Restore a Cast Iron Bath Tub | Enamel Restorer Kit | DIY Know How

[@PhilipRobinson-jk8po]

Excellent! Super video for those who don't have an air compressor, spray gun, orbital sander, ventilation system, etc. The host of the video kept the process understandable and digestible! Thank you.

[@renovateinnovate]

Your Welcome

[@leanneb6291]

Thanks for sharing this seems like a good product..

[@jameslong1306]

Great demo of the Tubby Kit application, a perfect product for restoring old baths to as good as new for a fraction of the price of a new one.😃

[@renovateinnovate]

Our pleasure!

[@kevinfreeman3098]

Not "as good as new" that finish won't last 100+ years. You're going to have to put in the time and expense to have it last the ages, I bet you're also that person that puts Bondo on an antique/classic car rather than literally putting and iron in the fire and using lead... Reason why they call those old cars "lead sleds". That's the difference between a true restoration and some piss-poor substitute. A metal car should be just that, metal, learn to weld, leard to solder. You want to refinish an old tub, learn to do a porcelain finish, anything else is just a half-assed attempt and a waste of hard work.

[@Danfromthenorth84]

This comment was a waste of time ​@@kevinfreeman3098

[@tobyneal2729]

​​@@kevinfreeman3098enlighten us on where and how to do a porcelain restoration without an industrial oven. Pretty please?

[@kevinfreeman3098]

@@tobyneal2729 did you actually read the first two sentences? Personally, I'd just build one, but I'm handy like that.

[@GamesMaster-HD]

Was just looking into various bath enamel restore videos and had to watch this one. Why? We have the exact same bath 😂 same shape same feet, same taps. Couldn’t find a better guide if we tried 🎉

[@renovateinnovate]

Glad we was helpful to you!

[@Sotangy247]

Same here.. Same bath but I paid loads more for mine, 20 years ago ha

[@johnburns2940]

Epic! thank you

[@avabrooks5809]

What about the lead in the old porcelain and glaze? Sanding would create it airborne.

[@freddyv7546]

Is spraying just as good, or do you recommend using a roller?

[@arl8620]

Hey, I have those exact same feet attachment slots. What hardware is required to properly attach those feet? Thanks in advance.

[@chesteruk]

Great video, thank you. I have a similar bath as this that needs re-finishing. How flat was the finish when the paint dried? I ask as a relative re- painted their cast iron bath and the finish was dog rough - I actually took skin off my arse whilst having a bath. No idea what they used to paint it on though.

[@renovateinnovate]

You are painting it with roller so it is not perfectly smooth like car paint, it is a bit more eggshell.

[@jaynelonghurst5917]

Great video. We have just used Tubby's on a 50 year old avocado enamel, cast iron bath. All good except a couple of areas that have pitted and the paint hasn't covered fully. Can we re -apply another coat of Tubby's over the finished bath? How would you prepare the bath for a recoat? Can you recommend any other course of action?

[@renovateinnovate]

Yes you can re-apply Tubby but you will need to sand down the coating to get a good key.

[@belindatevi8555]

Hi can you please update on how well this application has lasted over time thanks

[@renovateinnovate]

If applied correctly as in the video it will last years, I did a bath in my old home that is still going strong after 25 years.

[@otrogonzalez]

@@renovateinnovate with the same product? mmmm

[@amycresswell8281]

Hi, can you recommend a touch up paint, I have resurfaced and it's absolutely brilliant but some dust landed during the drying process and I want to sand a small section and give it a light coat, cheers

[@renovateinnovate]

Maybe you can pick out the dust with a blade then with an enamel touch up pen just spot in the pin hole, but make sure you check the colour first as not all whites are the same.

[@andrewchard1235]

What type of paint finish (semi, gloss?) on outside and oil based or latex?

[@SuperReverbious]

Latex is water soluble. Don’t use that! You would want an oil based enamel most likely. The sheen is up to you depending on the “design” goals. Semi or gloss are easier to clean later though.

[@johaneloff4668]

Hi is this product available in South Africa

[@KimHeimbuch]

Could Tubby also be used to refinish an old farmhouse sink?

[@renovateinnovate]

Yes it would work, just make sure you remove the shine of the sink first to create a good key.

[@cinaannie7338]

Does the tubby kit come in any colors OTHER than white???

[@renovateinnovate]

White only with this kit.

[@csuzy6464]

Did you sand outside? Or just clean & what did you use for outside before paint?

[@renovateinnovate]

Yes always sand every part of the bath then clean using a solvent degreasing chemical before painting

[@csuzy6464]

How did you clean the outside? With chemicals? Wire brush? Products? I have seen some recs for wire brush -- but I wonder if that scratches up more?

[@renovateinnovate]

I wouldn't use a wire brush on a drill as it could leave lines in the old paint that you can see after over painting, We used an electric sander and went through the grades starting with a 80 grit then 120 grit then 240 if you want it super smooth.

[@Ale-dh9mv]

What kind of paint did you use for the outside? Latex or should it be enamel?

[@renovateinnovate]

We just used a metal primer then went over it with acrylic paint.

[@natashawills2758]

What if the tub has rust on the outside? What do i do first?

[@renovateinnovate]

Sand back the rust the best you can then apply a rust converter/ inhibitor

[@AbbieFarrall]

Where do I get the tubby kit?

[@renovateinnovate]

Sorry for the late response, you can get it from many independent DIY shops that buy from Centurion Europe, or Amazon and Ebay.

[@tylerproulx966]

What kind of paint for inside my wife dumped some cleaner down the drain and it ate the original coating of bottom of tub

[@renovateinnovate]

We used a product called Tubby available in the UK

[@KnollyMetoo]

I have a verry verry old one like to get a repiear ket

[@fxmbaconsulting]

Old enamel has lead in it. This is a great video but the person should have been wearing a tight fitting and 95 mask or better yet a respirator from 3M!

[@renovateinnovate]

Yes, you are absolutely correct, we should have used a better mask.

[@christycrisman7444]

Ok Karen

[@katiepreston3370]

​@@christycrisman7444 Your comment says more about you, Christy, than it does about me.

[@MarkCooper-y1t]

Brilliant job well done

[@johnburns2940]

No bro this is serious. Don't injure your health. Wear a mask as often as you can when working 😉

[@chewar7537]

The music is so annoying, and unnecessary!

[@renovateinnovate]

Sorry

[@GordonPage-h9h]

Noticed you never had a face mask on don't the fumes bother you..

[@renovateinnovate]

The Fumes are not that bad and we was in a well ventilated area.

[@HotdogSosage]

Hi there. Any chance you operate near Derby? I need help!

[@renovateinnovate]

Sorry, no