously all just for around $70?? That is amazing, this is an incredible video, thank you I can't wait to try this instead of hiring someone to fix my embarrassment I had an accident and fell in my tub, cracking it. I hurt my butt and my hand, but while my injuries will heal, my tub remains broken making me feel really stupid. thanks to this video, i am now feeling better and optimistic. I will come back and comment how it goes.

[@msancho7674]

i’m a reglazer & seeing your techniques is awesome i always like to see other glazers work looks good always have followed you n like what you do brother keep up what your doing 👍

[@DPTubs]

Thanks so much! Would love your input as well. I love communicating with other reglaze to as well as homeowners.

[@msancho7674]

DP Tubs although my spray technique is different in a way my repairs are similar great work DP.

[@samtheskoolie]

I just got a $1200 tub for free because it has a hairline crack in it. This was a great video! Thank you so much! Now I can fix my tub and enjoy it

[@marisafrattaroli1460]

Hi! Thank you so much for the video, I have to repair my bathtub and I think it would be so helpful if you listed the material. Please! Thank you again you really made my day.

[@hudsonNGNG]

So I’m about to apply the smoothing putty to my tub! I have followed all of your steps so far and it’s actually working!!! I’m so excited I will be able to take a bath again soon!!! Mine looks like yours so far, I’m feeling good about it! Thanks so much, my beautiful whirlpool tub is all tiled in and we were not wanting to tear it out. Thanks for sharing your trade secrets!!

[@alanvazquez8392]

When you sand in between the layers, do you sand until smooth or just roughing it up so the next layer sticks better? What kind of primer did you use?

[@robertgraham5619]

Wow dude! Great video! Had no clue you could repair such damage so beautifully. Well done. All the steps were explained and demonstrated so well. Big thumbs up!

[@mpbuilder]

Love you brother u save my life

[@sanctidebellum2823]

Thank you so much. Easy job. Took me 3 hours and it looks beautiful. Keep those vids coming.

[@colingabler3475]

Amazing video and so helpful. Would this same technique/products work on a similar crack in an acrylic bathtub?

[@diazcrawford1701]

Thank you for your video! Fiberglass resin is the bomb!!! Works as you described in your video. I’m pleased with the outcome.

[@sagiegovender6011]

Thank you, almost bought a new tub, getting mine repaired with your help.

[@jollyharris1857]

This is a great tutorial!!! Supply list and good step by step!!

[@kristy4619]

Honestly I watch all yalls channels and enjoy them. I also watch(listen) to these channels where the person tells "ghost" "true" "internet" "scary" stories and u have the voice that is so captivating.

[@MeliMelC]

Welp.....I have OFFICALLY fallen down your rabbit hole, sir. 🤣These videos are so fun to watch. Maybe my background as a cosmetologist? But the end results are SO nice!

[@acaciabeissel2056]

very helpful video. im going to try and repair my little crack. thank you !

[@brittanybertis7144]

Thank you so much for this awesome video!!! My tub has a really big crack and I don't have the money to replace and it just leaks water everywhere. I've been so stressed but I'm so happy I found your video!!!💙

[@DPTubs]

Thanks for watching. Keep me posted on how it goes and you can find the material list in the description

[@andydoan1290]

Thank you for your show how to Fix bathtub

[@homsany92]

Dude great walkthrough! Really appreciate the details you show us.

[@fchuatan]

DP Tubs - amazing awesome job. I learned something so much watching your tutorials.

[@markbrown4931]

This is your BEST one... such good voice instructions and showing the products/materials (as so many as for in your other vids). Headed to Lowe's now... Amazon would be cheaper, but I didn't plan ahead. And, need to get started today!

[@dhflannagan1]

Wow, what a mess. Talk about a rebuild! Thanks

[@VanessaSchattenberg]

I followed this video last November as a single woman going through a divorce. I bought everything and got the job done! It's not sept of the following year and although it's not as pretty (you can see the patched area) it is waterproof! And my 14 yr old has even taken a bath and no leaks or cracks! Thank you!

[@wandaarnt234]

Excellent tutorial thank You cheers from Pennsylvania Blessings 👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Ibaneddie76]

Great job man, I was looking for fiberglass tips so I can fix a guitar neck that was sanded to thin but after watching this I'm going to fix my shower insert in the master bath. Thanks for the info!

[@CammieMay]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL work!!!!!!!! 🤩

[@plusone7951]

Completed this repair for a friend today. Thank you for the step by step instructions, it turned out awesome!

[@DPTubs]

So glad to hear and glad I could help!

[@nickdavis6742]

Trying this out now let's see how well this goes

[@DPTubs]

Let me know if you have questions

[@bennyblanco4651]

You are amazing worker good job

[@Thislady_]

That's talent because even though you explained it, I could never do it.

[@JasonSipe16]

Why couldn't you do it? I believe in you more than you do!

[@jeevespreston]

REALLY nice work and outcome, great narration, too, thanks!!!

[@DPTubs]

Thank you!

[@gratefulmc7216]

Wow Danny, you take something that looks so bad and not repairable, and fix it up nicely...it's interesting to see the process. On a personal note, part of why I like watching your videos is because your hands look just like my Dad's. He lives 1,000 miles away and I don't get to see him very often...watching you work makes me think of him.😁I hope you're having a wonderful day!🤟

[@lees.7822]

Great video! The only thing I didn't catch was which primer you used. Can you specify? Sorry if you've already answered this question. Thanks!

[@DPTubs]

Zinser 1-2-3 available at Lowe’s or Home Depot

[@kevinfabela6561]

Wow man you did an amazing job ! I will try to do my best to duplicate!!! Thanks!

[@serojgzk2969]

Thank you brother, need to rebuild my wing. Your video gives me more hopes 🙌 🙏

[@katieraehurley95]

Thank you for this video! Do you have a shared list of materials needed to do this? Also, I can hear water underneath my liner (but the liner is not squishy or anything). Do I need to remove the water before sealing it? Or will it eventually dry up? How do I remove the water?

[@JoseGonzalez-dn7ql]

This is a great video, I want to know what kind of primer you got? I will be attempting this repair very soon and after watching your viedo several times have bought everything except the primer and the paint.

[@DPTubs]

Primer is Zinser 1-2-3

[@flubbyluvsu]

For a repair like this, what is the going cost??

[@DPTubs]

@@flubbyluvsu the repair only is about $175-$200

[@jasontrigo2098]

DP Tubs I have some hairline stress fractures on a fiberglass shower base. I feel it flex a bit when I stand in the shower. Should I reinforce this by adding foam in the drill holes or do you think doing just the reglazing you did would be fine? I don’t really want to drill if I don’t have to as the shower is only four years old and these are just hairline fractures etc. thx

[@stoneumbrella]

I have the exact same problem as well and I would like to know

[@BigNewtFasho1979]

I am a month late with my reply but you are better off drilling the hole and filling it with foam so you don't have to worry about it in the future.

[@karmen624]

Danny did amazing job.

[@josezaragoza6251]

I need to do pretty much the exact same thing to my tub. How long was the whole process, cure time, etc?

[@DPTubs]

Once sprayed with the finish coat you will need 48 hours to cure!

[@ajbianchi228]

At first I was like c'mon that's going to look like crap.. but we'll done I'm impressed.

[@JeisonReyesCalles]

this video is great. wondering what is the brown spread used after applying fiberglass resin called? attempting a tub repair at my sisters house but didnt quite hear or see what that brown paste was called in the video.

[@juanarturoaguilar]

Excellent job. I hope I can do it myself

[@claredrago5274]

Great video!! I recently noticed hairline cracks in my fiberglass tub that was just installed 3 years ago. Color me beyond annoyed. I have been pricing having the whole thing ripped out and a new installation done. Sooooo expensive and not in my budget right now. This video is so informative and makes me confident enough to try and do the repair myself. Is that 2 coats of putty you put on before the primer and paint or just 1?

[@danielevansjr4217]

You need to route the cracks out as well and I would recommend kitty hair fiberglass, much more moldable and easy to use as well as cuts the mesh out of the equation

[@DPTubs]

Always more than one way! Thanks for watching!

[@m0t0w0lf87]

I love the video to help tune my experience with tub repair but shouldn't there have been at least two or three fiber glass sheets?

[@DPTubs]

Not always necessary when using bondo glass in addition

[@MomTaylor21]

Thank you so much! Followed it all and just finished! 😁😁

[@carlymichaels6833]

Awesome video! Thanks so much

[@courtneyroyson3252]

Great video!! Currently drying my resin and mat now. This might be stupid but how do you clean everything after?

[@DPTubs]

Lacquer thinner

[@courtneyroyson3252]

@@DPTubs one more question…My tub has some grip on the bottom. When I prime and paint it, is there anything I can use to recreate the grip? Part of my crack was on the bottom of the tub where you get in. I don’t want it to be a slick spot and fall.

[@splashpandaentspe294]

I bought a fiberglass kit with bondo. Will the mat work just as good as the hairy kind? First time doing this. Also on some other videos, i saw them drill random holes in soft spots also and fill with foam... Do you recommend this also? As this is in a old mobile home.

[@DJL-ms5xl]

Not sure if my tub is fiberglass or acrylic - does it matter ? Thanks ... great video , very helpful.

[@DPTubs]

This process can be used for both

[@gg-gn3re]

we have just got our first home and the large tub has a very tiny crack, much smaller than your cracks.. ~3 inches a very nice straight crack. Would you recommend we just sand it down and go straight for the bondo glass and skip the first step with the fiber glass resin?

[@RealToolReviews]

Wow nice job! 👍

[@joshuabowen316]

Great work dude you're a freakin' wizard!

[@juliacrawford8069]

Your videos are awesome, thank you so much for sharing your skills! What do you do when the bottom of the tub is textured?

[@ChloAS]

Thank you! Nice work!

[@Jen4evr]

Hey Danny! That looked like a lot of work...and the end result is amazing as always!

[@DPTubs]

Usually doing it the right way takes time right?

[@RamblinRob]

Is the Bondo glass and smoothing putty absolutely necessary?

[@DPTubs]

I personanlly like to for added reinforcement and smoothening it out. The bondo putty doesn't sand completely smooth so that's why I add a layer of smoothening putty.

[@JusKaz]

Great video, I can't find bondo glass in my country , is there a substitute I can use?

[@DPTubs]

Are you able to order from the list on Amazon?

[@veronicacaro7127]

Will this work for a big chipped tub? I don’t know if I am making sense, but my tub isn’t cracked with a hole but looks like big chunks are peeling. Will this work for that too? If so do I need to drill holes being that it’s not a deep crack but like the layer is peeling.

[@rujarogleva86]

great job. will it work for an acrylic bathtub??

[@DPTubs]

Yes!

[@djluissantiago7651]

Same here. This video came right on time. I bought the bondo resin and bondo all purpose and notice that you have bondo fiberglass on another video. Will this do for me or do I need the bondo fiberglass as well? Great video and we'll detailed.

[@DPTubs]

I usually put bondo glass over resin only if the crack is substantial. How much is your crack flexing or broken through? If you are able to compare the cracks in my videos you may be able to get an idea on when I choose to use resin or just bondo glass. If you use resin or bondo glass you will still want to use some smoothing putty to smoothen out

[@djluissantiago7651]

Thank you for this tip. I'm going to add Bondo glass since I'm on my first step with resin and need to sand it down. Then finish it up with Bondo putty. Thank you for this video..

[@darrylfelton793]

Beautiful job!!!!

[@mattcongor6466]

Thank for your awesome video!!! I follow it step by step and it turn out great!!!

[@yournightmarelilith4180]

Hi. I was wondering if you could list the materials used. It would be a huge help. Thank you so much.

[@joseaugustomartinsgoncalve8287]

I was after the same list. I live in UK and have a hole to fix in my bath tube as well. Just would like to get the primer spray mark was used.

[@fablenavanax7319]

Thank you so much! This helped me so much fixing my tub!

[@DPTubs]

So glad to hear that! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@fablenavanax7319]

@@DPTubs it was a crack around my drain. I had to use a file around drain and support the under carriage. Because it wasn't cemented when put in. I will let you know if I need help if I go to test it and it still leaks lmao

[@newlooktubrestoration4431]

Came out nice.! Awesome way to repair fiberglass.

[@BambiCole]

Danny it is fascinating to watch you do these repairs. I don't know if I heard this before or not so, I am wondering what got you started? How did you learn? How long have you been doing it? How long have you had your own business? Do you do commercial properties as well as residential? Yes, just call me nosey. This has come out beautifully. I am glad your working in spite of what's been going on. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be looking forward to your next video until then I am keeping you and your's in my thoughts and prayers please stay safe, take care and God bless!