Rustoleum Tub & Tile Refinishing Tutorial

[@TheNeena1967]

Here I am 7 years later and this is still the best comprehensive video I could find 😊

[@petewoodhead52]

So, I watched to many videos on tub / shower refinishing. I give yours 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s. Simple and concise, yet thorough. Thanks.

[@felixthecat9347]

EXCELLENT video. Rustoleum should hire you!

[@thisisiris626]

Ha ha ha I looked a mess throughout this project. Probably not “the look” Rustoleum is interested in but I appreciate your compliment!!

[@radioflitercairplanes1715]

@@thisisiris626 You look Really pretty !

[@marylowellsuttle100]

This is the first organized, straight forward video I have found! THANK YOU for the list of supplies! Other videos talk about supplies but not in a "list" format! Helped me tremendously in preparations. I watched the video many times during my project and learned multiple tips. The other reviewer is right! Rustoleum should HIRE YOU!

[@jbtillman9354]

Thank you Iris for a comprehensive, clear presentation and no music!!! FABULOUS RESULTS!!!

[@sachinmanjaiah6942]

By far, the best video I’ve seen for novice DIYers as well as one of the best post processed videos. Kudos Iris! Great job

[@thisisiris626]

Sachin Manjaiah aww, thank you, Sachin. That was nice of you to say. Much appreciated!

[@pcm7315]

Certainly, one of the best.

[@jenniferbell4571]

Thank you! Have been looking for videos about refinishing a tub, but most are worthless. This is a very helpful video!

[@thisisiris626]

Jennifer Bell Thank you. If you try this project just be sure to allow for several days of drying. In my case I didn't use the tub for over a week and as of today I see no evidence of peeling.

[@michellenguyen2085]

Man this is the best tutorial video ever! Thank you so much ! I can’t wait to do mine now ❤️

[@tickyul]

I CMEO when I saw how gorgeous and stunning the finished tub looked.

[@DepressedCapitalist]

If only everything in life would be explained with this level of clarity and depiction. Great video! Cheers from Argentina. By the way, your "paño adherente" spanish was spot on!

[@TR__3]

Such a helpful video. I love that you did a voice over and didn't have distracting music playing. Also, your jokes made me giggle.

[@UnpleasantChuck]

Agreed! Very pleasant voice, too! This will be an inspiration for my daughter, who is not afraid to tackle jobs like this in her home. Thanks, Iris!

[@Buffaloc]

I looked at four or five videos before this and this was by a far margin the best. I will do my tub next week.

[@Susan70003]

How long until you regretted doing it?

[@amyharvey2478]

I watched your video so many times and my tub looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you

[@thisisiris626]

So glad it turned out nicely for you!

[@gmgmusic02]

This is the best step-by-step tub refinishing video by far!🛁

[@kenyalank]

Best tutorial on the topic ever.

[@r.powerborn8026]

Watched 5 videos and Iris you are the best!

[@tmorrison5965]

You have a great educational style...you need to make more videos!! :) Thank you!

[@MasterGlam]

Finally! I have been looking for 3 days for a video with the color almond!

[@riverraisin1]

Outstanding video, Iris! I posted this on another video and will post it here in the hope that it will help out others: Pro tip: Use isopropyl alcohol at as close to 100% concentrate as possible to wash your brushes out. Paint thinner will not work, and will, in fact, make a mess. You can then dry and re-use your brush for the second coat. Rollers are probably easier to use once and pitch, but I've had better success doing a sink with a brush. Remove absolutely all caulk, and any contaminants that may be on the surface. Spend a lot of time sanding. When your arm gets tired, keep sanding until it's ready to fall off. Then sand some more. It may not look like you are scratching the surface, but you are on a microscopic level. And it's absolutely imperative to do a thorough job so the paint can adhere to the glazed tile or porcelain sink. Using non-bleach toilet bowl cleaner works great to cleanse and strip any residue. Follow directions on the bottle. Rinse with water and dry the surface. Use a fan to continue the drying process until you are certain there is no moisture hidden in cracks or crevices. As stated in this and other videos, good prep work is key to good results.

[@jondeeca]

Great tips....thanks....

[@Adelaide2286]

Well done. Excellent tutorial, a clear voice is most helpful for any very challenged 'wanna be handy person. ' like myself. All the extra items needed will certainly increase the total project costs.

[@radioflitercairplanes1715]

Nice video ! Found it very helpful and I actually feel slightly motivated to keep my wife happy and get this done . 🙂

[@thisisiris626]

RADIO FLITE RC wife happy, life happy!

[@calvinjackson8110]

Wow if my tub looked as good as this I would gladly take it as it is !!!

[@antonialamas5497]

Very nice! this is worth trying out on my shower wall and bathtub..thank you for sharing you did a great job...

[@irenerucker6000]

Been watchin these videos for 2 days urs is simple, organized to the point!! I love that... i have soft pink tub & tile😩... i want white tub area & blue walls......i just dont want to mess it up and go from bad to worse😭....BUT ITS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND!!! Your came out great

[@kterranova121]

Incredible and informative video! Thank you!

[@thisisiris626]

Thanks, Kelly, glad it was helpful!

[@bloozswami]

Wonderful communicator!

[@metropcs3060]

This was very helpful. Thank you

[@jamescho5990]

Best tutorial on youtube so far

[@TheAirplanewoman]

Used this on my 24 year old sinks and they look brand new again. Beautiful results and simple to apply. I know some people recommend using a foam brush to apply the epoxy but I wouldn't recommend that except to get in the corners/edges. On the sink, soft bristle paint brush worked like a charm. Foam rollers just get soggy and limpy.

[@thisisiris626]

Jennifer D and if anyone would like to use a roller make sure it’s only 1/4” and not 3/8”. The thicker the nap the soggier the roller. Glad to hear your project turned out nicely!

[@sierraocon3980]

Jennifer D What kind of sink do you have? I’ve been wanting to use this on my old ugly seashell sinks. Thanks!!!

[@TheAirplanewoman]

Work at Home Dog Mom cultured marble

[@SWProspector]

You should consider a respirator when working with this type of paint, a dust mask is not enough. Also you may wish to add a box fan to the doorway of the bathroom to pull out the fumes as you work. During the prep, I usually add a cheap plastic painters tarp for the rest of the bathroom to stop the sanding dust from getting everywhere or any paint splatter.

[@bluesbass8621]

Very nice job in explaining....Thank YOU!

[@prednisolon]

Great video! Im doing this, next week. wish me luck

[@alicemcpherson7961]

Thank you Iris!!!!

[@ninjafan16btw45]

Excellent video. Above the rest.

[@dhelm39]

ill try ,thanks for the video

[@jodysephus6922]

Good work!

[@thisisiris626]

Jody Sephus Thank you, Jody

[@BabyFresh2.0]

I used some white mid gloss paint and got great results from it.

[@Vitas_1214]

you are amazing girl, well done!

[@thisisiris626]

Vitas Thank you, appreciate your comment.

[@DorybellCasasthenegra7]

After 4 year still good like before or you painted again

[@rach3lzUTube]

Thank you for your thoroughness! My question is, would you do it again? Did it take? How did it hold up to use? Thanks so incredibly much I'm excited & sincerely inspired!

[@thisisiris626]

Hi & thanks for commenting. I can’t speak to its long term durability because the house was sold 6 mo after this project. I would do it again but perhaps in white instead of almond color.

[@timothylefkowitz3429]

we had someone do this to our tub and it didn't last long. I think they didn't sand well. i'm going to do this myself and sand really well

[@jzsb1]

Of course you flipped it- noone would want that tub in their own house.

[@willow6228]

Hello Iris, when did you remove the tape from the drain hole ?. Did the product lift when you removed the tape from the drain hole? Thanks, Starlight

[@thisisiris626]

Hi, Starlight Since I wasn’t in a hurry to use the tub I left the tape on for 3 or 4 days. No lifting whatsoever. Good luck w your project!

[@joroberts1336]

Great video! Thanks.

[@jacobleedowney]

Thank you for the vid Iris! I'm going to do this tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes.

[@reignaedwards5885]

Jacob Downey well?? Did you conquer it?

[@jacobleedowney]

@@reignaedwards5885 Yes. It looks great, and it was $58, instead of $580, to replace the whole thing. Still holding it's color. DON"T USE CHEAP FOAM BRUSHES! I used one to do the corners, but it started falling apart and leaving frizzolies in the finish.

[@felixthecat9347]

Update: So when you think the tub is clean, clean it again! It is super important that the surface is prepared. A couple of tips, when you think the tub is clean and ready to be painted, use a straight edge razor and lightly go over the tub, then wipe the blade off on a dark colored piece of clothing. If you see any residue, clean it again. Second tip: remove the shower head, and unscrew the drain lever from the tub wall. Now use a paper cup and place it over the hole where the shower head was connected, attach it with tape, now do the same exact thing to the tub spout. You don't want any water dripping onto the painted surface until it has cured. Also, I used blue painters tape and taped the bathtub lever to the tub spout so that it was hanging out of the way when I painted the tub. Other than that, this is probably the best video on how to paint a tub with Rustoleum.

[@rosalindasiapuatco5920]

FELIX THE CAT sa

[@thelostone3782]

Wont sanding it get it clean?

[@felixthecat9347]

@@thelostone3782 NO! When you sand something you create dust, and that dust will screw up your tub. You cannot clean it too much.

[@joelfranco6206]

Hello , got question :how long take to dry the paint in the container whit the activator, because maybe I don't need the use all the paint?

[@Rick-the-Swift]

Great video! I noticed the nap did put a slight bit of "orange peel" texture on to the tub surface. Just curious, after its all said and done, and viewing with the naked eye if it might have been better to just give the tub a good mechanical polishing. I've seen a painted tub or two in person, and still not sure I could ever try it. Thank you for teaching us the proper techniques though. Very thorough and same lessons can apply to properly prepping and painting many surfaces. Well done!

[@chuckb1448]

I called Rustoleum, they advised no more than two coats the first day, if you wanted to add additional coats to wait 24 hours to repeat. Did you not waiting for the 3rd and 4th coat effect anything negatively?

[@amywalker7515]

How durable is this finish? Are there fumes to deal with? Can you do just the bottom of the bathtub? I have a number of hairline cracks in the bottom of my tub that epoxy could not fix. Would this solve my problem? What is the working time for each coat to go over an area if it needs a little more paint on it before it gets tacky?

[@ale_x3432]

great video, thank you!

[@thisisiris626]

Alex Salter Thank you. Tub still looks great after 5+ months.

[@ethanchavarria6724]

Good job

[@maririvera3193]

Thank you so much great video

[@anthonymarks1848]

I used the same product. thanks 4 the video

[@thisisiris626]

Thank you. Hope your project turned out well!

[@anthonymarks1848]

This is Iris yes almond

[@mrmcclear]

This seems like a job you would want to use a respirator for... did your little masks protect you from the epoxy vapors?

[@billconnelly4840]

Nice, good job.

[@leoralaw5301]

what roller did you use thanks

[@carlosnavarro9623]

Gracias 🙂,,IRIS, por explicar,muy bien paso,por paso,,y Despacio,como aser mejor el trabajo..yo lohise,como tu,lo hiciste

[@Robert5185]

Can the epoxy handle AJAX and other bleach cleaners?

[@poppin454]

Hi Iris. I just want to know. How is your bathtub holding up? Any spots pealing? Still recommend it? Thank you in advance!!!! 😃

[@thisisiris626]

Hi & thanks for your question. Unfortunately I sold the house over a year ago and can not provide any additional updates.

[@jdnsjsns6349]

Hello Iris, may I ask, since it's been 3 years now since you did this project... are you still happy with the results? Did it hold up? A friend recently told me she used this product and it didn't last 2 months. I wonder if she did something wrong. We have an ugly blue tub and I want to paint it white and make it look new but afraid it won't be worth the effort and blue will eventually show up again? Could you tell me if you'd choose this product again?

[@sbb526]

when I sand my tile, it does NOTHING to them in regards to scratching them or scuffing them up.... anyone else experience this?

[@mdillon4311]

If you have a vintage bathtub that you want to paint outdoors, will the heat of the sun bake the finish in for more durability?

[@thisisiris626]

M Dillon Possibly but I don‘t have that confirmed. However, if it‘s going to be outside I would be concerned about pollen, dirt/dust, insects, leaves etc getting stuck to the finish.

[@sawyerramos3113]

Wow that looks great

[@melindalancaster9648]

Nice job...i am considering doing a kitchen sink that is currantly removed. How well does this hold up? Has it peeled or chipped?

[@ajwebster2]

I just finished my third coat and got a spot where the paint was blotching up and now I think it’s ruined...can I wait for it to dry in an hour or two and sand it and do the spot over again???

[@oladipoolagunoye4122]

I had the same problem.

[@ermao_minwang9501]

@This is Iris, I plan following your foot to refinish two tubs with Rust-Oleum Specialty Tub&Tile Refinishing Kit. Before starting, I want to know how long this new coat can last? I found someone on internet said it can last only least than one year. Thank you very much.

[@thisisiris626]

ermao_min Wang Hi & thanks for your question. I have since sold that house so I do not have first hand knowledge of long term wear. I would definitely prep properly and allow to dry fully before using the tub. I would also avoid hard abrasives when cleaning the tub during regular use.

[@MrHappy629]

Can I do a spot refinishing? My tub was refinished 3 years ago and developed a 4" diameter bubble. I cut away the bubble and cleaned and sanded the area. The bubble is on the back of the tub, a verticle surface. What do you suggest? Thanks. Tony

[@joea2r]

How long did the odor last around the house?

[@thisisiris626]

I had the windows open throughout the day so it was fine later that day.

[@fecarlson]

It is now November 2018, how is the finish now Iris. Thanks for the vid BTW

[@thisisiris626]

fecarlson42 I sold that house but have heard no complaints from the current owners.

[@fecarlson]

@@thisisiris626 : Thanks a lot for your reply. Good to know

[@xcookie7909]

@cupcake1556 What happened? did it peel? What was the expensive repairs?

[@gearbanger57]

@cupcake1556 TROLL

[@UnpleasantChuck]

@cupcake1556 Hmmmm ... sounds like you should have a case against whomever did the 'home inspection' if the inspector wasn't able to identify obvious shoddy 'handywomen work', as you called it...

[@ericmuller3339]

It's been 2 years..hows it holding up? Any peeling?

[@MrsJstOnly]

Can you use this to paint over a ugly green tub

[@397coney7]

Is it still holding up?

[@bowtieman55]

How is this holding up?

[@elizabethnievesglez5980]

I have that same question. And also how one should clean it, what type of cleaner one should use.

[@jordanmoser4145]

I did this a few years ago. I would definitely remove the tub drain hardware before cleaning and application, then replace afterward the coating is dry.I would also not trust that paper respirator. Get a real organic vapor cartridge-type respirator such as those used for auto body paint shops. This stuff stinks.....I mean....it REALLY stinks, and will knock you out from the vapors if you don't have the right protection. The hardener is no joke. Very toxic fumes. Dust mask = no good.It takes a LONG time for the smell to dissipate so do this well in advance of people being in the house - at least a week. It's well worth the effort, but mine still chipped off after a couple years of use. Probably inadequate prep on my part.

[@ericmuller3339]

I dont think she was wearing a dust mask. It looks like a n95 mask.

[@Lulushef]

what was the drying time? I want to do this to a rental unit but there is only one bath. Hard to not be able to use the shower for more than one day.

[@mserrato587]

Thank you very much ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@rkgrant]

super. thank you Iris...plan to lose this same product next week on my tub...

[@barbarajuneau9183]

Can this work on fiberglass or acrylic tubs?

[@souljaz69]

awesome video! I see that its not as shiny as I wanted to be but better than old & dirty tub.

[@elizabethnievesglez5980]

It's been 2 yrs now how is it holding?

[@jimg4915]

Was there a lot of odor with this product? Thanks.

[@thisisiris626]

Jim G It definitely helps to have good ventilation especially if you‘re working in a smaller bathroom w/o any windows. I had windows open in adjoining rooms plus a fan running so I found the odor to be ok.

[@allynhomesteadchannel7351]

Where you can buy that paint in Lowe's or home Depot?

[@aldo8655]

Thank you

[@Blackhorselimo]

How does it look after a year later?

[@Blackhorselimo]

Sorry - 2 years later!

[@NBgreet]

Nice job.

[@thisisiris626]

Thank you. I think it's all in the proper prep.

[@mjk6618]

That bathtub looks more green or sage color than almond! How did that happen? Not sure I'll use this brand.

[@funqboys]

Probably because her tub wasn't a white base color.

[@Biddybalboa]

@@funqboys that doesn't make any fucking sense. its not like she mixed the colors.

[@alanramos5200]

the roll does not leave marks

[@cheryllaustin6035]

Did you use right to let strokes and up and down strokes in the same area and did that show the difference in the strokes?

[@thisisiris626]

Cheryll Austin no, strokes did not show

[@njoeandjen]

Did you get a bad headache as the smell of this stuff is very bad especially without a good respirator!

[@Biddybalboa]

This shit poisoned me. I got great results but probably lost some brain cells

[@karenhood-deshon4366]

I can't seem to get any "scuffing" up with sandpaper, I've switched to a more coarse paper but still isn't working. Any ideas?

[@bustersmith5569]

Karen Hood-Deshon a good black/Decker 9" high speed grinder !!! Just becarefull not to grind all the way through the tub !

[@leslieludwick1321]

Why is it green?

[@davetaylor2449]

Has anyone addressed the longevity of this product?

[@thisisiris626]

I have heard a few comments from other users that they experienced peeling within a year but that has not been the case with me. I'm guessing the two most important steps for long term results are 1) thorough prep and start w a clean surface 2) allow for an extended drying time, not just 24 -hours. I allowed my tub to dry for over a week and have had no issues. Of course, I would also avoid abrasive cleansers. I don't think I have heard from anyone with experience beyond 2 years.

[@imemilywilliams]

Yours looks SO thick compared to mine! Mine was dripping down when I applied. Yours looks more like applying regular paint

[@lutemule]

Ekopel 2K is the way to go these days. Fast and no smell.

[@carolinaperez8047]

How is holding on? Did it peal?

[@thisisiris626]

other than a slight color difference with the wall tile it turned out great. After 2 months no issues - whew! I saw some other people mentioning peeling but I wonder how long they waited before using the tub. I allowed mine to dry over a week.

[@yulialin3611]

My shower started to peel a year or two later. Now I'm researching how to prep it again for a refinishing job.

[@luisvargas6698]

Were did you buy the pain and whats the brand

[@thisisiris626]

luis vargas Rust-Oleum. I bought it off of Amazon for about $27. It comes in 3 color choices, in my video I'm using the color "Almond".

[@luisvargas6698]

what brand you recomend with like one galon

[@-simon.]

Both questions were answered in the first 64 seconds.

[@LoveOfArt87]

I hate that all this tub paints takes so long to fully cure, I only have one shower and I’d like not to go w/o a shower for days

[@lutemule]

Get some Ekopel tub refinisher. No smell and done in one hour. Cured in 24 hours.

[@arncj18]

so what's the best brand, this or the ekopel 2k? can any1 confirm they used ANY of these and tub has no chipping in 3-5 years?

[@jennygarcia1981]

luv it but i would of protect my eyes

[@mindtheprivacy]

You are funny.

[@ericrockwell6714]

Decent video for a DIYer, but I’m about to apply this using a HVLP sprayer and I didn’t find anything in this video about clean up. Sure you don’t have to clean a cheap roller but the pros spray this stuff on.