Jan 24 , 2023
When you are "gifted" with a colorfully tiled bathroom that seems like it came straight out of the 1950s (peach? teal? fading yellow? ), there are only two ways to move forward that are easily apparent: Either face it head-on or remodel. But recently, we've been aware of a third possibility: reglazing the tiling, tubs, and sinks in the bathroom. This solution does not require the time or expense of a complete remodel, but it may be almost as dramatic. Perhaps you are familiar with it under a different name: Depending on who you ask, reglazing may also be referred to as resurfacing, refinishing, or even painting, although the latter term does not accurately describe the process. However, the procedure remains the same: After giving the bathroom in question a thorough cleaning, a technician will come to your home and spray a very thin, opaque, and dazzling coat of enamel across the tile, sink, tub, or all of the above, completely altering the space in a matter of hours.
What are the steps involved in resurfacing or re-enameling?
The following procedures are necessary when resurfacing or re-enameling tiles:
- Your tiles and grout will be completely free of mold and mildew after the cleaning.
- Your tiles will have all of their chips and cracks fixed.
- After that, new grout is utilized to fill up any gaps that were left behind.
- Your bathroom has been sterilized and treated with chemicals, and it is now ready to receive a new glaze.
- Your newly treated tiles will appear brand-new flooring once the enamel has been placed over them.
Refinishing the fixtures and even the cabinets, in addition to renewing the tiles, is something that comes highly recommended by us. It is highly recommended that you reglaze the fixtures in your outdated bathroom before attempting to convert them into a contemporary one. In addition to that, everything will have the appearance of being brand new. It goes without saying that the cost of reglazing everything is going to be significantly less than the cost of replacing the fixtures, tiles, and cabinets.
Why bother replacing something if you can just reglaze it?
Advantages of Being Able to Refinish Tiles
The tiling of the walls and floors should be refinished because it has numerous advantages. Refinishing the tiles provides several benefits in addition to financial savings, including the following:
- You won't need to replace them in order to alter their appearance.
- Since there is no construction work to be done, there will be no mess left behind for you to clean up.
- The refinished tiles will have the same lustrous appearance as brand-new ones.
- To reduce the risk of falls, we can cover the floor tiles with a coating that resists slipping.
- The tiles are significantly simpler to clean after the change.
- The surface with the high gloss has the same level of durability as the original coating.
As you can see, reglazing the tiles on your walls and floors can provide various advantages. Also, keep in mind that resurfacing is a significantly more cost-effective option than replacing. Because you won't have to dispose of the old tiles in a landfill, resurfacing is a method that is beneficial to the environment.
Depending on how much surface area you need to refinish, this might be a process that takes one day or perhaps just a few hours, provided you know where to start. However, this will depend on how much surface area you need to refinish. After your tile has been refinished, you must wait at least 48 hours before disturbing it so that it has time to cure.
The difference in expense resulting from choosing to refinish your bathroom tile instead of having it replaced is significant. Not only will you save money on additional supplies, such as a large quantity of new tiles, but you will also save a significant amount of money on labor costs. The process of replacing your tile can take a long time and often ends up costing more than the first estimate. The pricing is relatively consistent when it includes refinishing.
Reglazing provides property owners with a means of concealing an existing—and frequently antiquated—design on existing tiles without the inconvenience or additional expense of removing the tiles. This procedure is also referred to as resurfacing, reglazing, and refinishing in some circles. During this process, a trained specialist will clean each tile meticulously before etching those tiles that still have a shiny finish. After that, very thin coatings of enamel are sprayed over the previously installed tiles, which hides the previous color and produces a whole new appearance.
Why Should You Refinish Your Furniture With Ekopel 2K?
You could be asking yourself why you should go with Ekopel 2K. Why should you choose this bathtub resin above any of the others available? Compared to the other resins, this one offers several distinct and remarkable features that set it apart from the competition. To name just a few of the many benefits it offers that set it apart from other choices and make it the superior alternative:
- It has perfect adhesion to materials such as steel and cast iron.
- It leaves no streaks or bubbles.
- It can freeze below 0 and does not lose its properties after defrosting.
- It is UV resistant.
- It can freeze below 0 and does not lose any of its properties after being defrosted.
- It is completely harmless to humans and the environment alike (when solidified).
However, the advantages of selecting this amazing DIY bathtub cast do not end there since there are so many more advantages that place it in a position that is many levels above the other goods on the market that are comparable to it. For example, the typical temperatures in a bathroom range from 20 to 25 degrees Celsius, and it only takes 24 hours for the substance to become solid. In addition, the shelf life of this product after it has been opened is between 45 and 90 minutes after the components have been mixed, while the shelf life of this product before it has been opened is 12 months from the date it was manufactured.
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The “does not lose it’s properties …” bullet point appears twice in the “Why Should You Refinish Your Furniture …” article above.
Do the jet-covers in a jetted tub need to be removed before applying Ekopel?