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Tell my why I do not want my porcelain tub refinished with Acryli
Comments (16)There are pros and cons to both types of tubs and resurfacing. Honestly, as someone who sells acrylic, it's just as durable as cast iron is if you are just using it as a tub. It's really not easy to scratch (unless you get one that has not be surfaced, which are the very, very cheap ones), it's not going to peel or become dull unless you soak it in bleach for long periods of time (please, don't). They are made incredibly well now. They hold heat at basically the same rate as cast iron, according to the studies done (this is why you get a double layer tub!). Spidering in a jacuzzi is typically from a lack of care, use of salts and caustic cleaning materials and other factors- or the fact of how thin the top acrylic is, which would mean its probably not actually one of the top of the line jacuzzis. Cast iron is heavy. It's durable, but they need resurfaced and their coating is typically just as easy to scratch as acrylic. Plumbers, as a general rule, don't like dealing with them because they are heavy and awkward. The surface of a cast iron tub is very easy to damage. The tub itself will last forever, but in a lifetime, you will have to keep resurfacing. If you take care of acrylic properly, it will last a lifetime and probably only need redone once when it starts looking dull. However, coating it with acrylic will probably look strange. Acrylic is formed to certain shapes during the making of the tub and I think a top coat of it would look a bit strange. I would probably get enameled steel if you are against acrylic. Several companies sell fairly good enameled steel options. However, you will run into the resurfacing problem again over time with the steel, as well. As a general rule, don't buy from Ferguson. They are more expensive than most and don't give quality for their prices. This post was edited by EmilyDesign11 on Tue, Feb 3, 15 at 14:57...See MoreHelp!! New installed ceramic tile has black marks that won't wipe off!
Comments (10)I got the same problem on my newly installed 24 x 48 inches polished porcelain marble tiles on shower wall. There are many black dots on one of the tiles. They are not on the surface. I feel sad!! Hope it won't grow on other tiles. Luckily it's not on conspicious area. I will try acetone and sharp edge....See MoreDamaged bath tub in new construction
Comments (22)I'm convinced there are forces in the universe which have not yet been identified. For whatever reason, tubs seem to attract damage even when a builder goes to great lengths to prevent it. They get mysteriously damaged even when no trades are working in the bathroom--or even on the same end of a house. If you're thinking a future Twilight Zone episode....well, maybe. Minor damage can be repaired. Yours looks like a tub after destructive testing in a quality control lab on a day when the technician was especially ticked off. A replacement tub is certainly in order. Speaking of order--don't wait to ask them to replace it because tubs can be long lead time items....See Moredo I replace the corner bead on new tub tile job
Comments (2)Thanks all. Not sure why it posted twice but the other thread got pretty off topic....See Moreci_lantro
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