Definition of Bathtub Refinishing
We frequently hear from our customers at Fayetteville tub refinishing how confusing the many terms the industry uses to describe such a simple process. People frequently ask is there a difference in all of these different terms? I'll cover that in a second but the short answer is no. All of these terms talk about exactly the same thing period the short definition of bathtub reglazing is that it is the process of refreshing your tub surface to like new condition without doing any tear out removal of plumbing or reinstallation. For a more in-depth reading here's the definition on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathtub_refinishing
If you read through that Wikipedia article you will discover that there are actually many variations though in the refinishing process. So rather than be concerned about the different terms a customer really needs to focus on what method their professional refinisher is planning on using. By far the most successful and durable tub resurfacing process is what I call the tried and true method. Let me briefly describe that for you.
Best Tub Refinish Method:
Step 1 - Acid Etch: For the best results a strong acid must be used to thoroughly etch A porcelain or baked on metal surface. This is critical because a baked-on coating is very nonporous so there is little for our finish to bond to. Acid etching cleans the surface thoroughly and provides microscopic pores so that our coatings get into the tub to bond on a mechanical level and don't just sit on the top of your surface.
Step 2 – Epoxy Primer: Once the surface has been etched and is thoroughly dried and cleaned a primer is sprayed on. This aerospace epoxy primer has a silane blend in it that increases the bonding ability of the coating so that it achieves a chemical bond in addition to the mechanical bond from the acid etching.
Step 3 - Top Coat: The final step in this bath method is to spray on the topcoat. This is an aliphatic acrylic urethane that is both tough and flexible. The epoxy is a great bonder and does a great job acting as the glue in our process but tends to yellow when exposed to light and crack over time with thermal contraction and expansion. Our finish coat is the glossy white finish that makes your tub look as near to new as humanly possible.
In Fayetteville tub refinishing another thing some of our customers are confused by is the vast differences in terms used to describe this process . It's actually all very simple because each of these terms all are describing the exact same thing! Here are some common phrases that people use to describe bathtub refinishing: bathtub reglazing, bathtub glazing, bathtub resurfacing, tub resurfacing, bathtub refinishing, tub refinishing, or even tub painting. This same concept applies to other bathroom and kitchen resurfacing projects such as tub reglazing , tub refinishing, bathtub resurfacing , tub resurfacing, and shower glazing. So, items such as tile reglazing for example is the exact same thing as tile refinishing.
The “Miracle” Method:
I mentioned above how not all companies use this best method. So, what is it they're doing that is so different? Essentially some professional refinishers are skipping steps 1 and 2 in their process in order to save them time and money. The problem is that it's costing the consumer time and money by getting an inferior bathtub refinishing job. They use what is referred to as a wipe on primer. This is a silane infused solvent that is wiped on to the tub eliminating the etching step and essentially the primer step. There are a couple problems with this. The 1st is that wiping it on makes it difficult for the naked eye to see the spots that have been adequately covered and those that had been missed. Missed spots obviously lead to failures in the process. Secondly the coatings need a certain amount of film build to be durable. A wipe on primer takes away some of this and leads to a less durable finish
The bottom line is that you don't need to be confused by all these different terms. They all are a process of refreshing the surface of your existing bathtub, sink, or countertop to look as close to new as possible without the demolition and re installation. Call us today at 479-777-8842 to discuss any questions or your concerns about Fayetteville tub refinishing. You can also email us at Fayetteville.Tub.Refinishing@gmail.com. Our sister company’s website has more information here as well: https://www.surface-renew.com/residential-tile-refinishing-service/ or here’s a link to our page: https://www.fayettevilletubrefinishing.com/bathtub-refinishing-fayetteville-ar.html
If you read through that Wikipedia article you will discover that there are actually many variations though in the refinishing process. So rather than be concerned about the different terms a customer really needs to focus on what method their professional refinisher is planning on using. By far the most successful and durable tub resurfacing process is what I call the tried and true method. Let me briefly describe that for you.
Best Tub Refinish Method:
Step 1 - Acid Etch: For the best results a strong acid must be used to thoroughly etch A porcelain or baked on metal surface. This is critical because a baked-on coating is very nonporous so there is little for our finish to bond to. Acid etching cleans the surface thoroughly and provides microscopic pores so that our coatings get into the tub to bond on a mechanical level and don't just sit on the top of your surface.
Step 2 – Epoxy Primer: Once the surface has been etched and is thoroughly dried and cleaned a primer is sprayed on. This aerospace epoxy primer has a silane blend in it that increases the bonding ability of the coating so that it achieves a chemical bond in addition to the mechanical bond from the acid etching.
Step 3 - Top Coat: The final step in this bath method is to spray on the topcoat. This is an aliphatic acrylic urethane that is both tough and flexible. The epoxy is a great bonder and does a great job acting as the glue in our process but tends to yellow when exposed to light and crack over time with thermal contraction and expansion. Our finish coat is the glossy white finish that makes your tub look as near to new as humanly possible.
In Fayetteville tub refinishing another thing some of our customers are confused by is the vast differences in terms used to describe this process . It's actually all very simple because each of these terms all are describing the exact same thing! Here are some common phrases that people use to describe bathtub refinishing: bathtub reglazing, bathtub glazing, bathtub resurfacing, tub resurfacing, bathtub refinishing, tub refinishing, or even tub painting. This same concept applies to other bathroom and kitchen resurfacing projects such as tub reglazing , tub refinishing, bathtub resurfacing , tub resurfacing, and shower glazing. So, items such as tile reglazing for example is the exact same thing as tile refinishing.
The “Miracle” Method:
I mentioned above how not all companies use this best method. So, what is it they're doing that is so different? Essentially some professional refinishers are skipping steps 1 and 2 in their process in order to save them time and money. The problem is that it's costing the consumer time and money by getting an inferior bathtub refinishing job. They use what is referred to as a wipe on primer. This is a silane infused solvent that is wiped on to the tub eliminating the etching step and essentially the primer step. There are a couple problems with this. The 1st is that wiping it on makes it difficult for the naked eye to see the spots that have been adequately covered and those that had been missed. Missed spots obviously lead to failures in the process. Secondly the coatings need a certain amount of film build to be durable. A wipe on primer takes away some of this and leads to a less durable finish
The bottom line is that you don't need to be confused by all these different terms. They all are a process of refreshing the surface of your existing bathtub, sink, or countertop to look as close to new as possible without the demolition and re installation. Call us today at 479-777-8842 to discuss any questions or your concerns about Fayetteville tub refinishing. You can also email us at Fayetteville.Tub.Refinishing@gmail.com. Our sister company’s website has more information here as well: https://www.surface-renew.com/residential-tile-refinishing-service/ or here’s a link to our page: https://www.fayettevilletubrefinishing.com/bathtub-refinishing-fayetteville-ar.html