HOW TO REPAIR A HOLE IN A FIBERGLASS BATHTUB SURROUND

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Devcon Repair Kit (White/Almond): amzn.to/2VDDdN5

[@milushardwick2404]

Do I need to let the epoxy cure 1st, before I sand it?

[@asmith6173]

I just removed the metal frame from my tub and just knew KZbin would have a video on how to cover the screw holes. Thank you for posting this “how to” video! How did anyone fix anything ever before KZbin??

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hahaha, no doubt. A am an amateur creator and a professional user of KZbin for How To Videos 👍 Best of luck on the project!

[@JenJen0582]

I just removed the glass doors a few days ago and I found this video how to patch the holes. How did yours come out?

[@fairybsky]

You inspired me to remove my shower doors and do curtains. Thank you. I followed your steps to the T and i also got great results. ❤️

[@thesetruths1404]

Pretty good. Remove first blue tape when wet. Replace when dry and ready to sand. No cutting and dried glue on tape that way. You can also use a small plastic blade, even an old piece of stiff plastic, as a mini trowel to push some puddy in.

[@jaylineff]

Thanks for posting both videos re shower door removal & repair. Planning on doing our soon. BTW: People who wonder why you'd remove shower doors & replace w/shower curtain have never had to spend an entire weekend trying to remove soap scum from doors and rails.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

No doubt, I have another one to remove from a shower in a condo I just purchased. Super grimy 🤢

[@marycarman8222]

Thank you for such a thorough video! Like you, we removed the doors from our shower and are replacing them with a curtain rod and curtain/liner. This will definitely help when we need to fill in those screw holes!

[@leonicoriaso2535]

Again, answered the mystery question about what to do with the holes in the fiberglass. Thanks so much!!

[@katarh]

Thanks for the video! Just discovered a tiny hole in the corner of my tub from where I think I knocked too hard with the scrub brush. Ordered the kit you suggested and I'll check back when it gets here and rewatch to make sure I do it right.

[@SilverRoseFox]

Thank you for this mini series on how to change the glass door to shower rod, I’m going to be doing this project with my dad in a month or so once I have everything I need so thank you so much! 😊

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

No problem, glad you found all the videos and best of luck on the project 👍

[@angelmonarrez3734]

Question is do you remove the plastic piece when dry or while still wet

[@cscar1385]

Concise and well explained. A rarity on KZbin. Thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

We try our best to keep the video focused on the specific goal. Best of luck on your project!

[@sallyc.9017]

Great demo! I watched it 2x-3x to make sure I had all the steps in mind before I started my project. I wondered how long you waited before sanding?

[@angiec9087]

Wow looks great. We are definitely gonna remove our glass doors. So hard to clean and bathe the kids with it

[@randademarais8047]

I pre fillled screw holes with caulking,let dry few days, then used the kit ,I applied the holes with a hard foam eye shadow foam brush,it worked great,covered with plastic waiting to dry,,,,I feel for just screw holes caulking would be fine,flatten -scrape with a plastic putty knife,let dry ,then artistically paint over with gloss paint,had I known I would not have ordered the kit.The shower water will never hit this area anyway because the shower curtains prevent it.....

[@barryhunt5357]

Great Video !!!! I am off work due to the virus , and have been doing s few projects at home , I have 2 cracks that I will be repairing while I'm off work , Thank You !!!!!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Barry, way to put the time to good use. Good luck on the project!

[@trisham.barrett4727]

Thank you. Thanks to this video, my hole repair didn't look like other ones on KZbin. It is fairly flat and smooth. I did find out the hard way that the almond color of a fiberglass tub does sand off. I wish I had taped more strictly. My repair ended up with small bubbles in it, and needs polishing (after using wet 600 grit).

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yeah, I think some people have used automotive rubbing compound to try and bring back the shine. Overall mine isn't perfect either but overall it actually worked better than I had originally expected.

[@amandaroinila1455]

Wow this looks like a lot of work.

[@bortz0230]

There's no way he didn't scratch that surround, with all that hand sanding . PRO tip: Use a dremil tool and you get all the control you need to sand only the raised area saving the surround from DIY hack job sanding marks.

[@russjohnson1553]

PRO tip here is the fast way, not the best way. There's no way to feel the depth of sanding through your Dremel and you can go too deep quickly.

[@tylerwildman7119]

Did you see those sanding skills! Guy was moving at about 100 mph lol ;)

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hahaha, I wish the job actually moved at that speed.

[@stanleyrogers7807]

The plastic to smooth and remove the bubbles is brilliant. Do you leave the plastic in place until it is completely dry?

[@MzVee106]

Thanks for the video, I ordered this product many months ago as I saw it being used in another video. I'm just getting around to using it and found your video. I just applied it using your technique and am waiting for it to dry so I can sand. I will update on the progress.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

How did the project turn out?

[@sonyalowe5286]

Thank you! I’m going to remove mine this weekend and Will for sure refer back to this for help on repairing the holes.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Nice, best of luck on the project. As others have stated when you mix the epoxy it will start to setup fast so be prepared since you will be doing multiple holes.

[@julianielsen1885]

Great video, I watched you’re shower door removal video first, also very helpful. I’m a 69 y/o lady live alone and I think I can do this.

[@heatherknight1453]

Great tutorial, thank you! I couldn’t get the almond color out of the bag so I just used it as is. Oh well, hopefully it won’t be too noticeable.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hope your project worked out 👍

[@amateursportscards7317]

Thanks for the video. Clear explanation. I have a white surround so I just purchased a cheap, white two part expoxy. It came out nice!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great, thanks for letting us know about an alternative which also worked well.

[@christyfromcharlotte5109]

Seems it might work best to fill the holes, scrape off as much excess as you can, then put the tape up to protect against scratching up the rest of the fiberglass. That way you don’t have to sand as much. Right?

[@misselanys1219]

I would have removed the painters tape as soon as i filled the holes and smoothed down with the plastic bag squares while the epoxy was still wet then let it dry then put fresh painters tape down again and started sanding. This way you are protecting the surrounding fiberglass from scratching and not having to struggle with trying to peel off painters tape essentially plastered to the surrounding wall. Using different grit sandpaper is the way to go . I do drywall hole fills and have it down to a science using that same grit change technique. Now I will use the tape trick too! Great video!!!!

[@cindypattana6071]

There's also little plugs you can buy to insert into the holes for a quicker fix.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the feedback Cindy

[@pennyvandevender9031]

What are they called? Where did you find them?

[@mycats7321]

Suggestion for next time you fill holes: put the toothpick in & break/cut it off so it fills the hole better and gives the epoxy something to go against & use a smaller brush (maybe similar to a nail polish brush) to put it on in thinner coats to see if that helps it apply more evenly to avoid having to do as much sanding. I liked the plastic bag technique for flattening. I saw another video where the patch job looked horrible because the epoxy dripped all over, but this ended up looking good.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Thanks for the tips. Think I might have another opportunity coming up on a small condo we are flipping. I will get the toothpicks ready 😁

[@claysmith4909]

Thank you for sharing information I hate this glass shower enclosure, always feel unsafe to slip and fall through the glass. So great information how to remove when home searching places.

[@scvic2006]

The bag idea was genius. I used this kit today. Didn't come out as nice as your's did but I'm happy with the result nonetheless.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Vic, yeah the bag really helped to smooth things out and made the sanding process much easier. Glad you had good luck with the kit as well. Cheers!

[@jftoad]

How long did you leave the bag over the epoxy?

[@scvic2006]

@@jftoad I definitely don't recall exactly but I think the kit stated drying time for the product. I used that as a gauge.

[@ccpurdon]

Thanks - getting ready to start the exact same project tomorrow!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Great, best of luck on the project. I was just discussing with someone else and they were surprised how fast it starts to harden so just a heads up that you won't have much more than 5 mins or so to work the material into the holes. The tape and plastic bag will help with sanding.

[@sandrapalacios5027]

Thanks for the great tips,I will surprise my sister and remove heel old shower rail.

[@snoopdisnoop]

Nice job. With video edit and conciseness. And nice patching work. Thank you

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You're welcome!

[@RuthDoubleday]

How long do you wait after applying the epoxy before you sand with the 60 grit?

[@cattnipp]

You will want to wait until the epoxy is fully cured.

[@DennisMathias]

Great demo. I kind of think that the tape might not have been the way to go since it feathers so nicely. Tape leaves an edge. But I haven't done this so no pro here!

[@harveybrimer1054]

Hey, nice job. That turned out pretty good. I have 4 small holes like the ones in your video that I need to repair. Will try this kit, thanks for posting 👍

[@deftpink9898]

This is super helpful! Thank you for mentioning the air bubbles!!

[@tiffanyaynify]

I just bought a home that has an old track on the tub. Guess what my first project is going to be! 😁

[@xchrysantha]

Thank you SO much for this tutorial - but as someone with asthma, friendly warning to PLEASE WEAR A MASK WHEN YOU DO THIS.

[@debbiesimmons1828]

Thank you so much. You did a great job. I only hope I can do as well. We are removing our shower doors for the same reason. I have a new grandson living with me and it’s impossible to bathe him with those doors there. Can’t wait to try this.

[@russcharif4320]

Thanks for this. Very clear and well presented. Will be trying the glass panel removal myself soon, so this is very helpful. My only question is-- where can I get the product that enables me to do the sanding so fast? 😉

[@retiredinfl8343]

Great video but if the hole is any larger than the one you are showing (which is quite tiny) it ain't that easy. I had 6 holes (removed glass door) each about 1/2" diameter from Molly bolts. Too small for that cloth they included and way too large just to cover. I first filled the holes with "GreatStuff" expanding foam to about 1/64" inch below the hole but it was still virtually impossible on all but 1 to get the patch to fully fill the hole. The epoxy is just way too runny. Even tried a second package which was able to level 2 more holes but no luck with the rest. I waited a bit longer on the second coat for it to thicken a bit but that didn't help. Bottom line: For very small screw sized holes it's probably great. Anything bigger, find a different type of epoxy that doesn't run so much. Also, the sanding scratches the finish of the area around the hole. NO WAY to avoid that because the tape eventually has to be removed to blend the epoxy to the enclosure.

[@brittanycarney1101]

Go Illini! Thanks for your help

[@toninosse8037]

I'm prepped and ready to start this same repair today with the same kit. Had not thought of taping off holes or using baggie to flatten. Will do both - do you remove the plastic while still wet or when epoxy is dry? Any issues with the plastic sticking? Great video, thanks!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Toni, nope keep it on till dry. You will have no issue with the plastic sticking and really helps get the bubbles out and flatten the epoxy. Best of luck!

[@retro6139]

At what point did you remove the plastic ziploc bag from the epoxy? Did you wait awhile or take it off right away? Thanks :)

[@glenleonard7610]

And how long did he let it dry before sanding

[@windoweyes]

Your shower door removal video and this one are really great and make me feel confident in doing my project, so thank you! However, the tub I'm going to be working on is yellow, and I can't simply replace the whole surround at this point. Do you know of a good product or have an idea for getting a close-match color for the epoxy?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hmmm, you could get dye to add to the epoxy but I imagine it will be pretty tough to match the exact color. The Epoxy sets up pretty fast so you would have to be pretty skilled at getting the right mix prior to applying. Best of luck on the project!

[@nathanharlanmusic]

I guess I waited too long to use it? I bought this about 6 months ago and just went to use it now - after I broke the seal and poured it into the tray, I started adding the almond color, and no exaggeration, within 5 minutes the tray was burning hot and the epoxy had hardened. Could not fill one hole.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

That is actually just how fast the stuff sets up. You need everything in place and ready to roll as it doesn't take long to start getting hard.

[@jackene415]

Thank you very much gor this video. God Bless you for being so helpful.

[@SethHolbertWrites]

Thanks dad 👍🏻

[@TwitNG]

Shower curtain will cover it. It's not even going to get very wet. Some spackle and paint will be fine.

[@jusmystyle661tk]

This is a project I will be tackling soon. Thank you. Could an electric sander be used?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Tracie, I would probably not use an orbital sander for this job. If you aren't carful and start to sand the surround outside the actual patch then you could lose some of the glossy finish.. With that said you could use some automotive rubbing compound to bring back the finish if needed. Best of luck!

[@toninosse8037]

Also, this is my first attempt at this type of repair and the instructions are pretty sparse... did you wait the 20 min set time or 24 hour cure time before sanding?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Toni, I waited 3-4 hours just to make sure it was dry prior to sanding.

[@josephcyr1565]

Time information would have been helpful. How long did you wait before pulling off the tape?

[@karenseard5574]

Thanks, I have a small chip in my tub.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Karen, best of luck with the repair 👍

[@baralar57]

Horrible background noise when sanding the epoxy. What was that? A vacuum cleaner?

[@njctboy]

Great DYS clip, bro~! Next time, wear a pair 'o disposable gloves...

[@isaakbrown9485]

Great video! Just curious - why not just fill with silicone caulk? Would that not be just as good?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Isaak, I think the caulk would be more of a quick fix but to match color a little better and have a more durable patch I would recommend the Devon kit.

[@taylorpresley9887]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs I wish I had just used caulking, this product is crap! Thanks for your suggestion.

[@jcm5724]

I have to agree with you that the Devcon was very disappointing as I followed Scott's mixing instructions & application but the mixture never cured, even weeks later it remained tacky. I'll now scrape it all off & go with either caulk or one of the many 'j-b weld' options. @@taylorpresley9887

[@alive-awake]

Did you let it dry overnight before sanding, leaving the plastic on overnight as well?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I let it dry with the plastic on for 2-3 hours and then started the sanding process. Best of luck with the project!

[@pamelaevans5022]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Do you leave the plastic on or take it off at some point?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

@@pamelaevans5022 I took it off once I felt it was dry (2-3 hours) you could remove after 1 hour and that might help the speed up the drying process while maintaining the smooth finish.

[@pamelaevans5022]

Everyday Home Repairs thank you.

[@mrshogwild]

@@pamelaevans5022 great question! I just put the plastic on my holes and didn't know when to take it off. Great series! The heat gun was a life saver!!

[@susanbrand3433]

Helpful. You made my day. Thanks.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You bet!

[@1mondavia2]

What is the drying time for the epoxy before sanding

[@michaelknudsen815]

It would help to have you indicate how long each effort took...maybe I missed that. The two part epoxy did not completely open up between the upper and lower packets and the Almond kid was not at all fluid enough to add to the mixture; it was like paste and the only way for me to mix it was to stick the brush into the pouch and try to mix it. All but impossible.. maybe I got an OLD kit and the almond had already started to harden.

[@michaelknudsen815]

P.S. how long did you leave the plastic on after tapping out bubbles? Won't know how it turned out after I sand it.

[@jzsanchez]

Wow good work

[@mcanally5940]

I think I’m just gonna put silicone in that look like a lot of work.

[@janedocken7237]

Man, this sucker began to set up fast and got super hot. Did I mix it too long or wait too long. Didn't even get 1/2 my holes done before it was too thick to use. Suggestions? I have ordered another kit and I will work faster for the rest of the holes next time. Also, I found that I need to put the plastic on pretty much immediately before moving on to another hole. Any help is appreciated. Great video, btw.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Jane, I agree the stuff setups up fast and does pump out a little heat. Like most things the first time is always the toughest since everything is new and you are trying to make decisions in the moment. I think you will be fine on the second batch just pulling from your past experience. If you could get someone else to help they could put the plastic on and start tapping to make sure the finish is smooth and no air bubbles are trapped while you move to the next hole. I have another surround coming up where I need to do the same thing so I will need to dust off my skills as well. Best of luck.

[@sisqokid7978]

How is it you didn't leave scratches or sanding marks where you were sanding. I bet if I looked you would see all kinds of scratches and sanding lines. Didn't the kit have some kind of polish for this? I don't really believe it came out as good as you make out.

[@jeremyrinard4014]

Did you sand the area prior to applying the epoxy? I just bought the kit and it says to do that, but I didn’t see that step in your video. I didn’t know if it was edited out or maybe simply unnecessary.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I did not rough the surface but you are right that is a great first step and will help the Epoxy hold to the surround. Don't forget to clean the surface after sanding to remove all the small trapped particles. Best of luck and remember this stuff sets up pretty fast so you only have about 3-5 mins to get the epoxy where you want it.

[@Hopeonfyre]

Good job and go Illinois!

[@johnstarr2001]

I worry about scratching the surface with sandpaper. Create a place for dirt or mold?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

The tape will be key for not scratching the surrounding surface during sanding.

[@timj1196]

Do you have a video on installing hand rails for handy cap people in a fiberglass tub like that?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Tim, unfortunately I do not have that video at this time. It’s added to the list!

[@kkinnettga]

How long did you keep the plastic on after smoothing out the bubbles? I'm assuming pulling back off immediately would disrupt the smoothness but if you wait too long does it not come off?

[@chesnadailey3411]

How do you keep the water from coming out the bottom of shower curtain?

[@jeffstroup5239]

Thanks!

[@andreaconnors153]

Never used epoxy before. Did you leave the pieces of plastic over for a certain period of time? I was afraid it would stick if I waited and half the epoxy pulled off on the plastic. Then the rest of the epoxy in the container was hardening. I will probably have to buy another kit also do a second coat because what was left in the holes sunk in a little and now it’s not flush with the wall

[@sarahwright349]

Thank you for this video! 🙏🏻

[@catherinegreen6277]

Great videos! How many screw holes will one kit be able to fill? Did you tape off and fill them all, in all 6 locations, then go back to do the sanding after it dried?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hi Catherine, 1 kit would probably do all 6 depending on the size and any cracks/damage around the hole. I bought 2 just in case as I didn't want to be half way through the project and have to order another kit from amazon. I did the left 3 holes and then the right 3 holes on 2 separate days but that was also because I was trying to document and take video. Best of luck and let me know if you have any other questions.

[@jimjohnson4359]

Great video! I purchased two packs and trying to fill 6 - #8 screw holes in a tub surround from a glass shower door. My problem is the epoxy flows out of the screw holes leaving a dimple when it sets up. Any suggestions? I followed your advice almost exactly.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Jim, I was also afraid of contraction so I left the epoxy a little higher to allow for some pull back into the hole and still have material for a flush finish after sanding.

[@maxkovalov4446]

You can spray expanding foam into the crack before filling it with epoxy.

[@thelegalscrivener]

Dope. Ima try it out.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I was honestly surprised how good this product worked. Best of luck!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Can you use this on cracks in porcelain tubs

[@CarlaHMaryKay]

Thanks so much for the info! Our doors were screwed into tile. Will that work to repair holes in tile?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

You need to order yourself one 😉 everyday-home-repairs.creator-spring.com/listing/buy-trucker-hat

[@adam89278]

holy s*, just like new, entirely indecipherable from the rest. definitely had my doubts with all the videos I've seen on this. If I'm too busy, how much for a service call? I'll buy the materials. Half-joking :)

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

😂 I do agree it is hard to find someone to do a job like this and actually take the time to make it look good. I will let you know when I start the handyman biz 😉

[@Dollycakes615]

Wow..... how long did it take to do one hole? Lol Good video. Thank you.

[@tkelly5422]

I liked the tools and concept, but don't like the strategy. I'm going to be repairing small holes in my shower similar to this, but don't think i will lay it on nearly as thick. I'll inject some like you did and then a thin coat overtop. Tape will only be used to protect nearby areas.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Best of luck on the project. Update on mine is all patches are still holding strong 👍

[@MartyHoman]

I have a couple tiny holes in the bottom of my tub that have leaked into the ceiling below. Would this kit work to fill and seal those holes?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yes, this could fix that issue if applied correctly. Best of luck!

[@nerdy989898]

How long did you leave the plastic bag on? Did you peel it back or slide it off? Was the epoxy sticking to it?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

3 hours and just peeled it off. If you use a ziplock or similar bag is will peel off with no issues.

[@nerdy989898]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs So you leave it on while it's drying. That's cool. Is it dry when you pull it off? Thanks

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

@@nerdy989898 yep, it actually works really well and will make the sanding job much easier.

[@nerdy989898]

@@EverydayHomeRepairs Thanks!

[@watchguy7986]

Seems there are a lot of questions about how long to wait with no answers. I just did this on my tub and it says 24 hour cure time. Usually epoxy products are good to go after a couple hours but that’s what the packaging says

[@logan5326]

How long did it take you to sand and even up each hole?

[@margariteolmos3457]

So helpful! Thanks.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Happy to help Margarite!

[@emmajacksongallegos7505]

Do you think this kit would work well for a similarly sized hole in the basin of a tub??

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Yep, should work great.

[@jimnguyen1937]

Did you wait a full 24 for it to cure before you started sanding or the 20 minute set time?

[@jacksriley2805]

Thank you for the video. I was noticing the paint color. I like it. Do you know what color it is?

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

No Problem and the paint color is called Repose Gray from Sherwin Williams. Best of luck on your projects. 👍

[@NhatNguyen-xs7kl]

Great video. I don’t have holes like yours but I have a hairline crack (where I can run my fingernail thru it) about an inch wide, would this work? I’m not sure it’s actually leaking thru but better safe than sorry later on.

[@bobbib321]

Does this work on a fiberglass acrylic mix? My bathtub has a crack but its a mix. Wasn't sure what would work. Thanks

[@cieloazul378]

Did you fill the holes all at the same time? The epoxy didn’t dry before you fill all of them?

[@amandacoffey624]

So how many holes will this kit fix? What is the amount of time to work with it

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

I did 3 to 4 small holes which each kit and you only have about 5 mins or so before it starts setting up.

[@buckweaver4584]

Have done much fiberglass repair. Creating a harsh tape edge is a bad idea.

[@ezinsd]

You keep mentioning "automotive rubbing compound" in your comments... do you mean something like Turtle wax? thanks

[@schoujill]

Your tub looks white to me.. how did you determine it's almond? Ours is pretty old so it's definitely discolored to a slightly off white. So I'm not sure which one to go with.

[@Chewbigga]

Has anyone used this epoxy kit to fix a tub blister on the surface?

[@elvis765]

When did you remove the baggies after smoothing…did you let it set or right away?

[@chrisgrose6094]

Doesn't all that sanding scratch the fiberglass insert? Also, do you have any videos painting a fiberglass insert white (from almond)?

[@KhalidHosein]

Great video Scott. What was your rule of thumb for deciding when to switch your sandpaper to another grit level (to 320, then 600)? Thanks!

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Hey Khalid, you will only use the higher grit once you have most of the excess material removed. Keep the tape on for as much of the sanding as possible or you will dull the finish of the surrounding area. If this happens I think you can get some automotive rubbing compound to get the shine back as the final step. Best of luck 👍