BEFORE BREFINISHING 

Complete the following work in the bathroom prior to refinishing:

o   Any painting or work above the tub, work on the tub surround, or faucet replacement.  This prevents the need to have someone working in the newly refinished fixture with tools, ladders and materials that can damage it.

o   Replace the tub overflow if necessary.

o   Replace the tub drain collar if necessary. 

Verify that your tub faucet doesn’t leak or drip.  Not even a slow drip.

o   After the tub is cleaned, it’s thoroughly dried to remove moisture.  Any moisture that’s re-introduced will prevent the resin from properly bonding and/or curing.

Is there a window in your bathroom that’s not directly over the tub?

o   If so, ensure the window opens and that the screen is removeable. I will install an exhaust fan in this window, and so I will need to open it and remove the screen. I will replace the screen and close the window when finished.

The temperature in the dwelling should be at least 70F the day prior and the day after refinishing. On refinishing day, the temp must be at least 73F and ideally 75F.

o   This ensures I’m not spraying onto a cold surface, and allows the resin to spray, dry and cure properly.

The tub must have running water and a connected drain.

o   This is because the tub gets cleaned and etched and this process requires water that needs to drain.

Bathmats:  I don’t tell anyone to not use a bathmat, but I don’t warranty damage from bathmats. 

o   See the bathmats page for a complete explanation, and options.

What to do and what to expect on refinishing day:

o   See the page titled “Refinishing Day”