Bath Resealing and Resurfacing
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Is your bath area looking tired, worn, or a little leaky? There’s no need to go out and buy a new bath. It is possible to have the bath resurfaced so that it looks like it’s just come off the showroom floor. Fix any pesky leaks with a simple bath resealing. Read on to learn more.
Bath Resealing
Bath resealing is done to cure a leak or to replace existing sealing that has gone mouldy and become unattractive. It is one of the easiest ways to refresh the look of your bathroom. Don’t underestimate the appeal that fresh seals around the bath can have.
When the bath is being resealed, all of the old silicone or sealants are completely removed. The surface is cleaned thoroughly and is left to dry completely before a new seal is applied. The sealing agent is usually silicone.
While this is an easy job, attention to detail is required, and the resealing of the bath should take from 60 to 90 minutes. The professional will bring the required tools and sealant. If there are any problems, such as unstable baths, or loose tiles, the professional will advise you on other work that you will need completed in order to ensure that the seal stays tight and waterproof.
Do not use the bath for 12 hours before the resealing process and 24 hours afterwards.
Bath Resurfacing
Bath resurfacing may be necessary when the existing bath is chipped, suffering from wear and tear, stained, or otherwise looking less than its best. Resurfacing the bath will restore it to a brand new condition, and a great looking bath means that the rest of the bathroom will look much improved as a result.
The bath can be resurfaced without having to be removed from its existing position, and can be done so in a matter of hours. In many cases, you are able to use the bath the next day, minimising any inconvenience.
The resurfacing process involves repairing, preparing, bonding, and top-coating built-in baths. Damage and rust needs to be totally removed and/or repaired before the resurfacing process can begin. Once the process is complete, the new bath surface is hard-wearing, attractive, and highly resistant to hot water, soap scum, staining and chipping. Types of baths that can be resurfaced include porcelain, vitreous enamel, acrylic, gel coat, and old coated surfaces.
Bath resurfacing is cost efficient. In fact, it can be up to 75 percent cheaper than replacing the bath altogether. You have the option to choose any colour for the resurfacing. This is great for matching the resurfaced bath to other elements of the bathroom. The resurfaced bath should last for more than ten years, provided it is used and cleaned correctly.
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