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How long does tub and tile last?
With proper care and maintenance, refinishing can extend the useful life of your fixtures for up to 15-20 years or more. In fact, we’ve been around long enough for many of our customers to tell us that their bathtubs still look and feel great after more than 15 years.
How many square feet does Rustoleum tub and tile cover?
If spraying Rust-Oleum Specialty Tub and Tile Refinishing Kit, additional coats may be needed because the film thickness will be less. Each kit has a recommended coverage of 70-110 square feet with 2 coats.
Can you put tile on a bathtub?
While you may not be able to install tile on your acrylic tub, you can certainly install tile around it. This is a common type of bathtub remodeling, in which a tile surrounding is installed in front of the tub.
How long does it take for Rustoleum tub and tile to cure?
DRY and RECOAT TIMES As the paint dries, the self leveling properties will eliminate these bubbles. Dries to the touch in 1 hour. Allow to dry at least one hour before applying a second coat. Allow to dry 3 days before exposing to water.
Why is my bathtub paint peeling?
When your bathtub finish is flaking off, it means that it has been refinished before. If it was refinish correctly, the finish should last 10-15+ years. If it was poorly finished (i.e. improper chemicals, lack of acid etch etc.), the finish will flake and peel much faster.
Can I do 3 coats of Rustoleum Tub and Tile?
My tub was brown so I needed three coats of the white to cover it completely. None of the old color shows through with the 3 coats. One can was perfect for me to paint three coats on a standard size tub. Anyone wanting to paint a larger tub or a tile surround will need 2 or even 3 cans in my opinion.
Can you resurface a tub twice?
For best results, hire a professional bathtub refinisher. Such repeated refinishing applications cannot be repeated indefinitely. Refinishing is regarded as a temporary fix in the best of circumstances, and two refinishing coatings are the most you can reasonably expect to apply.